Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product 28.71234 Sears
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CAUTION: Read and follow all Safety Rules and Operating Instructions Before Every Use of this Product. SA VE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. Sears, Roebuck and Co.
T ABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION P AGE 1. IMPORT ANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS X 2. PRODUCT FEA TURES X 3. BEFORE USING X 4. CONNECTING CABLE ASSEMBL Y X 5. USING INVERTER X 6.
• 1 • IM POR T A NT SAFET Y INS TRUCTI ON S 1. SA VE THESE INSTRUCTIONS – The DieHard model 71234 Manual Bat- 1.1 tery Charger , offers a wide range of features to accommodate the needs for home or light commercial use. This manual will show you how to use your charger safely and effectively .
• 2 • TURER AND MANUF ACTURER OF ANY EQUIPMENT YOU INTEND T O USE IN VICINITY OF BA TTERY . REVIEW CAUTIONARY MARKING ON THESE PRODUCTS AND ON ENGINE. PERSO NAL PR ECAUTION S 2. Consider having someone close enough by to come to your aid when you 2.
• 3 • facturer ’s recharging instructions. Study all battery manufacturer ’s specic precautions while charging and 3.5 recommended rates of charge. Determine voltage of battery by referring to vehicle owner ’s manual and 3.6 make sure that output voltage selector switch is set at correct voltage.
• 4 • For positive-grounded vehicle, connect NEGA TIVE (BLACK) clip from bat - 6.6 tery charger to NEGA TIVE (NEG, N, –) ungrounded post of battery . Con - nect POSITIVE (RED) clip to vehicle chassis or engine block away from battery . Do not connect clip to carburetor , fuel lines, or sheet-metal body parts.
• 5 • BA T T ERY CHARG IN G - AC CONNECT ION S 8. For all grounded cord-connected battery chargers: 8.1 GROUNDING AND AC POWER CORD CONNECTION • INSTRUCTIONS – Charger should be groun ded to re duce r isk of el ect ric shoc k.
• 6 • Recommended minimum A WG size for extension cords for battery 8.3 chargers: 2 5 50 1 0 0 1 50 (7 . 6) ( 1 5 . 2 ) ( 3 0 . 5 ) (4 5 . 6) 0 2 1 8 1 8 1 8 1 6 2 3 1 8 1 8 1 6 1 4 3 4 1 8 1 8 1 .
• 7 • PA R T S 9. The Sears service centers offer the following replacement parts for your battery charger . If you are having trouble with your battery charger, please contact a qualied service person to diagnose and/or repair your unit.
• 8 • CHA RGER FE A TURES 10. ASSE MBL Y I NSTRU CTI ONS 1 1. It is important to fully assemble your charger before use. Follow these instructions for assembly: P ARTS TOOLS NEEDED T wo, 10-32, th.
• 9 • TO A TT ACH THE AXLE ASSEMBL Y : Remove charger from packing materials and place upside down on a at 1 1.1 surface. Attach mounting foot and secure with the four, 1/4-20 thread cut - ting screws. Hold axle upright on oor or work surface.
• 10 • Place the charger on its side. Place one end of each bracket into slot, then 1 1.3 place the axle assembly under each bracket. Fasten the other side of the brackets using the two, 10-32 screws provided. T o Attach Handle: 1 1.4 T urn the charger right side up onto its foot and wheels.
• 1 1 • USI NG TH E GFCI OUTLE T 1 2 . This charger includes two – GFCI (Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter) outlets located on its back. The purpose of a GFCI outlet is to quickly stop the ow of electricity in the event a ground fault occurs on the device plugged into the battery charger ’s GFCI outlet.
• 12 • 6 VOL T when charging, testing or starting 6 volt systems. TOUCH-P AD CONTROLS 13.3 With your charger connected to the vehicle and power source, the battery voltage (6 or 12 volt) selected, and the power turned ON, select either AU - TOMA TIC or MANUAL charge and the rate at which you want to charge your battery (2, 20, or 60 amp).
• 13 • If you do not set a time, the charger will run for the maximum time. After selecting the charge rate and proper time, the charger will start charging after a short delay . T o see how much time remains during the charging process, touch the TIME pad.
• 14 • (Engine Start) W AIT Wait until the charger is r eady before cr anking again FULL Battery is charged (Automatic mode) OFF Time has expired (Manual or Timer mode) HR Hour(s) CHK BA T T There is a problem with the battery or connections OL T oo high a charging rate; lo wer rate to c ontinue CALCUL A TING CH ARG E TIM E 1 4.
• 15 • BA TTER Y SIZE/RA TING CHARGE RA TE/ CHARGING TIME - HOURS 2 AMP 20 AMP 60 AMP SMALL BA TTERIES Motorcycle, gar- den, tractor , etc. 6 - 12 AH 2 - 4 NR NR 12 - 32 AH 4 - 10 NR NR CAR/TRUCKS 200 - 315 CCA 40 - 60 RC 1 1 - 14 60 - 90 min. 20 - 30 min.
• 16 • will be charged to 100 percent needs another 50 percent (.50)). Multiply the Amp Hour rating by the charge needed (.50) and divide by • the charger setting (2 or 10 amps). Multiply the result by 1.25 and you’ll have the approximate time needed, • in hours, to bring the battery to full charge.
• 17 • Important: Do not try to start the engine without a battery in it. Y ou could cause dam- age to the electrical system. If the engine does turn over , but never starts up, there is not a problem with the starting system, there is a problem somewhere else with the vehicle.
• 18 • TROUB LESHOO TING 18. PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION/REASONS No reading on the am- meter . Clamps are not making a good connection. 2-amp charge rate is be- ing used. Check for poor connec- tions to battery and frame. Make sure connecting points are clean.
• 19 • W ARR ANTY 19. THREE-YEAR FULL W ARRANTY If this Battery Charger fails due to a defect in material or workmanship within three years from the date of purchase, RETURN IT TO ANY SEARS STORE or OTHER DIEHARD OUTLET IN THE UNITED ST A TES FOR FREE REPLACEMENT .
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