Sears 200.7121 User's Manual
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1. first then from the POSITIVE battery post or terminal 11 Clean and store the battery charger in a dry location Calculating charge time The Chart Method Use the following table to more accurately determine the time it will take to bring a battery to full charge First identify where your battery fits into the chart e Small batteries motorcycles garden tractors etc are usually rated in Ampere Hours AH For example 6 to 12 AH or 12 to 32 AH e Batteries in cars and smaller trucks are usually rated in Reserve Capacity RC Cold Cranking Amps CCA or both e Marine or deep cycle batteries are usually rated in Reserve Capacity RC e NR means that the charger setting is NOT RECOMMENED Find your battery s rating on the chart below and note the charge time given for each charger setting The times given are for batteries with a 50 percent charge prior to recharging Add more time for severely discharged batteries BATTERY SIZE RATING CHARGE RATE CHARGING TIME HOURS SMALL Motorcycle garden 6 12 A BATTERIES _ tractor etc 12 32 AH 1 14 27 8 550 1000 CCA 5 190R 18 35 12 AH 200 315 CCA 40 60 RC CAR TRUCKS 315 550 CCA 60 85 RC 85 190 RC 8 MARINE DEEP CYCLE 31 140 RC wone ag e 180 RC The Hydrometer or Electronic Method To find the time needed to fully charge your battery determine the battery s charge level with a hydrometer or electronic Percent of C2. S P or and NEGATIVE NEG N or NOTE The positive post on top post batteries is usually larger than the negative post 4 Identify which battery post is ground or connected to the chassis THE NEGATIVE POST IS NORMALLY THE ONE THAT IS GROUNDED 5 To charge a negative grounded post system Connect the red POSITIVE battery charger clamp to the ungrounded POSITIVE POS P post of the battery Then connect the black NEGATIVE clamp to a heavy unpainted metal part of the chassis or NEGATIVE GROUNDED SYSTEM engine block away from the battery Do not connect clamp to carburetor fuel lines or sheet metal parts To charge a positive grounded post system Connect the black NEGATIVE battery charger clamp to the NEGATIVE NEG N ungrounded post of the battery Then connect the red POSITIVE clamp to a heavy unpainted metal part of the chassis or engine block Do not connect clamp to carburetor fuel lines or sheet metal parts IMPORTANT Wear safety glasses and face away from the battery while making connections Sears 210 Sch 50911 13 95 6 Connect the clamp to the battery post and twist or rock back and forth to make a solid connection This will help keep the clamps from slipping off the posts and causing sparks 7 Select the charge rate with the Selector Switch then plug the power cord into a grounded AC outlet to begin charging 8 The charger will not stop when the battery is fully charged For this reaso
3. SEARS OWNER S MANUAL Model No 200 71210 10 2 AMP MANUAL BATTERY CHARGER CAUTION Read and Follow All Safety Rules and Operating Instructions Before Every Use of this Product Sears Roebuck and Co Hoffman Estates IL 60179 U S A Table Of Contents Warranty saiisine aliens 1 Using Your Battery Charger sscssscsssessseesees 6 Important Safety Instructions ccseeeeeeeeeeeeee 2 Setting the CONTIOIS eee ceeeeeeteeeeeeeeeteeeeeeeeees 6 Patsaan S 3 Charging your battery seeren 6 Before Using Your Battery Charger ssassn 4 Calculating charge time cccccccesseeeeesteeeeeaes 8 Plugging TELM ceriesintanniceniaaitorineoriinnaedni 4 Maintenance and Care sssisisussinisninmissnsrersnsesgi 9 Using an extension Cord w ceccscssessceeseseseesteeeseees 4 Troubleshooting 2 ccceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeneeees 10 Preparing your battery to be charged 05 5 Please read this Owner s Manual before using your Battery Charger The Sears model 200 71210 Manual Battery 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 Please read and follow these instructions and precautions carefully Warranty FULL TWO YEAR WARRANTY If within two years from the date of purchase this battery charger fails due to a defect in materials or work manship simpl
4. an the clamps each time you are finished charging Wipe off any battery fluid that may have come in contact with the clamps to prevent corrosion 2 Coil the input and output cords neatly when storing the charger This will help prevent acci dental damage to the cords and charger 3 Occasional cleaning of the case of the charger with a soft cloth will keep the finish shiny and help prevent corrosion Sears 210 Sch 5091 1 13 95 Troubleshooting Performance problems often result from little things that you can fix yourself Please read through this chart for a possible solution if a problem occurs PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION REASONS No ammeter reading Clamps not making good connection 2 amp charge rate No AC power reaching charger Circuit breaker in Shorted battery clamps charger cycles on and off with a clicking sound Shorted battery Charger leads reversed on battery Ammeter reads less Extension cord too long or than selected charge wire gauge to small rate when charging Battery has weak cell or sulfated plate Battery is only partially discharged Charger makes a loud Transformer laminations buzz or hum vibrate buzz Shorted diode hum Check for poor connection at battery Make sure clamps and posts are clean Ammeter needle will indicate little activity at the 2 amp charge rate Check AC outlet and extension cords for loose fitting plug Check for open fuse or circu
5. d what they look like Replacement Parts List Sears 71210 Item Description Part Number 1 Cover 3799001402 Heatsink Diode Assembly 2299000825 3 Base 3799001382 4 AC Power Cord 90026058 5 Transformer 93026336 6 Output Cable 3899000016 7 Circuit Breaker 20A 3999000045 50A Clamp 1 2299000248 Sleeving Red 2 required 0399000007 Sleeving Black 2 required 0399000008 9 Meter 5399100091 10 Switch SPDT 0499000032 11 Front Panel 3799001392 12 Decal 0899000531 13 Handle 3599000240 14 Screw 8 18 x 3 8 4 5181806256 15 Owner s Manual and Parts List Not Shown 0000000509 Wiring diagram Sears 210 Sch 5091 1 13 95 Before Using Your Battery Charger It is important to understand your charger s requirements This section will tell you about your charger s electrical requirements and how to prepare a battery for charging Plugging it in AWARNING Electrical Shock Hazard Be sure that power cord fits properly into outlet If not have a qualified technician install a proper outlet Never alter the AC cord or plug provided Improper connection can result in electrical shock Your charger should be grounded to reduce the risk of electrical shock Your charger is equipped with an electrical cord that has an equipment grounding conductor and a ground ing plug designed to be used on a 120 volt circuit The plug must be plugged into an outlet that has been properly installed and grounded in accordance with all local c
6. ecause arcing and sparking will occur away from the battery The battery cable is not provided with the charger but may be purchased at most automotive accessory outlets 5 Take the other end of the 6 gauge AWG or a 4 gauge SAE insulated 24 inch cable and standing as far away from the battery as possible connect the black NEGATIVE lead of the charger to the free end of the cable Rock the clamp to make a solid connection IMPORTANT Wear safety glasses and face away from the battery while making this final connection 6 Select the rate of charge with the Selector Switch then plug the power cord into a grounded AC outlet to begin charging 7 The charger will not stop when the battery is fully charged For this reason it is important to check charging progress frequently Overcharging can damage a battery you must monitor and unplug charger when battery is fully charged Sears 210 Sch 5091 1 13 95 POSITIVE NEGATIVE BATTERY CHARGER POWER CORD 24 6 GAUGE CABLE TO GROUNDED POWER OUTLET 8 When the battery is fully charged the AMMETER pointer will fall to about half the charge rate selected For specific positions refer to the Ammeter section in Using your battery charger on page 6 9 When the battery is fully charged unplug the charger power cord before attempting to disconnect charger clamps 10 Stand away from the battery and remove the charger leads from the NEGATIVE connection
7. harge Tester The following table will help you convert hydrometer readings to percent of charge values PERCENT OF CHARGE NEEDED SPECIFIC GRAVITY PERCENT OF CHARGE ras os ax ee ce When you know the percent of charge and the Amp Hour AH rating of your battery you can calculate the approximate time needed to bring your battery to a full charge To convert Reserve Capacity to Amp Hours divide Reserve Capacity by 2 and add 16 Amp Hours Reserve Capacity 16 2 Sears 210 Sch 5091 1 13 95 To calculate time needed for a charge e Find the percent of charge needed A battery at 50 percent charge that will be charged to 100 percent needs another 50 percent 50 e Multiply the Amp Hour rating by the charge needed 50 and divide by the charger setting 2 or 10 amps e Multiply the result by 1 25 and you ll have the approximate time needed in hours to bring the battery to full charge e Add one additional hour for a deep cycle battery Example Amp Hour Rating x charge needed x 1 25 hours Charger Setting of charge 100 AH Rating x 50 charge needed x 1 25 6 25 10 Charger Setting hours 100 x 50 5 x 1 25 6 25 10 You would need to charge your 100 Ampere Hour Bat tery for approximately 61 4 hours at the 10 Amp charge rate using the above example Maintenance and care A minimal amount of care can keep your battery charger working properly for years 1 Cle
8. is important that you read and follow these guidelines while you are preparing to charge your battery e Make sure that you have a 12 volt lead acid battery e Clean the battery terminals Be careful to keep corrosion from getting in or around your eyes If you have a battery with removable cell caps if required add distilled water to each cell until the battery acid reaches the level recommended by the manufacturer This will help purge excessive gases from the cells Be careful not to overfill If you have a sealed battery without cell caps no action is neces sary Continue to the next step listed below Take time to read all battery manufacturer s specific precautions such as removing or not removing cell caps while charging and recommended rates of charge Wear safety glasses See additional Personal Safety Precautions on page 2 Be sure that the area around the battery is well ventilated while it is being charged If ventilation is poor gas can be manually blown away by using a piece of cardboard or other non metallic material as a fan If it is necessary to remove the battery from the vehicle to charge it always remove the grounded terminal from the battery first A spark may be caused if all accessories in the vehicle are not completely turned off NOTE A marine battery installed in a boat must be removed and charged on shore Sears 210 Sch 5091 1 13 95 Using Your Battery Charger For best results from you
9. it breaker supplying AC outlet Separate the clamps Circuit breaker cycles when current draw is too high Check for worn cables and replace if needed Have a Sears technician test the battery Correct connections Use shorter or heavier extension cord Sulfated battery will eventually take a normal charge if left connected If the battery will not take a charge have it tested by a Sears technician Continue charging battery Continue charging Buzz is not abnormal Have charger tested by qualified technician If the above solutions do not eliminate the problem call toll free from anywhere in the U S A 1 800 SEARS 64 1 800 732 7764 7 AM to 4 30 PM CST Monday through Friday Sears 210 Sch 5091 1 13 95 10 SEARS OWNER S MANUAL Model No 200 71210 When requesting service or ordering parts always provide the following information Product Type Model Number Part Number Part Description 0000000509 895 10 2 AMP MANUAL BATTERY CHARGER For information about troubleshooting Call toll free from anywhere in the U S A 7 am to 4 30 pm CST Monday through Friday 1 800 SEARS 64 1 800 732 7764 For the repair or replacement parts you need Call 7 am 7 pm 7 days a week 1 800 366 PART 1 800 366 7278 For the location of a Sears Repair Service Center in your area Call 24 hours a day 7 days a week 1 800 488 1222 SEARS America s Repair Specialists
10. n it is important to check charging progress frequently Overcharging can damage a battery you must monitor and unplug charger when battery is fully charged 9 When the battery is fully charged the AMMETER pointer will fall to about half the charge rate selected For specific positions refer to the Ammeter section in Using your battery charger on page 6 When the battery is fully charged unplug the charger power cord before attempting to disconnect charger clamps 11 Standing away from the battery remove the charger clamps in this order 1 from the chassis connection and 2 from the battery post or terminal 12 Clean and store the battery charger in a dry location 10 Charging your battery outside the vehicle 1 Remove the battery from vehicle making sure to disconnect grounded terminal first with all accessories and lights turned off in the vehicle 2 Check the polarity of the battery posts as indicated on the battery case POSITIVE POS P and NEGATIVE NEG N NOTE On top post batteries the positive battery terminal usually has a larger diameter post than the negative one 3 Connect the red POSITIVE charger clamp to the POSITIVE post of the battery Be sure to rock the clip back and forth to make a solid connection 4 Attach a 6 gauge AWG or a 4 gauge SAE insulated battery cable of at least 24 inches in length to the NEGATIVE battery post This cable will provide a safer connection b
11. odes and ordinances SS A TEMPORARY adapter may be used to connect the charger to a two pole outlet if a properly grounded outlet is not available Use the adapter ONLY until a properly grounded outlet can be installed by a qualified electrician DANGER Before using an adapter as illustrated be certain that the center screw of the outlet plate is grounded The green colored grounding clip of the adapter must be attached by a screw to a properly grounded outlet If unsure whether outlet is properly grounded contact a professional electrician If neces sary replace the original outlet cover screw with a longer one that will secure the grounding clip to the outlet cover and make a ground connection to the grounded outlet Using an extension cord The use of an extension cord is not recommended If you must use an extension cord please make sure that you follow these guidelines MINIMUM RECOMMENDED EXTENSION CORD e Make sure the pins on the plug of the extension cord See are the same number size and shape as those of the pength of Cordyin Peet top e Use only 3 conductor grounded extension cord AWG American Wire Gauge when necessary e Check that the extension cord is properly wired and in good electrical condition e Make sure that the wire size is large enough for its length and for the AC ampere rating as specified in the accompanying chart Sears 210 Sch 5091 1 13 95 Preparing your battery to be charged It
12. r battery charger learn to use it properly This section tells how to set the controls and how to charge a battery in or out of the vehicle Setting the Controls SELECTOR SWITCHES A 2 way switch is used to select the 2 AMP or the 10 AMP charge rate AMMETER ae or The AMMETER indicates the measured amount of amperes being drawn by the battery When you first start charging a battery the reading will be high with the needle near 10 using the 10 amp charging rate As the battery charges the needle will fall to about 4 or 5 amps indicating a charged battery At the 2 amp charging rate as the battery charges the DC AMPS needle will fall to about 3 4 to 1 amp indicating a charged b attery A The percent of charge scale is intended as a visual aid to a8 help simplify reading the state of charge of the battery The meter is scaled for use with the 10 amp charge rate only CHARGE ey For the 2 amp charge rate use the red triangle The percent of charge is based on current drawn by the battery For this reason accuracy will vary with the size and battery type Charging Your Battery Charging a battery in the vehicle 1 Arrange the power cord and charging leads carefully to avoid damage that could be caused by the hood door or moving engine parts 2 Keep clear of fan blades belts pulleys and other parts that can cause injury 3 Check the polarity of the battery posts as indicated on the battery case POSITIVE PO
13. ttery being charged The gases from the battery will corrode and damage the charger e Never use charger for charging dry cell batteries that are commonly used with home appliances These batteries may burst and cause personal injury Personal Safety Precautions For your own personal safety please follow the following precautions e Wear complete eye and clothing protection when working with lead acid batteries e Be sure that someone is within range of your voice to come to your aid if needed while you work with or are near a lead acid battery e Have plenty of fresh water and soap nearby for use in case battery acid contacts your eyes skin or cloth ing If this happens wash immediately with soap and water Then get medical attention e Avoid touching your eyes while working with a battery Acid particles corrosion may get into your eyes If this occurs flush eyes immediately with running cold water for at least 10 minutes Then immediately get medical attention Sears 210 Sch 5091 1 13 95 To reduce the risk of explosion explosive gases or injury while using your battery charger follow the precautions listed below Do not disassemble charger Take it to a qualified service professional if service or repair is required Incorrect assembly may result in fire or electrical shock To reduce risk of electrical shock unplug the charger from the outlet before attempting any maintenance or cleaning Alwa
14. y RETURN IT TO THE NEAREST SEARS STORE IN THE UNITED STATES and Sears will repair or replace it free of charge This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state Sears Roebuck and Co Dept 817WA Hoffman Estates IL 60179 Sears 210 Sch 5091 1 13 95 Important Safety Instructions SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS AWARNING Read all instructions and cautions printed on the battery charger battery and vehicle or equipment using battery Use charger only on lead acid type re chargeable batteries such as those used in cars trucks tractors airplanes vans RV s trolling motors etc This charger is not in tended to supply power to a low voltage electrical system other than in an automotive application Use only attachments recommended or sold by manufacturer The use of attachments not recommended by the manufacturer may result in fire electric shock or injury Help us help you Remember e Place charger as far away from battery being charged as the charger cables will permit e Do not expose charger to rain or snow e Never charge a frozen battery If battery fluid electrolyte becomes frozen bring battery into a warm area to thaw before you begin charging e Never allow battery acid to drip on charger when reading specific gravity or filling battery e Never set a battery on top of the charger e Never place charger directly above ba
15. ys charge battery in a well ventilated area e Never touch the battery clamps together when the charger is energized e Never operate charger if it has received a hard blow been dropped or otherwise damaged Take itto a qualified professional for inspection and repair e Be sure to position the charger power cord to prevent it from being stepped on tripped over or damaged e Never pull out the plug by the cord when unplug ging the charger Pulling on the cord may cause damage to the cord or the plug e Do not operate the charger if it has a damaged power cord or plug Have the cord replaced e Remove all personal metal items from your body such as rings bracelets necklaces and watches while working with a lead acid battery A battery can produce a short circuit current high enough to weld a ring or the like to metal causing a severe burn e Take care not to drop any metal tool or metal object onto the battery This may spark or short circuit the battery or another electrical device that may cause an explosion e Always operate your battery charger in an open well ventilated area e Never smoke or allow a spark or flame in the vicinity of the battery or engine Batteries generate explosive gases e Neutralize any acid spills thoroughly with baking soda before attempting to clean up Parts This section shows an illustration of your battery charger Use it to become familiar with where all the parts are located an
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