Sears 200.71202 User's Manual
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1. 18 18 18 16 into the extension cord and the extension cord AWG Size of Cord ih 18 18 16 must fit firmly into the receptacle ee ee Use only 3 conductor grounded extension cord when necessary The extension cord must be properly wired and in good electrical condition The wire size must be large enough for its length as specified in the following chart Using Your Battery Charger For best results from your battery charger learn to use it properly This section tells how to install the charger and how to charge a battery in or out of the vehicle What to expect from your charger Your charger is designed for use with 12 volt batteries only It has a control circuit designed to stop the charging process when a battery reaches full charge This same circuit requires that a battery have at least 1 volt of charge to start the charging process Completely discharged batteries must be brought to this minimum state of charge before this charger will operate The charger is designed to maintain the charge level of 12 volt batteries used in seasonal or special purpose vehicles or engines stored for long periods such as RVs farm and construction equipment snowmobiles and the like improve 12 volt battery performance during cold weather j Installing the charger Location Your charger can be mounted on a sheet metal fender weli near the battery The charger comes with a two piece mounting bracket two bol2. is ground or connected to the chassis THE NEGATIVE POST IS NORMALLY THE ONE THAT IS GROUNDED On a negative grounded system Connect the red POSITIVE charger tead to the ungrounded POSITIVE POS P cable connec tion to the battery Then connect the black NEGA TIVE lead to the grounded NEGATIVE NEG N connection On a positive grounded system Connect the black NEGATIVE battery charger lead to the NEGATIVE NEG N connection to the bat tery Then connect the red POSITIVE lead to the to the grounded POSITVE POS P connection IMPORTANT Wear safety glasses and face away from the battery while making connections Charging a battery outside the vehicle When removing battery disconnect grounded termi nal first Be sure all accessories are turned off 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 ter minal usually has a larger diameter than the negative one Connect the red POSITIVE charger lead to the POSITIVE post of the battery then connect NEGATIVE black lead ring terminal to the NEGATIVE post of the battery DO NOT face battery when making final connection Note For top or side post batteries you will need to purchase connectors at an automotive accessory outlet Guz pd TOP POST ADAPTER REQUIRED FOR CONNECTION SAY SIDE POST ADAPTER REQUIRED FOR CONNE
3. CTION Charging indicators Red and green lights indicate charger activity When the charger is operating indicator lights will show current activity COLOR STATE CONDITION Green of No power supply Check connection to power source Check lead connectons Green On AC power is connected Off On Battery voltage is about 14 volts and charging has stopped ORE Battery voltage has dropped and charging has resumed Maintenance and care Very little maintence is needed Keep the connections free of corrosion and accumulated soil SEARS OWNER S MANUAL Model No 200 71202 When requesting service or ordering parts always provide the following information Product Type e Model Number e Part Number e Part Description 0000000507 499 1 5 AMP FULLY AUTOMATIC ONBOARD BATTERY CHARGER MAINTAINER For information about troubleshooting Call toll free from anywhere in the U S A 7 amto 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
4. Never alter the AC cord or plug provided Improper connection can result in 8 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 grounding plug designed to be used on a 120 voit circuit The cord must be connected to an outlet that has been properly installed and grounded in accordance with all local codes and ordinances 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 necessary reptace 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 Extension cords Improper extension cords present a risk of fire or electric shock Follow these guidelines for using an extension cord MINIMUM RECOMMENDED EXTENSION CORD Length of Cord in Feet The pins on the charger s power cord must fit firmly AWG Size of Cora
5. SEARS OWNER S MANUAL Model No 200 71202 1 5 AMP FULLY AUTOMATIC ONBOARD BATTERY CHARGER MAINTAINER 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 6 i2iceet set ey eee ees 1 Using Your Battery Charger ssssreeens 4 Important Safety instructions 0 eee 2 What to expect from your Charger sssssesse 4 Before Using Your Battery Charger 0 0 3 Installing the Charger sssesseeeereesesssseesneenneenenes 4 Plugging it litisscicdiatescssuscsiisvnsniceasschevisaomoncie 3 Preparing your battery to be charged 5 Extension COrS ccsssscssssscsssseesasecrsssecsesentenseseee 3 Charging your battery ssssccrrsecccssserenenensssee 5 Charging indicators cesescsecsessnreseetteeseeees 6 Maintenance and Care 00 eessessseeeeeeeeeneenes 6 Please read this Owner s Manual before using your Battery Charger The Sears model 200 71202 Fully Automatic Onboard Battery Charger Maintainer offers features to accom modate 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 batter
6. gases from the cells Be careful not to overfill If you have a sealed battery without cell caps no action is necessary 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 recom mended 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 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 Charging your battery ALWAYS DISCONNECT CHARGER FROM POWER SOURCE WHEN CONNECTING OR DISCONNECTING CHARGER TO OR FROM BATTERY enargng a battery in the vehicle Arrange the power cord and charging leads carefully to avoid damage that could be caused by the hood door or moving engine parts Keep your hands leads and power cord clear of fan blades belts pulleys and other parts that can cause injury Check the polarity of the battery posts as indicated on the battery case POSITIVE POS P or and NEGATIVE NEG Nor NOTE The positive post on top post batteries is usually larger than the nega tive post Identify which battery post
7. ry being charged 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 Wear complete eye and clothing protection when working with lead acid batteries 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 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 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 ten minutes Then immediately get medical attention 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 eTo reduce risk of electrical shock unplug the charger from the outlet before attempting any maintenance or cleaning Never operate charger if it has received a hard blow been dropped or otherwise damaged Take i
8. t to a qualified professional for inspection and repair Never pull out the plug by the cord when unplugging the charger Pulling on the cord may cause damage to the cord or the plug Do not operate the charger if it has a damaged power cord or plug Have the cord replaced Never crank engine with charger attached to battery and 120 volt line 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 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 Never smoke or allow a spark or flame in the vicinity of the battery or engine Batteries generate explosive gases Neutralize any acid spills thoroughly with baking soda before attempting to clean up 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 WARNING Electrical Shock Hazard Be sure that the power cord fits properly into the outlet If not have a qualified electrician install a proper outlet
9. ts and two nuts Position the charger on the selected location to be sure that the leads reach the battery terminals Mounting Figure 1 illustrates the charger mounting brackets Figure 2 illustrates surface mounting of the charger to the fender well If using the nut and bolt provided drill two holes between 3 16 and 1 4 in diameter For alignment of holes use one of the brackets as a template If the backside of the mounting surface is hard to reach you may consider using two 1 2 sheet metal screws instead of nut and bolt drill a pilot hole if required drill holes Figure 2 between 1 8 and 5 32 CAUTION Do not drill or punc ture battery Figure 1 y Electrical instatlations Route and secure supply cord and output wiring away form gas line carburetor or other hot sharp or moving and pinch parts to avoid damage to the insulation Secure the AC cord and plug to a cable or frame using a self locking cable tie or equivalent Preparing your battery to be charged It is important that you read and follow these guidelines while you are preparing to charge your battery Make sure that you have a 12 volt lead acid battery 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 indicated by the manufacturer This will help purge excessive
10. y charger fails due to a defect in materials or workmanship simply 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 Important Safety Instructions SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS AWARNING e Read all instructions and cautions printed on the battery charger battery and vehicle or equipment using battery Use charger only on lead acid type rechargeable batteries such as those used in cars trucks trac tors airplanes vans RV s trolling motors etc This charger is not intended to supply power to a tow voltage electrical system other than in an automotive application Use only attachments recommended or sold by manufacturer The use of attachments not recom mended by the manufacturer may result in fire electric shock or injury Help us help you Remember Place charger as far away from battery being charged as the charger cables wili permit Never charge a frozen battery If battery fluid electro lyte becomes frozen bring battery into a warm area to thaw before you begin charging Never allow battery acid to drip on charger when reading specific gravity or filling battery Never set a battery on top of the charger Never place charger directly above batte
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