Sears Battery Charger 20071201 User Guide

OWNER’S  
MANUAL  
Model No.  
200.71201  
1.5 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.  
 
Important Safety Instructions  
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To reduce the risk of explosion, explosive gases, or injury while  
using your battery charger, follow the precautions listed below:  
L! WARNING  
•Read all instructions and cautions printed on the  
battery charger, battery, and vehicle or equipment  
using battery.  
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.  
•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 low voltage electrical system other than in an  
automotive application.  
To reduce risk of electrical shock, unplug the  
charger from the outlet before attempting any  
maintenance or cleaning.  
Always charge battery in a well ventilated area.  
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.  
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Remember:  
Place charger as far away from battery being  
charged as the charger cables will permit.  
Do not expose charger to rain or snow.  
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 touch the battery clamps together when the  
charger is energized.  
Never operate charger if it has received a hard blow,  
been dropped, or otherwise damaged. Take it to a  
qualified professional for inspection and repair.  
Be sure to position the charger power cord to  
prevent it from being stepped on, tripped over, or  
damaged.  
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.  
Never set a battery on top of the charger.  
Never place charger directly above battery being  
charged. The gases from the battery will corrode  
and damage the charger.  
Never use charger for charging dry-cell batteries that  
are commonly used with home appliances. These  
batteries may burst and cause personal injury.  
Do not operate the charger if it has a damaged  
power cord or plug. Have the cord replaced.  
Personal Safety Precautions  
For your own personal safety, please follow the follow-  
ing 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.  
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.  
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.  
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.  
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Parts  
This section shows an illustration of your battery charger. Use it to become familiar with where all the parts are  
located, and what they look like.  
Replacement Parts List Sears 71201  
Item  
Description  
Part Number  
3799001372  
3799001352  
90026080  
1
2
Case Top  
Case Bottom  
3
AC Linecord  
4
Output Cord  
3899000543  
0499000032  
3899000697  
93026427  
5
Switch  
6
LED Asm  
7
Transformer Asm  
Owner's Manual  
Battery Cable w/clips (not shown)  
Battery Cable w/lugs (not shown)  
8
0000000506  
3899000198  
3899000223  
9
10  
Wiring diagram  
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BeforeUsingYourBatteryCharger  
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  
L! WARNING  
Electrical Shock Hazard  
Besurethatpowercordfitsproperlyintooutlet. If  
not, have a qualified technician install a proper  
outlet. Never alter the AC cord or plug provided.  
Improperconnectioncanresultinelectricalshock.  
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 volt circuit. The  
plug must be plugged into 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 aLprofessional electrician. If  
necessary, 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  
Make sure that the wire size is large enough for its  
length and for the AC ampere rating as specified in  
the accompanying chart.  
Use of an extension cord is not recommended. If you  
must use an extension cord, please make sure that you  
follow these guidelines:  
Make sure that the pins on charger’s power cord fit  
firmly into the extension cord, and that the extension  
cord fits firmly into the receptacle.  
Use only 3-conductor (grounded) extension cord  
when necessary.  
Minimum Recommended Extension Cord  
Length of Cord in Feet  
AWG* Size of Cord  
25  
18  
50  
18  
100  
16  
150  
14  
Check that the extension cord is properly wired and  
in good electrical condition.  
* AWG = American Wire Gauge  
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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 6 or 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 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  
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 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.  
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Using Your Battery Charger  
For best results from your 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 SWTICH:  
A 2-way switch is used to set the charger for a 6 VOLT  
or 12 VOLT battery.  
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6 VOLT  
L
12 VOLT  
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 (POS, 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  
engine block, away from the battery. Do not  
connect clamp to carburetor, fuel lines, or sheet  
metal parts.  
NEGATIVE GROUNDED SYSTEM  
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 when making connections.  
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.  
QUICK DISCONNECT HARNESS  
To permanently attach to a small battery (i.e.  
motorcycle), connect the red POSITIVE eyelet to the  
POSITIVE battery terminal. Then connect the black  
NEGATIVE eyelet to the NEGATIVE battery terminal.  
Loosen and remove each nut from bolts at battery  
terminal. One at a time, slip the eyelets of the harness  
wires over the bolt at battery terminal. Replace and  
tighen nuts to secure.  
7. Select the charge voltage with the Selector Switch  
and plug the power cord into a grounded AC  
outlet to begin charging.  
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8. The charger will not stop when the battery is fully  
charged. For this reason it is important to check  
charging progress fequently. Overcharging can  
damage a battery. You must monitor and unplug  
charger when battery is fully charged.  
9. When the battery is fully charged, unplug the  
charger power cord before attempting to disconnect  
charger clamps.  
10. 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.  
11. Clean and store the battery charger in a dry location.  
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, -).  
NEGATIVE  
POSITIVE  
NOTE: On top-post batteries, the positive battery  
terminal usually has a larger diameter post than the  
negative one.  
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BATTER
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 because arcing and  
sparking will not occur directly over the battery. (The  
battery cable is not provided with the charger, but  
POWER  
CORD  
TO  
GROUNDED  
POWER  
OUTLET  
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 voltage of charge with the Selector Switch and  
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.  
8. When the battery is fully charged, unplug the charger  
power cord before attempting to disconnect charger clamps.  
9. Stand away from the battery and remove the charger  
leads from the NEGATIVE connection first, then from  
the POSITIVE battery post.  
10. Clean and store the charger in a dry location.  
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Calculating charge time  
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-Charge Tester. The following  
table will help you convert hydrometer readings to  
percent of charge values.  
To calculate time needed for a charge:  
Find the percent of charge needed. (A battery at  
50 percent charge that 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 rate  
(1.5 amps).  
Multiply the result by 1.25 and you’ll have the  
approximate time needed, in hours, to bring the  
battery to full charge.  
SPECIFIC  
GRAVITY  
PERCENT  
OF CHARGE  
PERCENT OF  
CHARGE NEEDED  
Add one additional hour for a deep-cycle battery.  
1.265  
1.225  
1.155  
1.120  
100%  
75%  
25%  
0%  
0%  
25%  
75%  
100%  
Example:  
Amp Hour Rating x charge needed x 1.25 = hours  
Charger Setting  
of  
charge  
20 (AH Rating) x .50 (charge needed) x 1.25 = 8.33  
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.  
1.5 (Charger Setting)  
hours  
20 x .5 = 6.66 x 1.25 = 8.33  
1.5  
To convert Reserve Capacity to Amp Hours, divide  
Reserve Capacity by 2, and add 16:  
You would need to charge your 20-Ampere Hour Bat-  
tery for approximately 8 hours at the 1.5-Amp charge  
rate using the above example.  
Amp Hours = Reserve Capacity + 16  
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Maintenance and care  
A minimal amount of care can keep your battery  
charger working properly for years.  
1. Clean the clamps each time your 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 with a soft cloth  
will keep the finish shiny and help prevent corro-  
sion.  
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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 AC power  
reaching charger.  
Check AC outlet.  
Green LED  
does not light.  
Wrong switch position  
6V or 12V battery.  
Correct switch position and continue charging.  
Charger not  
charging battery.  
Poor connection at  
battery.  
Unplug charger. Reconnect clips then plug in again  
and continue charging.  
Circuit breaker in  
charger cycles on and  
off with a clicking  
sound.  
Shorted battery clamps.  
Separate the clamps. Circuit breaker cycles when current  
draw is too high.  
Have a Sears technician test the battery.  
Correct connections.  
Shorted battery.  
Charger leads reversed  
on battery.  
Charger makes a  
loud buzz or hum.  
Transformer laminations  
vibrate (buzz).  
Continue charging. Buzz is not abnormal.  
Have charger tested by qualified technician.  
Shorted diode (hum).  
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  
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MANU1A.5LABMAPTTERY  
CHARGER  
OWNER’S  
MANUAL  
Model No.  
200.71201  
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  
When requesting service or  
ordering parts, always provide  
the following information:  
Product Type  
Model Number  
Part Number  
REPAIR SERVICES  
America's Repair Specialists  
Part Description  
0000000506-995  
 

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