Sears 200.71233 owner manual Using Your Battery Charger, Setting the controls

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Using Your Battery Charger

To obtain the best results from your battery charger, you must know how to use it properly. This section tells how to set the controls and how to charge a battery in and out of the vehicle.

Setting the controls

Follow these instructions to obtain the accurate charge level for your battery.

TOUCH PAD CONTROLS AND DIGITAL DISPLAY

The touch pad controls and digital display for your Timer Controlled 71233 Battery Charger and Engine Starter are located on the front control panel. The digital display shows volts, amps, timer minutes, air pressure OFF and HLD. The LEDs indicate which function is active. The touch pad controls and digital display are explained in detail by function.

BATTERY CHARGE

The Battery Charger charges 6V and 12V batteries. Verify the nominal voltage of your battery before charging the battery. It is important to read and follow “Charging Your Battery” instructions on page 10. After the clamp connections are made, you can start charging the battery.

1.Connect clamp to battery. Plug the power cord of the charger into a 3-prong grounded AC wall outlet.

2.Push the switch located on the front panel CHARGE SELECTOR/AIR COMPRESSOR to

CHARGE/TEST.

3.Push the VOLT AND CHARGE RATE SELEC- TOR button until the desired voltage and amps LED illuminates. The charging process will begin for the amount of time set on the timer.

4.To turn OFF the charger, push the switch located on the front panel CHARGE SELECTOR/AIR COMPRESSOR to OFF. The charging process will stop.

5.Unplug the power cord from the AC wall outlet.

6.Disconnect the battery charging clamps in the proper order as outlined in “Charging Your Battery” on page 10.

BATTERY TEST

The Battery Test is based on the terminal voltage of the battery. If the battery is installed in the vehicle, make sure the engine and all accessories are turned off before testing.

1.Push the switch located on the front panel to

CHARGE/TEST.

2.Press the DISPLAY MODE SELECTOR button and select VOLTAGE.

3.Hook the battery clamps to the battery as outlined in “Charging Your Battery” on page 10.

4.The digital display will show the voltage of the battery:

12V BATTERY VOLTAGES

12.8 or more volts

=

Charged battery

12.2 – 12.8 volts

=

Battery needs charging

12.2 or less volts

=

Discharged battery, needs

 

 

charging

6V BATTERY VOLTAGES

6.4 or more volts

=

Charged battery

6.1 – 6.4 volts

=

Battery needs charging

6.1 or less volts

=

Discharged battery, needs

 

 

charging

NOTE: If, after charging, the battery does not hold a charge, have the battery tested by a qualified techni- cian.

ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR TEST

1.Push the switch located on the front panel to

CHARGE/TEST.

2.Press the DISPLAY MODE SELECTOR button and select VOLTAGE. (The display will show the voltage of the battery.)

3.Hook the battery clamps to the battery, as outlined in “Charging Your Battery” on page 10.

4.Start the engine and while it is at a fast idle, read the digital display.

NOTE: The battery should be in a good state of charge before doing this test.

DIGITAL

DISPLAY

3-WAY

SWITCH

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Contents Battery Charger Table Of Contents WarrantyImportant Safety Instructions RememberWiring Diagram PartsParts Tools Needed Before Using Your Battery ChargerAssembling your charger Electrical Shock Hazard Plugging itHandle Using an extension cord Preparing your battery to be chargedMaintenance and care Minimum Recommended Extension CordUsing Your Battery Charger Setting the controlsTimer To SET the TimerTimer Hold 12V ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR DisplayEstimated Time for Inflating Using the compressorUsing the engine start feature Is Normally the ONE That is Grounded Charging Your BatteryCharging your battery in the vehicle Charging your battery outside the vehicle Negative PositiveHydrometer or Electronic Method Chart MethodCalculating charge times Display Mode Selec TroubleshootingProblem Possible Cause SOLUTION/REASONS SEARS-64

200.71233 specifications

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