Microprocessor controlled, fully automatic operation battery charger with engine starter plus battery and alternator tester (16 pages)
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Die Hard OWNER'S MANUAL Model No. 200.71315 15/2/125 FULLY AUTOMATIC BATTERY CHARGER ENGINE STARTER CAUTION: Read and Follow AH Safety Rules and Operating Instructions Before Every Use ofthis Product. Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.
Table Of Contents Using Your Battery Charger ........Warranty ..............Setting the controls ..........Important Safety Instructions ........Parts ................. Charging your battery ..........Calculating charge time ......... Before Using Your Battery Charger ......4 Using the engine start feature ......10 Plugging it in ............
Important Safety Instructions - SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS • Read all instructions and cautions printed on the • Do not disassemble charger. Take it to a qualified battery charger, battery, and vehicle or equipment service professional if service or repair is required. using battery.
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. Item DescrlpUon Pert Number Case Cover 3799001420 Heatsink a ssembly 2299000851S Case Bottom 3799001410 ACUnecord 90026086...
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 Your charger requires a 120V receptacle installed according to all local codes and ordinances.
Using Your Battery Charger For best results from your battery charger, learn to use it properly. This section will tell you how to set the con- trols, how to charge a battery in or out of a vehicle, and how to use the ENGINE START features. Setting the Controls All controls are located on the front of the charger.
AMMETER: ammeter indicates the measured amount of amperes being drawn by the battery. When you first DC AMPS start charging a battery, the reading will be high, with the needle near 15 using the 15 amp charging rate. In the MANUAL setting, as the battery charges, the needle will fall to about 7 or 8 amps, indicating a •...
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.
Charging your battery outside the vehicle: t. 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 NEGA_VE NEGATIVE (NEG, N, -).
Calculating charge time Chart Method Use the following chart to estimate charge time when • Marine, or deep-cycle batteries are usually rated in charging in the MANUAL Mode. First, identity where Reserve Capacity (RC). your battery fits into the chart. •...
Using the engine start feature Your battery charger can be used to jump start your 4. After the engine starts, unplug the charger power car if the battery is low. Follow these instructions on cord from the AC outlet. Then disconnect the how to use the ENGINE START feature.
Troubleshooting Performance problems often result from little things that you can fix yourself. Please read through this char for a 3ossible solution if a problem occurs. P0SSiBLE CAUSE PROBLEM Clamps not making good No ammeter reading. The red LED should be glowing steadily. Check for poor connection.