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- Page 1 OWNERS MANUAL MODEL NO, 934.716140 Fully Automatic CAUTION: Battery Charger/Maintainer Read Rules for with _ngine Start for 6 12 Volt Batteries Safe Operations Carefully OPERATING AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents INTRODUCTION ....... DESCRIPTION ..........HOW BATTERIES CHARGE ..2 SPARK PREVENTION ........IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ..SHOCK HAZARDS .."........EXPLOSION HAZARDS ..... :......,FJRE HAZARDS ............. -
Page 3: Introduction
INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION FOR SAFETY'S SAKE, READ THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL PRIOR TO OPERATION DESCRIPTION The Sears model 71614, Starter!Charger/Maintainer, offers the features you need to handle a w=de variety of applications. design also eliminates much of the guesswork associated with battery charging, improvessafety, and reduces the risk of overcharging. -
Page 4: How Batteries Charge
INTRODUCTION HOW BATTERIES CHARGE A charger DOES NOT FORCE current into a battery - it makes a limited amount of current available and the battery draws as much of it as it needs, up to or slightly greater than the OUTPUT AMP rating of the charger. -
Page 5: Important Safety Instructions
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS DO NOT OPERATE UNTIL READING SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANT! DO NOT ATTEMPT TO OPERATE this battery charger until you read and understand the following safety instructions,priorto each use of this battery charger,to reduce the risk of DEA"I'H,INJURY, AND PROPERTY DAMAGE. -
Page 6: Explosion Hazards
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS control(s) to their "OFF" position(s) alone will not remove all electricity from the charger. EXPLOSION HAZARDS WARNING! - RISK OF EXPLOSIVE GASSES! Working Jn the vicinity of a lead-acid battery is dangerous. Batteries generate explosive gasses during normal operations and, at an even higher level, during charging. -
Page 7: Fjre Hazards
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS commonly used with toys and home appliances. These batteries may burst and cause injury to persons or damage property. NEVER allow the DC output clamps to touch each other. ALWAYS be extra cautious to reduce the risk of dropping a metal object, such as a too!, onto or near the battery. -
Page 8: Short Circuit Ha_Rds
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ALWAYS make sure that the AC powercord is unplugged from the AC outlet or extension cord, BEFORE connecting or disconnecting the battery charger clamps, to prevent arcing or burning. BA'I-rERY ACID HAZARDS BATTERY ACID CAN CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY AND PROPERTY DAMAGE! ALWAYS have someone within range of your voice and close enough to quickly come to your aid when working near a lead-acid... -
Page 9: Moving Parts Hazards
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS MOVING PARTS HAZARDS MOVING ENGINE PARTS CAN INJURE! NEVER connect or disconnect battery charger clamps to a vehicle when the engine is running. ALWAYS stay clear of fan blades, fan belts, pul!eys and other moving engine parts when working near an engine. Moving engine parts can cause severe personal injury including dismemberment. -
Page 10: Charger Location
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Locate charger in a clean, dry, stable, well-ventilated spot as far away from the battery as the DC output cables permit. NEVER place charger directly above the battery being charged; gasses from the battery will corrode and damage the charger. NEVER allow battery acid to drip on charger when reading specific gravity or filling the battery. -
Page 11: Provide Required Power
PROVIDE REQUIRED POWER PROVIDE REQUIRED POWER This battery charger requires a nominal 120volt, 60 Hertz, alternating current (AC) power source. The power source must be fused at an amperage greater than or equa! to the INPUT AMPS rating of this charger. This battery charger is double-insulated and does not require a grounded AC outlet for safe operation. - Page 12 PROVIDE REQUIRED POWER _m r T.o reduce risk of electric shock and fire, never alter the AC powercord or powercord plug provided on the charger. Never alter extension cords or extension cord plugs. Make sure the extension cord isproperly wired and in good electrical condition. Make sure thewire s_ze (American Wire Gauge or AWG) of the extension cord is large enough to handle your specific charger!s amperage requirements as specified in the following table:...
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Page 13: Preparing The Battery
PREPARING THE BATTERY PREPARING THE BATTERY BATTERY EXPLOSION CAN KILL, INJURE, AND CAUSE PROPERTY DAMAGE! Never smoke or allow a spark or • flame in the vicinityof the battery or engine. If necessary to remove the battery from the vehicle to charge it, make sure all accessories in the vehicle are off and ALWAYS remove the grounded... -
Page 14: Operating Instructions
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS DO NOT ATTEMPT TO OPERATE THIS BATTERY CHARGER unless you have read and understand the entire SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS section of this manual. CONNECTING TO BATTERIES INSTALLED IN VEHICLES 1. Make sure that the AC powercord is unplugged from the AC outlet. - Page 15 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 3. Check the polarity of the battery'terminals. The POSITIVE terminal should be marked: POSITIVE, POS, +, or P. The NEGATIVE terminal should be marked: NEGATIVE, NEG, ORN. 4. Determine which terminal of the battery is grounded (connected) to the vehicle's chassis. a.
- Page 16 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Positive Ground Chassis gative Figure 3 b, POSITIVE-GROUNDED VEHICLES i. Connect the NEGATIVE (black) charger clamp to the NEGATIVE, ungrounded terminal of the battery. ii.Connect the POSITIVE, (red) charger clamp to a heavy gauge metal part of the vehicle chassis or engine block away from the battery.
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Page 17: Connecting To Batteries Outside A Vehicle
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS CONNECTING TO BATTERIES OUTSIDE A VEHICLE Positive Negative 24" 6 ga. cable Figure 4 1. Make sure that the AC powercord is unplugged from the AC power source. DO NOT PLUG CHARGER POWERCORD INTO AC POWER SOURCE OR SET ANY OF THE CHARGER'S CONTROLS UNTIL TOLD TO DO SO IN THE INSTRUCTIONS TO FOLLOW. -
Page 18: Charging Instructions
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS BATTERY EXPLOSION CAN KILL, INJURE, AND CAUSE PROPERTY DAMAGE! To reduce the risk of battery explosion, NEVER CONNECT BOTH BATTERY CHARGER CLAMPS DIRECTLY TO THE TWO POSTS OF A BATTERY. 4. Connect the POSITIVE (red) charger clamp to the POSITIVE battery terminal. - Page 19 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 6. When ou wish to disconnect the charger from the battery, unplugYthe charger'-sAC powercord from the AC outlet. BATTERY EXPLOSION CAN KILL, INJURE AND CAUSE PROPERTY DAMAGE! To reduce risk of battery explosion, follow the charger cable removal steps below EXACTLY. a.
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Page 20: Charging Time Instructions
CHARGING TIME INSTRUCTIONS CHARGING TIME INSTRUCTIONS 1"2VOLT BATTERIES The AUTOMATIC CHARGING CIRCUIT will prevent over charging a 12 volt battery, so accurate calculation of length of charging time is unnecessary. When full charge is reached, the output of the charger will be turned off and the green CHARGE COMPLETE INDICATOR will turn on. -
Page 21: Automotive Battery Charging Times
CHARGING TIME INSTRUCTIONS CAUTION - Batteries that are 25% charged or lower can easily freeze and should be chargedat once, but DO NOT CHARGE A BATTERY THAT IS ALREADY FROZEN. _3. To determine time to charge on chart below, find the section for the voltage of the battery to be charged. - Page 22 CHARGING TIME INSTRUCTIONS First, determine percent-of-charge-NEEDED to bring the battery to full charge. This is 100% minus the present percent of charge of the battery (determined above). Then, to use it in the equation, express the percent-of-charge-needed as a decimal. EXAMPLE: Battery,s Present State of Charge = 25% Percent-Of-Charge-Needed:...
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Page 23: Switch Setting Guide
SWITCH SETTING GUIDE SWITCH SETTING GUIDE Manual Charging 6-Volt Automatic Charging Small Batteries 12-Volt Batteries Automatic Charging Larger Automatic Charging 12-Volt Standard 12-Volt Batteries Deep-Cycle and Lead-Calcium (Delco Freedom) Batteries Deep-Discharged, Lead-Calcium 12-Volt Battery Activation (See PRE-CHARGE BATTERY ACTIVATION) For 1st 10 Minutes: Then:... -
Page 24: Charger Controls And Features
CHARGER CONTROLS AND FEATURES Bottom switch can be in either position Engine Starting CHARGER CONTROLS AND FEATURES AMP SELECTOR is to be set to the same voltage as the battery to be charged: 6 or 12 volts. For 12 volt batteries, there are 2 charge rate settings to choose from: 10 amps or 2 amps. - Page 25 CHARGER CONTROLS AND FEATURES IMPORTANT! If charging is attempted when the FUNCTION SELECTOR is in the START position, the automatic circuitry will be bypassed, causing all settings to be manual. BATTERY TYPE SELECTOR must be set for the type of battery being charged.
- Page 26 CHARGER CONTROL5 AND FEATURE,_5 CHARGE COMPLETE INDICATOR lightturns on when the battery reaches full charge. This lightonly operates when the charger is in one of the two 12 volt charging modes and the FUNCTION SELECTOR is set to CHARGE. It will indicate complete charge even if the charger is unplugged.
- Page 27 CHARGER CONTROLS AND FEATURES SULFATED and DEEPLY-DISCHArGED LEAD-CALCIUM BATTERIES require a special activation procedure. Refer to the following PRE-CHARGE ACTIVATION instructions. SHORTED BATTERIES - When the battery being charged has a short circuit,the ammeter will "pin" tothe far right in the "Start" range.' If after 5 to 10 minutes of charging, the needle has not startedto move toward lower amperages, unplug the charger and discontinuecharging.
- Page 28 PRE-CHARGE BATTERY ACTIVATION (12 Volt Only) PRE-CHARGE BATi"ERY ACTIVATION The need for pre-charge activation is indicated when the ammeter reads zero and neither the REVERSE HOOK-UP or CHARGE COMPLETE indicators are lit, or if a battery is known to be dead and the CHARGE COMPLETE light comes on after charging just...
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Page 29: Pre-Charge Batteryactivation (12 Volt Only)
PRE-CHARGE BATTERY ACTIVATION (12 Volt Only) progress normally and the ammeter Will decrease as the battery takes a charge. If you estimated the length of time to charge the battery, charging time begins from the time the charger finally breaks through the sulfate barrier. -
Page 30: Charging Batteries With Built-In Hydrometer "Eye
CHARGING BATTERIES WITH BUILT-IN HYDROMETER "EYE" CHARGING BATTERIES WITH BUILT-IN HYDROMETER "EYE" Often, maintenance free lead-calcium batteries are equipped with a built-in hydrometer "eye" that indicates the battery's state of charge (such as the Delco Freedom). Many deep-cycle batteries are also equipped with this "eye". In order to make the "eye"... - Page 31 CHARGING BATrERIES WITH BUILT-IN HYDROMETER "EYE" Specific Gravity Illustration charge. After the two layers of electrolyte finally mix, the "eYe" will register full charge. This problem has lead Delco to recommend the gentle shaking of a Freedom battery once each hour during charging. This helps mix the stratified electrolyte.
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Page 32: Engine Starting
ENGINE STARTING ENGINE STARTING This battery charger can provide a high,current output to help start a vehicle that has a weak battery. However, some vehicles' on-board computers can be damaged if jump starting is tried. ALWAYS READ THE VEHICLE OPERATOR'S MANUAL BEFORE AUXILLIARY STARTING to determine... -
Page 33: Trouble Shooting
TROUBLE SHOOTING TROUBLE sHOOTING 1. NO AMMETER READING and NO INDICATOR LIGHTS (Charging has not yet started) a. Make sure charger is plugged into a LIVE AC outlet b. After unplugging unit, check connections at battery. Make sure the clamps are making good contact with the battery terminal and other point of connection. -
Page 34: Charger Care And Maintenance
TROUBLE SHOOTING b. See CHARGING BATTER!ES'WITH BUll[T-IN HYDROMETER EYE. 6. CHARGE COMPLETE INDICATOR IS ON, BUT SPECIFIC GRAVITY IS LESS THAN FULL CHARGE. a. See MORE ON ELECTROLYTE STRATIFICATION. 7. AMMETER AND CHARGE COMPLETE INDICATOR ARE PULSING. a. See PRECHARGE BATTERY ACTIVATION. -
Page 35: Service Information
TROUBLE SHOOTING SERVICE INFORMATION ELECTRIC SHOCK CAN KILL! To reduce risk of electric shock, do not attempt to perform any servicing operations other than those listed in the CHARGER CARE AND MAINTENANCE section of this manual. Any additional service must be performed by qualified service personnel, Now that you have purchased your battery charger, should a need ever exist for service, simply contact any Sears Serwce Center or Sears, Roebuck and Co.