Sears Battery Charger 20071450 User Guide

OWNER’S  
MANUAL  
Model No.  
200.71450  
MAN5U0A/15L/2BAAMTPTERY  
CHARGER  
ENGIN2E25S/1T2A5RATMEPR with  
BATTERY TESTER  
CAUTION:  
Read and Follow All Safety  
Rules and Operating Instructions  
Before Every Use of this Product.  
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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 10 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 71450  
Item  
1
Description  
Part Number  
3599000286  
3899000391  
3899000408  
90026001  
Handle  
2
Negative (BLK) cable w/clamps  
Positive (RED) cable w/clamps  
Power Cord  
3
4
5
Circuit Breaker  
Rectifier Assembly  
Transformer  
399900065  
2299000614  
93026429  
6
7
8
Fan Motor  
0099000063  
0099000080  
5200000008  
0099000060  
1199004366  
1199003352  
5399200002  
5399100097  
0499000050  
0099000094  
0499000051  
0099000045  
0099000096  
0000000517  
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Wheel  
10  
11  
12  
13  
14  
15  
16  
17  
18  
19  
20  
21  
Hub Cap  
Axle  
Axle mtg. bracket  
Mounting Foot  
Voltmeter  
Ammeter  
Rocker Switch (meter select)  
Timer  
Rotary switch  
Rotary switch control knob  
Timer control knob  
Owner’s manual  
Wiring diagram  
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Before Using Your Battery Charger  
It is important to prepare your charger for use. This section will tell you how to assemble the charger, ground  
and connect the power cord, and prepare to charge a battery.  
Assembling your charger  
It is important to fully assemble your charger before  
use. Follow these instructions for easy assembly.  
PARTS:  
TOOLS NEEDED:  
3¦8" wrench  
(for mounting foot)  
Two 10-32 thread cutting  
screws  
5¦16" wrench  
(for wheels)  
Two 1¦4-20 thread cutting  
screws  
Hammer  
Two wheels  
Phillips screwdriver  
One axle  
Two axle caps  
Two axle brackets  
One handle  
One mounting foot  
To attach the axle assembly:  
1. Remove charger from packing materials and place  
upside down on a flat surface. Attach mounting foot  
and secure with the two 1¦4-20 thread cutting screws.  
2. Hold axle upright on floor or work surface. Then,  
using a hammer, tap one of the plastic hubs onto  
the top end of the axle. Be sure to tap the hub on  
straight. Slide both wheels onto the axle with the  
hubs facing inward.  
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3. Tap the other axle cap onto the opposite end of the  
axle and place the axle assembly onto the bottom of  
the charger. Place one end of the bracket into slot,  
then place the axle assembly under each bracket.  
Fasten the other side of the brackets using the two  
10-32 screws provided.  
To attach the handle:  
Turn the charger right side up onto its foot and wheels.  
Remove the two top screws from each side of the  
charger and align with the screw holes on the handle.  
Attach the handle using the same screws.  
Plugging it in  
L! WARNING  
Electrical Shock Hazard  
Be sure that power cord fits properly into outlet.  
If not, have a qualified technician install a proper  
outlet. Never alter the AC cord or plug provided.  
Improper connection can result in 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 ground-  
ing 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.  
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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 neces-  
sary, 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  
The 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 the pins on the plug of the extension cord  
are the same number, size, and shape as those of the  
plug on the charger.  
Use only 3-conductor (grounded) extension cord  
when necessary.  
Check that the extension cord is properly wired and  
in good electrical condition.  
Use the recommemnded minumum AWG (American  
Wire Gauge) to be sure that wire size is large enough  
for the rating of the charger.  
MINIMUM RECOMMENDED EXTENSION CORD  
Length of Cord, in Feet 25  
50  
14  
100  
12  
150  
10  
AWG* Size of Cord  
18  
*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 12 volt or 6 volt lead-acid  
battery. Set the volt/amp selector switch to match the  
voltage rating of the battery to be charged.  
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 manu-  
facturer. 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 neces-  
sary. 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  
To obtain the best results from your battery charger, you must know how to use it properly. This section will tell  
you how to set the controls, and how you can charge a battery while it is still in the vehicle, or you can remove it  
and then charge it. Follow the instructions below depending on how you choose to charge your battery.  
Setting the controls  
All the controls for your charger are located on the  
front of the unit. Follow these instructions to obtain the  
accurate charge level for your battery.  
VOLT/AMP SELECTOR:  
The volt/amp selector switch allows you to select an  
amp charge rate and battery voltage type to match  
your charging needs. Read the following operating  
instructions for making the proper settings for charging  
a battery and using the engine start feature.  
TIMER:  
The timer is designed to allow your battery to be  
charged for a designated amount of time. To accu-  
rately charge your battery, you must know the size of  
the battery in ampere hours or reserve capacity in  
minutes, as well as the state of charge. Since this  
information is often not known, the timer limit is set at  
2.25 hours. This will help prevent the battery from  
overcharging to a point where it can be damaged. If  
you do not know the charge state of your battery, it is  
best to start out with the timer set at one hour or less.  
HOLD feature:  
This position overrides the timer, allowing the charger  
to continue charging for over 2.25 hours. This feature  
is most often used when the charging rate is 2 or  
15 amps. Using this feature requires you to monitor the  
charging and to stop the charger when the battery is  
fully charged. Otherwise, charger will not stop and may  
cause damage to your battery.  
AMMETER:  
The ammeter indicates the measured amount of  
amperes being drawn by the battery. When you first  
start charging a battery, the reading will be high, with  
the needle around 50 or “START” when the selector is  
in the 50 amp charge position. As the battery becomes  
charged, the reading will decrease to 15 or 20 amps at  
full charge. This will be your indicator to stop charging.  
With the selector switch set to the 15 amp position, the  
meter should display 15 amps for a discharged battery  
and 7-8 amps when the battery is fully charged.  
If you are using the 2 amp charge rate, you may see  
little or no activity by the needle.  
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The “START” area of the ammeter indicates a high rate  
of current being drawn by the battery. For example,  
when cranking an engine, the needle will be at the far  
right side of the “START” area since the starter will be  
drawing up to 225 amps from the charger.  
VOLTMETER:  
To obtain an accurate reading of your battery’s voltage  
before you charge, use the voltmeter as follows:  
1. Set the timer to the OFF position, put the voltage  
selector switch at 12 or 6 VOLT according to the  
battery you are testing, and then connect the charger  
as indicated in “Charging your battery in the vehicle”  
on page 10. Charger does not have to be plugged  
into an outlet.  
2. If a battery has recently been charged or in a vehicle  
that has been run recently, you may want to turn your  
headlights on for a few minutes before you read the  
meter so as not to get a false reading from a surface  
charge. Then shut lights off, read the meter, and  
follow the convenient color coding.  
ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR TEST  
1. Set the volt/amp selector switch to the OFF position.  
2. Set the battery test switch to 6 or 12 volts.  
3. Set the timer switch to the OFF position.  
4. With the charger off, and the clamps properly hooked  
up to the battery, start the engine and while it is at a  
fast idle, read the charging system meter. The battery  
should be in a good state of charge before doing this  
test.  
5. The volt meter is divided into three color zones:  
A. Green and Lighter Green – Charging system  
is good.  
B. Yellow – Alternator output is low.  
C. Red – Charging system is bad.  
NOTE: If meter needle points to Red or Yellow, the  
charging system may have loose fan belts, defective  
voltage regulator or alternator. Additional tests may  
be required to find the exact cause. Take the vehicle  
to a qualified service center.  
BATTERY TEST  
This 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.  
5. Both 6 volt and 12 volt battery sections are divided  
into three color zones:  
A. Green - Good battery.  
1. Set the volt/amp selector switch to the OFF position.  
2. Set the battery test switch to 6 VOLT for 6 volt  
batteries or 12 VOLT for 12 volt batteries.  
B. Yellow - Weak battery.  
C. Red - Bad battery.  
NOTE: If the meter needle is in the Red or Yellow  
area, the battery may only need charging. If, after  
charging, the needle still indicates in the Red or  
Yellow area, have the battery tested by a qualified  
technician.  
The meter needle may point to the Lighter Green  
section of the meter if this test is done on a recently  
charged battery or a battery from a vehicle that has  
been run recently.  
3. Set the timer switch to the OFF position.  
4. Read lower 6 VOLT BATTERY section of meter for  
6 volt batteries and read upper 12 VOLT BATTERY  
section for 12 volt batteries.  
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Charging your battery  
Charging your battery in the vehicle:  
1. Arrange the power cord and charging cords care-  
fully in order to avoid damage that could be caused  
by the hood, door, or moving engine parts.  
2. Keep clear of the fan blades, belts, pulleys, and  
other parts that can cause injury.  
3. Check the polarity of the battery posts using the  
identification marks on the battery case: POSITIVE  
(POS,P, +) and NEGATIVE (NEG,N, –).  
4. Identify which post of the battery 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 metal part of the chassis or engine  
block, away from the battery. Do not connect clamp  
to carburetor, fuel lines, or sheet metal parts.  
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 (POSI-  
TIVE) 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.  
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.  
7. Set VOLT/AMP SELECTOR switch and TIMER to  
the OFF position. Next plug the power cord into a  
groundedACoutlet.  
NEGATIVE GROUNDED SYSTEM  
8. Set the TIMER to the desired charge time, from 30-  
135 minutes. If more than 135 minutes of charging  
time is needed the HOLD position can be used.  
When using the HOLD feature the battery being  
charged must be monitored closely to avoid over  
charging.  
9. Set the VOLT/AMP SELECTOR to the desired  
charge position. (See “CHARGE RATE” chart on  
page 12 for correct settings.)  
10. When battery is fully charged, the ammeter pointer  
will be in the farthest left position and the voltmeter  
pointer will be in the green area of the meter.  
11. When the battery is fully charged, turn timer knob to  
OFF position, then unplug the charger power cord.  
Stand away from battery and remove the charger  
clamps from the NEGATIVE end of the cable first,  
then from the POSITIVE post.  
12. Clean and store the battery charger in a dry location.  
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Charging your battery outside the vehicle:  
1. Remove battery from vehicle, making sure to dis-  
connect grounded terminal first with all power  
turned off to the vehicle.  
REMEMBER: A marine battery should be removed  
and charged on shore unless special equipment  
designed for marine use is available. Hydrogen  
gas emissions can create an explosion if battery  
is charged on board your boat.  
2. 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  
terminal usually has a larger diameter than the  
negativeone.  
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) insu-  
lated battery cable of at least 24-inches in length to  
the NEGATIVE battery post. This cable will provide a  
safer connection because any arcing and sparking  
will not occur directly over the battery. (The battery  
cable is not provided with the charger, but 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) charger clamp to the free end of  
the cable. Be sure to rock the clamp back and forth  
to make a solid connection.  
IMPORTANT: Wear safety glasses and face  
away from battery while you are making the final  
connection.  
6. Set the VOLT/AMP SELECTOR switch and TIMER  
to the OFF position. Next plug the power cord into a  
groundedACoutlet.  
7. Set the TIMER to the desired charge time, from 30-  
135 minutes. If more than 135 minutes of charging  
time is needed the hold position can be used. When  
using the HOLD feature the battery being charged  
must be monitored closely to avoid over charging.  
8. Set the VOLT/AMP SELECTOR to the desired  
charge position. (See “CHARGE RATE” chart on page  
12 for correct settings.)  
9. When battery is fully charged, the ammeter pointer  
will be in the farthest left position and the voltmeter  
pointer will be in the green area of the meter.  
10. When the battery is fully charged, turn timer knob  
to the OFF position, then unplug the charger power  
cord. Stand away from battery and remove the  
charger clamps from the NEGATIVE end of the cable  
first, then from the POSITIVE post.  
11. Clean and store the battery charger.  
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Calculating charge time  
The Chart Method  
• Marine, or deep-cycle batteries are usually rated in  
Reserve Capacity (RC).  
NR means that the charger setting is NOT  
Use the following table to more accurately determine  
the time it will take to bring a battery to full charge.  
First, identify where your battery fits into the chart.  
• Small batteries — motorcycles, garden tractors, etc.  
— are usually rated in Ampere Hours (AH). For  
example; 6 to 12 AH, or 12 to 32 AH.  
RECOMMENDED.  
Find your battery’s rating on the following chart and  
note the charge time given for each charger setting.  
The times given are for batteries with a 50-percent  
charge prior to recharging. Add more time for severly  
discharged batteries.  
• Batteries in cars and smaller trucks are usually rated  
in Reserve Capacity (RC), Cold-Cranking Amps  
(CCA), or both.  
CHARGE RATE/CHARGING TIME - HOURS  
BATTERYSIZE/RATING  
2 AMP  
2 - 4  
4 - 10  
11 - 14  
14 - 18  
18 - 35  
18  
15 AMP  
NR  
50 AMP  
NR  
6 -12 AH  
SMALL  
BATTERIES  
Motorcycle, garden  
tractor, etc.  
12 - 32 AH  
40 - 60 RC  
60 - 85 RC  
85 -190 RC  
80 RC  
NR  
NR  
1/2 - 5/8  
5/8 - ¾  
¾ - 1½  
NR  
200 - 315 CCA  
315 - 550 CCA  
550 - 1000 CCA  
1½ - 2  
2 - 2½  
2½ - 4½  
2½  
CAR/TRUCKS  
MARINE/DEEPCYCLE  
140 RC  
27  
3½  
NR  
160 RC  
30  
4
NR  
180 RC  
33  
4½  
NR  
To calculate time needed for a charge:  
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.  
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 setting (2,  
20 or 60 amps).  
Multiply the result by 1.25 and you’ll have the 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 % of charge needed x 1.25 = hours  
Charger Setting  
of  
charge  
needed  
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.  
100 (AH Rating) x .50 (charge needed) x 1.25 = 4.1625  
15 (Charger Setting)  
hours  
100 x .50 = 2.5 x 1.25 = 3.125  
15  
To convert Reserve Capacity to Amp Hours, divide  
Reserve Capacity by 2, and add 16:  
You would need to charge your 100-Ampere Hour Bat-  
tery for a little more than 4 hours at the 15-Amp charge  
rate using the above example.  
Amp Hours = Reserve Capacity + 16  
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Using the engine start feature  
Your battery charger can be used to jump start your  
car if the battery is low. Follow these instructions on  
how to use the engine start feature.  
1. Set the timer knob to the OFF position. Then follow  
the instructions for how to connect the charger to  
the battery in the section “Charging your battery  
while it is in the vehicle” on page 10.  
IMPORTANT: Do not try to start the engine without a  
battery in it. You could cause damage to the electrical  
system.  
If the engine does turn over, but never starts up,  
there is not a problem with the starting system, there is  
a problem somewhere else with the vehicle. STOP  
cranking the engine until the other problem has been  
diagnosed and corrected.  
2. Plug in the charger and set the timer to the  
HOLD position.  
3. Set the volt/amp selector switch to the engine start  
position for a 12 volt battery and the charger at the  
225 amp rating. For a 6 volt battery, set the charger  
at the 125 amp rating, and then crank the engine.  
Crank the engine for no more than three seconds  
and if it does not start, wait four minutes before  
cranking again. During extremely cold weather, or if  
the battery is severely exhausted, charge the battery  
for about five minutes before cranking the engine.  
4. If the engine does not start, charge the battery  
for five more minutes in the 50 amp position, before  
cranking it again for three seconds.  
5. After the engine starts, unplug charger power cord  
from the outlet. Then, move the volt/amp selector  
switch to OFF before disconnecting the DC clamps.  
Maintenance and Care  
A minimal amount of care can keep your battery  
charger working properly for years.  
1. Clean the clamps each time you are finished charg-  
ing. 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. The cords can be wrapped over the  
handle of the charger. This will prevent accidental  
damage to the cords and charger.  
3. Occasional cleaning of the case of the charger with  
a soft cloth will keep the finish shiny and help  
prevent corrosion.  
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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  
Check for poor connection at battery. Make sure  
clamps and posts are clean. Battery may not want to  
accept a charge due to excessive run down state.  
No reading on the  
ammeter.  
Clamps are not making a  
good connection.  
Ammeter may show no activity at 2 amp setting.  
2 amp charge rate is being  
used.  
No reading on  
ammeter, charger  
fan not working.  
AC cord and/or extension  
cord is loose.  
Poor electrical connection.  
Check AC outlet and extension cords for loose fitting  
plug.  
Check for open fuse or circuit breaker supplying AC  
outlet.  
No reading on test  
meter.  
Battery severely discharged.  
Continue to charge battery for another two hours. If  
problem continues, consult a Sears technician.  
Check if test switch is in proper 6 or 12 volt position.  
Test switch may be in the  
wrong switch position.  
Test meter pointer  
always to the right-  
hand side of meter.  
Battery severely discharged.  
Continue to charge battery for another two hours. If  
problem continues, consult a Sears technician.  
Test meter may be in the  
wrong switch position.  
Check if test switch is in proper 6 or 12 volt position.  
Circuit breaker in  
charger cycles on  
and off with a  
Shorted battery clamps.  
Circuit breaker cycles when current draw is too high.  
Separate the clamps.  
Check for worn cables and replace if needed.  
clicking sound.  
Shorted battery.  
Have a Sears technician test the battery.  
Correct connections.  
Charger leads reversed.  
Volt/Amp Selector Switch  
set to the START position.  
Correct Volt/Amp Selector setting.  
Short start cycle  
when cranking  
engine.  
Drawing more than 225 amps  
for a period equal to or less  
than 5 seconds.  
Crank time varies with the amount of current drawn. If  
cranking draws more than 225 amps, crank time may  
be less than 5 seconds.  
Failure to wait for 4 minutes  
(240 seconds) between cranks.  
Wait 4 minutes before next crank.  
Use shorter or heavier gauge extension cord.  
Ammeter reads less Extension cord too long or  
than selected charge wire gauge is too small.  
rate when charging  
a discharged battery.  
Sulfated battery will take normal charge after a period  
of time. If battery will not take a charge, have  
a Sears technician test the battery.  
Weak cell or a sulfated plate.  
Contiue to change battery.  
The battery is only partially  
discharged.  
Continue charging. Buzz is not abnormal.  
Have charger tested by qualified technician.  
Charger makes a  
loud buzz or hum.  
Transformer laminations  
vibrate (buzz).  
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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MAN5U0A/1L5/2BAAMTPTERY  
CHARGER  
ENGIN2E25S/1T2A5RATMEPR with  
BATTERY TESTER  
OWNER’S  
MANUAL  
Model No.  
200.71450  
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  
0000000517-900  
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