Sears 28.7123- User Manual

Page 3 - taBLE Of cONtENtS; SEctION

taBLE Of cONtENtS SEctION PagE IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 2 PERSONAL PRECAUTIONS 3 PREPARING TO CHARGE 3 CHARGER LOCATION 4 DC CONNECTION PRECAUTIONS 4 FOLLOW THESE STEPS WHEN BATTERY IS INSTALLED IN VEHICLE 5FOLLOW THESE STEPS WHEN BATTERY IS OUTSIDE VEHICLE 6 GROUNDING AND AC POWER CORD CONNECT...

Page 5 - as specified in section 8.; controls will not reduce this risk.

• 2 • IMPORtaNt SafEtY INStRUctIONS - SavE thESE INStRUctIONS - 1. This manual contains important safety and operating instructions RISK Of ELEctRIc ShOcK OR fIRE. Keep out of reach of children. 1.1 Do not expose the charger to rain or snow. 1.2 Use only recommended attachments. Use of an attachment...

Page 6 - NEVER overcharge a battery.; PREPaRINg tO chaRgE

• 3 • PERSONaL PREcaUtIONS 2. RISK Of EXPLOSIvE gaSES. NEVER smoke or allow a spark or flame in the vicinity of a battery or engine. 2.1 Remove personal metal items such as rings, bracelets, necklaces and watches 2.2 when working with a lead-acid battery. A lead-acid battery can produce a short- cir...

Page 7 - Make sure that the charger cable clips make tight connections.; chaRgER LOcatION; specific gravity or filling the battery.; Dc cONNEctION PREcaUtIONS

• 4 • Add distilled water to each cell until the battery acid reaches the level specified 3.4 by the battery manufacturer. Do not overfill. For a battery without removable cell caps, such as valve regulated lead acid batteries (VRLA), carefully follow the manufacturer’s recharging instructions.Read,...

Page 8 - NEgatIvE gROUNDED SYStEM; vehicle frame or engine block.

• 5 • fOLLOW thESE StEPS WhEN BattERY IS INStaLLED IN vEhIcLE 6. a SPaRK NEaR thE BattERY MaY caUSE a BattERY EXPLOSION. tO REDUcE thE RISK Of a SPaRK NEaR thE BattERY: NEgatIvE gROUNDED SYStEM Position the AC and DC cables to reduce the risk of damage by the hood, door 6.1 and moving or hot engine ...

Page 9 - Connect charger AC supply cord to electrical outlet.

• 6 • fOLLOW thESE StEPS WhEN BattERY IS OUtSIDE vEhIcLE 7. a SPaRK NEaR thE BattERY MaY caUSE a BattERY EXPLOSION. tO REDUcE thE RISK Of a SPaRK NEaR thE BattERY: Check the polarity of the battery posts. The POSITIVE (POS, P, +) battery post 7.1 usually has a larger diameter than the NEGATIVE (NEG,...

Page 10 - Never alter the AC cord or plug provided – if it does not fit; NOtE; Over 100 feet long - use an 8 gauge extension cord.; aSSEMBLY INStRUctIONS; hammer

• 7 • gROUNDINg aND ac POWER cORD cONNEctIONS 8. RISK Of ELEctRIc ShOcK OR fIRE. This battery charger is for use on a nominal 120-volt 8.1 circuit and has a grounded plug that looks like the plug illustrated. The charger must be grounded to reduce the risk of electric shock. The plug must be plugged...

Page 11 - assemble the Wheels and axle; : Hold the axle upright on the floor or work

• 8 • attach the foot: 9.2 Remove the charger from the packing materials and place upside down on a flat surface. Attach the foot and secure it with the four ¼-20 thread cutting screws provided. assemble the Wheels and axle 9.3 : Hold the axle upright on the floor or work surface. Then, using a hamm...

Page 12 - Mount the axle to the charger; : Place one end of each bracket into the slot; attach the handle; : If the charger came with a plastic grip, slide that onto the

• 9 • Mount the axle to the charger 9.4 : Place one end of each bracket into the slot on the bottom of the charger. Place the axle assembly under each bracket. Attach the brackets using the two, 10-32 thread cutting screws provided. NOtE: Be careful not to drop the brackets inside of the charger cas...

Page 13 - fEatURES/cONtROL PaNEL; Setting the controls

• 10 • fEatURES/cONtROL PaNEL 10. 2 1 3 Output 1. Selector Switch #1Output 2. Selector Switch #2Ammeter 3. Setting the controls All controls for your charger are located on the front of the unit. Follow these instructions to obtain the accurate charge level for your battery. Output Selector Switches...

Page 14 - electrolyte (battery liquid) in each cell is at the correct level.; NOtE: this is a manual charger and will overcharge a battery if

• 11 • OPERatINg INStRUctIONS 11. This battery charger must be properly assembled in accordance with the assembly instructions before it is used. charging Ensure that all of the charger components are in place and in good working 1. condition, for example, the plastic boots on the battery clips. Mak...

Page 15 - : If the engine does turn over but never starts, there is not a problem; caLcULatINg chaRgE tIME; chaRgINg tIME - hOURS; MaINtENaNcE INStRUctIONS

• 12 • After the engine starts, move Output Selector Switch #2 to the OFF position 7. and unplug the A.C. power cord before disconnecting the battery clips from the vehicle.Clean and store the charger in a dry location. 8. NOtE : If the engine does turn over but never starts, there is not a problem ...

Page 16 - MOvINg aND StORagE INStRUctIONS; do so could result in personal injury or property damage.; tROUBLEShOOtINg; PROBLEM; Battery is defective (will not

• 13 • MOvINg aND StORagE INStRUctIONS 14. Store the charger unplugged, in an upright position. The cord will still conduct 14.1 electricity until it is unplugged from the outlet. Store inside, in a cool, dry place. 14.2 Do not store the clips on the handle, clipped together, on or around metal, or ...

Page 17 - recover sufficiently to take

• 14 • PROBLEM POSSIBLE caUSE REaSON/SOLUtION The charger is making an audible clicking sound. Circuit breaker is cycling. Battery is defective. Shorted battery cables or clips. Severely discharged battery, but otherwise it is a good battery. Reverse connections at battery. The settings may be wrong...

Page 18 - BEfORE REtURNINg fOR REPaIRS; usually eliminate the need for return.

• 15 • PROBLEM POSSIBLE caUSE REaSON/SOLUtION Charger will not turn on when properly connected. AC outlet is dead. Poor electrical connection. Check for open fuse or circuit breaker supplying AC outlet. Check power cord and extension cord for loose fitting plug. The battery is connected and the char...

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