Sears 28.71225 Automobile Battery Charger User Manual


 
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For a positive-grounded vehicle, connect the NEGATIVE (BLACK) clip from the battery 6.6
charger to the NEGATIVE (NEG, N, -) ungrounded post of the battery. Connect the
POSITIVE (RED) clip to the vehicle frame or engine block at a distance away from the
battery. Do not connect the clip to the carburetor, fuel lines or sheet-metal body parts.
Connect to a heavy gauge metal part of the vehicle frame or engine block.
Connect charger AC supply cord to electrical outlet.6.7
When disconnecting the charger, turn all switches to off, disconnect the AC cord, remove 6.8
the clip from the vehicle chassis and then remove the clip from the battery terminal.
See CALCULATING CHARGE TIME for length of charge information.6.9
FOLLOW THESE STEPS WHEN BATTERY IS OUTSIDE VEHICLE7.
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. 7.1
The POSITIVE (POS, P, +) battery post usually
has a larger diameter than the NEGATIVE
(NEG, N, -) post.
Attach at least a 24-inch (61 cm) long 6-gauge (AWG) insulated battery cable to the 7.2
NEGATIVE (NEG, N, -) battery post.
Connect the POSITIVE (RED) charger clip to the 7.3
POSITIVE (POS, P, +) post of the battery.
Position yourself and the free end of the cable 7.4
you previously attached to the NEGATIVE
(NEG, N, -) battery post as far away from
the battery as possible – then connect the
NEGATIVE (BLACK) charger clip to the free
end of the cable.
Do not face the battery when making the nal connection.7.5
Connect charger AC supply cord to electrical outlet.7.6
When disconnecting the charger, always do so in the reverse order of the connecting 7.7
procedure and break the rst connection while as far away from the battery as practical.
A marine (boat) battery must be removed and charged on shore. To charge it onboard 7.8
requires equipment specially designed for marine use.
GROUNDING AND AC POWER CORD CONNECTIONS8.
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK OR FIRE.
This battery charger is for use on a nominal 120-volt 8.1
circuit. The charger must be grounded to reduce the risk of
electric shock. The plug must be plugged into an outlet that is
properly installed and grounded in accordance with all local
codes and ordinances. The plug pins must t the receptacle
(outlet). Do not use with an ungrounded system.
8.2 Never alter the AC cord or plug provided – if it does not t the outlet,
have a proper grounded outlet installed by a qualied electrician. An improper
connection can result in a risk of an electric shock or electrocution. NOTE: Pursuant to
Canadian Regulations, use of an adapter plug is not allowed in Canada. Use of an
adapter plug in the United States is not recommended and should not be used.
Recommended minimum AWG size for extension cord:8.3
100 feet long (30.5 meters) or less – use a 12 gauge (3.31 mm
2
) extension cord.
Over 100 feet (30.5 meters) long – use a 10 gauge (5.26 mm
2
) extension cord.
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS9.
Remove all cord wraps and uncoil the cables prior to using the battery charger. 9.1
Included with your battery charger are two cord wrap cleats for storage of the battery 9.2
cables. To install, align the three tabs to correspond with the three receptacles on the
back of the charger and push until you hear a snap.