Sears 28.7123 Battery Charger User Manual


 
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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
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.
CALCULATING CHARGE TIME12.
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 ts into
the chart.
NR means that the charger setting is NOT RECOMMENDED.
Find your battery’s rating on the chart below, and note the charge time given
for each charger setting. The times given are for batteries with a 50% charge
prior to recharging. Add more time for severely discharged batteries.
BATTERY SIZE/RATING
CHARGE RATE/
CHARGING TIME - HOURS
2 AMP 40 AMP
SMALL
BATTERIES
Motorcycle,
garden, tractor,
etc.
6 - 12 AH 2 - 4 NR
12 - 32 AH 4 - 10 NR
CAR/TRUCKS
200 - 315 CCA 40 - 60 RC 11 - 14 30 to 45 min.
315 - 550 CCA 60 - 85 RC 14 - 18
45 min - 1
hour
550 - 1000 CCA 85 - 190 RC 18 - 35 1 - 2 hours
MARINE/DEEP CYCLE
80 RC 18 NR
140 RC 27 NR
160 RC 30 NR
180 RC 33 NR
MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS13.
After use and before performing maintenance, unplug and disconnect the 13.1
battery charger (see sections 6, 7 and 8).
Use a dry cloth to wipe all battery corrosion and other dirt or oil from the 13.2
battery clips, cords, and the charger case.
Ensure that all of the charger components are in place and in good working 13.3
condition, for example, the plastic boots on the battery clips.
Servicing does not require opening the unit, as there are no user- 13.4
serviceable parts.
All other servicing should be performed by qualied service personal.13.5