Sears 12V Battery Charger & Engine Starter 2871222 User Manual
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CALCULATINg CHARgE TIME
12.
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.
CCA = Cold Cranking Amps
RC = Reserve Capacity
AH = Amp Hour
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
2 AMP
10 AMP
SMALL
BATTERIES
Motorcycle,
garden,
tractor, etc.
6 - 12 AH
2 - 4 hrs
NR
12 - 32 AH
4 - 10 hrs
NR
CARS/
TRUCKS
200 - 315 CCA
40 - 60 RC
11 ¼ - 14 ½ hrs
2¼ – 3 hrs
315 - 550 CCA
60 - 85 RC
14 ½ - 18 ¼ hrs
3 – 3¾ hrs
550 - 1000 CCA 80 - 190 RC
18 ¼ - 34 ¾ hrs
3¾ – 7 hrs
MARINE/DEEP CYCLE
80 RC
17 ½ hrs
3½ hrs
140 RC
27 hrs
5½ hrs
160 RC
30 hrs
6 hrs
180 RC
33 hrs
6½ hrs
MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS
13.
After use and before performing maintenance, unplug and disconnect the battery
13.1
charger (see sections 6, 7 and 8).
Use a dry cloth to wipe all battery corrosion and other dirt or oil from the battery clips,
13.2
cords, and the charger case.
Ensure that all of the charger components are in place and in good working condition,
13.3
for example, the plastic boots on the battery clips.
Servicing does not require opening the unit, as there are no user-serviceable parts.
13.4
All other servicing should be performed by qualified service personal.
13.5
MOVINg AND STORAgE INSTRUCTIONS
14.
Store the charger unplugged, in an upright position. The cord will still conduct electricity
14.1
until it is unplugged from the outlet.
Store inside, in a cool, dry place.
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Do not store the clips on the handle, clipped together, on or around metal, or clipped
14.3
to cables.
If the charger is moved around the shop or transported to another location, take care to
14.4
avoid/prevent damage to the cords, clips and charger. Failure to do so could result in
personal injury or property damage.