Sears 608.718571 - Manual (Page 3)

GROUNDING AND AC POWER CORD CONNECTION INSTRUCTIONS
Charger should be grounded to reduce risk of electric shock.
Charger is equipped with an electric cord having an equipment­
grounding conductor and a grounding plug. The plug must be
plugged into an outlet that is properly installed and grounded in
accordance with all local codes and ordinances.
DANGER
”” Never alter AC cord or plug provided - if
it will not fit outlet, have proper outlet installed by a qualified
electrician. Improper connection can result in a risk of an elec­
tric shock.
This battery charger is for use on a nominal 120 volt circuit and
has a grounding plug that looks like the plug illustrated in
sketch A in Figure 1. A temporary adapter, which looks like the
adapter illustrated in sketches B and C, may be used to con­
nect this plug to a two-pole receptacle as shown in sketch B if a
properly grounded outlet is not available. The temporary
adapter should be used only until a properly grounded outlet
can be installed by a qualified electrician.
GROUNDING METHODS
GROUNDED OUTLET ADAPTER
DANGER
Before using adapter as illustrated, be
sure that center screw of outlet plate is grounded. The green
colored rigid ear or lug extending from adapter must be con­
nected to a properly grounded outlet - make certain it is
grounded. If necessary, replace original outlet cover plate
screw with a longer screw that will secure adapter ear or lug to
outlet cover plate and make ground connection to grounded
outlet.
PREPARING TO CHARGE
1. If necessary to remove battery from vehicle to charge,
always remove grounded terminal from battery first. Make
sure all accessories in the vehicle are off, so as not to
cause an arc.
2. Be sure area around battery is well ventilated while battery
is being charged. Gas can be forcefully blown away by us­
ing a piece of cardboard or other non-metallic material as a
fan.
3. Clean battery terminals. Be careful to keep corrosion from
coming in contact with eyes.
Keep the battery terminals clean and tight. Use Sears ter­
minal protectors to prevent corrosion. (Available through
most Sears stores or catalog.)
4. If battery has removable filler vents, check periodically to
make sure battery electrolyte (liquid) covers the plates. If
liquid is down, add only DISTILLED WATER to bring level
up. This also helps purge excessive gas from the cells.
NOTE: DO NOT OVERFILL (OVERFILLING COULD RESULT
IN DAMAGE). For a battery without cell caps, carefully
follow manufacturer's charging instructions.
5. Study all battery manufacturer’s specific precautions such
as removing or not removing cell caps while charging, and
recommended rates of charge.
6. Determine voltage of battery by referring to car owner’s
manual. This charger can be used to charge only 12 volt
batteries.
CHARGER LOCATION
1. Locate charger as far away from battery as the DC cables
permit.
2. Never place charger directly above battery being charged;
gases from battery will corrode and damage charger.
3. Never allow battery acid to drip on charger when reading
specific gravity or filling battery.
4. Do not operate charger in a closed-in area or restrict ven­
tilation in any way.
5. Do not set battery on top of charger.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Your new Sears automatic battery charger is a home type
automotive charger designed to charge 12 V batteries of either
conventional or maintenance free construction. The rated out­
put current is 10 amperes for large batteries and 2 amperes for
smaller batteries such as on motorcycles, garden tractors, etc.
When operating your charger carefully follow the steps under
CHARGING BATTERY IN VEHICLE or CHARGING BATTERY OUT
OF VEHICLE. After completion of Step 7, the meter on the
charger will indicate the amount of DC amperes of charge being
delivered to the battery. This charging rate will taper off as the
battery comes up to full charge. In automatic chargers the
voltage is limited to a preset level to prevent overcharging. The
charge rate drops to a very low pulsating rate to maintain bat­
tery charge level. If current is drawn from the battery as in
some type of standby operation, the charger will automatically
come on to compensate.
DEEP CYCLE CHARGING — [To charge deep cycle batteries,
you must monitor the charging to insure the size battery you
are charging permits the voltage to increase to the preset
trickle trip point of the control circuit.] If the battery becomes
very warm (s125°F) or appears to be bubbling freely charg­
ing should be stopped.
DC CONNECTION PRECAUTIONS
1. Connect and disconnect DC output clips only after remov­
ing AC cord from electric outlet. Never allow clips to touch
each other.
2. Attach clip to battery post and twist or rock back and forth
several times to make a good connection. This helps to
keep clip from slipping off terminal and helps to reduce
risks of sparking. Attach grounding clip to engine block or
unpainted car frame, away from gas line and carburetor.
CHARGING BATTERY IN VEHICLE
FOLLOW THESE STEPS WHEN BATTERY IS INSTALLED IN
VEHICLE. A SPARK NEAR BATTERY MAY CAUSE BATTERY
EXPLOSION. TO REDUCE RISK OF A SPARK NEAR BATTERY:
1.
Position AC and DC cords to reduce risk of damage by
hood, door or moving engine parts.
2. Stay clear of fan blades, belts, pulleys and other parts that
can cause injury.