Sears 200.71226 - Manual (Page 9)

If the charge mode is changed after charg­
ing has started (by pressing the CHARGE
RATE or CHARGE TYPE button), the
charging process will be restarted.
The voltage displayed during charging is
the charging voltage and usually will be
higher than the battery’s resting voltage.
CHARGER CONTROLS
Digital Display
DISPLAY MODE SWITCH
Use this switch button to set the function of
the digital display to one of the following.
• BATTERY %: The digital display shows
an estimate of the percent of charge of
the battery connected to the charger
battery clamps.
• VOLTAGE: The digital display shows the
voltage at the charger battery clamps in
DC volts.
• ALTERNATOR %: The digital display
shows an estimated percentage of the
output of the vehicle charging system
connected to the charger battery clamps
as compared to a properly functioning
system.
CHARGE TYPE SWITCH
Use this switch button to set the type of
battery to be charged to one of the fol­
lowing.
• REGULAR: This is the type of battery
usually used in cars, trucks, and motor­
cycles. These batteries have vent caps
and are often marked “low maintenance”
or “maintenance-free”.
• DEEP CYCLE: Deep cycle batteries
are usually marked as “deep cycle” or
“marine”. Deep cycle batteries are usu­
ally larger than the other types.
• AGM/GEL: AGM and gel cell batteries
have sealed cases without vent caps.
Such batteries are often smaller than
the other types.
• TOP OFF: Use the Top Off charge if your
battery is not fully charged, but close
enough to cause the charger to quickly
change to the Maintain mode after one
of the other charge types is started. Se­
lecting Top Off will cause the charger to
advance to the later stages of its charging
process then change to regular maintain
mode after charging is complete.
With the exception of AGM and gel cell
batteries, all other battery types may or
may not have vent caps. Vent caps are
located on top of the battery and provide a
means to add distilled water when needed.
Batteries should be marked with theirtype.
If charging a battery that is not marked,
check the manual of the item that uses
the battery. If the battery type is unknown,
use the REGULAR setting. Make sure the
battery complies with the safety instruc­
tions on page 3.
CHARGE RATE SWITCH
Use this switch button to set the charge
rate to one of the following.
• 2ASLOWCHARGERATE: Intended for
charging small batteries such as those
commonly used in garden tractors, snow
mobiles and motorcycles. The 2A rate
is not intended to be used as a trickle
charger for larger batteries.
• 15A FAST or 40A RAPID CHARGE
RATE: Use for charging automotive
batteries, marine batteries, and deep
cycle batteries. Not intended for industrial
applications.
• 125A START: Provides 125 amps for
cranking an engine with a weak or run
down battery. Always use in combination
with a battery.
NOTE: To turn OFF the charger, unplug
from the power cord from the wall outlet.