Harbor Freight Tools 93781 User's Manual
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1. 16 14 12 12 Specific Safety Rules for the Battery Charger 1 Maintain labels and nameplates on the Battery Charger These carry important information If the labels are unreadable or missing contact Harbor Freight Tools for replacement 2 Always place the Battery Charger on a dry flat level sturdy nonflammable work surface capable of supporting the weight of the Battery Charger Make sure to place the Battery Charger in a location that is out of reach of children 3 The Battery Charger is not a toy and should not be used by children WARNING _ Risk of explosive gases 1 Working in the vicinity of lead acid batteries is dangerous Batteries generate explosive gases during normal battery operation For this reason it is of utmost importance that each time before using this Battery Charger you read and under stand all safety warnings and precautions as outlined in this manual and those manuals published by the battery and vehicle manufacturers and manufacturers of any equipment you intend to use in the vicinity of the battery Personal Precautions i ALWAYS wear ANSI approved safety impact eye goggles when working with lead acid batteries 2 Make sure someone is within range of your voice and close enough to come to your aid when you work near a lead acid battery SKU 93781 For technical questions please call 1 800 444 3353 Page 6 3 Keep plenty of fresh water and soap nearby in case battery a2. CHICAGO ELECTRIC BALA AUTOMATIC BATTERY CHARGER WW feye 2 93781 ASSEMBLY amp OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Due to continuing improvements actual product may differ slightly from the product described herein Distributed exclusively by Harbor Freight Tools 3491 Mission Oaks Blvd Camarillo CA 93011 Visit our Web site at http www harborfreight com TO PREVENT SERIOUS INJURY READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE Copyright 2005 by Harbor Freight Tools All rights reserved No portion of this manual or any artwork contained herein may be reproduced in any shape or form without the express written consent of Harbor Freight Tools For technical questions and replacement parts please call 1 800 444 3353 THANK YOU for choosing a HARBOR FREIGHT TOOLS product For future reference please complete the owner s record below Model Serial No Purchase Date SAVE THE RECEIPT WARRANTY AND THESE INSTRUCTIONS It is important that you read the entire manual to become familiar with the unit BEFORE you begin assembly Technical Specifications Input Voltage 115V Output Voltage 13 5V Charging Current 1 1 Amps Battery Cables 6 Foot long Overall Dimensions 3 1 2 W X 6 5 8 L X 7 H Power Cord 18 Gauge X 2 Wire UL listed Net Weight 2 5 Lbs Automatic charging Battery Charger will not overcharge Multiple LED indicator lights Red LED on left reversed polar
3. and helps to reduce the risk of sparking To Reduce Risk Of Sparking When The Battery Is In The Vehicle 1 Carefully position the AC input and DC output cords to reduce the risk of damage by hood door or moving engine parts 2 Stay clear of fan blades belts pulleys and other moving parts that can cause personal injury and or property damage 3 Check the polarity of the battery posts A POSITIVE battery post usually has a larger diameter than a NEGATIVE battery post 4 To reduce explosion risk never connect both Battery Charger DC output clamps directly to the battery mMDO lOG Canadian Standards Association Underwriters Laboratories Inc Volts Alternating Current No Load Revolutions per no i xxxx min Minute RPM SKU 93781 For technical questions please call 1 800 444 3353 Page 8 WARNING The warnings precautions and instructions discussed in this manual cannot cover all possible conditions and situations that may occur The operator must understand that common sense and caution are factors which cannot be built into this product but must be supplied by the operator Unpacking When unpacking the Automatic Battery Charger check to make sure parts on page 11 are included If any parts are missing or broken please call HARBOR FREIGHT TOOLS at 1 800 444 3353 Operation 1 Determine which post of the battery is grounded connected to the chassis of the vehicle If the NEGATIVE
4. post is grounded to the chassis as in most vehicles attach the POSITIVE DC output clamp to the POSITIVE battery post and connect the NEGATIVE DC output clamp to a clean thick metal area on the vehicle chassis or engine block away from the battery Do not connect the NEGATIVE DC output clamp to the carburetor fuel lines or thin sheet metal body parts If the POSITIVE post is grounded to the chassis attach the NEGATIVE DC output clamp to the NEGATIVE battery post and connect the POSITIVE DC output clamp to a clean thick metal area on the vehicle chassis or engine block away from the battery Do not connect the POSITIVE DC output clamp to the carburetor fuel lines or thin sheet metal body parts 2 When disconnecting the Battery Charge from the battery turn all switches of the Battery Charger to their OFF position Unplug the AC input power cord from its electrical outlet Remove the DC output clamp from the vehicle chassis Then remove the DC output clamp from the battery To Reduce Risk Of Sparking When The Battery Is Outside The Vehicle 1 Check the polarity of the battery posts A POSITIVE battery post usually has a larger diameter than a NEGATIVE battery post 2 Attach at least a 24 inch long 6 gauge AWG insulated battery cable to the NEGATIVE battery post see Figure A below 3 Connect the POSITIVE DC output clamp to the POSITIVE post of the battery
5. 4 Position yourself and the free end of the 24 inch long 6 gauge AWG insulated battery cable as far away from the battery as possible Connect the NEGATIVE DC output clamp to the free end of the cable Do not face the battery when making this final connection See Figure A POSITIVE NEGATIVE DC OUTPUT CLAMP V DC OUTPUT CLAMP m u 5 24 INCH 6 GAUGE BATTERY CABLE FIGURE A l ____s NOT INCLUDED SKU 93781 For technical questions please call 1 800 444 3353 Page 9 Note The monitoring voltage of the Battery Charger is 10 5V if the voltage is below 10 5V the Battery Charger will not work A battery must be properly connected to the charger to allow it to work For best results the capacity of the battery should be below 24 Ah Operation cont d 1 Place the Battery Charger on a stable flat surface 2 Connect the Red Charging Clamp 15 to the positive terminal of the battery if the Negative post is grounded to the chassis as in most vehicles refer to specific guidelines on page 9 3 Connect the Black Charging Clamp 15 to the appropriate site depending on the specific usage as outlined on page 9 4 Plug the Input Power Cord 14 into the nearest 115V grounded electrical outlet The Charging Indication Light B will go on when the battery is charging see below 5 If the Reverse Polarity Indication Light A goes on it indicates that an incorrect hookup has occurred conn
6. risk of electric shock or injury 18 Always unplug the Battery Charger from its electrical outlet before performing any inspection maintenance or cleaning procedures 19 WARNING People with pacemakers should consult their physician s before using this product Operation of electrical equipment in close proximity to a heart pacemaker could cause interference or failure of the pacemaker 20 Do not expose the Battery Charger equipment to rain or wet conditions Water entering electrically powered equipment will increase the risk of electric shock GROUNDING WARNING Improperly connecting the grounding wire can result in the risk of electric shock Check with a qualified electrician if you are in doubt as to whether the outlet is properly grounded Do not modify the power cord plug provided with the Battery Charger Never remove the grounding prong from the plug Do not use the Battery Charger if the power cord or plug is damaged If damaged have it repaired by a service facility before use If the plug will not fit the outlet have a proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician GROUNDED TOOLS TOOLS WITH THREE PRONG PLUGS 1 Tools marked with Grounding Required have a three wire cord and three prong grounding plug The plug must be connected to a properly grounded outlet If the Battery Charger should electrically malfunction or break down grounding provides a low resistance path to carry electricity away from the us
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8. arry electricity away from the user SKU 93781 For technical questions please call 1 800 444 3353 Page 2 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 Double insulated products are equipped with a polarized plug one blade is wider than the other This plug will fit in a polarized outlet only one way If the plug does not fit fully in the outlet reverse the plug If it still does not fit contact a qualified electrician to ins 2 a polarized outlet Do not change the plug in any way Double insulation eliminates the need for the three wire grounded power cord and grounded power supply system Avoid body contact with grounded surfaces such as pipes radiators ranges and refrigerators There is an increased risk of electric shock if your body is grounded Do not abuse the Power Cord Never use the Power Cord to carry the Battery Charger or pull the Plug from an outlet Keep the Power Cord away from heat oil sharp edges or moving parts Replace damaged Power Cords immediately Damaged Power Cords increase the risk of electric shock When operating a power tool outside use an outdoor extension cord marked W A or W These extension cords are rated for outdoor use and reduce the risk of electric shock PERSONAL SAFETY Stay alert Watch what you are doing and use common sense when operating the Battery Charger Do not operate the Battery Charger while tired or under the influence of drugs alcohol or medication Dress p
9. cid contacts skin clothing or eyes Avoid touching eyes while working near a lead acid battery If battery acid contacts skin or clothing wash immediately with soap and water If acid enters the eyes immediately flood eyes with running cold water for at least 10 minutes and get medical attention immediately NEVER smoke or allow a spark or flame in the vicinity of a lead acid battery or vehicle engine Use caution to reduce the risk of dropping a metal tool onto a lead acid battery The tool may spark or short circuit the battery or other electrical part that may cause an explosion Remove personal metal items such as rings bracelets necklaces and watches when working with a lead acid battery A lead acid battery can produce a short circuit current high enough to weld a ring or other metal item causing a severe burn Use the Battery Charger for charging lead acid batteries only This Battery Charger is not intended to supply power to a low voltage electrical system other than in a starter motor application Do not use this Battery Charger for charging dry cell batteries Dry cell batteries may burst and cause serious personal injury and or property damage NEVER charge a frozen battery Preparing To Charge If it is necessary to remove the battery from a vehicle to charge always remove the grounded terminal from the battery first Make sure all accessories in the vehicle are off so as not to cause an arc Make sure the area aro
10. ections are reversed refer to the clamping instructions on page 9 see below The green Full Charge Indication Light C signals that the battery is fully charged The Battery Charger will put out a trickle charge to maintain the existing charge on the battery see below Il Charge Indication Charging Indication Light 5 6 Leave the Automatic Battery Charger plugged in to the nearest outlet and attached to the battery until the battery is to be used Then unplug and remove the Battery Charger 7 Disconnect the Charging Clamps 15 in the following order Remove the Charging Clamp 15 from the chassis then remove the DC output clamp from the battery Refer to guidelines on page 9 8 The Battery Charger has two Storage Posts 7 on the side opposite the LED lights Wrap all cords around the two Posts 7 SKU 93781 For technical questions please call 1 800 444 3353 Page 10 Inspection Maintenance and Cleaning Before each use inspect the general condition of the Battery Charger Check for cracked or broken parts damaged power cords clamps and any other condition that may affect the safe operation of the Battery Charger 2 With a dry cloth remove any oil and residue from the Battery Charger after each use Do not clean with flammable or corrosive liquids 3 Store in a secure safe and dry location Store in a location that can be locked and that is out of the reach
11. er reducing the risk of electric shock See Figure A 2 The grounding prong in the plug is connected through the green wire inside the cord to the grounding system in the tool The green wire in the cord must be the only wire connected to the Battery Charger s grounding system and must never be attached to an electrically live terminal See Figure A 3 A grounded appliance must be plugged into an appropriate outlet properly installed and grounded in accordance with all codes and ordinances The plug and outlet should look like those in the following illustration See Figure A Figure A SKU 93781 For technical questions please call 1 800 444 3353 Page 4 DOUBLE INSULATED APPLIANCES APPLIANCES WITH TWO PRONG PLUGS Note The Battery Charger has a Two Prong Plug Appliances marked Double Insulated do not require grounding They have a special double insulation system which satisfies OSHA requirements and complies with the applicable standards of Underwriters Laboratories Inc the Canadian Standard Association and the National Electrical Code See Figure B Double insulated tools may be used in either of the 120 volt outlets shown in the following illustration See Figure B Figure B W EXTENSION CORDS Grounded appliances require a three wire extension cord Double Insulated products can use either a two or three wire extension cord As the distance from the supply outlet increases you m
12. ity Red LED center charging mode Green LED on right fully charged trickle charge mode For best results the capacity of the battery should be below 24 Ah IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THIS PRODUCT Safety Warnings and Precautions WARNING When using product basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of personal injury and damage to equipment Read all instructions before using this product WORK AREA 1 Keep your work area clean and well lit Cluttered benches and dark areas invite accidents 2 Do not operate the Battery Charger in explosive atmospheres such as in the presence of flammable liquids gases or dust Electrical products create sparks which may ignite the dust or fumes 3 Keep bystanders children and visitors away while operating the Battery Charger Distractions can cause you to lose control Protect others in the work area from sparks Provide barriers or shields as needed ELECTRICAL SAFETY 4 Grounded products must be plugged into an outlet properly installed and grounded in accordance with all codes and ordinances Never remove the grounding prong or modify the plug in any way Do not use any adapter plugs Check with a qualified electrician if you are in doubt as to whether the outlet is properly grounded Ifa grounded product should electrically malfunction or break down grounding provides a low resistance path to c
13. of children SKU 93781 For technical questions please call 1 800 444 3353 Page 11 Parts List Part Beseription Quantity Part Description Quantity 1 Front Housing Cover 1 11 Transformer 1 2 Back Housing Cover 1 12 Main Circuit Board 1 3 Handle Top Cover 1 13 Indication Light 4 Handle Bottom Cover 1 Circuit Board 1 5 Handle Sleeve 1 14 Input Power Cord 1 6 PVC Base 1 15 Charging Clamp 2 7 Storage Posts 2 16 Tap Screw 2 5X 10 2 8 Cable Clip 1 1 17 Tap Screw 3 X 12 9 9 Cable Clip 2 1 _Assembly Diagram Hy i i l J a Note Some parts are listed and shown for illustration purposes only and are not available individually as replacement parts PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING CAREFULLY THE MANUFACTURER AND OR DISTRIBUTOR HAS PROVIDED THE PARTS DIAGRAM IN THIS MANUAL AS A REFERENCE TOOL ONLY NEITHER THE MANUFACTURER NOR DISTRIBUTOR MAKES ANY REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY OF ANY KIND TO THE BUYER THAT HE OR SHE IS QUALIFIED TO MAKE ANY REPAIRS TO THE PRODUCT OR THAT HE OR SHE IS QUALIFIED TO REPLACE ANY PARTS OF THE PRODUCT IN FACT THE MANUFACTURER AND OR DISTRIBUTOR EXPRESSLY STATES THAT ALL REPAIRS AND PARTS REPLACEMENTS SHOULD BE UNDERTAKEN BY CERTIFIED AND LICENSED TECHNICIANS AND NOT BY THE BUYER THE BUYER ASSUMES ALL RISK AND LIABILITY ARISING OUT OF HIS OR HER REPAIRS TO THE ORIGINAL PRODUCT OR REPLACEMENT PARTS THERETO OR ARISING OUT OF HIS OR HER INSTALLATION OF REPLACEMENT PARTS THERETO
14. roperly Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry Contain long hair Keep your hair and clothing away from the Battery Charger Loose clothes jewelry or long hair can be caught in the Battery Charger causing personal injury Use safety equipment Always wear eye protection during assembly use and mainte nance TOOL USE AND CARE Do not overload the Battery Charger Use the correct Battery Charger for your application The Battery Charger will do the job better and safer at the speed and capacity for which it is designed Disconnect the Power Cord Plug from the power source before making any adjustments changing accessories or storing the Battery Charger Such preventive safety measures reduce the risk of turning on the product accidentally Store idle tools out of reach of children and other untrained persons The Battery Charger is dangerous in the hands of untrained users Maintain the Battery Charger with care Do not use a damaged Battery Charger Tag damaged Battery Charger Do not use until repaired SERVICE Battery Charger service must be performed only by qualified repair personnel Service or maintenance performed by unqualified personnel could result in a risk of injury SKU 93781 For technical questions please call 1 800 444 3353 Page 3 SERVICE Cont d 17 When servicing the Battery Charger use only identical replacement parts Use of unauthorized parts or failure to follow maintenance instructions may create a
15. und the battery is well ventilated while the battery is being charged Clean the battery terminals prior to charging the battery Add distilled water in each cell until the battery acid reaches the level specified by the battery manufacturer This helps purge excessive gas from the cells Do not overfill For a battery without cell caps carefully follow the battery manufacturer s recharging instruc tions Determine the voltage of the battery by referring to the vehicle owner s manual con firm it is 12 volt Charger Location Always locate the Battery Charger as far away from the battery as the Charger s DC cables permit Never place the Battery Charger directly above the battery being charged Gases from the battery will corrode and damage the Battery Charger Never allow battery acid to drip on the Battery Charger SKU 93781 For technical questions please call 1 800 444 3353 Page 7 4 Do not operate the Battery Charger in a closed in area or restrict ventilation in any way 5 Do not set a battery on top of the Battery Charger DC Connection Precautions i Connect and disconnect DC output clamps only after removing the AC power cord from the electrical outlet 2 Never allow the DC output clamps to touch each other 3 Attach the DC output clamps to the battery posts and twist or rock the clamps back and forth several times to make a good connection This helps keep the clamps from slipping off the terminals
16. ust use a heavier gauge extension cord Using extension cords with inadequately sized wire causes a serious drop in voltage resulting in loss of power and possible tool damage See Figure C next page The smaller the gauge number of the wire the greater the capacity of the cord For example a 14 gauge cord can carry a higher current than a 16 gauge cord See Figure C When using more than one extension cord to make up the total length make sure each cord contains at least the minimum wire size required See Figure C If you are using one extension cord for more than one tool add the nameplate amperes and use the sum to determine the required minimum cord size See Figure C If you are using an extension cord outdoors make sure it is marked with the suffix W A W in Canada to indicate it is acceptable for outdoor use Make sure your extension cord is properly wired and in good electrical condition Always replace a damaged extension cord or have it repaired by a qualified electrician before using it Protect your extension cords from sharp objects excessive heat and damp or wet areas SKU 93781 For technical questions please call 1 800 444 3353 Page 5 RECOMMENDED MINIMUM WIRE GAUGE FOR EXTENSION CORDS NAMEPLATE AMPERES At Full Load EXTENSION CORD LENGTH 25 Feet 50 Feet 75 Feet 100 Feet 150 Feet 18 18 18 18 16 18 18 16 14 18 16 14 12
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