Harbor Freight Tools 3418 User's Manual
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1. CHICAGO ELECTRIC BATTERY CHARGER STARTER ASSEMBLY AND OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS ITEM 3418 POWER SYSTEMS 6V 12V BATTERY CHARGER AND ENGINE STARTER B tea FAR laterit 10a 24 10a 12v wv ivi Ev Cn SETTING Visit our website at http www harborfreight com Read this material before using this product Failure to do so can result in serious injury SAVE THIS MANUAL 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 Diagrams within this manual may not be drawn proportionally Due to continuing improvements actual product may differ slightly from the product described herein Tools required for assembly and service may not be included For technical questions or replacement parts please call 1 800 444 3353 Manual Revised 06k 09h SPECIFICATIONS 120 V 60 Hz 2 2A Battery Leads 6 7 x 16 AWG 12VDC 10A 6 5 x18 AWG 12VvDC 2 af Power Cord 3 Prong Grounded Plug 6 VDC 10 A Engine Start 55 A Weight 10 Ib Amperage is only present when the unit is connected to a battery or in START mode IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS i SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS This manual contains important safety and operating instructions for battery charger Model 03418 2 Do2. f Be extra cautious to reduce risk of dropping a metal tool onto battery It might spark or short circuit battery or other electrical part that may cause an explosion g Remove personal metal items such as rings bracelets necklaces and watches when working near a lead acid battery A lead acid battery can produce a short circuit current high enough to weld a ring or the like to metal causing a severe burn h Use this charger for charging LEAD ACID batteries only It is not intended to supply power to a low voltage electrical system other than in an automotive application Do not use battery charger for charging dry cell batteries that are commonly used with home appliances These batteries may burst and cause injury to persons and damage to property i NEVER charge a frozen battery 12 PREPARING TO CHARGE BATTERY a If it becomes necessary to remove the battery from the 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 SKU 03418 For technical questions please call 1 800 444 3353 Page 3 Besure area around battery is well ventilated while battery is being charged Gases can be forcefully blown away by using a piece of cardboard or other non metallic material such as a fan Clean battery terminals Be careful to keep corrosion from coming in contact with eyes Add distilled water in each cell until battery acid reache
3. replace the product at our election or we may elect to refund the purchase price if we cannot readily and quickly provide you with a replacement We will return repaired products at our expense but if we determine there is no defect or that the defect resulted from causes not within the scope of our warranty then you must bear the cost of returning the product This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state 3491 Mission Oaks Blvd PO Box 6009 Camarillo CA 93011 800 444 3353 REV 08d SKU 03418 For technical questions please call 1 800 444 3353 Page 11
4. length of charge information 16 Follow these steps when battery is outside vehicle A spark near battery may cause battery explosion To reduce risk of a spark near battery a Check polarity of battery posts POSITIVE POS P battery post usually has larger diameter than NEGATIVE NEG N post b Attach atleast a 24 inch long 6 gauge AWG insulated battery cable to NEGATIVE NEG N battery post c Connect POSITIVE RED charger clip to POSITIVE POS P post of battery d Position yourself and free end of cable as far away from battery as possible then connect NEGATIVE BLACK charger clip to free end of the cable e Do not face battery when making final connection f When disconnecting charger always do so in the reverse sequence of connecting procedure and break first connection while as far away from the battery as practical g Amarine boat battery must be removed and charged on shore To charge it on board requires equipment specially designed for marine use SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Specific Safety Rules for the Battery Charger 1 Maintain labels and nameplates on the Battery Charger These carry important information If unreadable or missing contact Harbor Freight Tools for a replacement 2 Always wear safety impact eye goggles and heavy work gloves when using the Battery Charger Using personal safety devices reduce the risk for injury Safety impact eye goggles and heavy work gloves are avai
5. not expose charger to rain or snow 3 Use of an attachment not recommended or sold by the battery charger manufacturer may result in a risk of fire electric shock or injury to persons 4 To reduce risk of damage to electric plug and cord pull by plug rather than cord when disconnecting charger An extension cord should not be used unless absolutely necessary 5 Use of improper extension cord could result in a risk of fire and electric shock If extension cord must be used make sure a That pins on plug of extension cord are the same number size and shape as those of plug on charger b That extension cord is properly wired and in good electrical condition c That wire size is large enough for AC ampere rating of charger MINIMUM AWG WIRE SIZE FOR EXTENSION CORDS FOR THIS BATTERY CHARGER AC input Length of cord m AC input Length of cord m Current I A AWG size of cord Current I A AWG size of cord 18 18 18 16 6 lt 1 lt 8 18 16 12 10 18 18 16 14 8 lt 1 lt 10 18 18 16 14 10 lt 1 lt 12 4 lt 1 lt 5 18 18 14 12 12 lt 1 lt 14 5 lt 1 lt 6 18 16 14 12 14 lt 1 lt 16 6 Do not operate this charger with a damaged cord or plug replace the cord or plug immediately T Do not operate charger if it has received a sharp blow been dropped or otherwise damaged in any way take it to a qualified serviceman SKU 03418 For technical questions please call 1 800 444 3353 Page 2 8 Do not disassemble cha
6. alifornia Health amp Safety Code 25249 5 et seq 13 WARNING People with pacemakers should consult their physician s before using this product Electromagnetic fields in close proximity to a heart pacemaker could cause interference to or failure of the pacemaker 14 Risk of Explosion e If you detect gas do not switch off the unit Do not disconnect the charging clamps Immediately ventilate the room by opening windows and doors Do not switch on an electrical fan When the air has cleared of gas unplug the unit from the electrical outlet e Charge the battery in a well ventilated area e To prevent sparking due to electrostatic discharge never wear clothes made of synthetic materials when charging the battery e Avoid creating or working around any flames or sparks flames or sparks can ignite the gasses caused by charging and cause an explosion UNPACKING When unpacking check to make sure that the item is intact and undamaged If any parts are missing or broken please call Harbor Freight Tools at the number on the cover of this manual as soon as possible SKU 03418 For technical questions please call 1 800 444 3353 Page 6 SETUP About Charging Batteries Batteries draw as much power as they need from the charger The charger does not force current into the battery When a battery is close to dead or very low charged it will want to draw more current When a dead or low battery is charged the charger s ammet
7. any inspection maintenance or cleaning procedures 1 Before each use inspect the general condition of the Battery Charger Check for loose screws cracked or broken parts damaged electrical wiring and any other condition that may affect its safe operation If abnormal noise occurs have the problem corrected before further use Do not use damaged equipment 2 Periodically recheck all nuts bolts and screws for tightness 3 After each use wipe down the Cable Clamps and apply a light grease 4 Store in a clean and dry location PARTS LIST AND ASSEMBLY DIAGRAM Pan Description POWER ITEM 3418 SYSTEMS 6V 12V BATTERY CHARGER AND ENGINE STARTER FUNCTION SETTING 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 Note Some pa
8. ce the risk of damage by hood door or moving engine parts Stay clear of fan blades belts pulleys and other parts that can cause injury to persons Check polarity of battery posts POSITIVE POS P battery post usually has larger diameter than NEGATIVE NEG N post Determine which battery post is grounded connected to the chassis If negative post is grounded to chassis as in most vehicles see e If the positive post is grounded to the chassis see f For negative grounded vehicle connect POSITIVE RED clip from battery charger to POSITIVE POS P ungrounded post of battery Connect NEGATIVE BLACK clip to vehicle chassis or engine block away from battery Do not connect clip to the SKU 03418 For technical questions please call 1 800 444 3353 Page 4 carburetor fuel lines or sheet metal body parts Connect to a heavy gauge metal part of the frame or engine block f For positive grounded vehicle only connect NEGATIVE BLACK clip from battery charger to NEGATIVE NEG N ungrounded post of battery Connect POSITIVE RED clip to vehicle chassis or engine block away from battery Do not connect clip to the carburetor fuel lines or sheet metal body parts Connect to a heavy gauge metal part of the frame or engine block g When disconnecting charger turn switches to off disconnect AC cord remove clip from vehicle chassis and then remove clip from battery terminal h See operating instructions for
9. discontinue use Have the battery checked by a qualified technician Engine Starting Note This charger s high current output can help start vehicles with weak batteries Please note that some of the newer vehicles with onboard computers may be damaged from this process Thoroughly read the vehicle owner s manual before using this procedure T Connect the charger to the battery as discussed on pages 7 and 8 but leave the battery cables attached 2 Set the charger to charge the battery for 5 10 minutes according to the appropriate charge rate for the size of the battery as explained on the previous 2 pages 3 Set the select function switch See FIGURE 1 on page 6 to Start and the select switch see FIGURE 1 on page 6 to 55A 4 Try to start the vehicle If it doesn t start in 2 3 minutes stop and wait for the vehicle to charge for 5 10 minutes more and try again Repeat this process until successful Note If the engine continues to spin but will not start after several tries than you may have another problem unrelated to charging Stop attempting to start charge the battery until the problem is found and corrected Continued engine cranking may damage the vehicle s starter SKU 03418 For technical questions please call 1 800 444 3353 Page 9 MAINTENANCE WARNING Make sure the Power Switch of the Battery Charger is in its OFF position and that the unit is unplugged from its electrical outlet before per forming
10. er will register at the high end As the battery charges the reading will move down toward the low end resting on zero when the battery is fully charged See FIGURE 1 below POWER ITEM 3418 SYSTEMS 6V 12V BATTERY CHARGER AND ENGINE STARTER Float harge 140A 2A L__5 FUNCTION SETTING Note The ammeter shows the amount of current being drawn from the charger It does not show what the charger is capable of delivering When the battery is fully charged and registering zero on the ammeter a small trickle charge will continue to move from the charger to the battery If you do not disconnect the charger from the battery eventually the heat build up from the trickle charge will cause the battery acid to boil and overcharge the battery causing damage to the battery You must constantly monitor battery charging progress and if battery gets warm stop charging it immediately Note This charger is not recommended for batteries with a built in Hydrometer eye The reading of the built in eye will conflict with the ammeter readings DO NOT PLUG THIS CHARGER IN UNTIL DIRECTED TO DO SO i IN THE FOLLOWING PAGES OF THIS MANUAL Preparing the Battery If necessary remove the battery from the vehicle to charge it When removing the battery always remove the grounded battery cable first Reminder The vehicle s engine must be OFF when removing replacing or charging a battery REV 08f 09h SKU 03418 For technical q
11. f the Red Reversed Connection LED is lit the cables are connected to the wrong terminals of the battery If this happens immediately switch off the charger unplug it and switch the connections For a quick charge assist to enable starting the engine charge for 5 to 10 minutes For a full charge leave the Battery Charger running If the charger is in manual mode it MUST be monitored and shut off when the battery is charged NEVER leave a battery unattended while charging IF THE CHARGER IS IN AUTOMATIC MODE when the battery is fully charged the Battery Charger will automatically cycle through a trickle charge and the green LED will remain lit Optionally only with the battery removed from the vehicle and the CHARGER IN AUTOMATIC MODE the Battery Charger can be left on while connected to the battery When the battery becomes weak the Battery Charger will automatically turn on When the battery is once again charged the Battery Charger will automatically shut off It will however keep sensing the charge of the battery Note Do not leave Battery Charger on for long duration without checking the distilled water level of the battery do not allow distilled water to boil off Note Do not leave a charging battery unattended REV 08f SKU 03418 For technical questions please call 1 800 444 3353 Page 8 9 When finished charging the battery push the Function Switch to the Off position and unplug the Power Cord 3 from the electrical outle
12. lable from Harbor Freight Tools 3 Maintain a safe working environment Keep the work area well lit Make sure there is adequate surrounding workspace Always keep the work area free of obstructions grease oil trash and other debris Do not use a power tool in areas near flammable chemicals dusts and vapors Do not use this product in a damp or wet location 4 Avoid unintentional starting Make sure you are prepared to begin work before turning on the Battery Charger SKU 03418 For technical questions please call 1 800 444 3353 Page 5 5 Always unplug the Battery Charger from its electrical outlet before connecting its cables to a battery or performing and inspection maintenance or cleaning procedures 6 Keep extension cord off wet ground and away from water T Use this Battery Charger with lead acid batteries only When charging a maintenance free battery always monitor the progress of the charge by viewing the ammeter Do not over charge a maintenance free battery 8 Do not attempt to charge non rechargeable or defective batteries 9 Keep connections and cable clamps clean and free from corrosion 10 Never simultaneously charge several batteries 11 Do not discard used batteries in the trash Properly recycle according to local environmental codes 12 WARNING This product contains or when used produces a chemical known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm C
13. rger take it to a qualified serviceman when service or repair is required Incorrect reassembly may result in a risk of electric shock or fire 9 To reduce risk of electric shock unplug charger from outlet before attempting any maintenance or cleaning 10 WARNING RISK OF EXPLOSIVE GASES a Working in the vicinity of a lead acid battery is dangerous Batteries generate explosive gases during normal battery operation For this reason it is of utmost importance that each time before using your charger you read this and follow the instructions exactly b To reduce the risk of the battery explosion follow these instructions and those published by battery manufacturer and manufacturer of any equipment you intend to use in vicinity of battery Review cautionary markings on these products and on engine 11 PERSONAL PRECAUTIONS a Someone should be within range of your voice or close enough to come to your aid when you work near a lead acid battery b Have plenty of fresh water and soap nearby in case battery acid contacts skin clothing or eyes c Wear complete eye protection and clothing protection Avoid touching eyes while working near battery d If battery acid contacts skin or clothing wash immediately with soap and water If acid enters eye immediately flood with running cold water for at least 10 minutes and get medical attention immediately e NEVER smoke or allow a spark or flame in vicinity of battery or engine
14. rts are listed and shown for illustration purposes only and are not available individually as replacement parts REV 09h SKU 03418 For technical questions please call 1 800 444 3353 Page 10 LIMITED 90 DAY WARRANTY Harbor Freight Tools Co makes every effort to assure that its products meet high quality and durability standards and warrants to the original purchaser that this product is free from defects in materials and workmanship for the period of 90 days from the date of purchase This warranty does not apply to damage due directly or indirectly to misuse abuse negligence or accidents repairs or alterations outside our facilities criminal activity improper installation normal wear and tear or to lack of maintenance We shall in no event be liable for death injuries to persons or property or for incidental contingent special or consequential damages arising from the use of our product Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so the above limitation of exclusion may not apply to you THIS WARRANTY IS EXPRESSLY IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES EXPRESS OR IMPLIED INCLUDING THE WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS To take advantage of this warranty the product or part must be returned to us with transportation charges prepaid Proof of purchase date and an explanation of the complaint must accompany the merchandise If our inspection verifies the defect we will either repair or
15. s level specified by battery manufacturer This helps purge excessive gas from cells Do not overfill For a battery without cell caps carefully follow manufacturer s recharging instructions Study all battery manufacturer s specific precautions such as removing or not removing cell caps while charging and recommended rates of charge Determinate voltage of battery by referring to car owner s manual and make sure that output voltage selector switch is set at correct voltage If charger has adjustable charge rate charge battery initially at lowest rate CHARGER LOCATION Locate charger as far away from battery as the DC cable permits Never place charger directly above battery being charged gases from battery will corrode and damage charger Never allow battery acid to drip on charger when reading gravity or filling battery Do not operate charger in a closed in area or restrict ventilation in any way Do not set a battery on top of charger DC CONNECTION PRECAUTIONS a Connect and disconnect DC output clips only after setting any charger switches to off position and removing AC cord from electric outlet Never allow clips to touch each other Attach clips to battery and chassis as indicated in 15 e 15 f 16 b and 16 d 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 a Position AC and DC cords to redu
16. t 10 Disconnect the Cable Clamps from the battery Ammeter Readings The ammeter shows how much charging current is drawn from the charger to the battery When a dead or low battery is charged the charger s ammeter will register at the high end As the battery charges the reading will move down toward the low end resting on zero when the battery is fully charged When using the battery in engine starting mode discussed further down this page the needle on the ammeter will peg toward the high end of the ammeter Do not depend on reading the ammeter to approximate how long charging will take Even at full charge the ammeter will still be providing as much as 50 percent of the charger s output rating It s best to monitor the battery s charge Sometimes certain conditions such as a cold battery a sulfated battery or a deeply discharged Lead Calcium battery on many newer cars may cause the ammeter to read near a full charge when the charging process is only beginning Note Cold batteries at or below 32 degrees Fahrenheit begin charging at a low rate and then increase as the battery warms When the battery charges up the rate will decrease at a normal rate Do not charge a frozen battery SHORTED BATTERIES will read on the ammeter as a high end peg at the beginning of the charging process If after 5 10 minutes the needle does not move off of the high end the battery probably has a short circuit Unplug the charger and
17. uestions please call 1 800 444 3353 Page 7 2 If necessary add distilled water to the battery cells before charging Read and follow the battery manufacturer s instruction manual Never add water to a battery while attached to a charger or in close proximity to the charger Do not overfill 3 Clean battery terminals 4 Check the battery manufacturer s instructions on whether or not to have the cell caps on when charging If not stated leave the cell caps on CHARGING BATTERIES Caution Do not overcharge maintenance free batteries 1 Place the Battery Charger and battery in a well ventilated area 2 Determine the voltage of the battery from the battery labels Push the Charge Start switch to the Charge mode Push the Select Setting switch to the desired battery voltage 6V or 12V 4 If charging a battery while in a vehicle leave the hood open and do not leave the charger unattended Separate the charger and battery as much as possible 5 With the Battery Charger unplugged connect the positive red Cable Clamp 2 to the positive terminal of the battery If charging a battery mounted in a vehicle first remove the vehicle s red cable from the battery otherwise damage may occur to the vehicle s electrical system If in doubt refer to the vehicle s service manual Connect the negative black Cable Clamp 2 to the negative terminal of the battery Plug the Power Cord 3 into the electrical outlet Note I
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