Harbor Freight Tools 6/12V Product manual
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1. Charge current to the battery is reduced Z 2 E lt o Lu ou O CHARGE LEVEL Figure D FULLY CHARGED BATTERY Charge current to the battery is minimal and the green LED is on Sometimes conditions such as a cold battery a sulfated battery or a deeply discharged lead calcium battery may cause Charge Meter to read near a full charge when charging process is only beginning Item 60322 For technical questions please call 1 888 866 5797 Page 7 e m S e zZ Preparing to Charge AWARNING Use this charger only on flooded lead acid batteries Other batteries may be damaged or may overheat leak or catch fire TO PREVENT SERIOUS INJURY Wear ANSIl approved splash resistant safety goggles and heavy duty rubber work gloves whenever connecting disconnecting or working near battery Battery acid can cause permanent blindness 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 Make sure area around battery is well ventilated while battery is being charged 3 Clean battery terminals Be careful to keep corrosion from coming in contact with eyes 4 Add distilled water in each cell until battery acid reaches level specified by battery manufacturer Do not overfill For a battery without removable cell caps such as valve regulated lead acid batteries care2. A SPARK NEAR BATTERY MAY CAUSE BATTERY EXPLOSION TO REDUCE RISK OF A SPARK NEAR BATTERY FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS EXACTLY Z O E lt o Lu ou O TO PREVENT SERIOUS INJURY Wear ANSI approved splash resistant safety goggles and heavy duty rubber work gloves whenever connecting disconnecting or working near battery Battery acid can cause permanent blindness 1 Check polarity of battery posts POSITIVE 5 Do not face battery when making final connection POS P battery post usually has a larger diameter than NEGATIVE NEG N post 6 See Table B on page 8 for length of charge information 2 Attach at least a 24 inch long 6 gauge AWG insulated battery cable to 7 When disconnecting charger always do NEGATIVE NEG N battery post so in reverse sequence of connecting procedure and break first connection while 3 Connect POSITIVE RED charger clip to as far away from battery as practical POSITIVE POS P post of battery 8 After use clean then store the charger 4 Position yourself and free end of cable as far away indoors out of children s reach from battery as possible then connect NEGATIVE BLACK charger clip to free end of cable Item 60322 For technical questions please call 1 888 866 5797 Page 9 2 mar m Z gt Z O m Maintenance Instructions Procedures not specifically explained in this manual must be performed only by a qualified technician AWARNING
3. 5 Do not seta battery on top of charger TABLE B CHARGING RATE TIME Battery Charging 12V Right 6 to 8 hours Vehicles machinery with large engines 12 V 6A 12V Center Page 8 For technical questions please call 1 888 866 5797 3 to 8 hours Motorcycles snowmobiles small engines 12 V 2A For batteries rated at 28 Ah 6V Left 6 to 8 hours Vehicles machinery with large 6 V 6A engines using 6 volt battery WARNING TO PREVENT SERIOUS INJURY FIRE AND PROPERTY DAMAGE Monitor charging during use This Charger is not automatic and can overcharge and damage a battery if allowed to operate for extended periods of time Item 60322 Charging Battery Installed in Vehicle AWARNING A SPARK NEAR BATTERY MAY CAUSE BATTERY EXPLOSION TO REDUCE RISK OF A SPARK NEAR BATTERY FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS EXACTLY TO PREVENT SERIOUS INJURY Wear ANSIl approved splash resistant safety goggles and heavy duty rubber work gloves whenever connecting disconnecting or working near battery Battery acid can cause permanent blindness 1 Position AC and DC cables to reduce risk of 6 For positive grounded vehicle connect NEGATIVE damage by hood door or moving engine part BLACK clip from battery charger to NEGATIVE NEG N ungrounded post of battery 2 Stay clear of fan blades belts pulleys and Connect POSITIVE RED clip to vehicle chassis other parts that can cause injury to persons or engine block away from batter
4. Meaney de 6 Wanani an a a 12 TAPE AEA E 7 C E N T E C eM WARNING SYMBOLS AND DEFINITIONS This is the safety alert symbol Itis used to alert you to potential personal injury hazards Obey all safety messages that follow this symbol to avoid possible injury or death aero eae fee ee ae ee CAUTION Addresses practices not related to personal injury WARNING marking SP Canadian Standards Association concerning Risk of Eye Injury Wear ANSI approved Underwriters Laboratories Inc splash resistant safety goggles VAC Volts Alternating Current Read the manual before set up and or use WARNING marking concerning Risk of Fire C CA Cold Cranking Amps Follow connection procedure Reserve Capacity Page 2 For technical questions please call 1 888 866 5797 Item 60322 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1 SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS This manual contains important safety and operating instructions for this battery charger 2 Do 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 5 An extension cord should not be used unless absolutely necessary Use of improper extension cord could result in a risk of fire and electric shock If an extension cord must be used make sure a Th
5. charger from outlet before attempting any maintenance or cleaning Turning off controls will not reduce this risk WARNING RISK OF EXPLOSIVE GASES a WORKING IN VICINITY OF ALEAD ACID BATTERY IS DANGEROUS BATTERIES GENERATE EXPLOSIVE GASES DURING NORMAL BATTERY OPERATION FOR THIS REASON IT IS OF UTMOST IMPORTANCE THAT YOU FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS EACH TIME YOU USE THE CHARGER b To reduce risk of 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 marking on these products and on engine PERSONAL PRECAUTIONS a Consider having someone close enough by 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 eye 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 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 explosion g Remove personal metal
6. 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 the like to metal causing a severe burn Page 3 SAFETY h Use charger for charging a LEAD ACID battery only It is not intended to supply power to a low voltage electrical system other than ina starter motor 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 NEVER charge a frozen battery 12 PREPARING TO CHARGE a 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 Be sure area around battery is well ventilated while battery is being charged Clean battery terminals Be careful to keep corrosion from coming in contact with eyes Add distilled water in each cell until battery acid reaches level specified by battery manufacturer Do not overfill For a battery without removable cell caps such as valve regulated lead acid batteries carefully follow manufacturer s recharging instructions Study all battery manufacturer s specific precautions while charging and recommended rates of charge Determine voltage of battery by referring to veh
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8. EG 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 cable e Do not face battery when making final connection For technical questions please call 1 888 866 5797 Item 60322 f When disconnecting charger always do so in reverse sequence of connecting procedure and break first connection while as far away from 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 Wear ANSI approved splash resistant safety goggles and heavy duty rubber work gloves whenever connecting disconnecting or working near battery Battery acid can cause permanent blindness 18 Maintain labels and nameplates on the charger These carry important safety information If unreadable or missing contact Harbor Freight Tools for a replacement 19 This product is not a toy Keep it out of reach of children 20 Unplug the Battery Charger from its electrical outlet before connecting its cables to a battery or performing any inspection maintenance or cleaning procedures 21 This Charger does NOT have an automatic cut off It is equipped with a timer Check battery and time manually do NOT depend solely on timer Leaving Charger unattended
9. Owner s Manual amp Safety Instructions Save This Manual Keep this manual for the safety warnings and precautions assembly operating inspection maintenance and cleaning procedures Write the product s serial number in the back of the manual near the assembly diagram or month and year of purchase if product has no number Keep this manual and the receipt in a safe and dry place for future reference i i pS ee te es 2 2 6 AMP 6 12 VOLT BATTERY CHARGER aachane awe Pe isit our website at http www harborfreight com REV 14h ur nical support at productsupport harborfreight com c When unpacking make sure that the product is intact and undamaged If any parts are missing or broken AWARNING please call 1 888 866 5797 as soon as possible Copyright 2012 by Harbor Freight Tools All rights reserved i i No portion of this manual or any artwork contained herein may be reproduced in Read this material before using this product any shape or form without the express written consent of Harbor Freight Tools Failure to do so can result in serious injury Diagrams within this manual may not be drawn proportionally Due to continuing SAVE THIS MANUAL improvements actual product may differ slightly from the product described herein Tools required for assembly and service may not be included ALAAVS Table of Contents suntuadiadaausbaddiga siendtiaee siidutaaauaads EET 2 Maintenant riegeri a 10 an a a a
10. TO PREVENT SERIOUS INJURY Unplug the charger disconnect any battery and allow charger to cool completely before performing any inspection maintenance or cleaning procedures TO PREVENT SERIOUS INJURY FROM TOOL FAILURE Do not use damaged equipment If abnormal noise or vibration occurs have the problem corrected before further use 1 BEFORE EACH USE inspect the general 2 AFTER USE wipe external surfaces condition of the charger Check for of the tool with clean cloth noose hardware 3 AAWARNING If the supply cord of this e cracked or broken parts charger is damaged it must be replaced e damaged electrical wiring or cable insulation and only by a qualified service technician DO NOT OPEN CHARGER HOUSING e any other condition that may NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE affect its safe operation Page 10 For technical questions please call 1 888 866 5797 Item 60322 Troubleshooting __ Possible Causes Likely Solutions Charge Meter Defective battery Check or replace battery display reads maximum No Charge Meter 1 Battery not connected 1 Connect battery to charger Charge Meter reading will have no reading until battery attached No power to charger Check power and cable outlet connections Battery cables not making connection 3 Clean battery cables and reset cable clamps Two amp charge rate being used None meter will not indicate at this rate Charging current Battery is partially charged C
11. age is only present while connected to a battery UL ustep E252983 31ZP 12084 on V m 2 aL gt Z T C E N T E C eM Page 6 For technical questions please call 1 888 866 5797 Item 60322 Operating Instructions Read the ENTIRE IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION section at the beginning of this manual including all text under subheadings therein before set up or use of this product TO PREVENT SERIOUS INJURY AWARNING Assemble charger according to Assembly Instructions before use DO NOT PLUG IN CHARGER UNTIL DIRECTED TO DO SO Controls Charge Meter 6 amp charge mode only 100 75 50 25 CHARGE LEVEL Figure B DISCHARGED BATTERY Initial charge current to the battery is at maximum weno Mode Charge Meter Switch Figure A Controls Mode Switch Use this to set the voltage amperage output Note The Charge Meter shows the amount of current being drawn from the charger It does not CHARGE LEVEL show what the charger is capable of delivering When the battery is fully charged and registering 100 FIGURE C BATTERY ALMOST FULLY CHARGED on the Charge Meter a small charge will continue to move from the charger to the battery If the charger is not disconnected from the battery eventually heat build up will cause the battery acid to boil and overcharge the battery causing damage to the battery Monitor battery charging progress constantly and if battery gets warm stop charging it immediately
12. at 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 and c That wire size is large enough for AC ampere rating of charger as specified in Table A Table A Recommended minimum AWG size for extension cords for battery chargers AWG size of cord AC input rating amperes ength of cord feet Equal to or But less greater than than 2 8 8 eja gt k foe aay foe O a eo E S ak i la CO o E E a E EE S E ao oo een OJOININI AIAIJIO O O oaf oa 3 oa oa oo OJoININ AIJIAJO 16 16 AJA If the input rating of a charger is given in watts rather than in amperes the corresponding ampere rating is to be determined by dividing the wattage rating by the voltage rating for example 1250 watts 125 volts 10 amperes 6 Do not operate charger with damaged cord or plug replace the cord or plug immediately Item 60322 7 10 11 For technical questions please call 1 888 866 5797 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 Do not disassemble charger take it to a qualified serviceman when service or repair is required Incorrect reassembly may result in a risk of electric shock or fire To reduce risk of electric shock unplug
13. can result in fire and property damage 22 Use this Charger with flooded lead acid batteries only When charging a maintenance free battery always monitor the progress of the charge by viewing the Charge Meter Do not overcharge a maintenance free battery 23 Do not attempt to charge non rechargeable or defective batteries 24 Do not charge more than one battery at one time 25 Have your charger serviced by a qualified repair person using only identical replacement parts This will ensure that the safety of the charger is maintained 26 Do not use charger while you are tired or under the influence of drugs alcohol or medication A moment of inattention while operating charger may result in serious personal injury SAFETY 27 Before moving charger disconnect power supply and battery then allow charger to cool 28 People with pacemakers should consult their physician s before use Electromagnetic fields in close proximity to heart pacemaker could cause pacemaker interference or pacemaker failure In addition people with pacemakers should e Avoid operating alone e Properly maintain and inspect to avoid electrical shock e Properly ground power cord Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter GFCI should also be implemented it prevents sustained electrical shock 29 WARNING The cord of this product contains lead a chemical known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other rep
14. ery is grounded connected to the chassis If negative post is grounded to chassis as in most vehicles see e If positive post is grounded to the chassis see f e 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 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 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 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 disconnect AC cord remove clip from vehicle chassis and then remove clip from battery terminal h See operating instructions for length of charge information FOLLOW THESE STEPS WHEN BATTERY IS OUTSIDE VEHICLE A SPARK NEAR THE 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 a larger diameter than NEGATIVE NEG N post b Attach at least a 24 inch long 6 gauge AWG insulated battery cable to NEGATIVE N
15. fully follow manufacturer s recharging instructions 5 Study all battery manufacturer s specific precautions while charging and recommended rates of charge Charger Location 1 Locate charger as far away from battery as DC cables permit 2 Never place charger directly above battery being charged gases from battery will corrode and damage charger 6 Determine voltage of battery by referring to vehicle owner s manual and make sure it matches output rating of battery charger If charger has adjustable charge rate charge battery initially at lowest rate 7 Amarine boat battery must be removed and charged on shore To charge it on board requires equipment specially designed for marine use SHORTED BATTERIES will read on Charge Meter as a high end peg at beginning of charging process If after 5 10 minutes needle does not move off high end the battery probably has a short circuit Unplug charger and discontinue use Have battery checked by a qualified technician COLD BATTERIES begin charging at a low rate increase as battery reaches a normal temperature then rate will decrease normally DO NOT CHARGE A FROZEN BATTERY BATTERIES WITH HYDROMETER EYE Do not depend on hydrometer eye to determine battery charge level 3 Never allow battery acid to drip on charger when reading electrolyte specific gravity or filling battery 4 Do not operate charger in a closed in area or restrict ventilation in any way
16. icle owner s manual and make sure it matches output rating of battery charger If charger has adjustable charge rate charge battery initially at lowest rate 13 CHARGER LOCATION a e Locate charger as far away from battery as DC cables permit 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 electrolyte specific 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 14 DC CONNECTION PRECAUTIONS a Page 4 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 and 16 b through 16 d 15 16 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 cables to reduce risk of damage by hood door or moving engine part b Stay clear of fan blades belts pulleys and other parts that can cause injury to persons c Check polarity of battery posts POSITIVE POS P battery post usually has larger diameter than NEGATIVE NEG N post d Determine which post of batt
17. ontinue charging battery not to full output Defective battery will not Check and or replace battery hold full charge Charge Meter needle 1 Reversed battery connections Double check connection polarity moves up to full If wrong shut off charger and correct charge then drops cable lead connections to zero Makes Battery is completely dead Continue charging battery clicking noise Charger will continue to reset itself until the battery reaches a chargeable level Defective battery Check and or replace battery Charger is resetting itself Wait until Charger automatically resets itself after circuit overload Circuit breaker is cycling May be the wrong switch position Follow all safety precautions whenever diagnosing or servicing the tool Disconnect power supply before service Record Product s Serial Number Here Note If product has no serial number record month and year of purchase instead Note Internal parts are not user serviceable and are not available MAINTENANCE Item 60322 For technical questions please call 1 888 866 5797 Page 11 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 d
18. roductive harm Wash hands after handling California Health amp Safety Code 25249 5 et seq 30 The warnings precautions and instructions discussed in this instruction manual cannot cover all possible conditions and situations that may occur It must be understood by the operator that common sense and caution are factors which cannot be built into this product but must be supplied by the operator A SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 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 electric shock CAUTION Risk of Fire or Electric Shock Connect battery charger directly to grounding receptacle three prong An adapter should not be used with battery charger Item 60322 For technical questions please call 1 888 866 5797 Page 5 Specifications Electrical Rating 120VAC 60Hz 1 3A Charge Settings 6 7 18 AWG Battery Cables Red Positive Black Negative Porco oe O ooo Features Charge Meter Self resetting circuit breaker Amper
19. ue 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 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 Ce N E C eM 3491 Mission Oaks Blvd PO Box
20. y Do not connect clip to carburetor fuel lines or sheet metal body parts Connect to a heavy gauge metal part of the frame or engine block 3 Check polarity of battery posts POSITIVE POS P battery post usually has larger diameter than NEGATIVE NEG N post 7 See Table B on page 8 for 4 Determine which post of battery is grounded length of charge information connected to the chassis If negative post is grounded to chassis as in most vehicles see 5 Note If the charger cycles between maximum charge If positive post is grounded to the chassis see 6 level and a lower charge level when first connected then the battery may be fully charged or nearly fully charged Further charging may not be needed If charging is attempted charge at a lower rate and carefully monitor charge level to avoid battery damage 5 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 8 When disconnecting charger disconnect AC cord Do not connect clip to carburetor fuel lines or remove clip from vehicle chassis and then sheet metal body parts Connect to a heavy remove clip from battery terminal gauge metal part of the frame or engine block 9 After use clean then store the charger indoors out of children s reach Charging Battery Outside Vehicle AWARNING
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