Harbor Freight Tools 12 Volt Deluxe Battery Maintainer and Float Charger Product manual
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1. Input 120VAC 60Hz 0 25A Rated Output 0 75 A 12 VDC Maximum Output 13 2 VDC Battery Capacity 5 125 Ah Cable Length 12 ft Fuse 7 5A Blade type 259927 Operation Instructions Read the ENTIRE IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION section at the beginning of this document including all text under subheadings therein before set up or use of this product Note This Float Charger is intended only to keep a fully charged battery from losing its charge It will not work to charge a battery that is discharged or damaged NOTICE TO PREVENT BATTERY DAMAGE Do not use on gel lead acid type batteries Note Check battery voltage with a multimeter before use The Battery MUST be fully charged to at least 12 Volts The Float Charger prevents self discharge of the battery while maintaining the life of rechargeable 12 volt lead acid batteries It maintains a battery charge for batteries rated from 5 125 Ah amp hours by providing a 13 2 VDC maximum output Other types of chargers provide a strong rapid charge but tend to boil out liquids and decay electrodes Item 61911 For technical questions please call 1 888 866 5797 Page 5 Connection A SPARK NEAR BATTERY MAY CAUSE BATTERY EXPLOSION TO REDUCE RISK OF A SPARK NEAR BATTERY follow these instructions exactly AWARNING TO PREVENT SERIOUS INJURY Wear ANSI approved splash resistant safety goggles and heavy duty rubber work gloves whenever connecting disconnecting or work2. 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 To reduce risk of damage to electric plug and cord pull by plug rather than cord when disconnecting charger 5 Do not use an extension cord with this item 6 Do not operate charger with damaged cord or plug replace the cord or plug immediately 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 charger from outlet before attempting any maintenance or cleaning 10 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 For technical questions please call 1 888 866 5797 FETY INFORMATION 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
3. this charger is damaged it must be replaced only by a qualified service technician DO NOT OPEN 2 If the fuse needs replacing CHARGER HOUSING NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE any other condition that may affect its safe operation a Disconnect the Connector from the AC Adapter and or the battery b Uncap the Fuse Housing c Remove the spent fuse and replace with a new 7 5 Blade type fuse d Recap the Fuse Housing Parts List Part Description Qty 1 AC Adapter 1 2 Ring Terminal Connector 1 3 Clip Connector 1 Record Serial Number Here Note If product has no serial number record Note Some parts are listed for illustration month and year of purchase instead purposes only and are not available individually as replacement parts Item 61911 For technical questions please call 1 888 866 5797 Page 7 Li ited 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 deat
4. ERY a Position 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 connectors POSITIVE POS P battery connector usually has larger diameter than NEGATIVE NEG N post d Disconnect Quick Connector e To permanently attach the Ring Terminal Connector to the battery bolt POSITIVE RED ring terminal to POSITIVE POS P post of battery Bolt NEGATIVE BLACK Ring Terminal Connector to NEGATIVE NEG N post of battery f To temporarily attach the Clip Connector to the battery connect POSITIVE RED Clip Connector to POSITIVE POS P post of battery Connect NEGATIVE BLACK Clip Connector to NEGATIVE NEG N post of battery Do not connect Clip Connector to carburetor fuel lines or sheet metal body parts Do not leave Clip Connectors attached indefinitely g When disconnecting charger disconnect and cap Quick Connector and then remove Clip Connector from battery terminal h See operating instructions for length of charge information 15 Do not turn on equipment that battery is connected to while charging and heavy duty rubber work 16 S gloves whenever connecting disconnecting or working near battery Battery acid can cause permanent blindness Wear ANSI approved splash resistant safety goggles Page 3 17 Maintain lab
5. 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 aN i 0 a f 30 9 BATTERY MAINTAINER amp FLOAT CHARGER ir website at http www harborfreight com ur technical support at productsupport harborfreight com 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 2013 by Harbor Freight Tools All rights reserved A P No portion of this manual or any artwork contained herein may be reproduced in Read this material before using this any shape or form without the express written consent of Harbor Freight Tools product Failure to do so can result in Diagrams within this manual may not be drawn proportionally Due to continuing serious injury SAVE THIS MANUAL improvements actual product may differ slightly from the product described herein Tools required for assembly and service may not be included Page 2 IMPORTANT SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS This manual contains important safety and operating instructions for this
6. 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 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 the like to metal causing a severe burn h Use charger for charging LEAD ACID or Absorbed Glass Mat AGM batteries only It is not intended to supply power to a low voltage electrical system other than in a starter motor application e Item 61911 Do not use battery charger for charging 14 FOLLOW THESE STEPS A SPARK dry cell batteries that are commonly used with home appliances Th
7. els and nameplates on the charger These carry important safety information If unreadable or missing contact Harbor Freight Tools for a replacement 18 This product is not a toy Keep it out of reach of children 19 Disconnect and cap the Quick Connector before connecting its cables to a battery or performing any inspection maintenance or cleaning procedures 20 Use this Charger Maintainer with flooded lead acid batteries or Absorbed Glass Mat AGM 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 21 Do not use this maintainer with gel lead acid type batteries 22 Do not attempt to charge non rechargeable damaged or defective batteries 23 Do not charge more than one battery at one time 24 Remove charger AC Adapter from electrical outlet unplug and cap Quick Connector and disconnect the battery clamps if used when finished 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 27 Do not leave charger or battery unchecked for extended periods of time to reduce risk 28 Before moving charger d
8. ese batteries may burst and cause injury to persons and damage to property i 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 b Be sure area around battery is well ventilated while battery is being charged c Clean battery terminals Be careful to keep corrosion from coming in contact with eyes d 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 e Study all battery manufacturer s specific precautions while charging and recommended rates of charge f Determine voltage of battery by referring to vehicle owner s manual and make sure it matches output rating of battery charger g Do not place charger or electrical connections on ground or floor 13 DC CONNECTION PRECAUTIONS a Connect and disconnect DC output clips only after disconnecting Quick Connector Never allow clips to touch each other b Attach terminals to battery as indicated in 17 d and 17 e Item 61911 For technical questions please call 1 888 866 5797 NEAR BATTERY MAY CAUSE BATTERY EXPLOSION TO REDUCE RISK OF A SPARK NEAR BATT
9. h 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 C E NT Ce 3491 Mission Oaks Blvd PO Box 6009 Camarillo CA 93011 1 888 866 5797
10. ing near battery Battery acid can cause permanent blindness 1 Place Float Charger within 3 feet of battery Disconnect the Quick Connectors from each other 2 Select the Connector appropriate to the battery 3 To permanently attach the Ring Terminal Connector to the battery a Bolt POSITIVE RED Ring Terminal Connector to POSITIVE POS P post of battery b Bolt NEGATIVE BLACK Ring Terminal Connector to NEGATIVE NEG N post of battery 4 To temporarily attach the Clip Connector to the battery a Connect POSITIVE RED Clip Connector to POSITIVE POS P post of battery LED Functions b Connect NEGATIVE BLACK Clip Connector to NEGATIVE NEG N post of battery WARNING TO PREVENT SHORT CIRCUIT AND FIRE Do not leave Clips attached indefinitely WARNING Do not connect Connector to carburetor fuel lines or sheet metal body parts 5 The LED Light Emitting Diode will not light while cables are disconnected 6 Join the Connector s Quick Connector plug with that of the AC Adapter 7 If cables are connected improperly disconnect the Quick Connector plugs correct the battery connections and re connect the Quick Connector plugs 1 Flashing Red The Battery is connected improperly or not functioning at all 2 Solid Red The Battery is charging After Use 3 Flashing Green The Battery is nearly completely charged 4 Solid Green The Battery is comple
11. isconnect power supply and battery then allow charger to cool 29 This product is not a toy Do not allow children to play with or near this item 30 Use as intended only 31 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 Avoid operating alone Properly maintain and inspect to avoid electrical shock Properly ground power cord Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter GFCI should also be implemented it prevents sustained electrical shock 32 WARNING Handling the cord on this product will expose you to lead a chemical known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm Wash hands after handling California Health amp Safety Code 25249 5 et seq 33 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 34 Inspect before every use do not use if parts are loose or damaged 35 Use with 12 volt batteries only Ad SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Page 4 For technical questions please call 1 888 866 5797 Item 61911 Specifications
12. tely charged and the Maintainer is monitoring the charged Battery 1 Separate the Quick Connector plugs and cap them with the attached caps 2 Unplug the AC Adapter Page 6 For technical questions please call 1 888 866 5797 3 Depending on the Connector in use either Stow Ring Terminal Connector safely next to battery Keep clear of belts blades and any other moving engine parts Remove Clip Connector from battery 4 Wipe the Charger with a clean dry cloth and store indoors out of reach of children Item 61911 Maintenance Instructions Procedures not specifically explained in this manual must be performed only by a qualified technician AWARNING 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 Note Aside from the fuse this device does condition of the charger Check for not contain any user replaceable parts If it needs service take it to a qualified technician 3 AFTER USE wipe external surfaces of the tool with clean cloth loose hardware cracked or broken parts damaged electrical wiring or cable insulation and 4 Awarnine If the supply cord of
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