Chicago Electric 66944 User's Manual
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1. Outlet Adapter turning the end coun terclockwise The pieces are spring tensioned so be careful so the fuse doesn t pop out Remove the spent fuse and replace with a new fuse Replace the end of the Cigarette Outlet Adapter pressing the sections together and threading closed in a clockwise direction Note Aside from the fuse this device For technical questions please call 1 800 444 3353 does not contain any user replace able parts If it needs service take it to a qualified technician Page 5 PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING CAREFULLY NEITHER THE MANUFACTURER OR 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 BUYERASSUMES 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 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 prod uct is free from defects in materials and workmanship for the period of 90 days fr2. 444 3353 as soon as possible SKU 66944 For technical questions please call 1 800 444 3353 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS SAFETY INFORMATION section at the beginning of this document including all text under subheadings therein before set up or use of this product Read the ENTIRE IMPORTANT 1 Have the car engine running before starting 2 Plug the Inverter into the cigarette lighter type socket The green LED power indicator will light up 3 To power a device or appliance a With the device or appliance switched off plug it into the Power Outlet or the USB Outlet on the Power Inverter b Turn on the device and or appliance 4 After use turn off the device then unplug it from the Inverter 5 Unplug the Inverter from the cigarette lighter type outlet Note The total wattage of all items plugged into the Power Inverter must REV 09l Page 4 SKU 66944 not use more than 80 watts during continuous operation otherwise the Inverter may overload Note This unit has an automatic shut off feature if output is over 125 watts or if input is under 10 5VDC Caution Some rechargeable appliances may damage the Power Inverter or the appliance When first using a rechargeable device check the inverter s temperature for the first 10 minutes If it becomes abnormally hot do not use this device with the Inverter Caution It is recommended that the ve hicle be running when you first
3. SUSARL RE 80W POWER INVERTER ULI 11 66944 SET UP AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS This product will power up and charge Electronics Appliances Camcorders TV s DVD Players Video Game Consoles and CHARGE Computers using your vehicle s battery power 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 2009 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 Revised Manual 091 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 IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION In this manual on the labeling and all other information provid ed with this p
4. con nect the Power Inverter Thereafter the engine can be on or off If you run the Power Inverter with the engine off it is recommended that you start and run the engine every hour for at least 10 minutes to recharge the bat tery Doing this will help prevent any unexpected shutdown of the equip ment This will also help ensure that there will be enough battery power to start the vehicle Due to the risk of carbon monoxide inhalation do not run the vehicle s engine within an enclosed area You should not use your car battery to power the Inverter for extended pe riods of time with appliances requir ing high continuous load levels The battery may become drained to the point that it will not be able to start your Car Note Deep cycle marine and RV bat teries can be charged more times than a car battery and are a better choice for repeated use of the Power Inverter 2 a Do not discharge your car battery more than 10 of its total capacity and deep cycle batteries more than a 50 discharged state MAINTENANCE Keep this unit clean and dry Discon nect the unit before cleaning Clean only the outside of this unit with a soft dry cloth never clean this unit with water or harsh cleaners Discharge unit before continuing End of Cigarette Figure 2 Outlet Adapter If the fuse needs replacing Disconnect the Inverter from the cigarette lighter type outlet Unthread the end of the Cigarette
5. device check its temperature for the first 10 minutes If it becomes abnor mally hot do not use this device with 20 the Inverter This device is designed for use in 12 VDC negative ground systems only Allow adequate ventilation Do not cover this unit while it is plugged in This unit generates heat without proper ventilation it may overheat potentially causing a fire hazard Leave this device unplugged whenever the car s engine is turned off To help prevent draining and perhaps damaging the battery 21 For technical questions please call 1 800 444 3353 only plug this device in while the car s engine is on Make sure that the unit to be pow ered is switched off before being plugged into this device Do not use this device if under the influence of alcohol drugs or medication Read warning labels if taking prescription medicine to deter mine if your judgment or reflexes are impaired while taking drugs If there is any doubt do not use this device Stay alert Watch what you are do ing use common sense Do not use this device if you are tired An engine must never be run indoors in a garage or any other sealed structure Carbon monox ide is produced by running en gines and is DEADLY in a closed environment Early signs of carbon monoxide poisoning resemble the flu with headaches dizziness or nausea If you have these signs get fresh air immediately Store idle equipment When not
6. esence of flam mable gases or liquids Keep children away from this Inverter Do not allow them to play with or around this product Do not use this item in rain ona boat or any other wet area Do not expose to direct sunlight or heat Delicate device handle with care Do not drop or strike this item Before every use check for any broken parts or mounting fixtures and any other condition that may affect proper operation Any part that appears damaged should be Page 2 SKU 66944 carefully checked to determine that it will operate properly and perform its intended function 15 Do not disassemble This item has no replaceable parts If this product is damaged and or does not func 16 tion properly the entire unit must be replaced Use the right inverter for the job Do not attempt to force a small in verter or attachment to do the work of a larger industrial inverter There are certain applications for which 17 this inverter was designed It will do the job better and more safely at the rate for which it was intended Do not modify this inverter and do not use this inverter for a purpose for which it was not intended Do not overload this device This device is designed for loads up to 80 Watts at 120 Volts AC only Check the wattage of any device before us ing this item to power it Some re chargeable appliances may damage the Power Inverter or the appliance When first using a rechargeable
7. in use this product must be stored in a dry location to inhibit rust WARNING This product contains or when used produces a chemi cal known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm California Health amp Safety Code 25249 5 et seq People with pacemakers should consult their physician s before use Electromagnetic fields in close prox imity to heart pacemaker could cause pacemaker interference or pacemak er failure Page 3 22 The warnings precautions and instructions discussed in this instruction sheet cannot cover all possible conditions and situations that may occur It must be under stood by the operator that com mon sense and caution are factors which cannot be built into this product but must be supplied by the operator COMPONENTS AND CONTROLS Power Inverter Power SPECIFICATIONS S K Cigarette Outlet Outlet SB Adapter Outlet Figure 1 Green LED power on Output Wave Modified Sine Wave Form 1 120V grounded AC 1 USB 5VDC 500mA Overload Shutoff 125W Low Voltage Shutoff 10 5VDC This product will power up and charge Electronics Appliances Camcorders TV s DVD Players Video Game Consoles and CHARGE Computers using your vehicle s battery power UNPACKING When unpacking make sure that the item is intact and undamaged If any parts are missing or broken please call Harbor Freight Tools at 1 800
8. om 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 EXPRESS LY 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 com plaint must accompany the merchandise If our inspection verifies the defect we will ei ther 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 re paired 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 f
9. roduct This is the safety alert symbol It is used to alert you to potential personal injury hazards Obey all safety messages that follow this symbol to avoid possible injury or death DANGER indicates A DANGER a hazardous situation which if not avoided will result in death or serious injury WARNING AWARNING indicates a hazardous situation which if not avoided could result in death or serious injury ACAUTION CAUTION used with the safety alert symbol indicates a hazardous situation which if not avoided could result in minor or moderate injury NOTICE is used to NOTICE address practices not related to personal injury SKU 66944 For technical questions please call 1 800 444 3353 CAUTION without CAUTION the safety alert symbol is used to address practices not related to personal injury GENERAL SAFETY WARNINGS WARNING Read all safety warnings and instructions Failure to follow the warnings and instructions may result in electric shock fire and or serious injury Save all warnings and instructions for future reference Do not plug small appliances into the inverter to directly recharge their nickel cadmium batteries Al ways use the recharger provided with the appliance Keep work area clean and well lit Cluttered or dark areas invite acci dents Keep inverter away from any direct heat source or combustible mate rial Do not use electrically powered products in the pr
10. rom state to state 3491 Mission Oaks Blvd PO Box 6009 Camarillo CA 93011 800 444 3353 Record Serial Number Here Note If product has no serial number record month and year of purchase instead Note Some parts are listed and shown for illustration purposes only and are not avail able individually as replacement parts SKU 66944 For technical questions please call 1 800 444 3353 Page 6
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