Chicago Electric Battery Charger 96728 User Manual

CHARGE REGULATOR  
Model 96728  
SET-UP & OPERATinG inSTRUCTiOnS  
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Read this material before using this product.  
Failure to do so can result in serious injury.  
SAVE THiS MAnUAL.  
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Copyright 2007 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.  
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GEnERAL SAFETY RULES  
WARninG! Read all instructions  
Failure to follow all instructions listed below may result in serious injury.  
1.  
Work area safety  
a. Keep work area clean and well lit. Cluttered or dark areas invite accidents.  
b. Keep children and bystanders away when assembling this product.  
Distractions can cause you to lose control.  
2.  
3.  
Personal safety  
a.  
Use safety equipment. Wear ANSI-approved eye protection when  
asembling this product.  
Tool use and care  
a. Do not force this product. Use the correct product for your application. The  
correct product will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it was  
designed.  
b. Maintain this product. Check for misalignment or binding of moving parts,  
breakage of parts and any other condition that may affect this product’s  
operation. If damaged, have the product repaired before use. Many  
accidents are caused by poorly maintained products.  
c. Use this product in accordance with these instructions and in the manner  
intended for this particular type of product. Use of this product for operations  
different from those intended could result in a hazardous situation.  
4.  
Service  
a. Have this product serviced by a qualified repair person using only identical  
replacement parts. This will ensure that the safety of the product is  
maintained.  
SPECiFiC SAFETY RULES  
1.  
2.  
Use only with 12 volt DC electrical systems and solar panels.  
Avoid contact with Battery Acid. If splashed, immediately wash affected area  
with clean water and baking soda for at least 15 minutes. If irritation persists get  
medical help immediately.  
3.  
Do not allow the Black and Red battery cables or terminals to touch. Failure  
to adhere to these directions could result in severe personal injury or property  
damage. If this happens, sparks will occur that can melt metal objects, and  
create the potential for fire.  
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4.  
Read all instructions and warnings on any 12 volt DC battery before connecting  
the Charge Regulator to a battery.  
5.  
6.  
Do not expose the Charge Regulator to rain or wet conditions.  
Always unplug the Charge Regulator from its power source before performing  
any inspection, maintenance, or cleaning procedures.  
7.  
Use caution not to short circuit and/or reverse the polarity of the load, solar panel,  
or battery.  
8.  
Keep the Charge Regulator in a cool, ventilated location.  
9.  
Repairs should be carried out only by a qualified technician.  
10.  
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.  
SAVE THESE inSTRUCTiOnS.  
SPECiFiCATiOnS  
electrical  
Power Input: Solar Panel / 22 VDC, 7 AMP, 100 Watt Maximum  
Requirements  
Power output: 12 VDC Battery  
Automatic  
over-Charge  
Protection  
14V (+0.5V)  
Automatic  
Discharge  
Protection  
10.5V (+0.5V)  
operating  
Temperature  
14º Fahrenheit to 108º Fahrenheit  
LeD Indicators  
green = High Voltage / Yellow = Charging / Red = Low Voltage  
2-Way Plug (+/--) = Solar  
2-Way Plug (+/--) = Battery  
3” Pigtail = Load  
Connectors  
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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 shown  
on the cover of this manual as soon as possible.  
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.  
Product Overview  
The Charge Regulator is designed to control the charging from a solar panel (not  
included) into a 12 volt DC battery (not included). The charged battery then powers a  
12 volt DC tool, appliance, etc.  
General Operating instructions  
1.  
Connect a 12 volt DC battery, solar panel, and a 12 volt DC tool, appliance, etc.  
as shown in the illustration below. iMPORTAnT: Always connect the battery  
first. (See Figure A.)  
(Yellow)  
CHARGinG  
LOW VOLTAGE  
(DiSCHARGE PROTECTiOn)  
(Red)  
HiGH VOLTAGE  
(OVER-CHARGE PROTECTiOn)  
(Green)  
TO  
SOLAR  
PAnEL  
TO  
TO  
BATTERY  
LOAD  
BATTERY  
SOLAR PAnEL  
LOAD  
FiGURE A  
nOT inCLUDED  
+
--  
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2.  
3.  
When a solar panel is connected to the Charge Regulator, the YELLOW  
(charging) LeD light will illuminate to show that the 12 volt DC battery is receiving  
charge from the solar panel. (See Figure A.)  
The Charge Regulator provides the following protections for the entire system:  
Over-Charge Protection: When activated, the GREEn (over-charging) LeD  
light will illuminate. The Charge Regulator will automatically shut off power  
input from the solar panel to the battery to prevent damage to the battery. In  
this case, immediately disconnect the solar panel from the Charge Regulator.  
(See Figure A.)  
Discharge Protection: When activated, the RED (discharge protection) LeD  
will illuminate. The Charge Regulator will automatically shut off power output to  
prevent damage to the battery. In this case, discontinue using any application.  
(See Figure A.)  
inSPECTiOn, MAinTEnAnCE, CLEAninG  
1.  
BEFORE EACH USE: Inspect the general condition of the Charge Regulator.  
Check for broken parts, damaged wiring, and any other condition that may affect  
its safe operation. Do not use damaged tools.  
2.  
3.  
4.  
5.  
AFTER EACH USE: Disconnect the Charge Regulator from the battery and  
solar panels. Always disconnect the battery first (negative terminal first).  
WHEn CLEAninG: Use a clean, damp cloth and mild detergent. Do not use  
solvents. Do not immerse the Charge Regulator in liquid.  
WHEn STORinG: Keep the Charge Regulator in a clean, dry, safe location out  
of reach of children and other unauthorized people.  
CAUTiOn! All maintenance, service, and repairs not mentioned in this manual  
must only be performed by a qualified service technician.  
PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWinG CAREFULLY  
THe MANUFACTUReR AND/oR DISTRIBUToR HAS PRoVIDeD THe PARTS LIST AND ASSeMBLY  
DIAgRAM IN THIS MANUAL AS A ReFeReNCe TooL oNLY. 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 CeRTIFIeDAND 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.  
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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 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.  
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Record Product’s Serial number Here:  
note: If product has no serial number, record month and year of purchase instead.  
note: There are no replacement parts for this product.  
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