Chicago Electric 42292 Operating instructions

Brand: Chicago Electric

Model: 42292

Category: Car battery chargers

Type: Operating instructions

BATTERY FLOAT CHARGER

Model

42292

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

Distributed exclusively by Harbor Freight Tools

3491 Mission Oaks Blvd., Camarillo, CA 93011

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.

2000 by Harbor Freight Tools

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.

For technical questions or replacement parts, please call 1-800-444-3353.

Cover Revised 07h

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INTENDED APPLICATIONS

Use this product only to maintain the

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CAUTION -

TO PREVENT BATTERY DAMAGE:

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

Note: Check battery voltage before use. Do

not use Charger if the battery voltage is

less than 12 Volts.

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the battery, while maintaining and extending

the life of rechargeable 12 volt batteries. It

maintains a battery charge for batteries rated

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13.2 VDC maximum output. Other types of

chargers provide a strong, rapid charge but

tend to boil out liquids and decay electrodes.

SAFETY WARNINGS AND

PRECAUTIONS

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teries only.

Do not use if battery voltage is less than 12 

volts.

Do not make connections to battery near 

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Connect to battery before plugging charger 

into electrical outlet.

Connect cable clips to proper terminals on 

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

Do not touch clips together while charger is 

plugged in.

Do not place charger or electrical 

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Do not turn on equipment that battery is 

connected to while charging.

Remove charger power module from 

electrical outlet, and disconnect the battery

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Do not pull power cord to remove power 

module from electrical outlet.

Remove battery cell caps before charging.

Make sure battery is vented (if battery is 

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

Remove battery from vehicle before 

charging.

Use this product in accordance with 

the battery’s and vehicle’s manual

recommendations, safety warnings and

charging instructions.

Never charge battery in an enclosed area. 

Never leave charger unchecked for such

periods of time as to create a hazard.

Surges and sparks in electrical power 

supply could possibly cause battery

explosion.

Battery charger should be plugged into a 

surge protected outlet.

Batteries can explode under certain •

conditions; excessive heat and/or poor

ventilation can cause battery explosion.

WARNING: Do not cover or otherwise obstruct

air circulation around the AC adapter when

in use.

REV 02g, 03e, 05b, 05j, 07i, 07j, 08e, 09b, 09e

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SPECIFICATIONS

Output 12 VDC

Input 120 V~, 60 Hz, 14 W

Capacity 5 to 125 Ah batteries

Maximum Output 13.2 VDC

Cable Length 53 inches

OPERATION

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.

Connection

Place Float Charger within 3 feet of bat1.

tery. Unplug the Charger

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battery.

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of battery.

The LED will not stay lit if not hooked up 4.

with the correct polarity to the battery.

Correct the connections before plugging

the battery charger in.

Plug power module into electrical outlet.5.

Caution:

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power driver. To mount the Parts Box,

use the included 2 rubber washers and 2

Phillips head screws and hand tighten into

place.

After Use

Unplug the Charger1.

Remove the Black clip, then the Red clip 2.

from the battery.

Wipe the charger with a clean dry cloth 3.

and store out of reach of children.

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PARTS LIST

Part Description Qty

A Lid 1

B Power Cord 1

C Transformer 1

D Body 1

E Pin 2

F Parts Box 1

 Radiator 1

H Cover 1

I Pan Screw 2

J Circuitry 1

K Battery Cables 1

L Battery Clips 2

PLEASE READ THE

FOLLOWING CAREFULLY

THE MANUFACTURER AND/OR DISTRIBUTOR

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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

       

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HER INSTALLATION OF REPLACEMENT PARTS

THERETO.

Note: Some parts are listed and shown for

illustration purposes only and are not

available individually as replacement

parts.

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PARTS DIAGRAM

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

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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

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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.

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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

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Brand: Chicago Electric

Model: 42292

Category: Car battery chargers

Type: Operating instructions

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