Chicago Electric 66818 Safety And Instruction Manual

Brand: Chicago Electric

Model: 66818

Type: Safety And Instruction Manual

Chicago Electric 66818 is a 60W power inverter that can convert 12V DC power from a vehicle's battery to 115V AC power. It features a 5VDC x 500mA USB port for charging smaller devices. The device is suitable for powering electronics, appliances, camcorders, TVs, DVD players, video game consoles, and charging computers. It operates within a temperature range of 14°-113° F and provides continuous power output of 115 VAC and 60W. The inverter comes with safety features such as LED power indicator, sliding contacts, and a 10A fuse.

60W DIRECT PLUG-IN POWER INVERTER

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS AND INSTRUCTIONS

Model

66818

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2009 by Harbor Freight Tools

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 improve-

ments, actual product may differ slightly from the product described herein.

Tools required for assembly and service may not be included.



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.

Revised Manual 09l

SKU 66818  Page 2

-1.



2. Do not allow them to play with or

around this product.

3. Do not ex-

pose to direct sunlight or heat.

4. Do not drop or strike this item.

5.

 Any part that appears

damaged should be carefully checked to determine that it will operate properly

and perform its intended function.

6. If this product is

damaged and/or does not function properly with an unbroken fuse, the entire

unit must be replaced.

7. This device is designed for loads up to 60 Watts

at 115 Volts AC only. Check the wattage of any device before using this item

to power it. Some rechargeable appliances may damage the Power Inverter or

the appliance. When rst using a rechargeable device, check its temperature

for the rst 10 minutes. If it becomes abnormally hot, do not use this device

with the Inverter.

8.

9.

This unit generates heat; without proper ventilation it may overheat, potentially

causing a re hazard.

10. To

help prevent draining and perhaps damaging the battery, only plug this device in

while the car’s engine is on.

11.



12. Read

warning labels if taking prescription medicine to determine if your judgment or

reexes are impaired while taking drugs. If there is any doubt, do not use this

device.

13. Watch what you are doing, use common sense. Do not use this

device if you are tired.

14.

 

DEADLY Early signs of carbon monoxide poisoning

resemble the u, with headaches, dizziness, or nausea. If you have these signs,

get fresh air immediately.

       









SKU 66818  Page 3

OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS

Make sure vehicle is parked in an open area, with the transmission in park/neu-1.

tral and the parking brake set. Start the vehicle’s engine before plugging in the

Power Inverter. Make sure that the circuit that the Inverter will be plugged into

is fused for 10 Amps or greater.

Plug the Inverter into the cigarette lighter type socket. 2. 

 Have a qualied technician inspect the plug and

socket and install a new socket if necessary.

The green LED power indicator on the end of the inverter should light up.3.

With the appliance switched off, insert the appliance’s plug into the socket.4.

This unit does not have a “low battery input” warning. 5.

After use, remove the Inverter from the socket, wipe the contacts off and store 6.

in a dry area away from children.



Wipe the Sliding Contacts and Plunger end with a clean dry cloth. (See Fig. 1.) 1.

Must be serviced by a qualied technician. 2.



Discharge unit before continuing. 1.

Remove the screws holding the front housing and socket with a small Phillips 2.

screwdriver and pull off the front housing, exposing the fuse. (See Fig. 1.)

 Avoid touching the capacitor located just to the left of the fuse.

Remove the old 10A fuse and replace with the new, identical 10A fuse, being 3.

careful not to touch the capacitor to its immediate left.

Place front housing back onto case and secure with screws again. 4.

 When reattaching the rubber cover of the USB port, the tang of the

cover should slide in the slot closest to the cover tab. Forcing the tang behind

the USB board will damage the socket.



10A Fuse

Front Housing

SKU 66818  Page 4

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 conse-

quential 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 WARRAN-

TIES 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 mer-

chandise. If our inspection veries 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 specic legal rights and you may also

have other rights which vary from state to state.

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 If product has no serial number, record month and year of

purchase instead.

 Some parts are listed and shown for illustration purposes only,

and are not available individually as replacement parts.

Chicago Electric 66818 Safety And Instruction Manual

Chicago Electric 66818 Safety And Instruction Manual

Chicago Electric 66818 Safety And Instruction Manual

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