Chicago Electric 93802, 93801 User Manual

BATTERY ISOLATOR

Model 93801: 70 Amp Model 93802: 90 Amp

Due to continuing improvements, actual product may differ slightly from the product described herein.

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You will need this instruction manual for the safety warnings and precautions, assembly, operating, parts list and assembly diagram. Keep your invoice with this instruction manual. Write the invoice number on this instruction manual. Keep this instruction manual and invoice in a safe and dry place for future reference.

UNPACKING

When unpacking, check to make sure all the parts shown in the Parts List (page 9) are included. If any parts are missing or broken, please call Harbor Freight Tools at the number shown on this instruction manual as soon as possible.

SAFETY WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS

1. WARNING! Avoid risk of fire. Prior to installation remove the cables from the

negative terminals of all the batteries on your vehicle.

2. Inhalation Hazard! Do not operate an engine in a closed area or in a poorly ventilated area. When running, an engine produces carbon monoxide, a

colorless, odorless, toxic fume that, when inhaled, can cause serious personal injury or death.

3. Prior to installation, make sure to read and understand all instructions and safety precautions as outlined in the engine manufacturer’s diagnostic/repair manual.

4. Prior to installation, make sure the vehicle’s transmission is placed in “PARK” or “NEUTRAL” and the emergency brake is applied.

5. Always keep hands, fingers, and body away from the moving parts and hot parts of the engine.

6. Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry as they can be caught up in moving parts. Wear restrictive hair covering to contain long hair.

7. Do not use this product if under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Read warning labels if taking prescription medicine to determine if your judgement or reflexes are impaired while taking drugs. If there is any doubt, do not use this product.

8. Replacement parts and accessories: This product must be repaired and serviced by a qualified service technician only. When this product is serviced, only identical replacement parts should be used. Use of any other parts will void the warranty. Only use accessories intended for use with this product.

9. WARNING! Avoid eye injury. Make sure to wear ANSI-approved safety

10. WARNING! The warnings and cautions discussed in this instruction manual

impact eye goggles when installing this product, and when working with tools and equipment.

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.

REQUIRED TOOLS AND HARDWARE

1. Prior to installation, make sure you have the following tools and hardware (all not included) to complete the installation:

A. Phillips screwdriver F. Automotive Grade Wire B. Drill with 1/8” bit G. Ring Terminals C. Wire crimper H. Butt Connectors D. Open end wrench set I. Appropriately sized circuit breaker E. Nut driver set J. Terminal boot covers

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PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

Item Description

Electrical Requirements

Construction Aluminum Extrusion / Grade 2 Steel Hardware & Fasteners Dimensions

Specifics Same Nominal Battery Voltage Required for Both Batteries / Negative Grounding Only Net Weight Features Multiple Battery Control (Isolates High & Low Charged Batteries)

Mounting 4 Slotted Mounting Holes @ 1/4” Diameter

93801

Model Model 93802: 90 Alternator Amps Maximum / 6, 12, 24, 32, 48 DC Volts Capable

Model 93801: 4-1/2” Wide x 4” Deep At Base x 2-1/2” High (3-1/4” High At Terminals) Model Terminals)

Model

Terminal Hardware Supplied (Fasteners Only/No Wire)

: 70 Alternator Amps Maximum / 6, 12, 24, 32, 48 DC Volts Capable

93802

: 4-1/2” Wide x 4-15/16” At Base x 2-1/2” High (3-1/4” High At

93801

: 1.40 Lbs. / Model

93802

: 1.70 Lbs.

PRODUCT APPLICATIONS

1. Make sure to thoroughly review the Applications Chart below prior to installing the Isolator. These Group designations are pertinent when reading all subsequent instructions in this manual.

2. NOTE: All vehicle/part makes and models listed in this manual are registered trademarks (®) of the vehicle/part manufacturers.

GROUP

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General Motors (Delcotron) Except Delcotron CS series alternators

Ford Up to 1998. Chrysler All models, all years including Nippondenso externally

Jeep Equipped with Nippondenso externally regulated

Japanese Imports Wit h al tern ator s us ing exter nal vo ltag e reg ul ated or

Motorola Load Handl er Ser ies or 8EM Remo te Sen sin g Seri es.

A Group 1 Isolator will have an alternator post and up to four battery posts. There are no colored terminals.

General Motors (Delcotron) Equi pped w ith Delcotro n CS Series (mo st 1985-1993) or

Jeep Vehicles equipped with Delcotron CS Series alternator

Toyota, Honda, & Some Imports 1985 and newer equip ped wi th Nip pon denso altern ator

Ford Many 1998 and n ewer .

Unplugging the plug-in connector from the alternator and counting the number of holes in the connector can identify the CS Series alternator. The CS Series will have three small holes and one l arge hole. The CS130-D altern ator has fo ur p in t ermi nals all t he same size. The SI Series will have two slotted holes in the connector. **Delco CS Series al tern ators requ ire a separat e sense wi re (not inclu ded). All Group 2 Isolators may be used in Group 1 applications. Simply disregard the additional excitation (“E”) terminal. A Group 2 Isolator will have a colored fourth terminal indicating the “E” terminal.

Motorola Other than Load Handler Series. Bosch Requiring regulator sensing.

A Group 3 Isolator will have a colored fourth terminal indicating the “R” terminal.

Battery Isolators are not compatible with these alternators: A Battery Separator is recommended fo r th ese ap pl icat ion s. A lt ern ato rs wit h intern al vo ltage sens ing , i.e., so me Mits ubi shi and Hitachi, or single wire self-exciting Delco alternators. Isolators may be used if the alternator is modif ied.

(CS series used on mos t 1985 and newer GM veh icl es).

regulated alternators.

alt ernat ors .

ext ernal sens ing .

CS130-D Series alt ernator s (mos t 1993 and n ewer).

(mos t 1985-1990).

with internal regulators or alternators with an “ S” (sense) terminal.

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