CHARGE REGULATOR
SET-UP & OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Revised Manual 09j
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Read this material before using this product.
Failure to do so can result in serious injury.
SAVE THIS MANUAL.
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.
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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
provided with this product:
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
WARNING
CAUTION
NOTICE
CAUTION
DANGER indicates a hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, will result in death or
serious injury.
WARNING indicates a hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, could result in death
or serious injury.
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 address practices not
related to personal injury.
CAUTION, without the safety alert symbol,
is used to address practices not related to
personal injury.
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GENERAL SAFETY RULES
WARNING! Read all instructions
Failure to follow all instructions listed below may result in serious injury.
Work area safety1.
Keep work area clean and well lit. a. Cluttered or dark areas invite accidents.
Keep children and bystanders away when assembling this product.b.
Distractions can cause you to lose control.
Personal safety2.
Use safety equipment. Wear ANSI-approved eye protection when a.
asembling this product.
Tool use and care3.
Do not force this product. Use the correct product for your application. a. The
correct product will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it was
designed.
Maintain this product. Check for misalignment or binding of moving parts, b.
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.
Use this product in accordance with these instructions and in the manner c.
intended for this particular type of product. Use of this product for operations
different from those intended could result in a hazardous situation.
Service4.
Have this product serviced by a qualied repair person using only identical a.
replacement parts. This will ensure that the safety of the product is
maintained.
SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES
Use only with 12 volt DC electrical systems and solar panels.1.
Avoid contact with Battery Acid.2. If splashed, immediately wash affected area
with clean water and baking soda for at least 15 minutes. If irritation persists get
medical help immediately.
Do not allow the Black and Red battery cables or terminals to touch.3. 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 re.
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