Chicago Electric 95000 Quick reference guide

SOLAR CHARGER 18V-24V
Model 95000
ASSEMBLY AND OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS
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Failure to do so can result in serious injury.
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SPECIFICATIONS
Features
Solar Panels in a Portable Folding Design
For Charging 18V through 24V Batteries, Charging Indicator LED,
Blocking Diode to Prevent Draining, Four Different Adaptors
Overall Dimensions 26 1/2” L X 20 1/2” W x 3/4” T (open position)
Output 400 mA Maximum
~24 V Direct Sunlight, ~17.5 V Indirect Sunlight
Power Cord 10 ft. Length, Two Way Insulated Plug
Weight 9.7 lb.
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ing, inspection, maintenance and cleaning procedures, parts list and assembly diagram.
Keep your invoice with this manual. Write the invoice number on the inside of the front
cover. Write the product’s serial number in the back of the manual near the assembly
diagram, or write month and year of purchase if product has no number. Keep this manual
and invoice in a safe and dry place for future reference.
GENERAL SAFETY RULES
WARNING!
READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL INSTRUCTIONS
Failure to follow all instructions listed below may result in electric
shock, fire, and/or serious injury.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
1. Keep your work area clean and well lit. Cluttered areas invite accidents.
Keep bystanders, children, and visitors away while operating this product.2. This
product is not a toy.
Stay alert. Watch what you are doing, and use common sense when operating3.
this product. Do not set up this product while tired or under the influence of
drugs, alcohol, or medication.
Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times.4. Proper footing
and balance enables better control of this product in unexpected situations.
Use the correct charger for your application.5. Do not use the charger for a purpose
for which it is not intended.
Use only accessories that are recommended by the manufacturer for your6.
model. Accessories that may be suitable for one charger may become hazardous
when used on another charger.
Charger service must be performed only by qualified repair personnel.7. Service
or maintenance performed by unqualified personnel could result in a risk of injury.

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Follow instructions in the8. “Inspection, Maintenance, And Cleaning” section of
this manual. Use of unauthorized parts or failure to follow maintenance instructions
may create a risk of property damage or injury.
Maintain labels and nameplates on the charger.9. These carry important information.
If unreadable or missing, contact Harbor Freight Tools for a replacement.
Maintain a safe working environment.10. Do not use this product in a damp or wet
location.
Follow all safety precautions provided with the battery you will charge.11. Lead-
acid batteries are especially dangerous and caution must be exercised.
Lead-acid batteries generate hydrogen gas during normal operation, and evena.
more gas is generated when the battery is charging. Hydrogen gas is explosive
and highly flammable. Never smoke near a charging battery.
Do not attempt to start a vehicle with Charger connected to its battery.b.
If battery acid comes in contact with skin, wash with soap and water and applyc.
water and baking soda to the site. If the fluid comes into contact with eyes, flush
with water for several minutes and contact a physician immediately.
Do not attempt to charge a leaking battery.d.
CAUTION: To Prevent Property Damage
The Solar Charger is fragile.1. Be careful, after opening up and positioning the support
legs, that the Solar Charger is on a level surface and will not fall over.
Keep the Solar Charger free of dirt, dust and grime.2. Dust covering the Solar
Charger will block out sunlight causing a decrease or stoppage of efficiency in re-
charging the batteries.
Only use this Charger with charging bases from Harbor Freight Tools that ac-3.
cept a 5.5 x 2.1 mm plug and are from 12 V – 18 V. Do not use on another brand,
another voltage, or a charging base designed for a different plug.
Do not hook up more than one solar charger in series.4.
Do not short circuit the positive to the negative.5.
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.

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OPERATION
Figure 1
Leg
Solar Charger (1)
1. Unfold the Solar Charger. Open the “support legs” on the backs. See Figure 1.
Place the Charger in a position that can receive direct sunlight without shade. Turn2.
the Solar Charger toward the sun. The blue LED will go on (or flash) whenever the
Solar Charger is generating electricity. A blocking Diode in the Solar Charger helps
to ensure that it will not drain your battery. If the weather is cloudy or if the charger
is even partially shaded, the output will be drastically reduced.
Identify the Adapter charger connection you need.3. See Figure 2.
Plug the adaptor to the Power Cord on the Solar Charger.4.
Connect the correct Adapter (2 through 5) to the device you are powering.5.
Cordless
Tool Charging
Connector (6)
Charging Base
Adapter (2)
Alligator Clamp
Adapter (3)
Cigarette Lighter
Receptacle
Adapter (4)
Cigarette
Lighter Plug
Adapter (5)

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See below for charging function instructions:6.
Charging Base Adapter2) : Refer to the manual that comes with the charging base.
The charging time will be altered substantially–the Solar Charger must receive
at least four hours direct sunlight to fully charge a battery. Different batteries will
have different capacities and may require different charging times. Periodically
check on the charger.
Alligator Clamp Adapter3) : Connect cables to the 12V lead-acid car battery in
a well-ventilated area outside the vehicle. Periodically remove the cables and
check the battery’s voltage. Once the battery’s voltage reaches 13-1/2 V it is
completely charged.
Cigarette Lighter Receptacle Adapter4) : This item can be used to power certain
accessories that use 12 V nominal input from a cigarette lighter-style plug. Do
not use this item to power sensitive electronics.
Cigarette Lighter Plug Adapter5) : This item can be used to provide a trickle or
maintenance charge to a car’s battery through the car’s cigarette lighter receptacle.
The vehicle’s ignition may need to be in the accessory position to permit the
connection.
CordlessTool Charging Connector6) : This item can be used to charge the battery
of 18V-24V Cordless Tool.
This product can charge a 24 volt tool but you need to make sure the charger has7)
a removeable cord so that your adaptor can be plugged in.
Disconnect charger, fold, and store after use.7.
INSPECTION, MAINTENANCE, AND CLEANING
1. WARNING! BEFORE EACH USE, inspect the general condition of the tool. Check
for loose screws, misalignment or binding of moving parts, cracked or broken parts,
damaged electrical wiring, and any other condition that may affect its safe operation.
If abnormal noise or vibration occurs, have the problem corrected before further use.
Do not use damaged equipment.
Disposing of solar panels should comply with the standards for waste disposal in your2.
community. Contact your local city government office for the nearest waste disposal
area in your community.

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PARTS LIST
Part Description Q’ty
1 Solar Charger w/Power Cord 1
2 Charging Base Adapter 1
3 Alligator Clamp Adapter 1
4 Cigarette Lighter Receptacle Adapter 1
5 Cigarette Lighter Plug Adapter 1
6 Cordless Tool Charging Connector 1
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 CERTIFIED AND LICENSED TECHNICIANS, AND NOT BYTHE 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.
Note: Some parts are listed and shown for illustration purposes only, and are not
available individually as replacement parts.
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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 com-
plaint 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 return-
ing 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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