Power Wheels H7461 User manual

For use with a Power Wheels®
12-volt lead acid battery only.
This product is not intended for children; it is for adult use only.
This charger is not a toy.
Please read this booklet before first-time use.
Keep these instructions for future reference,
as they contain important information.
H7461, J1718
12 Volt Quick Charger
Product features may vary from the picture above.

DANGER
To prevent electric shock, do not immerse
in water; wipe clean with a damp cloth.
CAUTION
Use the charger in dry locations only.
WARNING
Use of the wrong type battery or charger could
cause a fire/explosion resulting in serious injury.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
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• IMPORTANT! A battery can be severly damaged if it is not charged after
each use. For maximum battery life, charge batteries 100% (solid green)
every other charge.
• If your battery is new, charge the battery 100% (solid green).
• Do not charge the battery longer than 30 hours.
• Adults Note: Regularly examine the charger for damage to the cord, plug,
housing or other parts that may result in the risk of fire, electric shock or
injury. In the event of any damage, do not use the charger until the damage
has been properly repaired. Please call 1-800-348-0751.
• Before charging the battery, examine the battery case for cracks and other
damage which may cause sulfuric acid (electrolyte) to leak during the
charging process. If damage is detected, do not charge the battery or use it
in your vehicle. Battery acid is very corrosive and can cause severe damage
to the surfaces it contacts.
• Do not charge the battery on a surface (such as a kitchen counter top) which
could be damaged by the acid contained inside the battery. Take precautions
to protect the surface on which you charge the battery.
• Do not short circuit the battery.
• The battery must be upright while charging.
• Disconnect the charger before cleaning.
• Charger specifications are as follows:
Input 100-240 V AC 50/60Hz 50W
Output 12V DC 2.5A
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
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WARNING
• PREVENT FIRE
- Use of the wrong type battery or charger
could cause a fire or explosion resulting in
serious injury.
- Use of Power Wheels
®
components in
products other than Power Wheels
®
vehicles
could cause overheating, fire or explosion.
• The battery must be handled by adults only.
The battery is heavy and contains sulfuric
acid (electrolyte). Dropping the battery could
result in serious injury.
• Never allow children to charge the battery.
Battery charging must be done by adults only.
A child could be injured by the electricity
involved in charging the battery.
• Read the safety instructions on the battery.
• Examine the battery, charger and their
connectors for excessive wear or damage
each time you charge the battery. If damage
or excessive wear is detected, do not use the
charger or the battery until you have replaced
the worn or damaged part.
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IMPORTANT INFORMATION

CHARGING INSTRUCTIONS
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Approximate
Status Charge Time
Solid Red Charging --
Flashing Green Ready for Use 2 hours
Solid Green 100% (Full)*6-8 hours
Flashing Red No Charge** --
*For maximum battery life, charge battery 100% (solid green) every
other charge.
**Error - wrong or dead battery.

• Plug the power cord into the charger.
• Plug the charger connector into the 12-volt battery.
• Plug the power cord into a standard 120 volt wall outlet.
Note: The charger may be hot to the touch while charging. New batteries
may make a “sizzling” or “bubbling” noise and swell slightly. These are normal
conditions and do not indicate a problem.
• Charge the battery 100% (solid green) or Ready for Use (flashing green). For
maximum battery life, charge battery 100% (solid green) every other charge.
• Unplug the charger from the wall outlet when not in use.
12 Volt Battery
Power Cord
Charger Connector
Charger Wall Outlet
Power Cord
CHARGING INSTRUCTIONS
PRINTED IN CHINA H7461b-0920
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No status light No power Make sure power flow to the wall outlet
to charger is “ON”.
Loose connections Check connections of all plugs. Make
sure the charger connector is tightly
plugged into the battery and the power
cord connector is tightly plugged into
both the charger and the wall outlet.
Bad charger There is no sure way to tell if your
charger is working unless you have a
volt meter. If you suspect there is a
problem with your charger, contact
Power Wheels®Consumer Relations.
Wrong battery This charger is intended for use only
with a Power Wheels®12-volt lead
acid battery.
Flashing red Loose connections Check connection of all plugs. Make sure
status light the charger connector is tightly plugged
into the battery and the power cord
connector is tightly plugged into both the
charger and the wall outlet.
Undercharged Battery needs a 100% (solid green)
battery charge every other use.
Battery dead Replace battery with a new,
Power Wheels®12-volt lead acid battery.
Solid red Undercharged Charge battery 100% (solid green) or
status light battery Ready for Use (flashing green).
Problem Possible Cause Solution
PROBLEMS AND SOLUTIONS
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Problem Possible Cause Solution
Battery is warm Normal while No action required.
while charging quick charging
Charger is hot Normal while No action required.
while charging quick charging
Short vehicle run Undercharged Charge battery 100% (solid green) or
time or vehicle battery Ready for Use (flashing green).
runs sluggishly
Flashing green Battery dead In rare situations, a severely depleted
status light - (dead) battery will give a false, Ready
but vehicle does for Use (flashing green) status.
not run Try charging the battery again for 6-8
hours. If your vehicle still won’t run, you
will need to replace your battery with a
new, Power Wheels® 12-volt
lead acid battery.
Solid green Battery dead In rare situations, a severely depleted
status light - (dead) battery will give a false, 100%
but vehicle does (solid green) status. Try charging
not run the battery again for 6-8 hours. If your
vehicle still won’t run, you will need to
replace your battery with a new,
Power Wheels® 12-volt lead acid battery.
Flashing green Battery may be Unplug the charger from the battery and
status light does dead wall outlet for at least 12 hours. Now,
not progress to charge the battery again for 6-8 hours. If
a solid green the status light flashes red, or you get
status light after the same results, replace the battery with
6-8 hours of a new, 12-volt lead acid battery.
charging and
vehicle does
not run
PROBLEMS AND SOLUTIONS
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(United States Only)
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a
Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits
are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference
in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate
radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with
the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and
on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of
the following measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which
the receiver is connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Note: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the
manufacturer responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to
operate the equipment.
FCC STATEMENT
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Fisher-Price, Inc., a subsidiary of Mattel, Inc., East Aurora, New York 14052 U.S.A.
©2005 Mattel, Inc. All Rights Reserved. ® and ™ designate U.S. trademarks of Mattel, Inc.
www.powerwheels.com
If you have any questions about this product, please call our
toll-free service lines at 1-800-348-0751 from 8 AM to 6 PM (EST)
Monday through Friday. You can also visit us on-line at www.
powerwheels.com.
For your convenience, Power Wheels®maintains an independently
owned and operated Authorized Service Center Network with more
than 400 authorized service centers nationwide. The authorized
service centers will repair or replace parts under warranty at no extra
charge, and can perform non-warranty repairs for a minimal charge.
To find the authorized service center nearest to you, visit us on-line
at www.powerwheels.com or call 1-800-348-0751.
CUSTOMER SERVICE
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