Chicago Electric Charge Regulator 96728 user manual

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CHARGE REGULATOR
Model 96728
SET-UP & OPERATinG inSTRUCTiOnS
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Failure to do so can result in serious injury.
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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

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GEnERAL SAFETY RULES WARninG! Read all instructions Failure to follow all instructions listed below may result in serious injury. 1. Work area safety a. Keep work area clean and well lit. Cluttered or dark areas invite accidents. b. Keep children and bystanders away when assembling this product. Distractions can cause you to lose control. 2. Personal safety a. Use safety equipment. Wear ANSI-approved eye protection when asembling this product.

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4. Read all instructions and warnings on any 12 volt DC battery before connecting the Charge Regulator to a battery. 5. Do not expose the Charge Regulator to rain or wet conditions. 6. Always unplug the Charge Regulator from its power source before performing any inspection, maintenance, or cleaning procedures. 7. Use caution not to short circuit and/or reverse the polarity of the load, solar panel, or battery. 8. Keep the Charge Regulator in a cool, ventilated location. 9. Repairs should be

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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. OPERATinG inSTRUCTiOnS Read the EnTiRE iMPORTAnT SAFETY inFORMATiOn section at the beginning of this manual including all text under subheadings therein before set up or use of this product. Product Overview The Charge Regulator is designed to control the charging from a s

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2. When a solar panel is connected to the Charge Regulator, the YELLOW (charging) LeD light will illuminate to show that the 12 volt DC battery is receiving charge from the solar panel. (See Figure A.) 3. The Charge Regulator provides the following protections for the entire system: • Over-Charge Protection: When activated, the GREEn (over-charging) LeD light will illuminate. The Charge Regulator will automatically shut off power input from the solar panel to the battery to prevent damage

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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 installati