H7461, J1718
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
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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.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• 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
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IMPORTANT INFORMATION
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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CHARGING INSTRUCTIONS
Approximate
Status
Charge
Time
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Solid Red
Charging
Flashing Green
Solid Green
Flashing Red
Ready for Use
2 hours
6-8 hours
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100% (Full)
*
No Charge
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For maximum battery life, charge battery 100% (solid green) every
other charge.
*
Error - wrong or dead battery.
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CUSTOMER SERVICE
If you have any questions about this product, please call our toll-free
service lines at 1-800-348-0751 from 9 AM to 7 PM (EST) Monday
through Friday, and 11 AM to 5 PM (EST) Saturday. You can also visit
®
For your convenience, Power Wheels maintains an independently
owned and operated Authorized Service Center Network with more
than 300 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
Fisher-Price, Inc., a subsidiary of Mattel, Inc., East Aurora, New York 14052 U.S.A.
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CHARGING INSTRUCTIONS
Charger
Wall Outlet
Power Cord
Power Cord
12 Volt Battery
Charger Connector
• 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.
• To connect to a supply that is not in the United States, use an adapter
(not included and sold separately) with the proper configuration for the
power 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.
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PROBLEMS AND SOLUTIONS
Problem
Possible Cause
Solution
No status light
No power
to charger
Make sure power flow to the wall outlet
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
status light
Loose connections Check connection 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.
Undercharged
battery
Battery needs a 100% (solid green)
charge every other use.
Battery dead
Replace battery with a new,
Power Wheels® 12-volt lead acid battery.
Solid red
status light
Undercharged
battery
Charge battery 100% (solid green) or
Ready for Use (flashing green).
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PROBLEMS AND SOLUTIONS
Problem
Possible Cause
Solution
Battery is warm
while charging
Normal while
quick charging
No action required.
Charger is hot
while charging
Normal while
quick charging
No action required.
Short vehicle run Undercharged
time or vehicle
runs sluggishly
Charge battery 100% (solid green)
or Ready for Use (flashing green).
battery
Flashing green
status light -
but vehicle does
not run
Battery dead
In rare situations, a severely depleted
(dead) battery will give a false, Ready
for Use (flashing green) status.
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
status light -
but vehicle does
not run
Battery dead
In rare situations, a severely depleted
(dead) battery will give a false, 100%
(solid green) status. 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.
Flashing green
status light does
not progress to
a solid green
status light after
6-8 hours of
Battery may
be dead
Unplug the charger from the battery and
wall outlet for at least 12 hours. Now,
charge the battery again for 6-8 hours.
If the status light flashes red, or you get
the same results, replace the battery with
a new, 12-volt lead acid battery.
charging and
vehicle does
not run
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FCC STATEMENT
(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.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device
may not cause harmful interference and (2) this device must accept
any interference received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
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