Harbor Freight Tools 70070 125V Light UP Plug Connector Owner’s Manual

June 12, 2024
Harbor Freight Tools

Harbor Freight Tools 70070 125V Light UP Plug Connector Owner’s Manual
Harbor Freight Tools 70070 125V Light UP Plug Connector Owner's
Manual

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Warring
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Specifications

Item 70070 70073 70078 70072
Type Female Male Female Male
Rating 125V, 15A 125V, 15A 125V, 20A 125V, 20A
NEMA Configuration 5-15R 5-15P 5-20R 5-20P
Wire Capacity 12-18 AWG,3-wire Grounding 12-18 AWG,3-wire Grounding 12-18
AWG,3-wire Grounding 12-18 AWG,3-wire Grounding
LED Indicator Yes Yes No No

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

TO PREVENT SERIOUS INJURY AND ELECTRIC SHOCK:

  1. Disconnect power before connecting.

  2. Inspect before connecting and every use. Do not use if parts loose or damaged.

  3. Wear ANSI-approved safety goggles during installation.

  4. Use as intended only.
    Do not expose to moisture or rain. Keep off ground.

  5. Tighten all connections securely.

Insulation Cord Jacket
Figure A: Wiring Preparation

Wiring Instructions

** Read the ENTIRE IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION **section at the beginning of this document including all text under subheadings therein before set up or use of this product.

WARRING TO PREVENT SERIOUS INJURY AND DEATH FROM ELECTRIC SHOCK: DEVICE TO BE INSTALLED BY QUALIFIED PERSON. CONDUCTORS MUST BE DE-ENERGIZED BEFORE WIRING.

WARNING! TO PREVENT SERIOUS
INJURY: Select proper wire size and type for load and application.

  1. Loosen assembly screws and separate device. Loosen cord clamp screws to allow cord to fit between the two clamp halves.

  2. Wiring Preparation
    a. Insert cord through cord clamp and housing.
    NOTE: Remove the minimum cord clamp if the cord diameter is 0.391″-0.655″.
    b. Strip cord jacket between 7/8″ and 1″ from cord’s end. Remove insulation exposing between 3/8″ and 1/2″ bare copper wire. See Figure A
    c. Twist wire strands tightly together. Trim off cord fillers.

  3. Insert bare copper wire into wire clamp and tighten each terminal screw 10-12 in-lb. torque.
    a. HOT conductor to BRASS terminal
    b. NEUTRAL conductor to SILVER terminal
    c. GROUND conductor to GREEN hex screw

  4. Ensure insulation clears clamp.

  5. Assemble wired device body with housing. Align keyed housing with key on device’s body. Tighten assembly screws.

  6. Alternately tighten cord clamp screws 10-12 in-lb. torque. Ensure cord clamp rests over cord jacket, not over conductors.

Wiring Instructions

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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 complaint 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 returning the product.

This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.

Record Serial Number Here:

Note: If product has no serial number, record month and year of purchase instead.
Note: 15A Female: 193175488558 (70070) 15A Male: 193175488589 (70073)
20A Female: 193175488640 (70078) 20A Male: 193175488572 (70072
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