EGO CH2100E 56 Volt Charger User Manual
- June 10, 2024
- EGO
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EGO CH2100E 56 Volt Charger
Product Information
56 Volt Charger Model Number CH2100E
The 56 Volt Charger Model Number CH2100E is a device designed for indoor use only. It is a double-insulated construction product that conforms to applicable EC directives and UK legislation. The product comes with safety symbols that indicate possible dangers, and it is important to read, understand, and follow all instructions before attempting to assemble and operate. The charger has a T3,15A time-lag miniature fuse-link, and it operates on alternating current (AC) with a voltage of 56V, frequency of 50-60 Hz, and power consumption of 45W. The product is designed to charge EGO batteries that are compatible with the charger model. It is important to note that people with electronic devices such as pacemakers should consult their physician(s) before using the product as operation of electrical equipment in close proximity to a heart pacemaker could cause interference or failure of the pacemaker. All repairs should be performed by a qualified service technician, and cleaning and user maintenance should not be made by children without supervision.
Product Usage Instructions
- Ensure that the work area is clean and well lit before operating the EGO charger. Cluttered or dark areas invite accidents.
- Do not operate the charger in explosive environments, such as in the presence of flammable liquids, gases, or dust. A charger might create a spark, which may ignite the dust or fumes. Before using the charger, read and understand all safety instructions in the Operator’s Manual, including all safety alert symbols such as DANGER, WARNING, and CAUTION.
- Connect the charger to a power outlet that matches the voltage and frequency specifications of the product (AC 56V, 50-60 Hz).
- Insert the compatible EGO battery into the charger according to the manufacturer’s instructions. The charger will automatically detect the battery and begin charging.
- Once the battery is fully charged, remove it from the charger and disconnect the charger from the power outlet.
- Do not attempt to disassemble or repair the charger yourself. All repairs should be performed by a qualified service technician.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS
READ OPERATOR’S MANUAL
Residual risk! People with electronic devices, such as pacemakers, should consult their physician(s) before using this product. Operation of electrical equipment in close proximity to a heart pacemaker could cause interference or failure of the pacemaker.
WARNING: To ensure safety and reliability, all repairs should be performed by a qualified service technician.
WARNING: This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and above and persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved. Children shall not play with the appliance. Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children without supervision.
SAFETY SYMBOLS
The purpose of safety symbols is to attract your attention to possible dangers. The safety symbols and the explanations with them deserve your careful attention and understanding. The symbol warnings do not, by themselves, eliminate any danger. The instructions and warnings they give are no substitutes for proper accident prevention measures.
WARNING: Be sure to read and understand all safety instructions in this Operator’s Manual, including all safety alert symbols such as “DANGER,” “WARNING,” and “CAUTION” before using this tool. Failure to follow all instructions listed below may result in electric shock, fire, and/or serious personal injury.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
This page depicts and describes safety symbols that may appear on this product. Read, understand, and follow all instructions on the machine before attempting to assemble and operate.
WARNING: Read and understand all instructions. Failure to follow all instructions listed below may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious personal injury.
WORK AREA SAFETY
- Keep the work area clean and well lit. Cluttered or dark areas invite accidents.
- Do not operate the EGO charger in explosive environments, such as in the presence of flammable liquids, gases, or dust. A charger might create a spark, which may ignite the dust or fumes.
ELECTRICAL SAFETY
- Power tool plugs must match the outlet. Never modify the plug in any way. Do not use any adapter plugs with grounded power tools. Unmodified plugs and matching outlets will reduce the risk of electric shock.
- Do not expose to the charger to rain or wet conditions. Water entering the charger will increase the risk of electric shock.
- Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord for carrying, pulling, or unplugging the charger. Keep the cord away from heat, oil, sharp edges, or moving parts. Damaged or entangled cords increase the risk of electric shock.
- Avoid body contact with grounded surfaces, such as pipes, radiators, ranges, and refrigerators. There is an increased risk of electric shock if your body is grounded.
- When operating a power tool outdoors, use an extension cord suitable for outdoor use. Use of a cord suitable for outdoor use reduces the risk of electric shock.
- The EGO charger can charge the EGO lithium-ion battery packs listed below:
| CHARGER | BATTERY PACKS |
|---|
CH2100E
| BA1120E, BA1400, BA2240E, BA2240T, BA2242T, BA2800, BA3360, BA4200, BA1400T, BA2800T, BA4200T, BA5600T, BA6720T
SERVICE
- Have your charger serviced by a qualified repair person using only identical replacement parts. This will ensure that the safety of the charger is maintained.
- When servicing a charger, use only identical replacement parts. Follow instructions in the Maintenance section of this manual. Use of unauthorized parts or failure to follow Maintenance instructions may create a risk of shock or injury.
SAFETY RULES FOR CHARGER
CAUTION: To reduce the risk of electric shock or damage to the charger and battery, charge only those lithium-ion rechargeable batteries specifically designated on your charger’s label. Other types of batteries may burst, causing personal injury or damage.
- This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.
- Before using the battery charger, read all instructions and cautionary markings in this manual and on the battery charger, the battery and the product using the battery to prevent misuse of the products and possible injury or damage.
- Do not use the charger outdoors or expose it to wet or damp conditions. Water entering the charger will increase the risk of electric shock.
- Do not handle charger, including the charger plug and charger terminals with wet hands.
- Use of an attachment not recommended or sold by the battery-charger manufacturer may result in a risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons.
- Recharge only with the charger specified by the manufacturer. A charger that is suitable for one type of battery pack may create a risk of fire when used with another battery pack.
- Do not abuse the cord or charger. Never use the cord to carry the charger. Do not pull the charger cord to disconnect the plug from a receptacle. Damage to the cord or charger could occur and create an electric shock hazard. Replace damaged cords immediately.
- Make sure that the cord is located so that it will not be stepped on, tripped over, come in contact with sharp edges or moving parts, or otherwise be subjected to damage or stress. This will reduce the risk of accidental falls, which could cause injury and damage to the cord, which could then result in electric shock.
- Keep the cord and charger away from heat to prevent damage to housing or internal parts.
- Do not allow gasoline, oils, petroleum-based products, etc. to come in contact with plastic parts. These materials contain chemicals that can damage, weaken, or destroy plastic.
- Do not operate the charger with a damaged cord or plug, which could cause shorting and electric shock. If damaged, have the charger repaired or replaced by an authorized service technician at an EGO Service Center.
- Do not operate the charger if it has received a sharp blow, been dropped, or has otherwise been damaged in any way. Take it to an authorized service technician for an electrical check to determine if the charger is in good working order.
- Do not disassemble the charger. Take it to an authorized service technician when service or repair is required. Incorrect reassembly may result in a risk of electric shock or fire.
- Unplug the charger from the electrical outlet before attempting any maintenance or cleaning to reduce the risk of electric shock.
- Disconnect charger from the power supply when not in use. This will reduce the risk of electric shock or damage to the charger if metal items should fall into the opening. It will also help prevent damage to the charger during a power surge.
- Risk of electric shock. Do not touch the uninsulated portion of output connector or uninsulated battery terminal.
- Save these instructions. Refer to them frequently and use them to instruct others who may use this tool. If you lend this tool to someone else, also lend these instructions to them to prevent misuse of the product and possible injury.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
- Save these instructions. This manual contains important safety and operating instructions for EGO 56V Charger CH2100E.
- Before using the battery charger, read all instructions and cautionary markings on the battery charger, the battery and the product using the battery.
WARNING: When using electric appliances, basic precautions should always be followed, including the following.
- To reduce the risk of injury, close supervision is necessary when an appliance is used near children.
- Only use attachments recommended or sold by manufacturer.
- Do not use outdoors.
- For a portable appliance – To reduce the risk of electrical shock, do not put charger in water or other liquid. Do not place or store appliance where it can fall or be pulled into a tub or sink.
CAUTION: To reduce the risk of injury, charge only lithium-ion rechargeable batteries. Other types of batteries may burst, causing personal injury or damage.
SPECIFICATIONS
| Charger Input | 220-240V~ 50Hz 210W |
|---|---|
| Charger Output | 3A 56V __ |
Charging Time
| Approximately 40 minutes for BA1120E battery pack Approximately 50 minutes for
BA1400/BA1400T battery pack Approximately 80 minutes for BA2240E/BA2240T/BA2242T
battery pack
Approximately 100 minutes for BA2800/BA2800T battery pack Approximately 115 minutes for
BA3360 battery pack
Approximately 145 minutes for BA4200/BA4200T battery pack Approximately 190 minutes for
BA5600T battery pack
Approximately 230 minutes for BA6720T battery pack
Optimum Charging Temperature| 5°C-40°C
Charger Weight| 1.2 kg
DESCRIPTION
KNOW YOUR CHARGER (Fig. A)
- Cooling Air Port
- Mounting Slot
- Electrical Contacts
- LED Indicators
- Wall Mounting Holes
OPERATION
HOW TO CHARGE THE BATTERY PACK
WARNING: Do not use the charger outdoors or expose it to wet or damp
conditions. Water entering the charger will increase the risk of electric
shock.
NOTICE: Lithium-Ion battery packs are shipped partially charged. Before
using it the first time, fully charge the battery pack.
- Connect the charger to the power supply (220-240V~ 50Hz).
- Align the raised ribs of the battery pack with the mounting slots in the charger; slide the battery pack down onto the charger as Fig. B shown.
- The charger will communicate with the battery pack to evaluate the condition of the battery pack.
- When the battery pack is charging, the green LED on the charger will flash. The power indicator on the battery pack will flash in sequence: red, orange and green. (For BA1120E, BA1400, BA2240E, BA2800, BA3360, BA4200), The last segment of 5-LED indicator on the battery pack will flash green (For BA1400T, BA2240T, BA2242T, BA2800T, BA4200T, BA5600T, BA6720T). The fan in the charger continuously works to cool the battery pack.
- When the battery pack is fully charged, the green LED will stop flashing and will shine green continuously. The power indicator on the battery pack will go out. Wait until the cooling fan stops, remove the battery pack from the charger and disconnect the charger from the power supply.
NOTICE
- A significantly reduced run time after fully charging the battery pack indicates that the batteries are near the end of their usable life and must be replaced.
- The charger may warm during charging. This is part of the normal operation of the charger. Charge in a well-ventilated area.
For BA1120E, BA1400, BA2240E, BA2800, BA3360, BA4200
LED Indi- cator| Battery Pack| Red LED on the Charger| Green LED on the
Charger| Power Indicator on the Battery Pack| ACTION
---|---|---|---|---|---
| ****
Charging
| ****
Off
| ****
Flashing
| Flashing red, orange and green alternati- vely| ****
Charging
| ****
Defective
| ****
Flashing
| ****
Off
| ****
Off
| ****
Battery pack or charger is defecti- ve.
| ****
Cold/Hot Battery
| ****
On
| ****
Off
| ****
Off
| ****
Charging will begin when battery pack returns to 3°C-57°C.
| ****
Fully charged
| ****
Off
| ****
On
| ****
Off
| ****
Charging is complete. Maintenance charging.
For BA1400T, BA2240T, BA2242T, BA2800T, BA4200T, BA5600T, BA6720T
LED Indi- cator| Battery Pack| Red LED on the Charger| Green LED on the
Charger| 5-LED Indicator on the Battery Pack| ACTION
---|---|---|---|---|---
| ****
Charging
| ****
Off
| ****
Flashing
| Last segment flashing green, rest solid green| ****
Charging
| ****
Defective
| ****
Flashing
| ****
Off
| ****
Off
| ****
Battery pack or charger is defecti- ve.
| ****
Cold/Hot Battery
| ****
On
| ****
Off
| ****
Off
| Charging will begin when battery pack returns to 3°C-57°C BA1400T, BA2242T,
BA2800T, BA4200T, BA5600T, BA6720T )/ 3°C-50°C(For BA2240T).
|
Fully charged
| ****
Off
| ****
On
| ****
Off
| ****
Charging is complete. Maintenance charging.
CHARGING A HOT OR COLD BATTERY PACK
If the battery pack is out of the normal temperature range, the red LED will shine and the green LED will go off. When the battery pack cools down to approximately 57°C (BA1120E, BA1400, BA2240E, BA2242T BA2800, BA3360, BA4200,BA1400T, BA2800T, BA4200T, BA5600T,BA6720T)/50°C (BA2240T) or CHARGING A HOT OR COLD BATTERY PACK
DEFECTIVE BATTERY PACK OR CHARGER
If the charger detects a problem, the red LED will begin flashing and the green LED will go off.
- If registering as defective, remove and reinsert the battery pack in the charger. If the LEDs still read “defective” a second time, try charging a different battery pack.
- If a different battery pack charges normally, dispose of the defective battery pack (refer to the instructions in the battery pack manual).
- If a different battery pack also indicates “defective”, unplug the charger and wait until the red LED goes out, then reconnect the plug to the power supply. If the red LED on charger still display defective, the charge may be defective.
WALL-MOUNT HOLES
The charger has hanging holes for convenient storage (Fig. A-5). Install screws in the wall 76mm apart. Use screws sufficiently strong to hold the combined weight of the charger and battery pack (approximately maximum 3.3kg).
MAINTENANCE
WARNING: To avoid serious personal injury, always remove the battery pack
from the tool when cleaning or performing any maintenance.
WARNING: When servicing, use only identical EGO replacement parts. Use of
any other parts may create a hazard or cause product damage.
WARNING: It is not recommended to use compressed dry air as a cleaning
method of the charger. If cleaning with compressed air is the only method to
apply, always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields when
cleaning the tool. If the operation is dusty, also wear a dust mask.
WARNING: If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the
manufacturer, its service agent or similarly qualified persons in order to
avoid a hazard.
GENERAL MAINTENANCE
Avoid using solvents when cleaning plastic parts. Most plastics are
susceptible to damage from various types of commercial solvents and may be
damaged by their use. Use clean cloths to remove dirt, dust, oil, grease, etc.
WARNING: Do not at any time let brake fluids, gasoline, petroleum-based
products, penetrating oils, etc. come in contact with plastic parts. Chemicals
can damage, weaken or destroy plastic which may result in serious personal
injury.
WARNING: When servicing, use only identical EGO replacement parts. Use of
any other parts may create a hazard or cause product damage. To ensure safety
and reliability, all repairs should be performed by a qualified service
technician at an EGO Service Center.
Protecting the environment
Do not dispose of electrical equipment, battery charger and
batteries/rechargeable batteries into household waste! According to the
European law 2012/19/EU, electrical and electronic equipment that is no longer
usable,and according to the European law 2006/66/EC, defective or used battery
packs/ batteries, must be collected separately. If electrical appliances are
disposed of in landfills or dumps, hazardous substances can leak into the
groundwater and get into the food chain, damaging your health and well-being.
TROUBLESHOOTING
| PROBLEM | CAUSE | SOLUTION |
|---|
Charger doesn’t work. The red LED flashes red or all the LEDs go out.
| ****
Battery pack or charger is defec- tive or bad connection between the battery pack and charger.
| ****
▪ Try to remove and reinsert the battery pack in the charger.
▪ Try charging a different battery pack.
▪ Unplug the charger and wait until the red LED goes out, then reconnect the plug to the power supply.
Charger doesn’t work and red LED shines red.
| ****
Battery pack is too hot or too cold.
| ****
Allow the battery pack to reach normal temperature.
The charger produces a rhythmic sound and the power indicator on the battery pack is OFF.
| ****
The battery pack is over- discharged.
| Leave the battery on the charger and check in 30 minutes to see if the power indicator on the battery pack turns on. If yes, the battery pack is activated successfully. If no, the battery pack may be damaged.
WARRANTY
EGO WARRANTY POLICY
Please visit the website egopowerplus.com for full
terms and conditions of the EGO Warranty policy.