EGO CH5500E 56 VOLT Rapid Charger User Manual

EGO CH5500E 56 VOLT Rapid Charger

Product Information

56V Rapid Charger (CH5500E)

The 56V Rapid Charger (CH5500E) is a high-speed battery charger designed for use with EGO Power+ 56V lithium-ion batteries. The charger features a double- insulated construction and time-lag miniature fuse links for safety and reliability. The product is compliant with applicable EC directives and UK legislation.

Safety Instructions

Before using the 56V Rapid Charger, it is important to read all instructions and safety symbols carefully. Failure to follow the instructions listed below may result in electric shock, fire, and/or serious personal injury. Some important safety instructions are:

• Read the Operator’s Manual to reduce the risk of injury.
• Use this device indoors only.
• Children aged 8 years and above can use this product under adult supervision or instruction.
• Do not dispose of waste electrical products with household waste. Take them to an authorized recycler.

Product Usage

Follow these steps to use the 56V Rapid Charger:

1. Connect the charger to a power outlet using the provided power cord.
2. Insert the EGO Power+ 56V lithium-ion battery into the charger.
3. The charger will automatically detect the battery and start charging. The charging time may vary depending on the battery capacity and charge level.
4. When the battery is fully charged, the charger will automatically stop charging and the LED indicator will turn green.
5. Remove the battery from the charger and unplug the charger from the power outlet.

Note: People with electronic devices such as pacemakers should consult their physician(s) before using this product. Also, all repairs should be performed by a qualified service technician.

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS!

READ THE 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 the 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 followall 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:

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 CHARGERS

• 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 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 56V Rapid Charger CH5500E.
• 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

Approximately 30 minutes for BA1400/BA2240E/BA1400T/ BA2240T/BA2242T

battery pack Approximately 40 minutes for BA2800/BA2800T battery pack

Approximately 45 minutes for BA3360 battery pack Approximately 60 minutes for BA4200/BA4200T battery pack Approximately 190 minutes for BAX1300 battery pack Approximately 70 minutes for BA5600T battery pack Approximately 90 minutes for

BA6720T battery pack

Optimum Charging Temperature| 5 °C-40 °C
Charger Weight| 1.9 kg

DESCRIPTION

KNOW YOUR CHARGER (Fig. A)

1. Mounting Slot
2. Cooling AirPort
3. LED Indicators
4. Electrical Contacts
5. Soft Grip
6. Wall Mounting Hole

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.

1. Connect the charger to the power supply
   (220-240V~, 50Hz). The four charging indication LEDs will briefly shine green, indicating that the charger is working correctly.

2. Align the raised ribs of the battery pack/adaptor with the mounting slots in the charger; slide the battery pack/adaptor down onto the charger (Fig. B).

   • NOTICE: If charging the BAX1300 battery pack, connect the adaptor to the battery firstly.

3. The charger will communicate with the battery pack to evaluate the condition of the battery pack.

4. When the battery pack is charging, the four charging indication LEDs on the charger will shine green in sequence, from left to right, to indicate the charge level; please refer to Fig. C. The power indicator on the battery pack(BA1120E, BA1400, BA2240E, BA2800, BA3360, BA4200) will flash in sequence: red, orange and green, or the power

5. LCD indicator on the BAX1300 battery pack will display numeric charge capacity. 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.

6. When the battery pack is fully charged, the charging indication LEDs stop alternating and will shine green continuously. The power indicator on the battery pack

7. will go out. Wait until the cooling fan stops, remove the battery pack/adaptor from the charger and disconnect the charger from the power supply.

8. The battery pack will fully charge if left on the charger, but it will not overcharge. If the battery pack (except BAX1300) remains on the charger for one month or more, it will perform self-maintenance and drop to 30% charge capacity. If this occurs, reinstall the battery pack on the charger to recharge it fully. Fig. C parts description see below:

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.

LED FUNCTIONS OF CHARGER

For BA1120E, BA1400, BA2240E, BA2800, BA3360, BA4200

For BA1400T, BA2240T, BA2242T, BA2800T, BA4200T, BA5600T, BA6720T

CHARGING A HOT OR COLD BATTERY PACK

If the battery pack is out of the normal temperature range, LED1 will shine red. When the battery pack cools down to approximately 57°C (42°C for BAX1300, 50°C for BA2240T) or warms to more than 3°C, the charger will automatically begin charging and the 4 LEDs will sequence normally.

DEFECTIVE BATTERY PACK OR CHARGER

If the charger detects a problem, LED1 will begin flashing red or all the LEDs will turn off.

To charge BA1120E, BA1400, BA2240E, BA2242T,BA2800, BA3360, BA4200, BA1400T, BA2240T, BA2800T, BA4200T, BA5600T, BA6720T

1. If registered 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.
2. If a different battery pack charges normally, dispose of the defective battery pack (refer to the instructions in the battery pack manual).
3. If a different battery pack also indicates “defective”, unplug the charger and wait until the flashing LED1 goes out, then reconnect the plug to the power supply. If LED1 on the charger still displays defective, the charge may be defective.

To charge BAX1300

1. If registered as defective, remove and reconnect the battery pack and charger with the adaptor. If the LEDs still read“defective” a second time, try replacing a new adaptor or charging a different battery pack.
2. If a different adaptor or battery pack charges normally, dispose of the defective adaptor or battery pack (refer to the instructions in the battery pack manual).
3. If replacing the battery pack and adaptor together also indicates “defective”, unplug the charger and wait until the flashing LED1 goes out, then reconnect the plug to the power supply. If LED1 on the charger still displays defective, the charge may be defective.

WALL-MOUNT HOLES

• The charger has hanging holes for convenient storage (Fig. A-6). Install screws in the wall 76mm apart. Use screws sufficiently strong to hold the combined weight of the charger and battery pack (approximately a maximum of 4.1 kg).
• 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. to 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

Battery pack, adaptor or charger is defective or bad connection between the battery pack , adaptor and charger.| ▪    Try to remove and reinsert the battery pack/ adaptor in the charger.

▪    Try to remove and connect the adaptor to the battery pack (For BAX1300).

▪    Try replacing an adaptor.

▪    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 LED1 shines red.| Battery pack is too hot or too cold.| Allow the battery pack to reach normal temperature. Charging will begin when battery pack returns to 3°C-57°C (3°C-42°C for BAX1300, 3°C -50°C for BA2240T).

WARRANTY

EGO WARRANTY POLICY
Please visit the website egopowerplus.com for full terms and conditions of the EGO Warranty policy.

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