RYOBI R18BT12V One Plus Battery Power Source Instruction Manual

June 1, 2024
RYOBI

R18BT12V One Plus Battery Power Source

Product Information

Specifications:

  • Model: R18BT12V

  • Intended Use: Battery inverter for operating and charging
    USB-powered devices, supplying power for small electronics

  • Indoor Use Only

Product Usage Instructions:

1. General Safety Warnings:

  • Read all safety warnings and instructions carefully.
  • Do not recharge non-rechargeable cells.
  • Avoid exposure to rain, water, or damp conditions.
  • Inspect the product for damage before use.
  • Operate with specified battery packs only.
  • Avoid disassembly or modification of the product.

2. Battery Inverter Safety Warnings:

  • Remove the battery pack when not in use.
  • Supervise use around children.
  • Store indoors away from children.
  • Avoid overloading the product.
  • Ensure air vents are not blocked to prevent overheating.

FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions):

Q: Can children use the product?

A: No, children should not use, clean, or play with the product.
It should be secured out of their reach when not in use.

Q: What is the intended use of the battery inverter?

A: The battery inverter is designed for operating and charging
USB-powered devices and supplying power to small electronics like
cell phones, tablets, laptops, LED lights, etc.

R18BT12V

IMPORTANT!
The product is not intended to be used or cleaned by persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience or knowledge unless they have been given instructions concerning the safe use of the product by a person legally responsible for their safety. They should be supervised while using the product. Children shall not use, clean or play with the product, which when not in use should be secured out of their reach.
Subject to technical modification.
Safety, performance, and dependability have been given top priority in the design of your battery inverter.
INTENDED USE
The battery inverter may be used for the following purposes:
operating and charging USBpowered devices
supplying electrical power for operating compatible small electronics, such as cell phones, tablets, laptops, LED lights, fans, radios, smart watches, handheld gaming consoles, etc.
The battery inverter is intended for indoor use only.
When a battery pack is installed, the battery inverter converts DC electricity to the charging power outputs listed in this manual, allowing the user to charge and power a variety of devices.
The product is designed for home or domestic use. Do not use the product for any other purpose.

GENERAL SAFETY WARNINGS
WARNING! Read all safety warnings and all instructions. Failure to follow the warnings and instructions may result in electric shock, fire, and/or serious injury.
Save all warnings and instructions for future reference.
Save these instructions. Refer to them frequently and use them to instruct others who may use this product. If you loan someone the product, loan them these instructions also.
Do not recharge primary cells (nonrechargeable).
Do not expose the product to rain, wet, or damp conditions. Water entering the product increases the risk of electric shock.
Do not use the product if it has been dropped or received a sharp blow. A damaged product increases the risk of fire. Always inspect the product for damages before use.
The product should be operated only with the battery packs specified in this manual. When using batteryoperated products, follow basic safety precautions to reduce the risk of fire, leaking batteries, and personal injury.
Do not disassemble or modify the product. Electric shock hazard may occur even when a battery is not installed. Any part that is damaged should be properly repaired or replaced by an authorised service centre.
Use caution when plugging or unplugging other devices into the

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product. Do not force plugs into the product.
Do not put foreign objects into the product.
BATTERY INVERTER SAFETY WARNINGS
Remove the battery pack from the product when not in use.
To reduce the risk of injury, close supervision is necessary when the product is used near children.
Store the product indoors and away from children.
If the product is used in a manner not specified by the manufacturer, the protection provided by this equipment may be impaired.
Do not overload the product. The product must be used for powering devices less than the product rating.
Never block the air vents. Blocked vents may cause overheating. The product automatically turns off when overheated.
Keep the product cool. Do not place the product near heat vents or in direct sunlight.
Do not use the product around flammable fumes and gases, such as in the bilge of a boat or near propane tanks.
The product should never be hardwired into a circuit.
Do not leave the product unattended during operation.
Operate the product only in temperatures between -15 °C and 40 °C.

Do not use the product to power life support devices or other medical equipment.
An internal cooling fan runs to regulate the product’s operating temperature. Always wait for the fan to stop before disconnecting the battery pack from the product.
Use RYOBI 18V ONE+ battery packs only. Do not use battery packs from other manufacturers.
The light source of the product is not replaceable. When the light source reaches its end of life, the product must be replaced.
Store the product in a location where the ambient temperature is between 15 °C and 60 °C.
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, and grease.
Do not, at any time, let brake fluids, gasoline, petroleum-based products, and penetrating oils come in contact with plastic parts. These products contain chemicals that can damage, weaken, or destroy plastic.
SYMBOLS ON THE PRODUCT
Safety alert
Read and understand all instructions before operating the product. Follow all warnings and safety instructions.

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Beware of electric shock hazard.
Indoor use only.
Regulatory Compliance Mark (RCM). The product meets applicable regulatory requirements. Waste electrical products should not be disposed of with household waste. Please recycle where facilities exist. Check with your local authority or retailer for recycling advice.
SYMBOLS IN THIS MANUAL
Note
Warning
Parts or accessories sold separately

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

Battery inverter Model Supply Output
12 V DC socket 2 x USB-A (shared) 2x USB-A (shared and fast charging) USB-C
Dimensions Weight

R18BT12V
18 V d.c.
12 V d.c. / 10 A 5 V d.c. / 2.4 A
5 V d.c. / 3 A 9 V d.c. / 2 A 12 V d.c. / 1.5 A 5 V d.c. / 3 A 9 V d.c. / 3 A 12 V d.c. / 2.5 A 15 V d.c. / 2 A 20 V d.c. / 1.5 A 141 x 80 x 78 mm
280 g

BATTERY AND CHARGER

Model
Battery pack
Charger
Compatible battery packs

R18BT12V


RB18L15, RB18L15A, RB18L15B, RB18L20, RB18L20A, RB18L25, RB18L25A, RB18L40, RB18L40A, RB18L50, RB18L50A, RB18L13, RB18L60A, RB18L90A, RB1815C, RB1820C, RB1825C, RB1840C, RB1840X, RB1850C, RB1850X, RB1860X

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LED INDICATOR DESCRIPTIONS

POWER BUTTON LIGHT

Red LED Green

LED

On

On

On

(flashing)

Yellow LED –

On (flashing)

Status

Troubleshooting

The product is on. The product is overloaded.
The product is overheated.
The battery pack charge is low.


1. Press the power button to remove the lock state. The LED indicator turns off.
2. Disconnect all devices. Make sure that the battery pack is sufficiently charged.
3. Press the power button for three seconds to turn on the product.
4. Reconnect all devices. If the LED indicator flashes red again, the devices exceed the capacity of the battery inverter.
1. Disconnect all devices. Allow the battery inverter to cool down until the LED indicator flashes red.
2. Briefly press the power button to reset the battery inverter. When the LED indicator turns green, reconnect the devices.
Remove and charge the battery pack.

BATTERY INVERTER RUNTIME GUIDE

Battery pack 4.0 Ah

Device type 6-inch smartphone
8-inch tablet

Maximum runtime (under optimal conditions)
4 charges
3 charges

5

Power button

12 V socket cover

USB-A charging port (5V 2.4 A)
USB-A charging port (18 W fast charge)
USB-C charging port (Output only – PD 30 W)

Battery pack

6

Fig.1
1
2
3s 2x
Insert the battery pack into the battery port. Make sure that the latches on the battery pack click into place. Press the power button for 3 seconds to turn on the battery inverter.
NOTE: Press the power button two times to turn on the area/warning light. 7

Fig.2
1
2
3s
Insert the battery pack into the battery port. Make sure that the latches on the battery pack click into place. Press the power button for 3 seconds to turn on the battery inverter.
NOTE: Press the power button two times to turn on the area/warning light. 8

Fig.2
1
2
3s
Insert the battery pack into the battery port. Make sure that the latches on the battery pack click into place. Press the power button for 3 seconds to turn on the battery inverter.
NOTE: Press the power button two times to turn on the area/warning light. 9

Fig.2
1
2
3
3s
Insert the battery pack into the battery port. Make sure that the latches on the battery pack click into place. Press the power button for 3 seconds to turn on the battery inverter.
NOTE: Press the power button two times to turn on the area/warning light. 10

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Imported by: Techtronic Industries Australia Pty Ltd 31 Gilby Road, Mount Waverley, VIC 3149 Melbourne, Australia
Techtronic Industries N.Z. Limited Unit C, 70 Business Parade South, Highbrook, Auckland 2013, New Zealand
RYOBI is a trade mark of Ryobi Limited, and is used under license.
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