EGO CH5500 56-Volt Lithium-ion Rapid Charger User Manual

EGO CH5500 56-Volt Lithium-ion Rapid Charger

WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury, the user must read and understand the Operator’s Manual before using this product. Save these instructions for future reference.

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This battery charger has many features for making its use more pleasant and enjoyable. Safety, performance, and dependability have been given top priority in the design of this product making it easy to maintain and operate.

WARNING: Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling and other construction activities contains chemicals known to the state of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. Some examples of these chemicals are:

•  Lead from lead-based paints,
•  Crystalline silica from bricks and cement and other masonry products, and
•  Arsenic and chromium from chemically-treated lumber.

Your risk from these exposures varies, depending on how often you do this type of work. To reduce your exposure to these chemical: work in a well ventilated area, and work with approved safety equipment, such as those dust masks that are specially designed to filter out microscopic particles.

FCC STATEMENT

1. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

1. This device may not cause harmful interference.
2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

2. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

NOTICE: 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.

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 following all instructions listed below may result in electric shock, fire, and/or serious personal injury.

WARNING: The operation of any power tools can result in foreign objects being thrown into your eyes, which can result in severe eye damage. Before beginning power tool operation, always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields and a full face shield when needed. We recommend a Wide Vision Safety Mask for use over eyeglasses or standard safety glasses with side shields. Always use eye protection which is marked to comply with ANSI Z87.1.

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. The term “power tool” in all of warnings listed below refers to corded power tools or battery operated (cordless) power tools.
WARNING: To ensure safety and reliability, all repairs should be performed by a qualified service technician.

WORK AREA SAFETY

•  Keep the work area clean and well lit. Cluttered or dark areas invite accidents.
• Do not operate power tools in explosive environments, such as in the presence of flammable liquids, gases, or dust. Power tools create sparks, which may ignite the dust or fumes.

ELECTRICAL SAFETY

• 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.
• 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 power tools to rain or wet conditions. Water entering a power tool will increase the risk of electric shock.
• Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord for carrying, pulling, or unplugging the power tool. Keep the cord away from heat, oil, sharp edges, or moving parts. Damaged or entangled cords increase the risk of electric shock.
• 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.
• Use charge the EGO lithium-ion battery packs list below:

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.

•  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 CH5500/CH5500-FC.
•  Before using the battery charger, read all instructions and cautionary markings on the battery charger, the battery and the product using 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 or 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

INTRODUCTION

Congratulations on your selection of a new generation of 56V Rapid charger. It has been designed, engineered and manufactured to give you the best possible dependability and performance.
Should you experience any problem you cannot easily remedy, please contact EGO customer service center 1-855-EGO-5656.
This manual contains important information on to the safe assembly, operation and maintainance of your Rapid charger. Read it carefully before using the charger. Keep this manual handy so you can refer to it at any time.

SPECIFICATIONS

25 minutes for BA1120/BA1120-FC battery pack, 30 minutes for BA1400/BA1400-FC battery pack, 30 minutes for BA2240/BA2240-FC battery pack, 40 minutes for BA2800/BA2800-FC battery pack, 60 minutes for BA4200/BA4200-FC battery pack

Recommended Ambient Temperature for Charging| 41°F-104°F (5°C-40°C)
Charger Weight| 4.21 lb. (1.91 kg)

DESCRIPTION

KNOW YOUR CHARGER (Fig. 1a & 1b)

LED INDICATORS: indicate the charging status.
MOUNTING SLOT: guides the battery pack when it is installed on the charger.
WALL MOUNTING HOLE: for convenient storage on the wall.

WARNING: The safe use of this product requires an understanding of the information on the tool and in this operator’s manual, as well as knowledge of the project you are attempting. Before use of this product, familiarize yourself with all its operating features and safety rules.

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 (120V~, 60Hz). 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 with the mounting slots in the charger; slide the battery pack down onto the charger (Fig. 2).
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. 3. The power indicator on the battery pack will flash in sequence: red, orange and green. The fan in the charger continuously works to cool the battery pack.
5. 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 will go out. Wait until the cooling fan stops, remove the battery pack from the charger and disconnect the charger from the power supply.
6. The battery pack will fully charge if left on the charger, but it will not overcharge. If the battery pack 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.

  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 (Fig. 3)

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 135°F (57°C) or warms to more than 37°F (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.

1. 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.
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 charger still display defective, the charge may be defective.

WALL-MOUNT HOLES
The charger has hanging holes for convenient storage (Fig.1). Install screws in the wall 3 inches (76mm) apart. Use screws sufficiently strong to hold the combined weight of the charger and battery pack (approximately maximum 10.6 lbs.)

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 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 using compressed air to clean the tool. If the operation is dusty, also wear a dust mask.

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.

TROUBLESHOOTING

or charger is defective or bad connection between the battery pack and charger.| 1. Try to remove and reinsert the battery pack in the charger.

2. Try charging a different battery pack.

| | 3. 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 37°F(3°C)-135°F(57°C).

WARRANTY

EGO WARRANTY POLICY
3 year limited warranty on EGO Power+ System battery packs and chargers.
Please contact EGO Customer Service Toll-Free at 1-855-EGO-5656 any time you have questions or warranty claims.

LIMITED SERVICE WARRANTY
FOR THREE YEARS from the date of original retail purchase, the EGO Power+ System Battery Pack and Charger are warranted against defects in material or workmanship. Defective product will receive free repair.

• This warranty applies only to the original purchaser from an authorized EGO retailer and may not be transferred. Authorized EGO retailers are identified online at http://egopowerplus.com/pages/warranty-policy.
•  The warranty period for any EGO product, battery pack and charger used for industrial, professional or commercial purpose is one year.
•  The warranty period for reconditioned or refurbished products used for residential purpose is 1 year, for industrial, professional or commercial purpose is 90 days.
• The warranty period for routine maintenance parts, such as, but not limited to, blades, trimmer heads, chain bars, saw chains, belts, scraper bars, blower nozzles, and all other EGO accessories is 90 days for residential purpose, 30 days for industrial, professional or commercial purpose. These parts are covered for 90/30 days from manufacture defects in normal working conditions.
• This warranty is void if the product has been used for rental purpose.
•  This warranty does not cover the damage resulting from modification, alteration or unauthorized repair.
• This warranty only covers defects arising under normal usage and does not cover any malfunction, failure or defect resulting from misuse, abuse (including overloading of the product beyond capacity and immersion in water or other liquid), accidents, neglect or lack of proper installation, and improper maintenance or storage.

HOW TO OBTAIN SERVICE

For warranty service, please contact EGO customer service toll-free at 1-855-EGO-5656. When requesting warranty service, you must present the original dated sales receipt. An authorized service center will be selected to repair the product according to the stated warranty terms. When bringing your product to the authorized service center, there may be a small deposit that will be required when dropping off your tool. This deposit is refundable when the repair service is deemed to be covered under warranty.

ADDITIONAL LIMITATIONS

To the extent permitted by applicable law, all implied warranties, including warranties of MERCHANTABILITY or FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, are disclaimed. Any implied warranties, including warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose, that cannot be disclaimed under state law are limited to three years from date of purchase for battery pack and charger.

Chervon North America is not responsible for direct, indirect, incidental or consequential damages.
Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts and/or do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitations may not apply to you.

This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.
For customer service contact us toll-free at: 1-855-EGO-5656 or EGOPOWERPLUS.COM EGO Customer Service, 120 Ionia Street SW / Suite 102 Grand Rapids, MI 49503

References

• Warranty Policy | EGO POWER+

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