Ridgid RBC 10 Li-Ion Charger: instruction

RBC 10

Li-Ion

Charger

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RIDGE TOOL COMPANY

RBC 10 Li-Ion Battery Charger

Table of Contents

Safety Symbols..............................................................................................................................................................1

Specific Safety Information

Battery Charger Safety ..............................................................................................................................................1

Battery Safety ............................................................................................................................................................1

Description and Specifications

Description..................................................................................................................................................................2

Specifications..............................................................................................................................................................2

Icons ..........................................................................................................................................................................2

Charger Inspection and Set-Up....................................................................................................................................2

Charging Procedure/Operating Instructions..............................................................................................................3

Cleaning Instructions....................................................................................................................................................4

Accessories ..................................................................................................................................................................4

Storage ..........................................................................................................................................................................4

Battery Transport..........................................................................................................................................................4

Service and Repair........................................................................................................................................................5

Battery Disposal............................................................................................................................................................5

Disposal ........................................................................................................................................................................5

LED Diagnostics............................................................................................................................................................6

General Safety Rules

Work Area Safety........................................................................................................................................................6

Electrical Safety..........................................................................................................................................................6

Personal Safety ..........................................................................................................................................................7

Electrical Device Use and Care..................................................................................................................................7

Service........................................................................................................................................................................7

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Safety Symbols

In this operator’s manual and on the product, safety symbols and signal words are used to communicate important safe-

ty information. This section is provided to improve understanding of these signal words and symbols. Not all listed safe-

ty symbols may be used with this product.

This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you to potential personal injury hazards. Obey all safety messages that follow this

symbol to avoid possible injury or death.

WARNING

WARNING indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.

CAUTION

CAUTION indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in minor or moderate injury.

NOTICE

NOTICE indicates information that relates to the protection of property.

This symbol means read the operator’s manual carefully before using the equipment. The operator’s manual contains

important information on the safe and proper operation of the equipment.

This symbol means always wear safety glasses with side shields or goggles when handling or using this equipment to reduce

the risk of eye injury.

This symbol indicates a risk of electrical shock.

Specific Safety Information

• Charge battery in temperatures above 41°F (5°C)

and below +95°F (35°C). Store charger and battery

WARNING

packs in temperatures above -4°F (-20°C) and

This section contains important safety information

below +104°F (40°C). Proper care will prevent serious

that is specific to this tool.

damage to batteries. Improper care of batteries may

Read these precautions carefully before using the

result in battery leakage, electrical shock or burns.

battery charger to re duce the risk of electrical

shock or serious personal injury.

• Use an appropriate power source. Do not attempt

to use a step-up transformer, an engine generator

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!

or DC power receptacle. May cause damage to

®

If you have any questions concerning this RIDGID

prod-

charger resulting in electrical shock, fire or burns.

uct:

• Do not allow anything to cover the charger while in

• Contact your local RIDGID distributor.

use. Proper ventilation is required for correct operation

• Visit www.RIDGID.com or www.RIDGID.eu to find

of charger. Covering vents may result in fire. Allow a

your local Ridge Tool contact point.

minimum of 4" (10 cm) of clearance around the charg-

er for proper ventilation.

• Contact Ridge Tool Technical Services Department at

rtctechservices@emerson.com, or in the U.S. and

• Unplug the charger when not in use. Reduces risk

Canada call (800) 519-3456.

of injury to children and untrained persons.

• Do not charge battery pack in damp, wet or explo-

Battery Charger Safety

sive environment. Do not expose to rain, snow

®

• Charge only the RIDGID

rechargeable batteries

or dirt. Contaminants and moisture increase the risk

listed in the

Accessories Section

with the RIDGID

of electrical shock.

Battery Charger (Catalog Number 32068). Other

• Do not open the charger housing. Have repairs

types of batteries may burst causing personal injury

performed only at authorized locations.

and property damage.

• Do not carry charger by power cord. Reduces risk

• Do not probe battery charger with conductive ob -

of electrical shock.

jects. Shorting of battery terminals may cause sparks,

burns or electrical shock.

Battery Safety

• Do not insert battery into charger if charger has

• Properly dispose of the battery. Expo sure to high

been dropped or damaged in any way. Damaged

temperatures can cause the battery to explode, so do

charger increases the risk of electrical shock.

not dispose of in a fire. Place tape over the termi-

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nals to prevent direct contact with other objects. Some

Cooling..........................Passive convection cooling

countries have regulations concerning battery dis-

(no fan)

posal. Please follow all applicable regulations. Also,

NOTE! This charger and batteries are not compatible

refer to

Disposal

section.

with other models of RIDGID Li-Ion Batteries

and chargers.

See Accessories section

for bat-

• Do not insert battery with cracked case into charg-

teries compatible with this charger.

er. Damaged batteries increases the risk of electrical

shock.

Icons

• Never disassemble batteries. There are no user-

Double Insulated

ser viceable parts inside the battery pack. Disas sem -

Indoor Use Only

bling batteries may cause electrical shock or personal

injury.

Charger Inspection and Set-Up

• Avoid contact with fluids oozing from damaged

batteries. Fluids may cause burns or skin irritation.

WARNING

Thoroughly rinse with water in case of accidental con-

tact with fluid. Consult doctor if fluid comes into contact

with eyes.

Description and Specifications

Description

Daily before use, inspect the charger and batteries

The RIDGID RBC 10 Battery Charger is designed to

and correct any problems. Set up charger accord-

ing to these procedures to reduce the risk of injury

charge RIDGID 18V lithium-Ion Battery Packs (batteries)

from electric shock, fire and other causes, and to

listed in the

Acces sor ies Section

. This charger requires no

prevent tool and system damage.

adjustments.

1. Make sure the charger is unplugged. Inspect the

power cord, charger and batteries for damage or

modifications, or broken, worn, missing, mis-aligned

or binding parts. If any problems are found, do not use

charger or batteries until the parts have been properly

repaired or replaced.

2. Clean any oil, grease or dirt from the equipment as

described in the Cleaning section. This helps to pre-

vent the equipment from slipping from your grip and

allows proper ventilation as well as allowing any

Figure 1 – RIDGID RBC 10 Charger and Battery Pack

cracks or damage to be seen.

3. Check to see that all warning labels and decals on

Specifications

the charger and batteries are intact and readable.

Figure 2

shows the warning label on the bottom of

Input ..............................Available For 120V AC or

the charger.

Figure 3

shows the labels on the bottom

230V AC

of a battery.

Output............................18V DC

Battery Type..................Li-Ion

Input Current/Power......0.6A – 1.2A, 65 W

Weight...........................1.6 lb (0.73 kg)

Dimensions (LxWxH).....6.0" x 5.6" x 3.7"

(153 x 142 x 94 mm)

Charge Time..................18V 1.1 Ah = 35 to 40 min.

18V 2.2 Ah = 70 to 75 min.

18V 3.3 Ah = 105 to 110 min.

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NOTE! New batteries reach their full capacity after ap -

proximately 5 charging and discharging cycles.

NOTE! It is not necessary to completely discharge a

battery pack before recharging.

4" (102mm)

1. Set up charger according to Charger Inspection and

Key Hole

Set-Up section.

Hanger

Slots

2. While charger is in the standby “ready to charge”

mode, the yellow LED will blink continuously.

3. With dry hands insert the battery pack onto the charg-

er. The battery pack will be charged automatically.

• The yellow LED may illuminate solid for up to 2

Figure 2 – Warning Label Location On Charger

seconds while battery condition is checked.

4. Select an appropriate location for the charger before

• If the battery fails to make proper contact or the

use. Check work area for:

battery or charger are damaged, a red LED will

• Flammable liquids, vapors or dust that may ignite.

illuminate solid. Check battery contact by removing

If present, do not work in area until sources have

and reinserting battery into charger.

been identified and corrected. Battery charger is not

• While the battery is charging, the green LED will

explosion proof and can cause sparks.

blink with the light on 50% of the time and off 50% of

• Clear, level, stable dry place for charger. Do not use

the time.

the machine in wet or damp areas. Do no use the

charger outside, It is designed for indoor use only.

• The battery pack will become slightly warm to the

touch during charging. This is normal and does not

• Proper operating temperature range. The charger

indicate a problem.

and battery must both be between 41°F (5°C) and

95°F (35°C) for charging to begin. If the tempera-

• When the battery charge level reaches 85% charged,

ture of either is outside this range at any point dur-

the green LED will change the blinking pattern to

ing charging, the operation will be suspended until

95% on and 5% off. The battery may be used in this

brought back into the correct temperature range.

condition if necessary. However, leave the battery

• Appropriate power source. Confirm and assure

plugged in to attain 100% charge level.

that the plug fits correctly into the desired outlet.

• If the battery pack or charger is too hot or cold, the

• Sufficient ventilation area. The charger needs a

red LED will glow solid. Once the battery and charg-

clear ance of at least 4" (10 cm) on all sides to

er are within the correct temperature range 41°F

maintain the proper operating temperature.

(5°C) to 95°F (35°C), the red LED will stop. The

5. With dry hands, plug tool into the appropriate power

charging process will begin automatically and the

source.

green LED will blink until the battery is fully charged.

6. This charger is provided with a convenient key hole

4. When the battery is fully charged the green LED

hanging feature if wall mounting is desired. Screws

glows solid. The battery may be removed and used.

should be installed at a center distance of 4" (102mm).

See LED Diagnostic section for a complete descrip-

tion of LED indicators.

Charging Procedure/Operating

• Once the battery is charged, it may remain on the

Instructions

charger until it is ready to be used. There is no risk

WARNING

of over-charging the battery. When the battery has

been fully charged, the charger automatically switch-

es to retention charging.

5. With dry hands, unplug charger from outlet once

charging completes.

Follow operating instructions to reduce the risk of

injury from electrical shock.

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Cleaning Instructions

Storage

WARNING

WARNING

Store the charger and batteries in a dry,

Unplug charger before cleaning. Do not use any

secured, locked area that is out of reach of children and

water or chemicals to clean charger or batteries to

people unfamiliar with proper charger operation.

reduce the risk of electrical shock.

The battery packs and charger should be protected a -

gainst hard impacts, moisture and humidity, dust and

Should it be necessary to clean the charger, follow the pro-

dirt, extreme high and low temperatures, and chemical

cedure detailed below:

solutions and vapors.

1. Unplug the charger.

NOTICE

Long term storage in the fully charged state,

2. If present, remove battery from charger.

the fully discharged state or in temperatures above 95°F

(35°C) can permanently reduce the capacity of a bat-

3. Remove any dirt or grease from the exterior of the

tery pack.

charger and battery pack with a cloth or soft, non-

metallic brush.

Battery Transport

Accessories

The battery is tested according to UN document

ST/SG/AC.10/11/Rev/3 Part III, subsection 38.3. It has

WARNING

effective protection against internal overpressure and

The following accessories have been de signed to

short circuiting as well as devices for the prevention of

function with the RIDGID RBC 10 Li-Ion Battery

Charger. To prevent serious injury, use only the

violent rupture and dangerous reverse current flow.

accessories specifically designed and recommend-

The lithium-equivalent content in the battery is below

ed for use with the RIDGID RBC 10 Li-Ion Battery

Charger, such as those listed below. Included charg-

applicable limit values. Therefore, the battery is not sub-

er and batteries are not compatible with other mod-

ject to national or international regulations pertaining to

els of RIDGID Li-Ion batteries and chargers.

dangerous mediums, neither as an individual compo-

For a complete listing of RIDGID attachments avail-

nent nor when inserted into a machine. However, the

able for this charger, see the RIDGID Catalog on line

regulations governing dangerous goods may be relevant

at www.RIDGID.com or www.RIDGID.eu.

when transporting several batteries. In this case, it may be

necessary to comply with special conditions (e.g., con-

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cerning the packaging).

Catalog Plug

No. Voltage Region Type

Service and Repair

32068 120V North America A

32073 230V Europe C

WARNING

34563 230V China A

Improper service or repair can make the machine

33193 230V Australia & Latin America I

unsafe to operate.

There are no user-serviceable parts for this charger or bat-

Li-Ion Battery Packs

tery packs. Do not attempt to open charger or battery

Catalog No.

cases, charge individual battery cells, or clean internal

No. Capacity Region Cells*

components.

31013 18V 1.1Ah North & Latin America, Australia 5

For information on your nearest RIDGID Independent

32743 18V 2.2Ah North & Latin America, Australia 10

Service Center or any service or repair questions:

31018 18V 3.3Ah North & Latin America, Australia 15

32473 18V 1.1Ah Europe & China 5

• Contact your local RIDGID distributor.

28218 18V 2.2Ah Europe & China 10

• Visit www.RIDGID.com or www.RIDGID.eu to find

28448 18V 3.3Ah Europe & China 15

your local Ridge Tool contact point

All listed batteries will work with any model RBC 10 charger. The difference

• Contact Ridge Tool Technical Services Department at

between batteries for different regions is in label markings.

rtctechservices@emerson.com, or in the U.S. and

Canada call (800) 519-3456

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Disposal

Parts of the unit contain valuable materials and can be

recycled. There are companies that specialize in recycling

that may be found locally. Dispose of the components in

compliance with all applicable regulations. Contact your

local waste management authority for more information.

For EC countries: Do not dispose of

electrical equipment with household waste!

According to the European Guideline

2002/96/EC for Waste Electrical and

Electronic Equipment and its implemen -

tation into national legislation, electrical

equipment that is no longer usable must be collected

separately and disposed of in an environmentally cor-

rect manner.

Battery Disposal

For USA and Canada: The RBRC™

(Rechargeable Battery Recycling

Corporation) Seal on the battery packs

means that RIDGID has already paid

the cost of recycling the lithium-ion

battery packs once they have reached

the end of their useful life.

®

RBRC™, RIDGID

, and other battery suppliers have

developed programs in the USA and Canada to collect

and recycle rechargeable batteries. Normal and recharge-

able batteries contain materials that should not be direct-

ly disposed of in nature, and contain valuable materials

that can be recycled. Help to protect the environment

and conserve natural resources by returning your used

batteries to your local retailer or an authorized RIDGID ser-

vice center for recycling. Your local recycling center can

also provide you with additional drop off locations.

RBRC™ is a registered trademark of the Rechargeable

Battery Recycling Corporation.

For EC countries: Defective or used battery packs/-

bat teries must be recycled according to the guideline

2006/66/EEC.

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LED Diagnostic

Charger

Solid Light

Blinking Light

Meaning

Icon

— Yellow Charger is plugged in with no battery installed -

ready to charge.

Yellow (2 Seconds) — Battery condition is being checked by the charger.

— Green (Slow) Battery is being charged. Charge level ‹85%.

— Green (Fast) Battery is being charged. Charge level ›85%.

Green — Battery fully charged.

— Red Battery is misaligned in charger. Remove battery

and reinsert onto charger.

Battery is damaged. See

Accessories Section

to

select an appropriate replacement battery. See

Recycling Section

for disposal instructions.

Charger is damaged. See

Service and Repair

sec-

tion for contact information.

Red — Battery or charger outside of charging range (41°F

(5°C) to 95°F (35°C)). Allow battery and charger to

reach temperature range by sitting in a conditioned

environment.

Charger does not have power. Ensure that charger

NO LEDs ON

is properly connected to electrical outlet.

Charger is defective. See

Service and Repair

Section

for contact information.

Figure 3 – Warning Label Location on Battery

• Do not operate electrical devices in explosive at -

General Safety Rules

mos pheres, such as in the presence of flam mable

WARNING

liquids, gases, or dust. Electrical devices create

Read all safety warnings and all instructions. Failure to fol-

sparks which may ignite the dust or fumes.

low the warnings and instructions may result in electric

• Keep children and by-standers away while oper-

shock, fire and/or serious injury.

ating a power tool. Distractions can cause you to

SAVE ALL WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS

lose control.

FOR FUTURE REFERENCE!

Electrical Safety

Work Area Safety

• Electrical devices plugs must match the outlet.

• Keep your work area clean and well lit. Cluttered or

Never modify the plug in any way. Do not use any

dark areas invite accidents.

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adapter plugs with earthed (grounded) electrical

• Disconnect the plug from the power source and/or

devices. Un modified plugs and matching outlets will

the battery pack from the electrical device before

reduce risk of electric shock.

making any adjustments, changing accessories, or

storing electrical devices. Such preventive safety

• Avoid body contact with earthed or grounded sur-

measures reduce the risk of starting the electrical

faces such as pipes, radiators, ranges and refrig-

device accidentally.

erators. There is an increased risk of electrical shock

if your body is earthed or grounded.

• Store idle electrical devices out of the reach of

children and do not allow persons unfamiliar with

• Do not expose electrical devices to rain or wet

the electrical device or these instructions to oper-

conditions. Water entering a electrical device will

ate the electrical device. Electrical devices are dan-

increase the risk of electrical shock.

gerous in the hands of untrained users.

• Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord for

• Maintain electrical devices. Check for misalign-

carrying, pulling or unplugging the electrical de -

ment or binding of moving parts, breakage of parts

vice. Keep cord away from heat, oil, sharp edges

and any other condition that may affect the elec-

or moving parts. Damaged or entangled cords

trical device’s operation. If damaged, have the

increase the risk of electric shock.

electrical device re paired before use. Many acci-

• When operating a electrical de vice outdoors, use

dents are caused by poorly maintained Electrical

an appropriate extension cord suitable for out-

devices.

door use. Use of a cord suitable for outdoor use

• Use the electrical device and accessories etc. in

reduces the risk of electric shock.

accordance with these instructions, taking into

• If operating a electrical de vice in a damp location

account the working conditions and the work to be

is unavoidable, use a ground fault circuit inter-

performed. Use of the electrical device for opera-

rupter (GFCI) protected supply. Use of a GFCI

tions different from those intended could result in a haz-

reduces the risk of electric shock.

ardous situation.

Personal Safety

Service

• Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use

• Have your electrical device serviced by a qualified

common sense when operating a electrical de -

repair person using only identical replacement

vice. Do not use a electrical de vice while you are

parts. This will ensure that the safety of the electrical

tired or under the influence of drugs, alcohol, or

device is maintained.

medication. A moment of inattention while operating

electrical devices may result in serious personal injury.

• Use personal protective equipment. Always wear

eye protection. Protective equipment such as dust

mask, non-skid safety shoes, hard hat, or hearing

protection used for appropriate conditions will reduce

personal injuries.

• Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and bal-

ance at all times. This enables better control of the

electrical device in unexpected situations.

Electrical Device Use and Care

• Do not force electrical device. Use the correct

electrical device for your application. The correct

electrical device will do the job better and safer at

the rate for which it is designed.

• Do not use electrical device if the switch does

not turn it ON and OFF. Any electrical device that

cannot be controlled with the switch is dangerous

and must be repaired.

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