Charging A Hot Or Cold Battery Pack - SNOWJOE SUNJOE iON16CS-CT Operator's Manual

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5. When the bottom light turns green, the battery is fully

charged (Fig. 11).

Fig. 11

green

red

Charging

NOTE: If the top light remains green while the bottom light

alternately flashes red and green, this indicates a temperature

abnormality (i.e. that the battery pack is either too hot or too

cold). If there is only a red blinking light, this indicates that

something is wrong with the battery.

Green

Flashing red/green

Temperature abnormal

6. A fully discharged iBAT40 battery pack with an internal

temperature in the normal range will fully charge in 2.5

to 3 hours (between 32ºF/0ºC and 113ºF/45ºC). A fully

discharged iBAT40XR battery pack with an internal

temperature in the normal range will fully charge in

3 to 3.5 hours (between 32ºF/0ºC and 113ºF/45ºC).

Heavily cycled battery packs may take longer to charge

completely.

7. If the charging light indicator alternately blinks red and

green or the light indicator does not come on at all, check

that the battery pack is fully seated into the bay. Remove

the pack and reinsert. If the problem persists,

green

Fully charged

Flashing red only

Something is wrong

8. When charging is complete, remove the battery from the

charger by pulling the push lock button and sliding the

battery backward to unlock it from the charger (Fig. 12).

Fig. 12

Push lock button

11. Timely recharging of the battery will help prolong the

battery's life. You must recharge the battery pack when

you notice a drop in the equipment's power.

IMPORTANT! Never allow the battery pack to become fully

discharged as this will cause irreversible damage to the battery.