RAMSET TRAKFAST Repair Manual page 64

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SYMPTOM
Battery Cell doesn't appear to accept
charge – green Charger light does not
come on – red Charger light comes on
or Charger flashes red/green lights.
Battery Cell won't accept charge when
Battery Cell is installed.
Battery Cell won't fit in Charger opening
freely.
Blue Charger light won't come on when
Charger is plugged in; red light won't
come on when discharged Battery Cell
is inserted and red button is pushed.
Blue Charger light comes on when
Charger is plugged in; red light won't
come on when discharged Battery Cell
is inserted.
Charger gets hotter than normal, makes
excessively loud noise, or smokes dur-
ing charging cycle. Charger cord or wall
plug gets hotter than normal.
TRAKFAST REPAIR MANUAL
POSSIBLE PROBLEMS
Inoperative indicator lights on Charger.
Battery Cell damaged or cycle life
exhausted.
Battery Cell left in completely dis-
charged state for extensive time.
Battery cell case or label is damaged.
Defective indicator light(s) and/or
Charger.
Battery Cell not completely inserted into
Charger.
Terminals in Charger not making con-
tact with Battery Cell.
Damaged Charger.
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
SERVICE
Try Battery Cell in tool after charge
cycle. If tool LED is green, Charger
lights are not working properly. Replace
Charger or monitor charging time to
ensure Battery Cell has adequate time
for recharging. If tool LED is red or is
off, check Charger output voltage.
Replace the Battery Cell.
Place Battery Cell in Charger for 3
hours, then try in tool. If tool LED still
indicates red, replace Battery Cell.
Remove raised burrs or replace label.
Do not us Battery Cell if plastic case is
cracked or severely damaged.
Check Charger output voltage. Make
sure Charger is plugged into an ener-
gized 110V outlet.
Check terminal end of battery for burrs
on tube or scuffed label. Service as
required. Replace severely damaged
Battery Cell.
Unplug Charger and check if terminals
are O.K. If not, replace Charger.
Discontinue use immediately and
unplug from power source. Replace
Charger and tag. Dispose of Charger to
prevent accidental use.
Rev. 09/07
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