Clarke BCH 20, 6487050 User guide

ONE HOUR FAST CHARGER

MODEL NO: BCH20

PART NO: 6487050

OPERATION & MAINTENANCE

INSTRUCTIONS

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INTRODUCTION

Thank you for purchasing this CLARKE One Hour Fast Charger, used to charge
the Clarke 20V Lithium-Ion Battery (part number: 6487050)

Before attempting to use this product, please read this manual thoroughly and
follow the instructions carefully. In doing so you will ensure the safety of yourself
and that of others around you, and you can look forward to your purchase
giving you long and satisfactory service.

GUARANTEE

This product is guaranteed against faulty manufacture for a period of 12
months from the date of purchase. Please keep your receipt which will be
required as proof of purchase.

This guarantee is invalid if the product is found to have been abused or
tampered with in any way, or not used for the purpose for which it was
intended. Faulty goods should be returned to their place of purchase, no
product can be returned to us without prior permission. This guarantee does
not effect your statutory rights.

SPECIFICATIONS

Voltage 230 - 240 VAC (50Hz)

Input power: 55 W

Output Voltage 20 V

Operating Temperature Range

Charging Time 60 minutes

Weight 0.53 kg

Dimensions (D x W x H) 160 x 114 x 68 mm

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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

Recycle unwanted materials instead of disposing of them as
waste. All tools, accessories and packaging should be sorted,
taken to a recycling centre and disposed of in a manner which is
compatible with the environment.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR ALL BATTERY CHARGERS

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS:

This manual contains important safety and operating instructions for the
BCH20 battery charger.

• Before using charger, read all instructions and cautionary markings
on charger, battery pack, and product using battery pack.

WARNING: SHOCK HAZARD. DO NOT ALLOW ANY LIQUID TO GET INSIDE
CHARGER. ELECTRIC SHOCK MAY RESULT.

CAUTION: BURN HAZARD. TO REDUCE THE RISK OF INJURY, CHARGE
ONLY CLARKE 20V LITHIUM-ION BATTERIES OTHER TYPES OF BATTERIES
MAY BURST CAUSING PERSONAL INJURY AND DAMAGE.

CAUTION: CHILDREN SHOULD BE SUPERVISED TO ENSURE THAT THEY DO
NOT PLAY WITH THE APPLIANCE.

NOTE: Under certain conditions, with the charger plugged in to the

power supply, the charger can be shorted by foreign material.
Foreign materials of a conductive nature should be kept away
from charger cavities. Always unplug the charger from the power
supply when there is no battery pack attached. Unplug charger
before attempting to clean.

• These chargers are intended to charge the Clarke 20V Lithium-Ion
Battery (part number: 6487050). Any other uses may result in risk of
fire, electric shock or electrocution.

• Do not expose charger to rain or snow.

• Pull by plug rather than cord when disconnecting charger. This will
reduce risk of damage to electric plug and cord.

• Make sure that cord is located so that it will not be stepped on,
tripped over, or otherwise subjected to damage or stress.

• Do not use an extension cord unless it is absolutely necessary. Use of
improper extension cord could result in risk of fire,electric shock, or
electrocution

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• Do not place any object on top of charger or place the charger on
a soft surface that might block the ventilation slots and result in
excessive internal heat. Place the charger in a position away from
any heat source. The charger is ventilated through slots in the top
and the bottom of the housing.

• Do not operate charger with damaged cord or plug — have them
replaced immediately.

• Do not disassemble charger; take it to an authorised service centre
when service or repair is required. Incorrect reassembly may result in
a risk of electric shock, electrocution or fire.

• In case of damaged power supply cord the supply cord must be
replaced immediately by the manufacturer, its service agent or
similar qualified person to prevent any hazard.

• Disconnect the charger from the outlet before attempting any
cleaning. This will reduce the risk of electric shock. Removing the
battery pack will not reduce this risk.

• The charger is designed to operate on standard 230V household
electrical power. Do not attempt to use it on any other voltage.

SAFETY SYMBOLS

Read instruction
manual before use

Class II Double
Insulated

CE Mark Isolation Transformer

Weee Symbol Do not submerge in

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Indoor Use Only

Thermal Fuse Fitted

water

ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS

Plug must be BS1363/A approved.

Always fit a 3 Amp fuse.

Ensure that the outer sheath of the cable is firmly held by the clamp

Neutral

(Blue)

Live

(Brown)

WARNING! Read these electrical safety instructions thoroughly
before connecting the product to the mains supply.

Before switching the product on, make sure that the voltage of your electricity supply is
the same as that indicated on the rating plate. This product is designed to operate on
230VAC 50Hz. Connecting it to any other power source may cause damage.

This product may be fitted with a non-rewireable plug. If it is necessary to change the
fuse in the plug, the fuse cover must be refitted. If the fuse cover becomes lost or
damaged, the plug must not be used until a suitable replacement is obtained.

If the plug has to be changed because it is not suitable for your socket, or due to
damage, it should be cut off and a replacement fitted, following the wiring instructions
shown below. The old plug must be disposed of safely, as insertion into a mains socket
could cause an electrical hazard.

WARNING! The wires in the power cable of this product are
coloured in accordance with the following code:
Blue = Neutral Brown = Live

If the colours of the wires in the power cable of this product do not correspond with the
markings on the terminals of your plug, proceed as follows.

• The wire which is coloured Blue must be connected to the terminal which is
marked N or coloured Black.

• The wire which is coloured Brown must be connected to the terminal which is
marked L or coloured Red.

We strongly recommend that this machine is connected to the mains supply via a
Residual Current Device (RCD)

If in any doubt, consult a qualified electrician. DO NOT attempt any repairs yourself.

This symbol indicates that this is a Class II product, and does not require an earth
connection.

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HOW TO CHARGE A BATTERY

WARNING: THE BATTERY CAN BE HOT TO THE TOUCH WHEN REMOVED
FROM THE TOOL. ALWAYS LET THE BATTERY COOL DOWN BEFORE
RECHARGING. DO NOT RECHARGE A HOT BATTERY.

NOTE: New batteries must be charged before use.

1. Connect the battery charger to the power supply.

2. Slide the battery on to the battery
charger until the battery clicks
into position.

3. To remove the battery, push the
latches on each side of the
battery and slide it from the
battery charger.

4. After charging, disconnect the
charger from the power supply.

INDICATOR LIGHTS

When the battery pack is secured in the battery charger, the indicator lights
on the battery charger will show the charging status:

Steady
GREEN

Flashing
GREEN

Steady RED Charging

RED and
GREEN lights
both
flashing the
same time

Battery is fully charged or no battery is fitted.

Charging and the battery is more than 90% full.

The battery pack is too hot or too cold for charging (below
0°C/32°F or above 45°C/113°). You should let the battery
pack cool down for approximately 30 minutes before
attempting to recharge.

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RED and
GREEN light
flashing
alternatively

The battery is defective and needs to be replaced, remove
and reinstall the battery into the charger. If the lights status
still shows defective, try charging a different battery. If a
different battery charges normally, dispose of the defective
battery. If a different battery also indicates "Defective", the
charger may be defective.

TIPS FOR EXTENDING BATTERY LIFE

• Do not store empty (flat) batteries. Charge fully before storing.

DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY

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