CA 10.818.0 - Battery charger Flex - Free user manual and instructions

Brand	Flex
Model	CA 10.8/18.0
Product type	Battery charger
Input voltage	220-240 V ~ 50/60 Hz
Charging voltage	12 V (for 10.8 V batteries) / 20 V (for 18 V batteries)
Weight (without battery)	0.89 kg
Protection class	II (double insulation)
Permissible operating temperature	0 °C to 40 °C
Battery charging temperature	0 °C to 55 °C
Typical charging time	40 to 55 minutes depending on battery capacity (2.5 Ah to 6.0 Ah)
Display	Screen with green/orange/red backlight, remaining time and charge status indication
Main functions	Charging of FLEX Li-ion batteries (10.8 V and 18 V), fault detection, overheating and short-circuit protection
Maintenance and cleaning	Disconnect before cleaning; use a dry cloth or brush; do not use water or liquid products
Safety instructions	Do not expose to rain or moisture; do not cover during charging; check the integrity of the cable and plug
Spare parts and repairability	Repairs only by an authorized service center; exploded views and spare parts at www.flex-tools.com
General information	Compliant with EN 60335-1, EN 60335-2-29 standards; directives 2014/35/EU, 2014/30/EU
Disposal instructions	Do not dispose of with household waste; recycle according to directive 2012/19/EU; remove the power cable

Frequently Asked Questions - CA 10.818.0 Flex

What type of battery can I charge with the Flex CA 10.8/18.0 charger?

This charger is designed exclusively for Flex Li-ion batteries, at voltages 10.8 V (models AP 10.8/...) and 18 V (models AP 18.0/...). Do not charge other types of batteries.

How do I know when charging is complete?

The screen displays the remaining time during charging. When the charge exceeds 80%, the backlight turns green and the message OK appears. Shortly after, the backlight turns off.

What should I do if the screen flashes orange slowly?

A slow flashing with orange backlight means the battery is too hot or too cold. Charging will start automatically once the battery reaches a temperature between 0 °C and 55 °C.

What should I do if the screen flashes rapidly red?

Remove the battery and reinsert it. If the red flashing persists, the battery is likely defective and must be replaced. If the fault appears with another battery, the charger is defective and must be checked by a specialized workshop.

Can I leave the charger plugged in permanently?

It is recommended to unplug the charger after each use. Do not leave the charger plugged in unattended for extended periods to avoid any risk.

What is the typical charging time?

The time varies depending on battery capacity: for example, an AP 10.8/2.5 Ah battery charges in about 40 minutes, an AP 18.0/5.0 Ah in 45 minutes.

Can I charge non-Flex batteries with this charger?

No, the charger is designed only for Flex batteries. Using other batteries may cause fire, explosion, or malfunction.

How do I clean the charger?

First unplug the charger. Use a dry cloth or brush to remove dust and dirt. Never use water or liquid cleaning products.

What to do if the cable or plug is damaged?

Do not use the charger. Have it repaired exclusively by a service center authorized by the manufacturer, using original spare parts.

How to dispose of the charger at the end of its life?

Do not throw it away with household waste. According to directive 2012/19/EU, deposit it at a collection point for waste electrical and electronic equipment. Cut the power cable beforehand.

USER MANUAL CA 10.818.0 Flex

Illustration of a gray electronic device with ventilation slots and a cable (no text or symbols)

• AP 10.8 (2,5 Ah),
• AP 10.8 (4,0 Ah),
• AP 10.8 (6,0 Ah),
• AP 18.0 (2,5 Ah) und
• AP 18.0 (5,0 Ah).

Klaus Peter WeinperEckhard F
Head of Quality
Department (QD)

Symbols used in this manual 7

Symbols on the power tool 7

For your safety 7

Overview 8

Technical specifications 8

Instructions for use 9

Maintenance and care 10

C ∈ Declaration of Conformity ..... 10

UK CA Declaration of Conformity ..... 10

Disposal information 11

Exemption from liability 11

Symbols used in this manual

WARNING!

Denotes impending danger.

Non-observance of this warning may result in death or extremely severe injuries.

CAUTION!

Denotes a possibly dangerous situation.

Non-observance of this warning may result in slight injury or damage to property.

NOTE

Denotes application tips and important information.

Symbols on the power tool

Before switching on the power tool, read the operating manual!

Short-circuit-proof safety transformer

Device is suitable for use indoors only. Do not expose the device to rain. Store electric power tool and batteries in dry rooms.

Disposal information (See page 11)!

For your safety

WARNING!

Read all safety warnings and all instructions. Failure to follow the warnings and instructions may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injuries. Save all warnings and instructions for future reference.

Before using the battery charger, read and follow:

– these operating instructions,
- the "General safety instructions" on the handling of power tools in the enclosed booklet (leaflet-no.: 315.915),
– the currently valid site rules and the regulations for the prevention of accidents.

This charger is not intended for use by children and persons with physical, sensory or mental limitations or a lack of experience or knowledge.

This charger can be used by children aged 8 or older and by persons who have physical, sensory or mental limitations or a lack of experience or knowledge if they have been supervised or instructed in the safe operation of the charger and understand the associated dangers. Otherwise, there is a danger of operating errors and injuries.

Supervise children. This will ensure that children do not play with the charger.

Cleaning and user maintenance of the battery charger shall not be made by children without supervision.

Intended use

The battery charger CA 10.8/18.0 is designed for charging FLEX batteries of types

• AP 10.8 (2.5 Ah),
• AP 10.8 (4.0 Ah),
• AP 10.8 (6.0 Ah),
• AP 18.0 (2.5 Ah) and
• AP 18.0 (5.0 Ah).

The battery voltage must match the battery charging voltage of the charger. Otherwise there is danger of fire and explosion.

Safety instructions for the battery charger

• Keep the battery charger away from rain or moisture. Penetration of water in the battery charger increases the risk of an electric shock.
• Keep the battery charger clean. Contamination can lead to danger of an electric shock.
  ■ Before each use, check the battery charger, cable and plug. If damage is detected, do not use the battery charger. Never open the battery charger yourself. Have repairs performed only by a qualified technician and only using original spare parts. Damaged battery chargers, cables and plugs increase the risk of an electric shock.
  In case of damage and improper use of the battery, vapours may be emitted. Ventilate the area and seek medical help in case of complaints. The vapours can irritate the respiratory system.
  ■ Do not place any objects on the battery charger and do not place the battery charger on soft surfaces. There is a risk of fire.
  ■ Always check that the mains voltage matches the voltage indicated on the rating plate of the battery charger.

Overview

1 Slot for battery
2 Contacts
3 Ventilation slots
4 Display for indicating the operating status
5 Power cord with plug

Technical specifications

Device Battery charger

CA 10.8/18.0

Input voltage V~/Hz 220-240/

50-60

Charging voltage V- 12/20

Charging time (depending on charge state)

AP 10.8/2.5 min 40

AP 10.8/4.0 min 40

AP 10.8/6.0 min 55

AP 18.0/2.5 min 40

AP 18.0/5.0 min 45

Operating temperature °C 0–40
Weight (without battery)	kg	0.89

Protection class

II / ☐

Instructions for use

CAUTION!

• Never charge batteries at temperatures below 0 °C or above 55 °C.
• Do not charge batteries in an environment which has high air humidity or at a high ambient temperature.
• Do not cover batteries and/or the battery charger during the charging process.
• At the end of the charging process pull out the battery charger mains plug.

Charging process

CAUTION!

Use only original batteries in the supplied battery charger.

■ Insert the mains plug of the battery charger.
The backlighting of the display is lit green for 2 seconds and then goes out. OK is displayed.

■ Insert battery fully into the battery charger.
- The display indicates alternately the remaining duration of the charging process (until the battery is fully charged) and a graphical representation of the charging state.

• The backlighting of the display is lit orange when the battery is less than 80% charged.
• From a battery charge of 80% the display is lit green and OK is displayed.

■ The battery is fully charged when the display appears.

The green backlighting goes out after a short time.

■ Take the battery out of the battery charger.

■ Pull out the mains plug.

NOTE

If the display flashes after the battery has been inserted into the battery charger, the battery or battery charger is defective.

Display flashes slowly. Backlighting orange.

The battery is too hot or too cold. When the battery has reached the charging temperature (0°C–55°C), the charging process starts.

Display flashes rapidly. Backlighting red.

Take the battery out of the battery charger and re-insert. If the display is the same, the battery is defective. Replace battery or have it tested at a service centre.

If this error message is also displayed with a different battery, the battery charger is defective. Have the battery charger tested at a service centre.

Maintenance and care

WARNING!

Before performing any work, pull out the mains plug. Do not use water or liquid detergents.

■ Remove dirt and dust from the housing with a paint brush or dry cloth.

Repairs

Repairs may be carried out by an authorised customer service centre only.

Exploded drawings and spare-part lists can be found on our homepage:

www.flex-tools.com

CE Declaration of Conformity

We declare under our sole responsibility that the product described under "Technical Data" conforms to the following standards or normative documents:

EN 60335-1, EN 60335-2-29, EN 55014-1, EN 55014-2, EN 61000-3-2, EN 61000-3-3, 2014/35/EU, 2014/30/EU.

Responsible for technical documents: FLEX-Elektrowerkzeuge GmbH, R & D Bahnhofstrasse 15, D-71711 Steinheim/Murr

Manager Research & Development (R & D)

Klaus Peter WeinperEckhard F Head of Quality Department (QD)

22.05.2017

Declaration of Conformity

We as the manufacturer: FLEX Elektrowerkzeuge GmbH, Business address: Bahnhofstr. 15, 71711 Steinheim, Germany

declare under our sole responsibility, that the product(s) described under „Technical specifications“ fulfills all the relevant provisions of The Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations S.I. 2016/1101 and also fulfills all the relevant provisions of the following UK Regulations:

Electromagnetic Compatibility Regulations S.I. 2016/1091, The Restriction of the Use of Certain Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic Equipment Regulations S.I. 2012/3032 and are manufactured in accordance with the following designated Standards:

BS EN 60335-1:2012,

BS EN 60335-2-29:2004,

BS EN 55014-1:2017,

BS EN 55014-2:2015,

BS EN 61000-3-2:2014,

BS EN 61000-3-3:2013

Place of declaration: Steinheim, Germany. Responsible person: Peter Lameli, Technical Director – FLEX-Elektrowerk- zeuge GmbH

Contact details for Great Britain:

FLEX Power Tools Limited,

Unit 8 Anglo Office Park, Lincoln Road, HP 12, 3RH Buckinghamshire, United Kingdom

Peter Lameli Technical Head

Klaus Peter Weinper Head of Quality Department (QD)

19.05.2021

Disposal information

WARNING!

Render redundant power tools unusable by removing the power cord.

EU countries only:

Do not throw electric power tools into the household waste! In accordance with the European Directive 2012/19/EU on Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment and transposition into national law used electric power tools must be collected separately and recycled in an environmentally friendly manner.

Recycling raw materials instead of waste disposal.

Device, accessories and packaging should be recycled in an environmentally friendly manner. Plastic parts are identified for recycling according to material type.

WARNING!

Do not throw accumulators/batteries into the household waste, fire or water. Do not open disused batteries.

Accumulators/batteries should be collected, recycled or disposed of in an environmentally friendly manner.

EU countries only: In accordance with Directive 2006/66/EC defective or used batteries must be recycled.

NOTE

Please ask your dealer about disposal options!

Exemption from liability

The manufacturer and his representative are not liable for any damage and lost profit due to interruption in business caused by the product or by an unusable product.

The manufacturer and his representative are not liable for any damage which was caused by improper use of the power tool or by use of the power tool with products from other manufacturers.

Table des matières

• AP 10.8 (2,5 Ah),
• AP 10.8 (4,0 Ah),
• AP 10.8 (6,0 Ah),
• AP 18.0 (2,5 Ah) et
• AP 18.0 (5,0 Ah).

Klaus Peter WeinperEckhard F Head of Quality Department (QD)

• AP 10.8 (2,5 Ah),
• AP 10.8 (4,0 Ah),
• AP 10.8 (6,0 Ah),
• AP 18.0 (2,5 Ah) e
• AP 18.0 (5,0 Ah).

Klaus Peter WeinperEckhard F Head of Quality Department (QD)

• AP 10.8 (2,5 Ah),
• AP 10.8 (4,0 Ah),
• AP 10.8 (6,0 Ah),
• AP 18.0 (2,5 Ah) y
• AP 18.0 (5,0 Ah).

Manager Research & Development (R & D)

Klaus Peter WeinperEckhard F Head of Quality Department (QD)

22/05/2017

Klaus Peter WeinperEckhard F Head of Quality Department (QD)

• AP 10.8 (2,5 Ah),
• AP 10.8 (4,0 Ah),
• AP 10.8 (6,0 Ah),
• AP 18.0 (2,5 Ah) en
• AP 18.0 (5,0 Ah).

Manager Research & Development (R & D)

Klaus Peter WeinperEckhard F Head of Quality Department (QD)

22-05-2017

• AP 10.8 (2,5 Ah),
• AP 10.8 (4,0 Ah),
• AP 10.8 (6,0 Ah),
• AP 18.0 (2,5 Ah) og
• AP 18.0 (5,0 Ah).

Manager Research & Development (R & D) 22-05-2017

Klaus Peter WeinperEckhard F

• AP 10.8 (2,5 Ah),
• AP 10.8 (4,0 Ah),
• AP 10.8 (6,0 Ah),
• AP 18.0 (2,5 Ah) og
• AP 18.0 (5,0 Ah).

Manager Research & Development (R & D) 22.05.2017

Klaus Peter WeinperEckhard F Head of Quality Department (QD)

• AP 10.8 (2,5 Ah),
• AP 10.8 (4,0 Ah),
• AP 10.8 (6,0 Ah),
• AP 18.0 (2,5 Ah) och
• AP 18.0 (5,0 Ah).

Manager Research & Development (R & D)

Klaus Peter WeinperEckhard F Head of Quality Department (QD)

2017-05-22

• AP 10.8 (2,5 Ah),
• AP 10.8 (4,0 Ah),
• AP 10.8 (6,0 Ah),
• AP 18.0 (2,5 Ah) ja
• AP 18.0 (5,0 Ah)

lataamiseen.

Manager Research & Development (R & D)

Klaus Peter WeinperEckhard F Head of Quality Department (QD)

22.05.2017

• AP 10.8 (2,5 Ah),
• AP 10.8 (4,0 Ah),
• AP 10.8 (6,0 Ah),
• AP 18.0 (2,5 Ah) και
• AP 18.0 (5,0 Ah).

Manager Research & Development (R & D)

Klaus Peter WeinperEckhard F Head of Quality Department (QD)

22/05/2017

• AP 10.8 (2,5 Ah),
• AP 10.8 (4,0 Ah),
• AP 10.8 (6,0 Ah),
• AP 18.0 (2,5 Ah),
• AP 18.0 (5,0 Ah).

Manager Research & Development (R & D)

Klaus Peter WeinperEckhard Rühle Head of Quality Department (QD)

22.05.2017

Manager Research & Development (R & D)

Head of Quality Department (QD)

22.05.2017

Manager Research & Development (R & D)

Klaus Peter WeinperEckhard F

1. 1. 22

Head of Quality

Four black-and-white icons representing an open book, a circular symbol with the letter 'i', a crossed-out circle, and a house with a left-pointing arrow (no text or labels)

• AP 10.8 (2,5 Ah),
• AP 10.8 (4,0 Ah),
• AP 10.8 (6,0 Ah),
• AP 18.0 (2,5 Ah) a
• AP 18.0 (5,0 Ah).

Manager Research & Development (R & D)

Klaus Peter WeinperEckhard F Head of Quality Department (QD)

22.05.2017

• AP 10.8 (2,5 Ah),
• AP 10.8 (4,0 Ah),
• AP 10.8 (6,0 Ah),
• AP 18.0 (2,5 Ah) a
• AP 18.0 (5,0 Ah).

Manager Research & Development (R & D)

Klaus Peter WeinperEckhard F
Head of Quality
Department (QD)

22.05.2017

• AP 10.8 (2,5 Ah),
• AP 10.8 (4,0 Ah),
• AP 10.8 (6,0 Ah),
• AP 18.0 (2,5 Ah),
• AP 18.0 (5,0 Ah).

Napon akumulatora mora odgovarati naponu punjenja punjača. U suprotnom postoji opasnost od požara i eksplozije.

1 Otvor za umetanje akumulatora
2 Kontakti
3 Prorezi za ventilaciju
4 Zaslon za prikaz radnog stanja
5 Mrežni kabel s mrežnim utikačem

Tehnički podaci

Tip aparata Punjač
	CA 10.8/18.0
Ulazni napon V~/Hz	220-240/50-60
Napon punjenja V– 12/20
Vrijeme punjenja (ovisno o stanju napunjenosti)
AP 10.8/2,5 min 40
AP 10.8/4,0 min 40
AP 10.8/6,0 min 55
AP 18.0/2,5 min 40
AP 18.0/5,0 min 45
Radna temperatura °C 0–40
Težina (bez akumulatora)	kg 0,89
Razred zaštite	II / [IMAGE]

Upute za uporabu

OPREZ!

Manager Research & Development (R & D)

Klaus Peter WeinperEckhard F Head of Quality Department (QD)

22.05.2017

• AP 10.8 (2,5 Ah),
• AP 10.8 (4,0 Ah),
• AP 10.8 (6,0 Ah),
• AP 18.0 (2,5 Ah),
• AP 18.0 (5,0 Ah).

Manager Research & Development (R & D)

Klaus Peter WeinperEckhard F Head of Quality Department (QD)

22.05.2017

• AP 10.8 (2,5 Ah),
• AP 10.8 (4,0 Ah),
• AP 10.8 (6,0 Ah),
• AP 18.0 (2,5 Ah),
• AP 18.0 (5,0 Ah).

Manager Research & Development (R & D)

Klaus Peter WeinperEckhard Rühle Head of Quality Department (QD)

22.05.2017

Manager Research & Development (R & D)

Klaus Peter WeinperEckhard F Head of Quality Department (QD)

22.05.2017

- AP 10.8 (4,0 A·4),

- AP 10.8 (6,0 A·4),

- AP 18.0 (2,5 A·ч) и

- AP 18.0 (5,0 A·4).

Klaus Peter WeinperEckhard F Head of Quality Department (QD)

1 Aku pesa

2 K o n t a k t i d

Klaus Peter WeinperEckhard F Manager Research & Development (R & D) Head of Quality Department (QD)

22.05.2017

Three black-and-white icons representing information, reading, and home symbols (no text or labels)

Manager Research & Development (R & D)

Klaus Peter WeinperEckhard F

2017-05-22

Head of Quality

• AP 10.8 (2,5 Ah),
• AP 10.8 (4,0 Ah),
• AP 10.8 (6,0 Ah),
• AP 18.0 (2,5 Ah) un
• AP 18.0 (5,0 Ah)

FLEX akumulatoru uzlādei.

Manager Research & Development (R & D)

Klaus Peter WeinperEckhard F

22.05.2017

Head of Quality

Klaus Peter Weinper Head of Quality Department (QD)

(315.915 :Arqm Minshor)