AC 30 Plus - Battery charger METABO - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL AC 30 Plus METABO

ENG 1 Conformity Declaration 2 Specified Use 3 General Safety Instructions 4 Special Safety Instructions 5Overview 6 Special Product Features 7 Commissioning

8.1 Charging battery pack

8.2 Conservation charge

8.3 Refresh mode (ACS 15 Plus only)

8.4 Charging vehicle starter batteries

10 Repairs 11 Environmental Protection 12 Technical Specifications We hereby declare at our sole responsibility that this product conforms to the standards and normative documents mentioned on page 2. The chargers are only suitable for charging Metabo battery packs. This tool is not designed for use by persons (including children) with physical, sensory or mental disabilities, or with insufficient experience and/or knowledge, unless they are supervised by a person responsible for their safety, or have received instructions on how to use the tool by this person. ACS 15 Plus, AC 30 Plus, ACS 15, AC 30 are suitable for charging NiCd and NiMH battery packs (4.8 V - 18 V, 1.25 Ah - 4 Ah, 4 - 15 cells). ACS 15 Plus, AC 30 Plus are suitable for charging Li-Ion battery packs (7.2 V - 18 V, 1.1 Ah - 3 Ah,

ACS 15 Plus with adapter 6.27076 is suitable for charging vehicle starter batteries (only wet batteries, 6 V or 12 V and 20 Ah - 100 Ah). Never attempt to charge batteries that are not rechargeable. Danger of explosion! The user bears sole responsibility for damage caused by improper use. Generally accepted accident-prevention regulations and accompanying safety instructions should be observed. WARNING – Reading the operating instructions will reduce the risk of injury. WARNING Read all safety warnings and instructions. Failure to follow all safety warn- ings and instructions may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury. Keep all safety instructions and information for future reference. Before using the charger, carefully read through and familiarise yourself with all the enclosed safety information and the Operating Instructions. Keep all enclosed documentation for future reference, and pass on your charger only together with this docu- mentation. Operating Instructions Dear Customer, thank you for the trust you have placed in us by buying a Metabo power tool. Metabo power tools are very high quality. The service life of a power tool depends a great deal on you, however. Please observe the information contained in these instructions and the enclosed documentation. The more carefully you treat your Metabo power tool, the longer it will provide dependable service. Contents 1 Conformity Declaration 2 Specified Use 3 General Safety Instructions 17024963_0309 ACS 15 AC 30.book Seite 9 Mittwoch, 4. März 2009 4:29 1610 ENGLISCH ENG For your own protection and for the protection of your charger pay attention to all parts of the text that are marked with this symbol! Danger - electrical voltage! Caustic fluid may leak from defective NiCd or NiMH battery packs (30% caustic potash solution)! Slightly acidic, flammable fluid may leak from defective Li-Ion battery packs! If battery fluid from NiCd, NiMH or Li-Ion battery packs leaks out and comes into contact with the skin, rinse the affected area thoroughly with water. If battery fluid leaks out and comes into contact with your eyes, wash them with clean water and seek medical treatment immediately! Do not recharge a fully charged battery pack! Overcharging damages and shortens the lifespan of the battery pack! Only use the charger indoors. Protect the charger from moisture. Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the tool. Keep children away from the battery charger and the working area! Keep your battery charger out of reach of children! Pull out the mains plug immediately if the battery charger starts to smoke or flames emerge! Do not insert objects into the ventilation slots on the battery charger - there is a danger of electric shocks and short circuits! Do not use faulty battery packs. See page 3 (please unfold). 1 Charging compartment 2 Operating indicator 3 Warning display 4 Refresh mode button 5 Refresh mode indicator

• Reduction in charging time with warm AIR COOLED battery packs of up to 50% and the maximum battery temperature during charging by approx. 10°C.

• Lengthening of service life of the AIR COOLED battery packs (mainly NiMH) by up to 50%.

• ACS 15 Plus: refresh mode for NiCd and NiMH battery pack maintenance.

• ACS 15 Plus: can charge vehicle starter batteries in combination with adapter 6.27076 (not included in scope of delivery). Before plugging in, check to see that the rated mains voltage and mains frequency, as stated on the rating label, match with your power supply. Before commissioning the charger, ensure that the air slots are free. Minimum distance to other objects is 5 cm.

8.1 Charging battery pack

Insert battery pack up to the stop in the charging compartment (1). If necessary, use an adapter for the battery pack (available as accessory). A battery pack that is new or has not been used for some time only reaches full capacity after being charged and discharged several times. The operating indicator (2) flashes. Note: To have the charge level displayed on Li-Ion battery packs (with 14.4 V and 18 V), first take the battery pack out of the charger and then press the button on the battery pack.

8.2 Conservation charge

Once the charging process has finished, the battery charger automatically switches to conservation mode. The battery pack can remain in the battery charger and is therefore always ready for use. However, never leave the battery pack in a disconnected battery charger because of the possibility of exhaustive discharge and damage to the battery cells. The operating indicator (2) lights up continuously.

8.3 Refresh mode (ACS 15 Plus only)

The NiCd and NiMH battery packs may discharge naturally by themselves and the cells in the battery pack may assume different charging states. The full power of a battery pack may no longer be available as a result. If you suspect that the battery is suffering from this effect, you can use refresh mode to restore full battery pack power corresponding to the battery age. Only for NiCd and NiMH battery packs - not for Li-Ion battery packs and vehicle starter batteries. Use a maximum of once a month for each battery pack.

1) Insert battery pack up to the stop in the

charging compartment (1). If necessary, use an adapter for the battery pack (available as accessory).

2) Press the refresh mode button (4) until the

refresh mode indicator (5) flashes. Refresh mode ends automatically after approx. 8 hours for NiMH battery packs or after approx. 12 hours for NiCd battery packs. The battery pack is then fully charged. Note: The battery pack can be removed from the charger at any time, thereby interrupting refresh mode. When the operating indicator (2) lights up continuously, this signals the end of refresh mode. The battery pack can remain in the battery charger and is therefore always ready for use.

8.4 Charging vehicle starter batteries

(ACS 15 Plus only) Only suitable for 6 V or 12 V wet batteries with a minimum of 20 Ah. Vehicle starter batteries can be charged in combination with the charging adapter 6.27076 (not included in scope of delivery). Read the directions for use and safety instructions accompanying the charger adapter.

9.1 Warning display (3) lights up

continuously Battery pack is not charged. Excessive/Insufficient temperature. When the temperature of the battery pack is between 0 °C and 50 °C, the charging process begins automatically.

9.2 Warning display (3) flashes

• Battery pack is defective. Remove the battery pack immediately from the charger.

• Short circuit between the charging contacts. Check charging compartment for foreign bodies.

• For Li-Ion battery packs (with 14.4 V and 18 V): During charging, the button for displaying the charge level was pressed. First take the battery pack out of the charger and then press the button on the battery pack. 8Use 9Fault 17024963_0309 ACS 15 AC 30.book Seite 11 Mittwoch, 4. März 2009 4:29 1612 ENGLISCH ENG Repairs to the charger must only be carried out by qualified electricians. If the mains connection cable of this tool is damaged, in order to prevent endangering personnel and property it must be replaced by the manufacturer, or the Customer Service of the manufacturer, or a similarly qualified person. Metabo chargers requiring repairs can be sent to the address on the next to the last page. Please enclose a description of the fault with the power tool. Metabo's packaging can be 100% recycled. Worn out chargers and accessories contain considerable amounts of valuable raw and plastic materials, which can be recycled. These instructions are printed on chlorine-free bleached paper. Only for EU countries: Never dispose of power tools in your household waste! In accordance with European Directive 2002/96/EC relating to electric and electronic machines and implementation in national law, used electric tools must be collected separately and disposed of in an environmentally friendly manner at recycling centres. See page 2.

Voltage ranges of the battery packs

as a function of the battery pack capacity

Charge current with conservation charging