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IMPORTANT:  Read

 

and understand all of the 

instructions and safety information in this manual 
before operating or servicing this tool. 

 

1.0

GENERAL INFORMATION

SAFETY GUIDELINES

1.3

DESCRIPTION

1.2

This battery charging system is designed to charge or condition multiple 
battery chemistries and configurations. This includes Thomas & Betts 
Nickel-Cadmium (NiCd) cat. no. CRCTBP, and Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) cat. no. 
144-BAT-HLI battery packs. The charger can be used with either 110V AC or 
220V AC power supply.

ABOUT THIS GUIDE

1.1

This guide presents the setup, use, maintenance and troubleshooting of the 
charger along with instructions for conditioning your batteries.

Before using the battery charger, read all instructions and cautionary markings 
on the battery charger, battery and on any product using the battery.

WARNING

To reduce risk of injury, use this charger only with authorized products. 
Other batteries or adapters may cause personal injury and/or damage.

• Do not expose the charger to rain, snow or direct sunlight.

• Use the charger at room temperature 68°F (20°C) to 77°F (25°C).

• Place the charger in a well-ventilated area free of foreign 

objects/matter.

• To reduce risk of electric shock, unplug the charger from the outlet 

before cleaning or changing adapters.

• Dispose of used batteries in accordance with local hazardous 

material laws.

• Do not disassemble, incinerate, modify or short circuit batteries, 

charger or related components.

Summary of Contents for 144-CHR-HLI

Page 1: ...E OF CONTENTS 1 0 GENERAL INFORMATION 2 1 1 ABOUT THIS GUIDE 2 1 2 DESCRIPTION 3 1 2 SAFETY GUIDELINES 3 2 0 PARTS ACCESSORIES 3 2 1 CHARGER 3 2 2 POWER CORD 3 3 0 SPECIFICATIONS 3 3 1 CHARGER 3 3 2 POWER SUPPLY 3 3 3 BATTERIES 3 4 0 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 3 6 4 1 OPERATING TEMPERATURE RANGES 3 4 2 POWER SUPPLY CONNECTION 4 4 3 BATTERY STATUS DISPLAY 5 4 4 CHARGING THE BATTERY 5 4 5 CONDITIONING T...

Page 2: ...along with instructions for conditioning your batteries Before using the battery charger read all instructions and cautionary markings on the battery charger battery and on any product using the battery WARNING To reduce risk of injury use this charger only with authorized products Other batteries or adapters may cause personal injury and or damage Do not expose the charger to rain snow or direct ...

Page 3: ...dc 1 9 Ah and Cat No 144 BAT HLI Li Ion rated Maximum 14 4V 3Ah SINGLE UNIT CHARGER AC POWER CORD WITH POWER SUPPLY Charge termination methods Ni Cd Ni MH Delta temperature Negative Delta V Maximum voltage Timeout Maximum temperature Li Ion Minimum current Timeout temperature 68 F 77 F 20 C 25 C Batteries charged in conditions above or below room temperature will exhibit battery cycle life and cap...

Page 4: ...orary adapter can be used to connect the grounding plug to a properly grounded two prong outlet A 110 volt adapter is shown below Connect the grounding plug on the adapter to the outlet box using the cover plate screw Use the temporary adapter only until a properly grounded three prong outlet can be installed by a qualified electrician POWER SUPPLY CONNECTION 4 2 WARNING Never alter an AC cord or ...

Page 5: ...ty eliminating conditions that may cause it to perform below its rated capacity This deep discharge cycle may take up to 15 hours to complete NOTE The condition cycle should only be used once every several weeks Performing the conditioning cycle on a daily or weekly basis shortens the usable life of the battery If conditioning the battery fails to eliminate the problem the battery may have exceede...

Page 6: ...ready in a short period of time 5 15 minutes Battery is fully charged Faulty battery New Battery Try conditioning battery Nickel Based Only Replace battery Remove battery from charger and reinsert Charger will not go into Charge mode Amber solid indicator Battery not seated correctly Bad charger Defective battery Faulty LED Re insert battery Replace charger Replace battery Send in for repair Charg...

Page 7: ...NOTES TA04678 A Page 7 of 8 ...

Page 8: ...odification of the product voids all warranties Limitations and Exclusions THE ABOVE WARRANTY IS THE SOLE WARRANTY CONCERNING THIS PRODUCT AND IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES EXPRESS OR IMPLIED INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE WHICH ARE SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIMED LIABILITY FOR BREACH OF THE ABOVE WARRANTY IS LIMITED TO COST OF...

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