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Troubleshooting
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High-power charger instructions indd
High Power HP0180WL3 Battery Charger
Troubleshooting
Appendix D
High Power HP0180WL3 Battery
Charger
After charging...
1.
Disconnect the power cord from
the wall, or from the back of the
charger.
2. Disconnect the charge cord from
the battery pack.
If the charger is plugged into the wall before being plugged into the battery, it will not
be able to sense the battery, and will not charge
Charge indicator LED
LED
STATUS
MEANING
Flashing amber
Pre-charge
Charger is pre-conditioning the battery.
Steady amber
CC mode
Charging at constant current (4A).
Flashing green
CV mode
Charging at constant voltage (battery
is ~80% full).
Steady green
Charge complete
Battery is fully charged.
Flashing red
Abnormal
Battery is not being sensed properly.
Troubleshooting
INDICATOR LED...
SOLUTION
Does not illuminate
Make sure your wall socket is working. Check the
charger power cord. If the charger still does not work, it
may need to be repaired or replaced. Do not attempt to
open the charger case yourself. Even if the charger is
unplugged, you could still be injured by an electric shock.
Flashes red
Make sure the charger is fully plugged into the battery.
Unplug the charger from the wall and from the battery. Wait
about 10 seconds, then connect to the battery, followed
by the wall outlet. If the indicator LED still flashes red,
there may be a problem with the battery or the charger.
Flashes amber
The battery voltage is low, and the charger is attempt
-
ing to raise it back to normal voltage with a low-current
charge. Leave the charger connected to the battery. If
the indicator still flashes amber after a few hours, the
battery may be damaged beyond easy repair.
Flashes amber, then
immediately to solid green
No issue; the battery is fully charged.
For indoor use only.
Charge only Li-ion rechargeable batteries.
Charge in a well-ventilated area. Keep away from flames and sparks.
For more information, please see “Battery care & safety” on page 44.