© Panduit Corp. 2014
OPERATION MANUAL
CT-2500 and CT-2500/E
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USE OF THE BATTERY CARTRIDGE (CT-2500BC) AND
CHARGING UNIT (CT-2500CHR AND CT-2500CHR/E
The charging unit is run with a nominal voltage of 120 V (CT-2500CHR), or (230 V for
CT-2500CHR/E) and a frequency of 50-60 Hz. New batteries must be charged prior to use. To
remove the battery, actuate the battery lock and pull it out of the tool. To charge the battery,
connect the power plug of the charging unit with the power supply and slide the battery into the
charging unit. The charging time is 40 minutes. The charging level of the battery cartridge can be
checked by the right LED (multi-color) of the charging unit.
Indicator
Color
Left LED (Red)
Right LED (Multi-color)
Red
Charging unit ready to operate
Battery defective
Red Flashing
Charging unit out of order.
New or unused batteries whose
nominal capacity is not sufficient.
Battery too hot or too cold.
Remove battery.
Safety components possibly defective.
Green
–
Charging cycle starts
Green Flashing
–
Battery fully charged.
Charging unit switches automatically into a
maintaining mode. Battery can stay in charger
for indefinite time w/o being damaged.
Yellow
–
Battery at least 90% charged.
Charging cycle can be terminated.
–
If the right LED does not light up, the circuit of
the battery is disconnected or the battery is
incorrectly polarized.
•
If the nominal capacity of the battery is not achieved, e.g. at first charge, the battery is not
necessarily faulty. Full capacity can be achieved after (3) charging/discharging cycles.
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When the speed of the tool decreases noticeably, the battery must be recharged.
ATTENTION:
Do Not recharge a partially discharged battery as a precaution.
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Charge the battery at room temperature between 50°F and 104°F (10°C and 40°C).
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If charging a battery which has recently been used, or which has been exposed to sun for a
long period of time (T>149°F / T>65°C), the right LED may flash red. In this case, remove
battery out of charger. The charging procedure can be re-started after the battery has
cooled down.
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Charging batteries at low temperatures – under 41°F (5°C) is not recommended. Increase
battery temperature before starting the charging cycle.
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Do Not expose the charging unit to rain or snow.
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Do Not charge a battery in the vicinity of explosive materials and gases.
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No other batteries (e.g. dry batteries or car batteries, etc.) are to be used in the tool or in the
charging unit.
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Do Not use the cord to transport the charging unit, or to pull the plug out of a wall socket with
force.
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Do Not insert foreign objects into the ducts of the charging unit. Pull the plug of the charging
unit after charging. Do Not disassemble the charging unit or battery.
