Briggs & Stratton VANGUARD User manual

Operator's Manual
Betjeningsvejledning
Bedienungsanleitung
Εγχειρίδιο χρήσ
Manual del operador
Käyttäjän käsikirja
Manuel d'utilisation
Manuale dell’Operatore
Gebruiksaanwijzing
Brukerhåndbok
Manual do Operador
Instruktionsbok
48 Volt Lithium-Ion Commercial Battery
© 2022 Briggs & Stratton. All rights reserved. 80111695
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General Information
For parts, service, or technical assistance, make sure that
you have the Serial Number and Model Number of the unit.
This information is near the warning label. It is recommended
you record the numbers in the spaces below, so that they will
be available if the label is damaged or lost. For questions,
contact your Authorized Battery Service Dealer or visit
vanguardpower.com.
Serial Number:
Model Number:
European Office Contact
Information
For questions related to your equipment, contact our
European office at:
Max-Born-Straße 2, 68519 Viernheim, Germany.
Operator Safety
Important Safety Instructions
WARNING
Failure to read and obey the operator’s manual, all warnings,
and operating instructions could result in death or serious
injury.
This manual contains safety information to tell you about the
hazards and risks related to the battery and how to avoid
them. It also contains instructions for the correct use and
maintenance of thebattery. It is important that you read,
understand, and obey these instructions before you operate
the equipment. Save these original instructions for future
reference.
Safety Alert Symbol and Signal Words
The safety alert symbol identifies safety information
about hazards that could result in personal injury. A signal
word (DANGER, WARNING, or CAUTION) is used to
indicate the likelihood and the potential severity of injury. In
addition, a hazard symbol is used to represent the type of
hazard.
DANGER indicates a hazard which, if not avoided, will result
in death or serious injury.
WARNING indicates a hazard which, if not avoided, could
result in death or serious injury.
CAUTION indicates a hazard which, if not avoided, could
result in minor or moderate injury.
NOTICE indicates information considered important but not
hazard-related.
Hazard Symbols and Meanings
Safety
information about
hazards that can
result in personal
injury.
Read and
understand
the Operator's
Manual before
operation or
servicing the unit.
Fire hazard Explosion hazard
Electric shock
hazard
No open flames
Do not use
this device in a
bathtub, shower
or water-filled
reservoir.
Corrosive
substance
Temperature limit Not to be
serviced by users
Wear eye protection
Warning Label
A warning label is on theexternal casingof the battery.
Operation
Operating Conditions
WARNING
Use and keep the battery in an area with good airflow,
away from sparks, open flames, or excessive heat.
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WARNING
Do not use the equipment if the battery becomes wet
or flooded with water. Contact an Authorized Battery
Service Dealer for instructions.
WARNING
Electrolytes from the battery can cause blindness and
burns.DO NOT use the battery if there is damage,
leakage or burns. DO NOT use the battery if you hear
unusual noises,see smoke, or smell odors. DO NOT use
the battery if the casing is cracked, gashed, bulging,
warped, or damaged.
DO NOT use the battery outside of the correct range of -4 °F
to +140 °F (-20 °C to 60 °C).
Vibration
The equipment where the battery is installedcancause
vibration.
DO NOThitthe battery. Keep the battery away from hard
objects.
Water
Do not operate the battery if it was submerged in water. If
the battery was submerged in water, speak to an Authorized
Battery Service Dealer for instructions.
Battery Charging
WARNING
Only use with OEM or Vanguard® approved chargers.
Unapproved chargers can result in battery failure, fire, or
explosion. Before you use the charger, completely read,
understand, and obey all the requirements as specified in
themanufacturer’sbattery charger Operator's Manual.
The recommended ambient charge temperature range is 32
°F to 113 °F (0 °C to 45 °C).
DO NOT discharge or charge the battery outside the specified
temperature range, orbattery degradationcanoccurquickly.
If an odor comes from the battery, or looks unusual,
immediately stop the battery charge.
Transport
WARNING
When you move the battery, do not touch the external
terminals. Contact could cause a short circuit and result
in a fire or explosion.
WARNING
The battery is heavy. When you move or lift the battery,
use the correct lifting devices and safe procedures.
Do not remove the battery from the equipment for transport.
Refer to the equipment manufacturer's manual for transport
instructions.
Maintenance and Service
NOTE:When servicing the battery, ALWAYS first remove the
multi-pin communication connector.
WARNING
The battery has a risk of high short circuit current.
• Remove watches, rings, or other metal objects.
• Wear safety glasses or approved eye protection when
you work near the battery.
• Use tools that have insulated handles.
• Disconnect the charging source before you connect or
disconnect the battery terminals.
• Do not put tools or metal parts on top of batteries.
WARNING
Do not tighten the battery cable connections too tight.If
the cable connections are too tight, damage to the
internal circuitry can occur and cause arcing that can
result in fire and/or explosion. See SPECIFICATIONS for
battery terminal torque.
NOTICE All service must be done by an Authorized Service
Dealer.
Before all equipment maintenance, do the steps that follow:
1. Turn off the equipment.
2. Disconnect the round, center-located, multi-pin
connector.
3. Disconnect the charger.
4. Make sure that zero voltage is present across the red
and black terminals.
NOTICEIf voltage is present, wait one hour and check it
again. If voltage remains present, immediately contact an
Authorized Battery Service Dealer for instructions.
5. Annually, do a complete charge and discharge cycle.
Battery Inspection
WARNING
Electrolytes from the battery can cause blindness and
burns.DO NOT use the battery if there is damage,
leakage or burns. DO NOT use the battery if you hear
unusual noises,see smoke, or smell odors. DO NOT use
the battery if the casing is cracked, gashed, bulging,
warped, or damaged.
Examinethe battery for damage.Do not use the battery if the
casing is cracked, gashed, bulging, warped, or damaged.Do
not use the battery if the terminals are stripped, damaged,
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bent or missing. If the battery is damaged, speak to an
Authorized Service Dealer for instructions.
Clean the Battery
NOTICEYou can use a pressure washer to clean the battery,
but DO NOT use a 0° nozzle. Pressure washer spray must be
a minimum 12 inches from the battery.
NOTE:When you clean the battery, the mating circular
communication connector muststayattached to make sure
that it has an environmental seal.
WARNING
The battery has a risk of high short circuit current.
• Remove watches, rings, or other metal objects.
• Wear safety glasses or approved eye protection when
you work near the battery.
• Use tools that have insulated handles.
• Disconnect the charging source before you connect or
disconnect the battery terminals.
• Do not put tools or metal parts on top of batteries.
WARNING
Keep the battery in a dry, clean area away from
flammable materials, such as newspaper, trash, leaves,
or other debris.
• DO NOT use harsh chemicals, or powdered abrasives
to clean the battery.
• Clean the battery more frequently in coastal
environments that have sea salt spray.
• Avoid direct spray at cable connections and breather
ports.
Battery Service
WARNING
NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS. DO NOT OPEN
BATTERY. Contact a Briggs & Stratton Authorized
Service Dealer.
Contact an Authorized Service Dealer for all service
instructions. Do not disassemble the battery for inspection,
maintenance, or repair.All service must be done by an
Authorized Battery Service Dealer.For an Authorized Battery
Service Dealer near you, go to vanguardpower.com.
WARNING
Electrolytes from the battery can cause blindness and
burns.DO NOT use the battery if there is damage,
leakage or burns. DO NOT use the battery if you hear
unusual noises,see smoke, or smell odors. DO NOT use
the battery if the casing is cracked, gashed, bulging,
warped, or damaged.
Disposaland Recycling
Lithium-ion batteries must be collected and recycled
separately from other waste. Do not discard lithium-ion
batteries as municipal waste.Contact an Authorized Battery
Service Dealer for disposal and recycling instructions.
Storage
Battery Storage
WARNING
Use and keep the battery in an area with good airflow,
away from sparks, open flames, or excessive heat.
NOTICEIncorrect storage can cause battery damage,
permanent loss of battery capacity, or cause the battery to be
unserviceable. If a fully discharged battery is in storage,the
battery will become permanently unserviceable. Do not
exceed the storage temperature limits.
For storage up to 1 month, keep the equipment at the
recommended range of -20 °Cto +60 °C (-4 °Fto+140
°F).For storage up to 1 year, keep the equipment at the
recommended range of -20 °C to +25 °C (-4°F to+77°F).
If you keep the equipment outside the recommended
temperature range, decrease battery performance will occur,
and result in life cycle degradation.
NOTE:Long-term storage at temperatures less than 77 °F
(25 °C) is recommended.
Do not remove the battery or disconnect it from the
equipment.
Do not keep the battery in long-term storage with the battery
connected to the charger, or a reduction in battery cycle
lifecanoccur.
When thebattery is not used for more than a month,charge
or discharge it to a state of charge of 40-70%.
Troubleshooting
NOTE:For assistance with Battery Safety, Operation, and
Maintenance, refer to the Original Equipment Manufacturer's
(OEM) Owner’s manual.
1. Make sure that the key is set to the OFF
position.Connect the charger to the battery.
2. Charge the batterybetween 24 hours, and a maximum
of 240 hours (10 days).If the battery continues not to
operate,speak to a Briggs & Stratton Authorized Service
Dealer at 1-888-459-1019.
Specifications
Specifications Chart
Nominal Voltage 51.6V
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Top Voltage 58.8V
Cut-off Voltage 35.0V
Discharge Temperature
Range
-4 °F to +140 °F (-20 °C to 60 °C)
Storage Temperature 1
month
-4 °F to +140 °F (-20 °C to +60 °C)
Storage Temperature 1 year -4 °F to +77 °F (-20 °C to +25 °C )
*Charging Temperature
Range
14 °F to 113 °F ( -10 °C to 45 °C)
Maximum Heat Exposure 158 °F (70 °C)
**Minimum IPX Rating IP56+ Pressure Wash
Battery Terminal Torque 55 in-lb (6.21 Nm)
Hazardous Material
Classification
Class 9
*Charging temperature rangescanchangebecause ofthe configuration of the
equipment where the battery is installed.
** A higher IPX Rating may be achieved with certain battery configurations.
Compliance
FCCCompliant
Pursuant to part 15.21 of the FCC Rules, you are cautioned that changes
or modifications to the product not expressly approved by Briggs & Stratton
could void your authority to operate the product.
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not
cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for
a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These
limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses
and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will
not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful
interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by
turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct
the interference by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to
which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Vanguard® Battery Warranty
Effective June 2022
Limited Warranty
Briggs & Stratton warrants that, during the warranty period
specified below, it will repair or replace, free of charge,
with a new, reconditioned or re-manufactured part, at
the sole discretion of Briggs & Stratton, any part that is
defective in material or workmanship or both. Transportation
charges on product submitted for repair or replacement
under this warranty must be borne by purchaser. This
warranty is effective for and is subject to the time periods
and conditions stated below. For warranty service, find the
nearest Authorized Battery Service Dealer in our dealer
locator map at vanguardpower.com. The purchaser must
contact the Authorized Battery Service Dealer, and then make
the product available to the Authorized Battery Service Dealer
for inspection and testing.
There is no other express warranty. Implied warranties,
including those of merchantability and fitness for a
particular purpose, are limited to the warranty period
listed below, or to the extent permitted by law. Liability
for incidental or consequential damages are excluded to the
extent exclusion is permitted by law. Some states or countries
do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts,
and some states or countries do not allow the exclusion or
limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the
above limitation and exclusion may not apply to you. This
warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also
have other rights which vary from state to state and country to
country*.
Warranty Period
Vanguard® 3.5kWBattery Packs
36 Months, or 2.1 Adjusted Discharge Megawatt-hours
(whichever comes first).
Vanguard® 5kWh Battery Packs
36 Months, or 3.0 Adjusted Discharge Megawatt-hours
(whichever comes first).
Vanguard® 7kWh Battery Packs
36 Months, or 4.2 Adjusted Discharge Megawatt-hours
(whichever comes first).
Vanguard® 10kWh Battery Packs
36 Months, or 6.0 Adjusted Discharge Megawatt-hours
(whichever comes first)
1These are our standard warranty terms, but occasionally
there may be additional warranty coverage that was not
determined at time of publication. For a listing of current
warranty terms for your battery, go to vanguardpower.com
or contact your Authorized Battery Service Dealer.
2There is no warranty for batteries on equipment used for
prime power in place of a utility; vehicles used in competitive
racing or on commercial or rental tracks.
3Adjusted Discharge Megawatt-hours is calculated by
adding the total cumulative megawatt-hours discharge of the
battery with two times the total cumulative megawatt-hours
of discharge of the battery while in the “alarm” state (both
values as reported by the battery).
*In Australia - Our goods come with guarantees that cannot
be excluded under the Australian Consumer Law. You are
entitled to a replacement or refund for a major failure and for
compensation for any other reasonably foreseeable loss or
damage. You are also entitled to have the goods repaired
or replaced if the goods fail to be of acceptable quality and
the failure does not amount to a major failure. For warranty
service, find the nearest Authorized Battery Service Dealer
in our dealer locator map at BRIGGSandSTRATTON.COM,
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