Clear-Com FreeSpeak Edge User manual

399G322 Rev B
07 April 2020
FreeSpeak Edge™ is a member of Clear-Com’s FreeSpeak™ family of digital wireless intercom solutions. A FreeSpeak Edge
battery charger (AC80) allows you to charge up to four FreeSpeak Edge beltpacks simultaneously. You can use it either as
a drop-in charger for the whole beltpack, or you can charge separate beltpack Li-Ion batteries (BAT80) in the charging
slots provided. The charger is a desktop unit.
Installing the battery charger
1) Place the charger on a desktop or similar surface.
2) Connect the power supply to the power connector.
For ease of use, install the power cable in the quick release
sleeve as shown.
Charging the beltpack
3) Insert either the beltpack containing the
battery, or the battery itself into one of the
recharging bays on the battery charger. A
red LED indicates that the battery is
charging.
4) If you are charging the battery while it is
still in the beltpack battery compartment,
an illuminated beltpack key (Talk key A)
indicates the charging status. The table
below shows the charging status
conditions.
Status indicator
Status
Talk key A or charger status LED red
Charging
Talk key A or charger status LED green
Fully charged
Beltpack screen
Displays the charge status bar and the software
version.
5) Wait until the charging LED turns from red to green. The battery is now fully charged.
Charge time:
•Battery in the beltpack –up to 5 hours
•Battery only –up to 3.5 hours
Note: If a beltpack is on when placed in the charger, when removed the RF is re-enabled and the beltpack
attempts to reconnect to its previous system. If a beltpack is off when placed in the charger, it
powers off when removed.
Quick
Start
Guide
FreeSpeak Edge™ battery charger

Quick Start Guide |FreeSpeak Edge™battery charger (AC80)
399G322 Rev B
07 April 2020
Copyright © 2020 HME Clear-Com Ltd. All rights reserved.
General Battery Safety Instructions for Battery Models: BAT41, BAT50, BAT60, BAT70,
BAT80
BAT80 batteries are specifically designed only for use with
product(s) offered by: HM Electronics Inc. (HME) Clear-
Com LLC, an HME Company
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS To ensure the safety and
reliability of your Battery, follow the guidelines in this
section.
Using the Battery
WARNING! Do Not Abuse/Modify Battery
Packs
Lithium-ion cells and battery packs may get
hot, explode or ignite and cause serious injury
if modified or abused.
Follow the safety instructions below:
•Do not place the battery in fire or heat the battery.
•Do not connect the battery backward, so the polarity
is reversed.
•Do not connect the positive terminal and negative
terminal of the battery to each other with any metal
object (such as a wire).
•Do not carry or store the battery together with
necklaces, hairpins or other metal objects.
•Do not pierce the battery with nails, strike the battery
with a hammer, step on the battery or otherwise
subject it to strong impacts to shocks.
•Do not solder directly onto the battery.
•Do not expose the battery to water or salt water, or
allow the battery to get wet.
•Do not disassemble or modify the battery. The battery
contains safety and protection devices which, if
damaged, may cause the battery to generate heat,
explode or ignite.
•The protection circuit module provided with battery
packs is not to be used as a substitute for a shut off
switch.
•Do not place the battery in or near fire, on stoves or in
other high temperature locations.
•Do not place the battery in direct sunlight, or use or
store the battery in cars in hot weather. Doing so may
cause the battery to generate heat, explode or ignite.
Using the battery in this manner may also result in a
loss of performance or shortened life expectancy.
•When the battery is worn out, insulate the terminals
with adhesive tape or a similar non-conducting
material before disposal.
•Immediately discontinue use of the battery if, while
using, charging, or storing the battery, the battery
emits an unusual smell, feels hot, changes color or
shape or appears abnormal in any other way.
•Do not place the battery in microwave ovens, high-
pressure containers or on induction cookware.
In the event the battery leaks and the fluid
gets into one’s eye, do not rub the eye. Rinse
well with water and immediately seek medical
care. If left untreated, the battery fluid could
cause damage to the eye.
If the device causes abnormal current to flow,
it may cause the battery to become hot,
explode, or ignite causing serious injury.
Charger Types
Your battery must only be charged with an HME/Clear-
Com recommended charger ONLY. Any attempt to use
other types of chargers may cause an explosive reaction,
fire or chemical burns.
Battery Charger Models
BAT41 Charger Model: AC40 and AC40A
BAT50 Charger Model: AC50
BAT60 Charger Model: AC60
BAT70 Charger Model: AC70
BAT80 Charger Model: AC80
Charging the Battery
Be sure to follow the warnings listed below while charging
the battery. Failure to do so may cause the battery to
become hot, explode or ignite and cause serious injury.
•Do not continue charging the battery if it does
not recharge as specified in the HME/Clear-Com
User Guide, under charging instructions.
•Do not attach the battery to an external charger,
power supply plug or directly to a car’s cigarette
lighter.
Recycling the Battery
If your business or household does not have a battery
recycling program, go to the following URL or copy and
paste the following URL into your browser, then enter your
zip code for a list of recycling centers:
http://earth911.com
Additional information
For additional information scan the QR code.
www.clearcom.com/freespeak-edge-knowledge-
center