i-team i-charge 2 Plus User manual

i-charge£2 Plus
Battery charger
Battery
charger
User manual
Model Part No.: 1250527
Date: 09/25/2020
Version: v.1.01

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Original user manual, written in the English Language
T
Tennant Company
10400 Clean Street, Eden Prairie, MN 55344-2650
Telephone: [phone] Internet: www.tennantco.com
Model: i-charge 2 Plus
Product code: 1250527

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Preface
Thank you for purchasing the i-charge® 2 Plus. The i-charge 2 Plus is made to charge i-
power batteries in a short amount of time. The quick exchange i-power battery system makes
our battery powered machines a real cleaning workforce. With 2 sets of i-power batteries you
can clean 24/7. Waiting for your i-power batteries to charge is a thing of the past. You can
charge your batteries up to 4 times quicker with the i-charge 2 Plus! With the i-stack®, the i-
charge 2 Plus can be stacked to upload multiple batteries at the same time.
The i-charge 2 Plus is easy to use when you follow the instructions. Please read the user
manual carefully. Become familiar with the correct operation and maintenance procedures.
Store the manual in a safe place. The manual is an essential part of the i-charge 2 Plus and
must be handed over to the new owner upon resale or exchange. Each i-charge 2 Plus has a
unique serial number that can be found on the bottom of the body. Your i-team partner may
need this number.
When this manual refers to “the manufacturer” this means: Future Cleaning Technologies
B.V.,
an affiliate company of i-team in Eindhoven, the Netherlands. When this manual
mentions “the partner” your local i-team resell and support service partner is referred to.
Purpose of the user manual
The purpose of the user manual is to provide the user with information during the life of the i-
charge 2 Plus in such a way that the i-charge 2 Plus is used correctly, efficiently and safely,
even in the event of reasonably foreseeable misuse.
The user manual contains instructions regarding:
xpersonal operator safety;
xintended and non-intended use of the i-charge 2 Plus;
xinstructions for daily use;
xmaintenance instructions;
xstorage conditions;
xdisposal of the i-charge 2 Plus.
These instructions must be considered to avoid risks that could lead to physical and/or
material damage.
Target audience
This user manual is intended for operators of the i-charge 2 Plus and their supervisors, as well
as partners and importers.
Operators of the i-charge 2 Plus
The i-charge 2 Plus may only be operated by a person who:
xhas correctly read and understood the instructions in this manual;
xis trained by an experienced operator who has read and understood the instructions in this
manual.

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Reading guide
The following symbols and terms are used throughout this manual to alert the reader to
safety issues and important information:
S
Symbol
T
Term
E
Explanation
W
WARNING
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if the safety
instructions are not followed, can lead to injuries of
the operator or bystanders, light and/or moderate
damage to the product or the environment.
C
CAUTION
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if the safety
instructions are not followed, can lead to light and /
or moderate damage to the product or the
environment.
A
ATTENTION
Indicates a liability situation, where the
manufacturer or its partners and affiliates cannot be
held accountable for damages caused by non-
compliance.
B
BATTERIES
Indicates a battery-operated machine, where
batteries must be charged according to the
instructions in this user manual. Batteries must be
disposed of according to your local laws and
regulations.

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Content
Preface.................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 3
Purpose of the user manual.......................................................................................................................................................................... 3
Target audience ................................................................................................................................................................................................ 3
Operators of the i-charge 2 Plus................................................................................................................................................................. 3
Reading guide.................................................................................................................................................................................................... 4
1Introduction.............................................................................................................................................................................................. 6
1.1 Intended use of the product ................................................................................................................................................... 6
1.2 Non-intended use of the product ......................................................................................................................................... 6
1.3 Modifications................................................................................................................................................................................ 6
1.4 Specifications............................................................................................................................................................................... 7
1.5 Warranty ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 8
1.6 Identification................................................................................................................................................................................. 8
2Description............................................................................................................................................................................................... 9
2.1 Battery charge displays..........................................................................................................................................................10
3Safety.......................................................................................................................................................................................................11
3.1 General Safety Instructions...................................................................................................................................................11
3.1.1 Batteries.................................................................................................................................................................................11
3.2 Risks during operation............................................................................................................................................................12
4Transport and storage .......................................................................................................................................................................13
5Assembly and installation ................................................................................................................................................................14
5.1 Unboxing .....................................................................................................................................................................................14
5.2 Assembly.....................................................................................................................................................................................15
6Operation................................................................................................................................................................................................16
6.1 Before you start.........................................................................................................................................................................16
6.2 Operation.....................................................................................................................................................................................16
6.2.1 After operation.....................................................................................................................................................................17
6.3 Cleaning and storage..............................................................................................................................................................17
6.3.1 Cleaning .................................................................................................................................................................................17
6.3.2 Storage ...................................................................................................................................................................................17
7Maintenance..........................................................................................................................................................................................18
8Troubleshooting...................................................................................................................................................................................19
9Decommissioning and disposal......................................................................................................................................................20

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1Introduction
The i-charge® 2 Plus is easy and safe to use. You will be surprised how fast and effective the
i-charge 2 Plus is. This manual helps you get started and explains the operation and
maintenance procedure.
This manual is intended for those who work with the i-charge 2 Plus and perform daily
maintenance. The manual must be read in full before the first actions. This manual describes
the correct method of use, safety measures, maintenance and transport.
i-team continuously improves all their products based on user experience and feedback. Any
deviations between the texts and/or images from the manual and your i-charge 2 Plus can
therefore arise from the difference in model or from possible changes due to continuous
development and innovation.
1.1 Intended use of the product
The i-charge 2 Plus should be used indoors in a dry and well ventilated open environment.
O
ONLY
use original Lithium-ion batteries provided and certified by the manufacturer.
1.2 Non-intended use of the product
WARNING
Non-intended use can have consequences for the safety of operators and
bystanders and will void the warranty on the product.
The i-charge 2 Plus is not intended for use outdoors or in a wet or closed environment.
Do not charge non-original batteries or non-rechargeable batteries with the i-charge 2 Plus.
Alternative products will void the manufacturer’s warranty, more importantly they may also
cause serious harm to the operator. Non-original batteries, for instance, can burst open.
1.3 Modifications
It is not permitted to make modifications to the design of the i-charge 2 Plus without
consultation and permission from the manufacturer. This affects the warranty, see section 1.5.

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1.4 Specifications
Figure 1
Product size: 265 x 214 x 110 mm | 10.4" x 8.4" x 4.3"
Weight: 1.2 kg | 2.6 lbs
Battery capacity: 2 batteries
Power supply: 100-240 V, 1A max 50/60 Hz per side
Fuse 6.3 A / 300 ms
Output voltage: DC 29.4 V per side
Charge current: 2.5 A per side
Standby power: 2 W
Average charging time: i-power 9: 4 hours; i-power 14: 6 hours
Operation temperature and humidity: 5 C - 40 C: 20% - 90% RH, no condensing
Storage temperature and humidity: 10 C - 85 C : 10% - 95% RH, no condensing

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1.5 Warranty
The i-charge® 2 Plus should only be operated with the materials supplied. Using alternative
supplies may cause damage to the i-charge 2 Plus and may cause a risk to the operator. The
use of alternative supplies voids manufacturer's warranty.
1.6 Identification
Each i-charge 2 Plus has a unique serial number that can be found on the bottom of the body.
Your i-team partner may need this number.
Explanation type plate:
Item number: S.72.0299.XXX
Description: Battery charger
Serial number:
Figure 2

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2Description
The compact i-charge® 2 Plus is designed to charge 2 batteries in parallel.
The i-charge 2 Plus consists of:
Figure 3
Legend
1. The battery charge displays.
2. The power cable.
3. The main body.
4. The ON/OFF switch.

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2.1 Battery charge displays
1. When the batteries are charged, the
number of colored bars will go up from
one bar that blinks (which indicates that
the batteries are almost empty) to three
bars that burn continuously (which
indicates that the batteries are full and
ready to use).
Figure 4