ION Alpha User manual

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ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.
Operator's Manual
ION® Alpha
ELECTRIC ICE AUGER
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www.ioniceaugers.com
GAS/OIL
RATIO
50:1
ION® ALPHA ION® ALPHA PLUS

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SERIAL
NUMBER
LOCATION
INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing an ION® Electric Ice Auger from Ardisam, Inc. We have worked to ensure that this ice auger meets high
standards for usability and durability. With proper care, your ice auger will provide you many years of service. Please take the time
to read this manual carefully to learn how to correctly operate and maintain your ice auger. Congratulations on your investment
in quality. Save these instructions for future reference. Ardisam, Inc reserves the right to change or alter this manual without
notice.
Contents
Introduction / Registration and Service............................................................................................................................................................................... 2
Important Safety Precautions..............................................................................................................................................................................................3-4
Unpacking and Assembly .........................................................................................................................................................................................................5
Operation........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 6
Battery Charging and Monitoring...................................................................................................................................................................................... 6-7
Maintenance and Storage.........................................................................................................................................................................................................7
Service and Repairs .....................................................................................................................................................................................................................7
Troubleshooting .......................................................................................................................................................................................................................8-9
Warranty ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................10
Registration and Service
Record the product model number and
serial number in the space provided for easy
reference when ordering parts or requesting
technical support. Save your proof of purchase,
and keep with this manual. You can register
your warranty online by visiting
www.ioniceaugers.com, or by mailing it to:
ION Ice Fishing
1730 Industrial Avenue,
Cumberland, WI 54829
Our customer service department can be
reached at [phone] Monday–Friday.
OWNERSHIP RECORDS
Place of Purchase:
Place of Purchase Address:
City: State/Province: Zip Code/Postal Code:
Model Number: Serial Number
Date of Purchase:
Notes:
This manual may contain information for several models. Read and keep this manual for future reference. This manual
contains important information on SAFETY, ASSEMBLY, OPERATION, AND MAINTENANCE. The owner must be certain that
all the product information is included with the unit. This information includes the MANUAL, the REPLACEMENT PARTS
and the WARRANTIES. This manual should remain with the unit even if it is resold.

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WARNING
WARNING INDICATES A HAZARD WHICH, IF NOT
AVOIDED, COULD RESULT IN DEATH OR SERIOUS
INJURY AND/OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.
CAUTION
CAUTION INDICATES YOU CAN BE HURT OR
YOUR EQUIPMENT DAMAGED IF THE SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS THAT FOLLOW THIS SIGNAL
WORD ARE NOT OBEYED.
IMPORTANT
INDICATES HELPFUL INFORMATION FOR PROPER
ASSEMBLY, OPERATION, OR MAINTENANCE OF
YOUR EQUIPMENT.
WARNINGS AND SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Operator’s Responsibility
Accurate, safe and eective use of this product is the
operator’s responsibility.
• Read and follow all safety instructions.
• Maintain this machine according to directions and
schedule included in this operator’s manual.
• Ensure that anyone who uses the machine is
familiar with and understands all controls and safety
precautions.
• Do not discard battery into trash can. Discard the
battery according to your local, state, federal or
country’s regulations.
Safety Messages
Your manual contains special messages to bring attention to
potential safety concerns, as well as helpful operating and
servicing information. Please read all the information carefully
to avoid injury and machine damage.
NOTE: General information is given throughout the
manual that may help the operator in the
operation or service of the product.
THIS SYMBOL POINTS OUT IMPORTANT
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WHICH IF NOT
FOLLOWED COULD ENDANGER YOUR
PERSONAL SAFETY.
Before Operating Unit:
Please read this section carefully. Read entire operating and
maintenance instructions. Failure to follow instructions could
result in injury or death. Operate the machine according to the
safety instructions outlined here and inserted throughout the
text. Anyone who uses this machine must read the instructions
and be familiar with the controls.
WARNING
READ AND COMPLY WITH ENTIRE OPERATING AND
MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS FOR THIS MACHINE,
IN ADDITION TO ALL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.
FAILURE TO FOLLOW AND/OR COMPLY WITH
THESE INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF
MACHINE CONTROL, SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY
OR DEATH TO YOU AND/OR BYSTANDERS, AND
EQUIPMENT AND PROPERTY DAMAGE. OPERATE
THE MACHINE ACCORDING TO THE SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS OUTLINED HERE AND INSERTED
THROUGHOUT THE TEXT. ANYONE WHO USES THIS
MACHINE MUST READ THE INSTRUCTIONS AND BE
FAMILIAR WITH THE CONTROLS.

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AUGER
FLITE
BLADE
PROTECTOR
LITHIUM
BATTERY
CAUTION:
SHARP EDGES
AUGER
RING
Important Safety Precautions
• The ice blades are very sharp. Use extreme caution
when drilling a hole or replacing the blades. Put the
blade guard on after each use.
• Always keep hands, feet, hair, drawstrings, scarves,
hats and loose clothing away from any moving parts
on the unit.
• Do not allow children to operate this unit.
Do not allow adults to operate the unit without
proper instruction.
• Do not operate any power equipment under the
inuence of alcohol or drugs.
• Keep all screws, nuts and bolts tight.
• The battery must be removed before any repairs
are attempted.
• If the unit becomes stuck in a hole, remove the battery
before attempting to remove the unit manually.
• DO NOT use this product for anything other than its
intended purpose.
• DO NOT use attachments and accessories other than
those available from ION.
• DO NOT alter this product in any manner; doing so is
dangerous and will void the warranty.
• DO NOT continue to use this product in the event of
mechanical failure.
• This product produces considerable torque that is
felt by the operator. Make sure your feet are rmly
planted and that the handles are held rmly while
operating the auger.
• During operation, the unit could stop. If this happens,
release the operating trigger. Reposition your feet
and grip the handles tightly. Then squeeze operating
trigger and lift the unit gently.
• When drilling ice holes, do not push down on the
unit. If auger begins to drill slowly, blades may
need to be replaced.
• DO NOT discard the battery into trash can. Discard
the battery according to your local, state, federal or
country’s regulations.

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Optional:
Apply a small amount of oil or grease to the output
shaft before assembly to aid in disassembly at a later date.
To Charge the Battery for First Use
1. Connect the charger to a standard 120-volt outlet;
a red light should appear on the charger. Always
connect charger to standard 120-volt wall outlet
before inserting battery.
2. Charge the battery until the light on the charger
turns solid green.
3. To disconnect the battery, remove the plug from the
wall outlet then disconnect the battery from charger.
NOTE: Do not leave the battery on the charger
after the charge is complete. Unplug the charger
from the wall and remove the battery.
To Install the Battery
1. Turn the battery lock lever counterclockwise, to the
unlocked position.
2. Slide the battery onto the powerhead until it is fully seated.
3. Turn the battery lock lever clockwise, to the
locked position.
NOTE: The battery lock lever must be in the
unlocked position before the battery can be
slid onto the powerhead. SEE FIGURE 3
UNPACKING AND ASSEMBLY
To Assemble the Battery Guard to the Powerhead
1. Remove the silver 5mm hex wrench that is included in
your parts bag.
2. Remove the nuts and bolts that are pre-installed into the
Battery Guard. Note the orientation of the nuts and bolts,
as they will be re-installed the same way.
3. Install the Battery Guard onto the handlebar.
SEE FIGURE 1
4. Re-install the nuts and bolts.
To Assemble the Auger to the Powerhead
1. Use the hex 3/16”wrench on the powerhead to remove
the bolt from the stem of the auger.
2. Insert the output shaft of the powerhead into the stem of
the auger and align the hole in the stem with the hole in
the output shaft. SEE FIGURE 2
3. Replace the bolt in the stem of the auger and tighten
rmly with the included 3/16”hex wrench.
NOTE: There may still be some slop in the
connection between the output shaft and
the auger. This is normal.
IMPORTANT
DO NOT LEAVE BATTERY ON POWERHEAD
WHEN AUGER IS NOT IN USE. ALWAYS DETATCH
BATTERY WHEN NOT USING THE ICE AUGER.
FIGURE 1
LITHIUM
BATTERY
BATTERY
LOCK
LEVER
FIGURE 3
POWERHEAD
DRIVESHAFT
AUGER
BOLT
HEX
WRENCH
FIGURE 2

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Reverse Switch Operation
To use reverse operation function to ush hole of unwanted
debris do as follows: SEE FIGURE 5
1. To activate reverse function, move reverse switch to
“R” and then depress the operating lock and operating
trigger at the same time.
NOTE: Reverse switch is located in front of operating
trigger on top of right grip.
2. To stop auger release the operating trigger.
OPERATING
LOCK
LEVER
OPERATING
TRIGGER
FIGURE 4
REVERSE
SWITCH
FIGURE 5
BATTERY CHARGING AND MONITORING
1. Connect the included power cord into the charger.
Plug the other end into a 120V outlet.
2. Slide the battery into the charger, making sure
the battery pack is fully seated in the charger.
3. The charge indicator light should blink green.
SEE FIGURE 6.
4. When indicator light is lit solid green, the battery
is fully charged.
5. Once the battery has been fully charged, unplug
the charger from the wall.
6. Remove the battery from the charger.
NOTE: Recharging the battery after each use
is best for the life of the battery.
OPERATION
1. Make sure your footing is secure and that you have the
unit in the vertical position rmly in your hands.
2. Depress the operating lock lever, then squeeze the
operating trigger. Following a 1/2 second safety delay,
the auger will then start drilling. SEE FIGURE 4
3. To stop the auger, release the operating trigger.
4. When the auger is not in use, remove the battery.
NOTE: For best results on the ice, remove the battery
and put it in a warm place while you’re shing.
ION Alpha models feature a variable speed trigger. Speed can
be adjusted by the amount of pressure on the switch.
IMPORTANT
BATTERY MUST BE FULLY CHARGED BEFORE
FIRST USE. IT IS SHIPPED IN A PARTIALLY
CHARGED STATE.
To ush a hole, do as follows:
1. Place the auger half way down the hole with the auger
starting in the hole. The top of the auger ight must be
above the water and slush.
2. Activate reverse function and continue to lower the
auger into the hole. The lower ring of the auger must exit
the bottom of the hole.
3. After a few seconds of reverse operation, release the
operating trigger.
NOTE: KEEP POWERHEAD CLEAR OF WATER.
Water will come back up the hole and overow.
4. Repeat the above steps three times to clear the hole.

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MAINTENANCE ITEM
Before each
day’s use
Every 500
complete
charges Yearly
Check bolts and nuts X
Battery Charge X
Replace X
Sharpen/Replace Blades X
Transporting Your Ice Auger
• Remove the battery if transporting the auger.
MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE
Read the maintenance schedule and observe these
recommendations to extend the life of your electric auger.
Good maintenance is essential for safe, economical, and
trouble-free operation. To help you properly care for your
powerhead, the following pages include a maintenance
schedule, routine inspection procedures, and simple
maintenance procedures using basic hand tools. Other
service tasks that are more difficult, or require special
tools, are best handled by professionals and are normally
performed by a technician or other qualified mechanic.
The maintenance schedule applies to normal operating
conditions. If you operate your powerhead under unusual
conditions, such as sustained high-load, or use in unusually
wet conditions, consult ION® customer service for
recommendations applicable to your individual needs and use.
Maintenance and Schedule
Charger Indicator Lights and Meaning
ACTION/COLOR MEANING
Flashing green Battery charging
Solid green Battery fully-charged
Flashing red Battery too hot / Battery too cold
Solid red Battery too cold
INDICATOR
LIGHT
FIGURE 6
SERVICE AND REPAIR
Service Information
At Ardisam, we build quality and durability into the design
of our products; but no amount of careful design by us, and
careful maintenance by you, can guarantee a repair-free life
for your auger. Most repairs will be minor, and easily xed by
following the suggestions in the troubleshooting guide in
this section.
The guide will help you pinpoint the causes of common
problems and identify remedies.
For more complicated repairs, contact ION customer service.
A parts catalog is included with the product separately.
We will always be glad to answer any questions you have, or
help you nd suitable assistance. To order parts or inquire
about warranty, call or write us at the address found below.
Ordering Repair Parts
Parts may be obtained from the store where your auger was
purchased or direct from the factory. To order from the factory,
call, e-mail, or order online at www.ioniceaugers.com:
ION Ice Fishing,
A Division of Ardisam, Inc.
1-800-345-6007
E-mail: [e-mail]
Please include the part numbers, part description,
quantity, model number and serial number.
IMPORTANT
CONNECT THE BATTERY TO THE CHARGER EVERY
THREE MONTHS TO ENSURE THAT IT MAINTAINS
A FULL CHARGE DURING EXTENDED STORAGE.
Long-Term Storage
If your ice auger will not be run for more than one month,
prepare it for long-term storage.
• For best results, store your battery with 2 or 3 indicated
lights of charge.
NOTE: You don’t need to completely charge your
battery prior to long-term storage.
NOTE: You don’t need to charge your battery
during long-term storage unless the charge
drops below 2 lights.
• Store battery in a cool dry place.
NOTE: Optimal storage temperature is 68° F.
• Avoid leaving the battery attached to the charger
or powerhead for a prolonged period of time.

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ION TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
NO. PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY/ACTION
1 Battery Charger LED does not indicate activity when
the charger and battery are plugged in.
Battery charger is defective. Replace battery charger.
2 Battery Charger LED blinks RED or GREEN or is solid
GREEN when the battery is not attached to it.
Battery charger is defective. Replace battery charger.
3 Drilling lights come on, powerhead will not start, and
battery indicates (3) LEDs. (“ON”switch has been held
down for more than 5 seconds, ambient temperature
is very cold)
Battery core temperature is
too cold. (Extremely)
Remove the battery from the unit
and place it in a warm location
(inside a jacket pocket, vehicle or
a small cooler with a warmer), for
up to 60 minutes.
4 Drilling lights come on, powerhead continuously
runs–stops–runs with no load on it, will not cut ice.
(Battery indicates (3) LEDs)
Battery core temperature is
too cold. (Extremely)
Remove the battery from the unit
and place it in a warm location
(inside a jacket pocket, vehicle or
a small cooler with a warmer), for
up to 60 minutes.
5 Drilling lights come on, powerhead runs smoothly
with no load on it, and continuously runs–stops–runs
when cutting ice. (Battery indicates (3) LEDs)
Battery core temperature is
too cold. (Moderately)
Remove the battery from the unit
and place it in a warm location
(inside a jacket pocket, vehicle or
a small cooler with a warmer), for
up to 45 minutes.
6 Drilling lights come on, powerhead runs smoothly
with no load on it, and turns slowly with low power
when cutting ice. (Battery indicates (3) LEDs)
Battery core temperature is
too cold. (Slightly)
Remove the battery from the unit
and place it in a warm location
(inside a jacket pocket, vehicle or
a small cooler with a warmer), for
up to 30 minutes.
7 Drilling lights come on, powerhead runs smoothly
with no load on it, and turns slowly with low power
until it stops cutting ice. (Battery indicates (2) LEDs)
Battery core temperature
is too cold for the existing
battery voltage. (Slightly with
low voltage)
Remove the battery from
the unit and place in a warm
location. Completely re-charge
the battery.
8 Drilling lights come on, powerhead starts, then stops
while cutting ice; will start again ONLY if switch is
activated. (Battery indicates (1) LED)
Battery is low on power. Charge the battery.
9 Battery LED’s do not illuminate. Battery is dead or defective. Charge or replace the battery.
10 Drilling lights do NOT come on, powerhead will NOT
start, and the Battery LEDs do NOT illuminate.
Battery is dead or defective. Charge or replace the battery.
11 Battery charger indicates that the charging battery is
“too cold”(solid red LED) when the battery is at room
temperature.
Battery temperature sensor
malfunction.
Replace battery.
12 Drilling lights come on, powerhead will not turn, all
(3) battery LEDs indicate a full charge. Unit WILL run
with a dierent battery.
Battery temperature sensor
malfunction.
Replace battery.
13 Drilling lights come on, powerhead runs smoothly
with no load on it, and turns normally with full power
until it stops cutting ice. Hole count is signicantly
reduced from normal operation. (Battery indicates (2)
or (3) LEDs)
Battery will charge normally,
and measures for good
voltage, but has no capacity.
Replace battery.

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NO. PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY/ACTION
14 Drilling lights come on, powerhead will not turn, all
(3) battery LEDs indicate a full charge.
Power switch is not depressed
completely.
Hold the switch for ve seconds.
15 Drilling lights do not come on, but powerhead
functions normally.
LED system has failed or
Controller is not sending
power to the LED system.
Install LED Light Kit or replace
Controller.
16 Drilling lights stay ON all of the time; must remove
battery to turn them o.
LED board has failed. Install LED Light Kit or replace
Controller.
17 Drilling lights come on, powerhead makes a“clicking
noise”from the top of the motor cover, and will not
turn. Battery LEDs indicate a full charge. (“ON”switch
has been held down for more than 5 seconds, battery
core temperature is not frozen). WITH BATTERY
DISCONNECTED, transmission CAN be turned over by
hand, in either direction without stopping.
ION Motor is trying to turn,
but cannot due to low or
incomplete voltage to the
motor.
Remove access panel and
Controller. Check connection
between the Controller and
the Motor connector. If all
connections are good, replace
the Controller.
18 Drilling lights come on, powerhead makes a“clicking
noise”from the top of the motor cover, and will not
turn. Battery LEDs indicate a full charge. (“ON”switch
has been held down for more than 5 seconds, battery
core temperature is not frozen). WITH BATTERY
DISCONNECTED, transmission CANNOT be turned
over by hand in either direction without stopping.
ION Motor is trying to
turn, but cannot due to
transmission problems.
Replace Motor/Transmission
assembly.
19 Hole count has drastically and quickly reduced. Hole
count cannot be increased by switching batteries or
even powerheads. (The blades are new)
Auger bit is damaged or bent. Replace ice auger bit.
20 Auger jumps on the ice and will not cut. Blades are dull or damaged or
re-sharpened incorrectly.
Replace with new blades.
21 Auger spins at normal speed, but cuts slowly through
the ice.
Blades are dull or damaged or
re-sharpened incorrectly.
Replace with new blades.
22 Powerhead functions normally, but hole count is
drastically reduced. Battery indicates a full charge.
Drilling suddenly requires downward force to be
applied to the handlebars in order to cut the ice.
Blades are dull or damaged or
re-sharpened incorrectly.
Replace with new blades.
23 Powerhead with Reverse, only runs in forward. Reverse switch is faulty
(open circuit) or has
become unplugged inside
the handlebar control, or
Controller is faulty.
Remove handlebar control,
replace Reverse switch or
re-connect wiring. (If switch
and wiring is correct, replace
Controller).
24 Powerhead with Reverse, only runs in reverse. Reverse switch is faulty
(closed circuit) or wiring has
become loose on switch and
is touching each other, or
Controller is faulty.
Remove handlebar control,
replace Reverse switch or
re-connect wiring. (If switch
and wiring is correct, replace
Controller).
If above remedies fail, contact ION Customer Service at 800-345-6007 or [email protected]om
to locate an authorized Service Center near you.

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ION ICE FISHING
A Division of Ardisam, Inc.
1730 Industrial Avenue, PO Box 666, Cumberland, WI 54829
P. 800-345-6007 | F. 715-822-2223 | E-mail: inf[email protected]
ION®ELECTRIC ICE AUGER
Warranty Terms and Conditions
PRODUCT WARRANTY: 3YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY*
Ardisam, Inc., warrants this ION Electric Ice Auger under a three-year limited warranty to be free from defects in materials or workmanship or both
for a period not exceeding thirty-six consecutive months from the date of original purchase by the rst retail consumer or commercial end user.
“Consumer use”means personal recreational use by a retail consumer. “Commercial use”or“commercial application”means all other uses, including
use for commercial, income producing or rental purposes. Once a product has experienced commercial use, it shall thereafter be considered as a
commercial use product for purposes of this warranty. This warranty applies to the original owner that provides a proof of purchase. The warranty
is not transferable. The warranty period begins on the date of purchase by the rst retail consumer or commercial end user, and continues for the
thirty-six month consecutive period thereafter. Any unit used in a commercial application is covered for a period of 90 days after purchase. For the
warranty to be valid, the product must be registered online at www.ioniceaugers.com, or the warranty card must be lled out and received by
Ardisam, Inc., within 30 days of purchase. Ardisam, Inc. shall not be obligated to ship any repair or replacement product to any location outside of
the United States of America or Canada.
BATTERY WARRANTY: 3YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY*
Ardisam, Inc., warrants this ION battery under a three-year limited warranty to be free from defects in materials or workmanship or both for
a period not exceeding thirty-six consecutive months from the date of original purchase by the rst retail consumer or commercial end user.
“Consumer use”means personal recreational use by a retail consumer.“Commercial use”or“commercial application”means all other uses, including
use for commercial, income producing or rental purposes. Once a product has experienced commercial use, it shall thereafter be considered as a
commercial product for purposes of this warranty. This warranty applies to the original owner that provides a proof of purchase. The warranty is
not transferable. The warranty period begins on the date of purchase by the rst retail consumer or commercial end user, and continues for the
thirty-six month consecutive period thereafter. Any unit used in a commercial application is covered for a period of 90 days after purchase. For the
warranty to be valid, the product must be registered online at www.ioniceaugers.com, or the warranty card must be lled out and received by
Ardisam, Inc., within 30 days of purchase. Ardisam, Inc. shall not be obligated to ship any repair or replacement product to any location outside of
the United States of America or Canada.
*This warranty applies only to products which have not been subjected to negligent use, misuse, uses other than those indicated in the
product’s owner’s manual, alteration, accident, use of unauthorized parts, failure to perform periodic maintenance as specied in product’s
owner’s manual, normal wear and tear, use of unauthorized parts or repairs performed at non-authorized service centers. There is no
other expressed warranty. Implied warranties, including those of merchantability and tness for a particular purpose, are limited to one
year from purchase, or to the extent permitted by law. All other implied warranties are excluded. Liability for incidental or consequential
damages are excluded to the extent exclusion is permitted by law. Ardisam, Inc. does not assume, and does not authorize any other person
to assume for us, any liability in connection with the sale of our products. To obtain warranty service, you must have prior approval
by calling our customer service department at 1-800-345-6007. If you choose to ship your product to Ardisam for warranty repair,
you must rst have prior approval from Ardisam by calling our customer service department for a return material authorization number
(RMA#). Under these circumstances, all items must be shipped prepaid. Ardisam will at no charge, repair or replace, at their discretion,
any defective part which satises all conditions stated above. Ardisam retains the right to change models, specications and price without
notice. Ardisam, Inc. shall not be obligated to ship any repair or replacement product to any location outside of the United States of
America or Canada.