Itm Ridgid RBC-121 User manual

RBC-121 Battery Charger
and RB-1225 Batteries
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RBC-121 Battery Charger
Table of Contents
Safety Symbols.....................................................................................................................2
Specific Safety Information
Battery Charger Safety......................................................................................................3
Battery Safety ...................................................................................................................3
Description And Specifications
Description........................................................................................................................3
Specifications....................................................................................................................3
Inspection and Set-Up .........................................................................................................4
Operating Instructions.........................................................................................................4
Charging Procedure ..........................................................................................................4
Inserting/Removing Battery...............................................................................................5
Cleaning ................................................................................................................................5
Optional Equipment .............................................................................................................5
Storage..................................................................................................................................6
Battery Transport..................................................................................................................6
Service And Repair ..............................................................................................................6
Disposal ................................................................................................................................6
Battery Disposal................................................................................................................7
Lifetime Warranty .................................................................................................Back Cover
*Original Instructions - English
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RBC-121 Battery Charger and
RB-1225 Batteries
RBC-121 Battery Charger
WARNING!
Read this Operator’s Manual
carefully before using this
tool. Failure to understand
and follow the contents of this
manual may result in electri-
cal shock, fire and/or serious
personal injury.
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Safety Symbols
In this operator’s manual and on the product, safety symbols and signal words are used to
communicate important safety information. This section is provided to improve under-
standing of these signal words and symbols.
This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you to potential personal injury hazards.
Obey all safety messages that follow this symbol to avoid possible injury or death.
DANGER indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or
serious injury.
WARNING indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in
death or serious injury.
CAUTION indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in minor
or moderate injury.
NOTICE indicates information that relates to the protection of property.
This symbol means read the operator’s
manual carefully before using the equip-
ment. The operator’s manual contains im-
portant information on the safe and proper opera-
tion of the equipment.
This symbol means always wear safety
glasses with side shields or goggles while
using this equipment to reduce the risk of
injury.
that are not rated for use together can cause
the battery to burst, fire or personal injury.
•Do not use charger or battery if either
has been dropped, modified or dam-
aged in any way. Modified or damaged
charger or battery increases the risk of
electrical shock.
•Do not open or disassemble the charger
or battery. There are no user serviceable
parts. Have repairs performed only at au-
thorized locations. Opening or disassem-
bling the charger or batteries may cause
electrical shock or personal injury.
•Do not probe charger or battery termi-
nals with conductive objects. Shorting
of terminals may cause sparks, burns or
electrical shock.
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Specic Safety
Information
WARNING
This section contains important safety in-
formation that is specic to this tool.
Read these precautions carefully before
using the battery charger or batteries to
reduce the risk of electrical shock, re,
explosion or serious personal injury.
SAVE ALL WARNINGS
AND INSTRUCTIONS FOR
FUTURE REFERENCE!
•Use appropriate Charger and Battery
combinations. See chargers and batteries
listed in the Optional Equipment section for
use together. Using chargers and batteries
NOTICE
DANGER
WARNING
CAUTION
This symbol means do not expose the
charger to water or rain to reduce the risk
of electrical shock.
This symbol indicates the risk of electrical
shock.
This symbol means do not burn the bat-
tery or expose to high temperatures to re-
duce the risk of fire or explosion.
This symbol means do not expose the
battery to water or rain to reduce the risk
of electrical shock
This symbol indicates that RIDGID RB-
1200 series batteries (such as the RIDGID
RB-1225) can be charged with this bat-
tery charger.
This symbol means the battery tempera-
ture should not exceed 60° C (140° F) to
reduce the risk of fire or explosion.
This symbol indicates that RIDGID RBC-
120 series battery chargers (such as the
RIDGID RBC-121) should be used to
charge this battery.
This symbol indicates that the product is
For Indoor Use Only.
This symbol indicates that the product is
Class II equipment.
RB-1200
SERIES
RBC-120
SERIES
This symbol means read operator’s man-
ual.
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•When battery pack is not in use, keep it
away from other metal objects, like pa-
per clips, coins, keys, nails, screws or
other small metal objects that can make
a connection from one terminal to an-
other. Shorting the battery terminals to-
gether may cause burns or a fire.
•Do not burn battery or expose to high
temperatures. High temperatures can
cause the battery to explode.
•Properly dispose of batteries. Do not
burn. When disposing, place tape over bat-
tery terminals to prevent shorting. Batteries
are Li-Ion and should be recycled. Follow all
applicable local regulations for disposal of
batteries. Refer to Disposal section.
The EC Declaration of Conformity (890-011-
320.10) will accompany this manual as a sep-
arate booklet when required.
Description And
Specications
Description
The RIDGID®RBC-121 12V Lithium-Ion Battery
Charger is designed to charge the RIDGID®
12V RB-1200 Series Lithium-Ion Batteries (as
listed in the Optional Equipment section). This
charger requires no adjustments. The charger
includes LED lights to indicate battery charge
state and charger condition.
Figure 1 – RBC-121 Lithium-Ion Battery
Charger
•Do not expose charger or battery to
damp or wet conditions, such as rain.
Make sure hands are dry when han-
dling. Moisture increases the risk of elec-
trical shock.
•Follow all charging instructions and do
not charge or store the battery pack
outside the temperature range speci-
fied in the instructions. Charging or stor-
ing improperly or at temperatures outside
the specified range may damage the bat-
tery and increase the risk of battery leak-
age, electrical shock or fire.
•This appliance is not intended for use
by persons (including children) with re-
duced physical, sensory or mental ca-
pabilities, or lack of experience and
knowledge, unless they have been giv-
en supervision or instruction concern-
ing use of the appliance by a person re-
sponsible for their safety.
•Children should be supervised to en-
sure that they do not play with the appli-
ance.
Battery Charger Safety
•Use an appropriate power source. Do
not use DC power. May cause damage to
charger resulting in electrical shock, fire or
burns.
•Do not allow anything to cover the
charger while in use. Proper ventilation is
required for correct operation of charger.
Covering vents may result in fire. Allow a
minimum of 4" (102 mm) of clearance a-
round the charger for proper ventilation.
•Unplug the charger when not in use.
Reduces risk of injury to children and un-
trained persons.
•Do not carry charger by power cord. Do
not pull cord to unplug. Reduces risk of
electrical shock.
Battery Safety
•Avoid contact with battery fluids. Fluids
may cause burns or skin irritation. Thor-
oughly rinse with water in case of acci-
dental contact with fluid. Consult doctor if
fluid comes into contact with eyes.
•Use batteries only with equipment spe-
cifically designating their use. Using
equipment and batteries that are not rated
for use together can cause fire or other
personal injury.
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Set up charger according to these pro-
cedures to reduce the risk of injury from
electric shock, fire and other causes,
and to prevent tool and system damage.
1. Make sure the charger is unplugged.
Inspect the power cord, charger and bat-
teries for damage or modifications, or
broken, worn, missing, misaligned or
binding parts. If any problems are found,
do not use charger or batteries until the
parts have been properly repaired or re-
placed.
2. Clean any oil, grease or dirt from the
equipment. This helps to prevent the
equipment from slipping from your grip,
allows proper ventilation as well as allow-
ing any damage to be seen.
3. Check to see that all warning labels and
decals on the charger and batteries are
intact and readable. Figure 3 shows the
warning label location on the bottom of
the charger. Figure 2 shows the battery
labels.
Figure 3 – Warning Label Location on Charger
4. Select an appropriate location for the
charger before use. Check work area for:
• Flammable liquids, vapors or dust that
may ignite. If present, do not work in
area until sources have been identified
and corrected. Battery charger is not
explosion proof and can cause sparks.
• Clear, level, stable, dry indoor loca-
tion for charger. Do not use in wet or
damp areas.
• Proper operating temperature range.
• Appropriate power source. Confirm
that outlet matches the charger plug.
Use of extension cords is not recom-
mended.
• Sufficient ventilation area. The charger
needs a clearance of at least 4" (102
mm) on all sides to maintain the proper
operating temperature.
Figure 2 – RB-1200 Series 12V Lithium-Ion
Batteries
Specications
Batteries
Type ..........................Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Model........................RB-1225
Rated Voltage ...........12.0 V
Nominal Voltage........10.8 V
Amp-hour..................2.5 Ah
Watt-Hour .................27 Wh
Battery Weight ..........0.40 lb (0.18 kg)
Maximum Battery
Temperature..................140° F (60° C)
RBC-121 Charger
Type ..........................Li-Ion Class 2
Input ...........................100V – 240V AC,
50-60Hz, 1.5A Max.
Output ........................12 V DC, 4.0 A
Class 2 Equipment
Charge Time ..............2.5 Ah battery ≤ 40
minutes
Cooling.......................Passive convection
cooling
Charging
Temperature Range ...32° F (0° C) - 113° F
(45° C)
Charger Dimension....6.0" x 5.6" x 3.7"
(153 x 142 x 94 mm)
Charger Weight ..........1.7 lb (0.77 kg)
Inspection and Set-Up
WARNING
Daily before use, inspect the charger
and batteries and correct any problems.
RB-1225
Tab
Warning
Label
4" (102 mm)
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4. With dry hands, insert the battery pack
onto the charger. Do not force the battery
into the charger. The battery pack will
begin charging automatically. The bat-
tery pack will become slightly warm to
the touch during charging. This is normal
and does not indicate a problem. The
LED light on the battery charger will indi-
cate charging condition (Figure 5 and
Figure 6 Chart).
Once the battery is charged, it may re-
main on the charger until use.
5. When charging is complete, with dry
hands, remove the battery from the
charger and unplug the charger from
outlet.
Inserting/Removing Battery
1. With dry hands, insert battery into tool re-
ceptacle. Battery only fits into tools one
way. If the battery will not fully seat into
the receptacle, do not force. As the bat-
tery is inserted, the tabs will engage the
tool to retain the battery in place.
2. To remove battery, depress tabs and pull
straight out (Figure 2).
3 Always remove the battery from the tool
when making adjustments, changing at-
tachments or storing.
Cleaning
WARNING
Unplug charger and remove the battery
before cleaning. Do not use any water or
chemicals to clean charger or battery to
reduce the risk of electrical shock.
Remove any dirt or grease from the exterior of
the charger and battery pack with a cloth or
soft, non-metallic brush.
Figure 4 – Inserting Power Cord
5. Insert power cord into charger (Figure
4). Confirm securely installed.
6. This charger is provided with a keyhole
hanging feature if wall mounting is de-
sired. Screws should be installed at a
center distance of 4" (102mm) – See
Figure 3.
Operating Instructions
WARNING
Follow operating instructions to reduce
the risk of injury from electrical shock.
Charging Procedure
New batteries reach their full capacity after ap-
proximately five charging and discharging cy-
cles. It is not necessary to completely dis-
charge a battery pack before recharging.
1. Set up charger according to Inspection
and Set-Up section.
2. With dry hands, insert plug into appropri-
ate power source.
Figure 5 – Charger LED Light and Markings
3. When charger is in standby “ready to
charge” mode, the yellow LED light will
blink continuously.
Light
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Optional Equipment
WARNING
To reduce the risk of injury, only use op-
tional equipment specifically designed
and recommended for use with the
RIDGID RBC-121 Battery Charger, such
as those listed below.
Catalog Plug
No. Region Type
55193 Charger USA, Canada and Mexico A
55198 Charger Europe C
55203 Charger China A
55208 Charger Australia & Latin America I
55213 Charger Japan A
55218 Charger United Kingdom G
44798 Charger Cord North America A
44808 Charger Cord Europe C
44803 Charger Cord China A
44813 Charger Cord Australia & LA I
44818 Charger Cord Japan A
44828 Charger Cord United Kingdom G
Catalog
No. Model Capacity
55183 RB-1225 12V 2.5Ah
Batteries
All listed batteries will work with any catalog number RBC-121
Battery Charger.
Storage
WARNING Store the charger and batteries
in a dry, secured, locked area that is out of
reach of children and people unfamiliar with
proper charger operation.
Remove batteries from tool or charger before
storage. The battery packs and charger should
be protected against hard impacts, moisture
and humidity, dust and dirt, extreme high and
low temperatures, and chemical solutions and
vapors.
NOTICE Long term storage in the fully
charged state, the fully discharged state or in
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Solid Light Meaning
Blinking
Light
— Yellow Charger is plugged in with no battery installed -
ready to charge.
Yellow (2 sec.) — Battery condition being checked by charger.
— Green (Slow) Battery is being charged. Charge level <85%.
— Green (Fast) Battery is being charged. Charge level >85%.
Green — Battery fully charged. Once battery is fully
charged, the charger switches to retention
charging.
— Red Battery is misaligned in charger. Remove
battery and reinsert onto charger.
Battery is damaged. See Accessories Section
to select an appropriate replacement battery.
See Disposal Section for recycling information.
Charger is damaged. See Service and
Repair section for contact information.
Red — Battery or charger outside of charging range
(32° F (0° C) to 113° F (45° C)).Allow battery
and charger to reach temperature range by sit-
ting in a conditioned environment.
NO LEDs ON
Charger does not have power. Ensure that
charger is properly connected to electrical
outlet.
Charger is not working properly. See Service
and Repair Section for contact information.
Charger
Icon
Figure 6 – LED Light Chart
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implementation into national legislation, electri-
cal equipment that is no longer usable must be
collected separately and disposed of in an en-
vironmentally correct manner.
Battery Disposal
For USA and Canada: The RBRC™
(Rechargeable Battery Recycling
Corporation) Seal on the battery
packs means that RIDGID has al-
ready paid the cost of recycling the lithium-
ion battery packs once they have reached the
end of their useful life.
RBRC™, RIDGID®, and other battery suppli-
ers have developed programs in the USA and
Canada to collect and recycle rechargeable
batteries. Normal and rechargeable batteries
contain materials that should not be directly
disposed of in nature, and contain valuable
materials that can be recycled. Help to protect
the environment and conserve natural re-
sources by returning your used batteries to
your local retailer or an authorized RIDGID
service center for recycling. Your local recycling
center can also provide you with additional
drop off locations.
RBRC™ is a registered trademark of the Re-
chargeable Battery Recycling Corporation.
For EC countries: Defective or used battery
packs/batteries must be recycled according to
the guideline 2012/19/EU.
temperatures above 140°F (60°C) can perma-
nently reduce the capacity of a battery pack.
Battery Transport
RIDGID lithium-ion batteries have success-
fully passed testing according to UN Document
ST/SG/AC.10/11/Rev/3 Part III, subsection
38.3 and are packaged in a manner to pre-
vent short circuits and other damage that could
lead to failure. Lithium batteries may be a regu-
lated hazardous material depending on mode of
transportation. Consult the code of Federal
Regulations.
Damaged or defective batteries must not be
transported by air.
Service And Repair
WARNING
Improper service or repair can make
machine unsafe to operate.
There are no user-serviceable parts for the
charger or battery packs. Do not attempt to
open charger or battery packs, charge individ-
ual battery cells, or clean internal compo-
nents.
Disposal
The batteries are Li-ion type and
should be recycled.
Parts of the unit contain valuable
materials and can be recycled.
There are companies that specialize in recy-
cling that may be found locally. Dispose of
the components in compliance with all applica-
ble regulations. Contact your local waste man-
agement authority for more information.
For EC Countries: Do not dis-
pose of electrical equipment with
household waste!
According to the European Guide-
line 2012/19/EU for Waste Electrical
and Electronic Equipment and its
Li-Ion
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What is covered
RIDGID
®
tools are warranted to be free of defects in workmanship and material.
How long coverage lasts
This warranty lasts for the lifetime of the RIDGID
®
tool. Warranty coverage ends when the
product becomes unusable for reasons other than defects in workmanship or material.
How you can get service
To obtain the benefit of this warranty, deliver via prepaid transportation the complete prod-
uct to RIDGE TOOL COMPANY, Elyria, Ohio, or any authorized RIDGID
®
INDEPENDENT
SERVICE CENTER. Pipe wrenches and other hand tools should be returned to the place of pur-
chase.
What we will do to correct problems
Warranted products will be repaired or replaced, at RIDGE TOOL’S option, and returned at no
charge; or, if after three attempts to repair or replace during the warranty period the product
is still defective, you can elect to receive a full refund of your purchase price.
What is not covered
Failures due to misuse, abuse or normal wear and tear are not covered by this warranty. RIDGE
TOOL shall not be responsible for any incidental or consequential damages.
How local law relates to the warranty
Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages,
so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific
rights, and you may also have other rights, which vary, from state to state, province to
province, or country to country.
No other express warranty applies
This FULL LIFETIME WARRANTY is the sole and exclusive warranty for RIDGID
®
prod-
ucts. No employee, agent, dealer, or other person is authorized to alter this warranty or make
any other warranty on behalf of the RIDGE TOOL COMPANY.
Qué cubre
Las herramientas RIDGID
®
están garantizadas contra defectos de la mano de obra y de los
materiales empleados en su fabricación.
Duración de la cobertura
Esta garantía cubre a la herramienta RIDGID
®
durante toda su vida útil. La cobertura de la
garantía caduca cuando el producto se torna inservible por razones distintas a las de defec-
tos en la mano de obra o en los materiales.
Cómo obtener servicio
Para obtener los beneficios de esta garantía, envíe mediante porte pagado, la totalidad del pro-
ducto a RIDGE TOOL COMPANY, en Elyria, Ohio, o a cualquier Servicentro Independiente
RIDGID. Las llaves para tubos y demás herramientas de mano deben devolverse a la tienda
donde se adquirieron.
Lo que hacemos para corregir el problema
El producto bajo garantía será reparado o reemplazado por otro, a discreción de RIDGE TOOL,
y devuelto sin costo; o, si aún resulta defectuoso después de haber sido reparado o sustitu-
ido tres veces durante el período de su garantía, Ud. puede optar por recibir un reembolso
por el valor total de su compra.
Lo que no está cubierto
Esta garantía no cubre fallas debido al mal uso, abuso o desgaste normal. RIDGE TOOL no
se hace responsable de daño incidental o consiguiente alguno.
Relación entre la garantía y las leyes locales
Algunos estados de los EE.UU. no permiten la exclusión o restricción referente a daños in-
cidentales o consiguientes. Por lo tanto, puede que la limitación o restricción mencionada
anteriormente no rija para Ud. Esta garantía le otorga derechos específicos, y puede que,
además, Ud tenga otros derechos, los cuales varían de estado a estado, provincia a provin-
cia o país a país.
No rige ninguna otra garantía expresa
Esta GARANTIA VITALICIA es la única y exclusiva garantía para los productos RIDGID
®
.
Ningún empleado, agente, distribuidor u otra persona está autorizado para modificar esta
garantía u ofrecer cualquier otra garantía en nombre de RIDGE TOOL COMPANY.
Ce qui est couvert
Les outils RIDGID
®
sont garantis contre tous vices de matériaux et de main d’oeuvre.
Durée de couverture
Cette garantie est applicable durant la vie entière de l’outil RIDGID
®
. La couverture cesse dès lors
que le produit devient inutilisable pour raisons autres que des vices de matériaux ou de main
d’oeuvre.
Pour invoquer la garantie
Pour toutes réparations au titre de la garantie, il convient d’expédier le produit complet en port
payé à la RIDGE TOOL COMPANY, Elyria, Ohio, ou bien le remettre à un réparateur RIDGID
®
agréé. Les clés à pipe et autres outils à main doivent être ramenés au lieu d’achat.
Ce que nous ferons pour résoudre le problème
Les produits sous garantie seront à la discrétion de RIDGE TOOL, soit réparés ou remplacés,
puis réexpédiés gratuitement ; ou si, après trois tentatives de réparation ou de remplacement
durant la période de validité de la garantie le produit s’avère toujours défectueux, vous aurez
l’option de demander le remboursement intégral de son prix d’achat.
Ce qui n’est pas couvert
Les défaillances dues au mauvais emploi, à l’abus ou à l’usure normale ne sont pas couvertes
par cette garantie. RIDGE TOOL ne sera tenue responsable d’aucuns dommages directs ou in-
directs.
L’influence de la législation locale sur la garantie
Puisque certaines législations locales interdisent l’exclusion des dommages directs ou indirects,
il se peut que la limitation ou exclusion ci-dessus ne vous soit pas applicable. Cette garantie vous
donne des droits spécifiques qui peuvent être éventuellement complétés par d’autres droits
prévus par votre législation locale.
Il n’existe aucune autre garantie expresse
Cette GARANTIE PERPETUELLE INTEGRALE est la seule et unique garantie couvrant les pro-
duits RIDGID
®
. Aucun employé, agent, distributeur ou tiers n’est autorisé à modifier cette
garantie ou à offrir une garantie supplémentaire au nom de la RIDGE TOOL COMPANY.
Printed 2/17 999-995-078.10
EC42525 REV. C
©2017 RIDGID, Inc.
The Emerson logo and RIDGID logo are registered trademarks of Emerson Electric Co. or RIDGID, Inc. in the U.S. and other countries.
All other trademarks belong to their respective holders.
FULL LIFETIME
WARRANTY
Against Material Defects
& Workmanship
Full lifetime warranty (garantie légale étendue à la durée de vie du produit,
voir conditions de garantie / legal warranty extended to the product lifecyle,
see warranty conditions)
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