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Product Guide
CH-90/CH-90DC
Tri-Chemistry Battery Charger
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NOTE:
The BP-80 REQUIRES
the CH-90 to charge.
The CH-90 is able to
charge all previous
Huskie batteries.
The BP-80, Lithium Ion Battery, should be
charged before use.
BP-80 CH-90
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This Appliance is a Class 1 LED Device
These products are intended to be supplied by a Listed LPS Power Supply, rated output 24VDC, 2.5A.
Contents
Introduction ................................................................................4
Features ......................................................................................4
About This Guide ......................................................................5
Safety Guidelines ....................................................................... 5
Parts ............................................................................................6
Power Supply Connection ........................................................7
Operating Temperature Range ................................................8
Battery Charger Operating Instructions ..................................9
Charging the Battery ................................................................9
Conditioning the Battery ....................................................... 10
Battery Rejection ..................................................................... 10
Troubleshooting ....................................................................... 11
Warranty and Support .......................................................12 & 13
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Introduction
The Tri-Chemistry battery charging system is designed to charge or condition multiple
battery chemistries and configurations. This includes Nickel-Cadmium (NiCd), Nickel-
Metal Hydride (NiMH) and Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) battery packs. The charger can be used
with either 110V AC or 220V AC (CH-90) power supply.
Features
• Accommodates Ni-Cd, Ni-MH, and Li-Ion.
• Condition feature for Nickel-based products
• Charge control inside each charger.
• Power supply: Single Unit Charger: 24V @ 2.5 Amp International switching power
supply.
• Charge termination methods:
Ni-Cd / Ni-MH:
Delta temperature
Negative Delta V
Maximum voltage
Timeout
Maximum temperature
Li-Ion:
Minimum current
Timeout
• Agency approvals: UL/CUL
• Fault indicators for open or shorted cells and temperature faults.
• More control for next generation products.
Power supply:
POWERTRON ELECTRONICS CORP (E248122), model PA1060-
240T1A250, input rated 100-240 Vac, 50/60 Hz, 1.8A; output rated 24 Vdc, 2.5A, 60W max.
Batteries: Huskie batteries of Ni-Cd rated Maximum 14.4V dc, 1.9 Ah, Ni-MH rated
Maximum 14.4V dc, 2.9 Ah and Li-Ion rated Maximum 14.4V, 3Ah.
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About this Guide
This guide presents the setup, use, maintenance and troubleshooting of the charger
along with instructions for conditioning your batteries.
Safety Guidelines
Before using the battery charger, read all instructions and cautionary markings on the
battery charger, battery and on any product using the battery.
WARNING
To reduce risk of injury, use this charger only with authorized products. Other batteries
or adapters may cause personal injury and/or damage.
• Do not expose the charger to rain, snow or direct sunlight.
• Use the charger at room temperature 68°F (20°C) to 77°F (25°C).
• Place the charger in a well-ventilated area free of foreign objects/matter.
• To reduce risk of electric shock, unplug the charger from the outlet before
cleaning or changing adapters.
• Dispose of used batteries in accordance with local hazardous material laws.
• Do not disassemble, incinerate, modify or short circuit batteries, charger or
related components.
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CH-90/CH-90DC
1. Single Unit Charger
2. AC Power Cord with Power
Supply
Parts
2*
1
*Available in 110V or 220V AC
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Power Supply Connection
The power supply uses a nominal 110 or 220 volt circuit. The power supply manages
and conditions the power input to the charger. The power supply does not use a reset-
table or replaceable fuse. If a power surge occurs the power supply temporarily inter-
rupts the current supply until the condition is corrected. If the power light on the pow-
er supply fails to light, an extreme surge may have occurred and the power supply may
trigger an internal fuse that must be serviced by the manufacturer. Return the power
supply for repair or replacement immediately.
WARNING
Never alter an AC cord or its plug. If it does not fit into your outlet, have a proper
outlet installed by a qualified electrician. An improper connection can cause an
electric shock. To reduce the risk of electric shock, the charger must be grounded.
WARNING
Before using an adapter, ensure that the outlet box is grounded. If you are not
sure the box is grounded, have it checked and repaired, if necessary, by a qualified
electrician.
A temporary adapter can be used to connect the grounding plug to a properly
grounded two-prong outlet. A 110-volt adapter is shown below. Connect the ground-
ing plug on the adapter to the outlet box using the cover plate screw. Use the tempo-
rary adapter only until a properly grounded, three-prong outlet can be installed by a
qualified electrician.
Grounding Pin
Cover of Grounded
Outlet Box
Adapter
Metal Screw
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Operating Temperature Ranges
CAUTION
Do not charge a battery that is below 32°F (0°C). Allow the
battery to warm up to room temperature before charging.
The operating temperature of the charger is 32°F (0°C) - 113°F (45°C). For best results,
charge batteries at room temperature 68°F -77°F (20°C - 25°C). Batteries charged in
conditions above or below room temperature will exhibit battery cycle life and capacity
below their rated values. This also applies to the temperature of the battery itself.
Allow batteries to adjust to room temperature before charging.
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Operating Instructions — Single Unit Charger
Power:
• Solid green when power is available.
Ready:
• Solid green when battery is 100% full.
Conditioning:
• Solid amber when battery is being conditioned.
Charge / Fault:
• Solid amber when battery is charging.
• Fast flashing amber (2 per second) if battery is rejected.
NiCd/NiMH/Li-Ion
Battery Status Display
Charging the Battery
Insert the battery into its appropriate charger. When the battery is inserted, the
charging system begins the rapid charge cycle. When the charge cycle is completed,
the “READY” indicator turns solid green, and the battery is fully charged. To attain
100% of its capacity, the battery should remain in the charger for 1-2 hours depending
on the battery chemistry. A charged battery may be stored in the charger indefinitely.
Upon completion of the charging cycle of the Nickel-based battery, the charger
switches to “Maintenance Mode” where it maintains the battery at 100% of its rated
capacity. This will not damage your battery.
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Conditioning the Battery
(Nickel-based Battery Packs Only)
To condition a battery exhibiting a decrease in capacity, insert the battery into the
charger and push and release the “CONDITION” button. The charger performs a
complete (100%) discharge of the battery and recharges it to full available capacity,
eliminating conditions that may cause it to perform below its rated capacity. This deep
discharge cycle may take up to 15 hours to complete.
Note: The condition cycle should only be used once every several weeks. Performing
the conditioning cycle on a daily or weekly basis shortens the usable life of the battery.
If conditioning the battery fails to eliminate the problem, the battery may have
exceeded its usable life and may need replacement. Most batteries have a usable life
of approximately 500 charge/discharge cycles under normal use.
Battery Rejection
If the Fault indicator on the Battery Status Display flashes, the battery is faulty
or damaged. If the battery is still within its warranty period, contact your local
Representative or Customer Service for replacement information.
See Troubleshooting table on page 12 for actions to be taken. If the rejected indicator
continues to flash the battery should be removed and disposed of in accordance with
local regulations.
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Symptom/Situation Probable Cause Corrective Action
Power indicator (charger) is not
lit/displayed. (All stations)
AC power supply cord not con-
nected to wall outlet.
Power supply cord not
connected to battery charger.
Bad power supply.
Bad fuse.
Check power supply
connections.
Replace power supply.
Replace fuse.
Power indicator (charger) is not
lit/displayed. (Single Station/
Fault)
Bad docking station, charger.
Faulty LED.
Do not use station.
Return for repair.
Try another charger.
Battery Rejected indicator is dis-
played. (Amber flashing)
Faulty condition identified.
Over discharge of battery.
Defective Battery.
Remove battery from
charger and reinsert.
Re-seat docking station.
Allow to sit in charger for
15 minutes, then reinsert.
Replace battery.
Station goes to ready in a short
period of time (5-15 minutes).
Battery is fully charged.
Faulty battery.
New Battery.
Try conditioning battery.
Replace battery.
Remove battery from charger
and reinsert.
Station will not go into Charge
mode. (Amber solid indicator)
Charger not seated correctly.
Bad charger.
Defective battery.
Faulty LED.
Re-seat charger.
Replace charger.
Replace battery.
Send in for repair.
Station will not go into
Condition mode. (Amber solid
indicator)
(NiMH only)
(Li-Ion does not condition)
Battery too hot.
Battery not designed to
condition in the charger.
Faulty LED.
Remove battery.
Do not condition.
Send in for repair.
Battery becomes hot Defective battery. Immediately remove battery
from charger and replace.
Power supply shuts down
temporarily.
Power line surge. Power will automatically reset.
Troubleshooting
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Huskie Tools, Inc. Warranty Policy
Huskie tools carry a warranty that makes us a leader in the tool industry. No other manufacturer dares to back its tools as we do.
All Huskie REC-SERIES battery operated products carry a 5 year warranty. The ECO-SERIES battery operated products carry a 3 year
warranty. The BP-70E, BP-70EI, BP-70MH, and BP-80 batteries carry a 5 year or 1,000 recharge cycles warranty from the date stamped on
the battery.
PRODUCT WARRANTY
REC-Series battery operated products 5 Years
ECO-Series battery operated products* 3 Years
Batteries (BP-70E, BP-70EI**, BP-70MH, BP-80) 5 years
Chargers (CH-35R, CH-70DCH, CH-90)) 5 Years
*There is also a 1 year warranty available for the ECO-Series, please make sure which was purchased with the tool.
**The BP-70EI is no longer available. The LED indicator on the BP-70EI carries a 1 year warranty from purchase date.
The warranty does not cover any damages incurred from a Huskie tool including damages to property, bodily injuries and lost wages
resulting from such injuries. This warranty solely covers the repair or replacement of tools supplied by Huskie. These remedies are
exclusive, and the total liability of Huskie Tools, Inc. whether based on contract, warranty, negligence, indemnification, strict liability or
otherwise, shall not exceed the purchase price of the tool. In no event shall Huskie Tools, Inc. be liable for consequential, incidental or
special damages.
HUSKIE TOOLS, INC. MAKES NO OTHER WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, AND ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES
INCLUDING ANY WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE DISCLAIMED.
Huskie reserves the right to determine all warranty claims. Huskie will not warranty tools containing parts or batteries not originally sup-
plied by Huskie. Failure due to misuse, improper maintenance, misapplication, not following instructions or warnings, abuse or repairs
attempted by anyone other than Huskie Tools, Inc., or an authorized service center renders this warranty null and void.
Repair and Warranty Claims
All claims must be sent to Huskie for inspection and authorization. A Return Goods Authorization (RGA) is required before shipping tools
to Huskie. Secure the authorization by telephoning or writing to Huskie’s main office with details of the claim. Non-warranty repairs are
handled using the same procedure. Repairs exceeding 50 percent of the cost of a new tool will be advised before repairs are made.
Payment Terms
Upon credit approval Huskie’s standard payment terms are net-30 days. Visa, Mastercard, Discover and American Express are also ac-
cepted.
Freight
All Huskie tools are FOB, Glendale Heights, Illinois. Goods will be shipped pre-paid and added, unless otherwise specified. As of
August 1st, 2006 freight shipments over $15,000 are pre-paid.
Quotations
Special quantity quotations should be phoned in to discuss the scope of your tool requests.
Complete Support Services
Our customers have direct access to us for training, service, and problem solving. As specialists in tools, we maintain a trained repair
staff and a large stock of parts. This contrasts with many tool suppliers who carry tools as a sideline without offering support services.
Here are some reasons why our customers love to do business with us:
•Quickdelivery
•Wemaintaininventoryatourheadquarters.
•Trainingandtroubleshootingservices.
•Fastrepairservice.
•Designandengineeringserviceforspecialtoolneeds.
Huskie Tools, Inc. Warranty Policy
Huskie tools carry a warranty that makes us a leader in the tool industry. No other manufacturer dares to back its tools as we do.
All Huskie REC-SERIES battery operated products carry a 5 year warranty. The ECO-SERIES battery operated products carry a 3 year
warranty. The BP-70E, BP-70EI, BP-70MH, and BP-80 batteries carry a 5 year or 1,000 recharge cycles warranty from the date stamped on
the battery.
PRODUCT WARRANTY
REC-Series battery operated products 5 Years
ECO-Series battery operated products* 3 Years
Batteries (BP-70E, BP-70EI**, BP-70MH, BP-80) 5 years
Chargers (CH-35R, CH-70DCH, CH-90) 5 Years
*There is also a 1 year warranty available for the ECO-Series, please make sure which was purchased with the tool.
**The BP-70EI is no longer available. The LED indicator on the BP-70EI carries a 1 year warranty from purchase date.
The warranty does not cover any damages incurred from a Huskie tool including damages to property, bodily injuries and lost wages
resulting from such injuries. This warranty solely covers the repair or replacement of tools supplied by Huskie. These remedies are
exclusive, and the total liability of Huskie Tools, Inc. whether based on contract, warranty, negligence, indemnification, strict liability or
otherwise, shall not exceed the purchase price of the tool. In no event shall Huskie Tools, Inc. be liable for consequential, incidental or
special damages.
HUSKIE TOOLS, INC. MAKES NO OTHER WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, AND ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES
INCLUDING ANY WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE DISCLAIMED.
Huskie reserves the right to determine all warranty claims. Huskie will not warranty tools containing parts or batteries not originally sup-
plied by Huskie. Failure due to misuse, improper maintenance, misapplication, not following instructions or warnings, abuse or repairs
attempted by anyone other than Huskie Tools, Inc., or an authorized service center renders this warranty null and void.
Repair and Warranty Claims
All claims must be sent to Huskie for inspection and authorization. A Return Goods Authorization (RGA) is required before shipping tools
to Huskie. Secure the authorization by telephoning or writing to Huskie’s main office with details of the claim. Non-warranty repairs are
handled using the same procedure. Repairs exceeding 50 percent of the cost of a new tool will be advised before repairs are made.
Payment Terms
Upon credit approval Huskie’s standard payment terms are net-30 days. Visa, Mastercard, Discover and American Express are also ac-
cepted.
Freight
All Huskie tools are FOB, Glendale Heights, Illinois. Goods will be shipped pre-paid and added, unless otherwise specified. As of
August 1st, 2006 freight shipments over $15,000 are pre-paid.
Quotations
Special quantity quotations should be phoned in to discuss the scope of your tool requests.
Complete Support Services
Our customers have direct access to us for training, service, and problem solving. As specialists in tools, we maintain a trained repair
staff and a large stock of parts. This contrasts with many tool suppliers who carry tools as a sideline without offering support services.
Here are some reasons why our customers love to do business with us:
•Quickdelivery
•Wemaintaininventoryatourheadquarters.
•Trainingandtroubleshootingservices.
•Fastrepairservice.
•Designandengineeringserviceforspecialtoolneeds.
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HOW TO GET SERVICE UNDER THE TERMS OF THE LIMITED WARRANTY
Return your product directly to Huskie Tools, Inc. as our representative network is not
prepared to service the product under the terms of this warranty.
1. Write, call or fax Huskie stating the tool’s purchase date and problem. You will be
given a RGA # to assure that your merchandise will be properly handled upon its
receipt.
2. CAUTION: Make sure the product is packaged adequately so as to prevent damage
or loss during transit. The shipment must be prepaid and we recommend that it be
insured. A cover letter indicating the reason for the return should be included in order
to facilitate repairs.
SEND THIS PORTION WITH ANY TOOL WHEN REQUESTING REPAIRS,
WARRANTY OR RECONDITIONING WORK
Please call or Fax Huskie for an RGA#
Customer Job No. _______________________
Address________________________________
City___________________________________ State _____ Zip _____
Tool Model ____________________________
Warranty Claim _____ Repair Only ____
Customer Name:____________________
Phone ( _____ ) ________________________
City___________________________________ State _____ Zip _____
Serial No. _________________________
Estimate Required: Yes _____ No _____
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