Andis Company AGRC - Manual (Page 6)

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2. The charger base is designed to recharge battery packs that are at, or close to, room
temperature (25°C/77°F). If a battery pack is returned to the charger unusually hot or cold, the
charger will not enter fast charge mode. This is normal and the battery pack can remain in the
charger. Under certain conditions the charger may not fully charge a battery pack that has
cooled from an unusually hot temperature. Remove the battery pack for a few seconds, and
return to the charger. The charger will then enter a second fast charge mode.
3. Optimum charging results will be obtained if the charging unit is operated in a place where the
temperature is stable. Sudden increases in temperature may result in the battery pack receiving
less than a full charge. Avoid locating the charger near heat vents, radiators, or in direct sunlight.
4. To increase the life of your battery pack, do not run the clipper until the motor completely stops.
When the motor noticeably slows during clipping where it did not before, charge the battery pack.
5. A new battery pack may not charge to full capacity on the first use. This is normal and does not
indicate a problem with the battery pack or charger. About five cycles of using the clipper until
the motor slows, and then recharging until the charger indicates “charging complete” will bring
the battery pack to full capacity. This is called “forming” a battery pack.
6. Under normal room temperature conditions, there is no need to allow the charger base to cool
between charging battery packs. Completely discharged battery packs may be returned to the
charger base continuously for fast charge. If the room temperature is very warm however,
allowing the charger to cool 5 minutes between battery packs is advisable. If the charger has
become too hot internally, fast charge will be discontinued. Remove the battery pack and
replace after a 5 minute cooling period, the charger will reset automatically.
7. It is normal for the charger to become warm to the touch during operation.
8. Disconnect the charger from the AC outlet if long periods of non-use are anticipated.
9. Never store batteries in a discharged condition. Recharge them immediately after they are
discharged.
10. Many factors influence the life of the battery pack. A battery pack that has received heavy use
and is over a year old may not give the same run-time performance as a new battery pack.
USE OF THE REFRESH FEATURE
The Refresh feature works overnight by first discharging the battery
pack, and then quickly charging it. A trickle charge maintains the
battery at 100% for use the next day. This allows a battery pack
that has developed a “memory” to perform like new.
A battery pack that receives monthly Refresh cycles will last
much longer than one that does not. Andis suggests that the
Refresh feature be used once per month at the end of a business
day. Using the Refresh feature overnight will ensure that your work
will not be interrupted while “Refresh” operates (Diagram F).
1. The charger base needs to be plugged in for the Refresh feature
to work.
2. With the clipper or battery pack in the charger base, press the
Refresh button once. The green light will blink while the battery is discharging.
3. The green light will stop blinking, and remain continuous when the battery pack is charging once
again (see Sensacharge light sequences, page 4).
4. If the Refresh button has been accidentally pressed, there are two ways to stop the battery pack
from being discharged. Removing the clipper from the charger, then returning it, will cancel the
Refresh operation and resume fast charge. You may also unplug the charger base for several
seconds to reset the charger.
5. NOTE: The refresh cycle takes approximately eight hours to produce a fully charged battery pack.
The charge must make accurate battery voltage measurements during this time. If the charger
does not exit the refresh cycle or does not produce a fully charged battery, follow the steps on
page 4, number 2.
Refresh
Button
Diagram F