Friendly Robotics RL800 - Chapter 4: Power Pack Charging & Power Management; Charging the Power Pack

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Chapter 4
Power Pack Charging
&
Power Management
4.1 Charging
The standard charger (power supply) included with your Robomower will re-charge the Power Pack
from the ‘Recharge Battery’ level in approximately 24 hours, depending on conditions. There is a
fast charger available as an accessory. See the accessories available for your Robomower in
Chapter 10.
Connect the output lead of the charger, Figure 4.2, into the charging socket, located under the
Manual Controller pocket, Figure 4.3. Connect the other end of the charger to a regular household
receptacle, 120 Volts AC and the charging process will begin (European models RL550 and RL850
utilize 230 volts mains power). Lightly pivot the Manual Controller down, allowing it to rest gently on
the charging cord. DO NOT attempt to force the Manual Controller all the way to the flush position.
The Robomower charger is designed for indoor dry use only. Do not charge the Robomower where
wet contact is likely. The LCD on the Manual Controller will display the text seen in Figure 4.4 and
the battery icon will continually move from empty to full to show the charging. Once the battery is fully
charged, the message will change to that as shown in Figure 4.5, reminding you to keep it connected
to the charger until the next use.
Charging is such an important aspect for assuring good performance and Power Pack life that a
special alert and power management system is incorporated into the mower to remind and alert you
when the proper charging process is not occurring.
!
Shock hazard. Injury or electrocution can occur. The Robomower
charger is designed for indoor use in dry locations only. Never use
the charger or charge the Robomower in areas where extreme
dampness or wet contact is likely. Never use a charger when the
leads are damaged. Use only the recommended charger with your
Robomower.
WARNING!
Figure 4.1
Standard charger (power
supply) 120 volt shown
Figure 4.3
Standard charger
connector socket
Charger output lead
Figure 4.2