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Smart Charge
Smart Charge is designed to maximize the overall battery life while still offering an
acceptable 6-10 hours of run time per charge.
To enable Smart Charge, plug the charger into
the Phoenix then power on the tool and press
the Smart Charge icon located on the lower left
corner of the startup screen.
When Smart Charge is enabled, the Phoenix will
display the current charge level (%) along with the
estimated time until fully charged (100%). To
conserve power and maximize the charging rate
the Phoenix will enter sleep mode and power down
the screen after 10 seconds. You can check the
current charge progress at any time by quickly
tapping the screen. Once Smart Charge detects
that the battery module has reached 100% charge
level the Phoenix will begin beeping and signal you of
charge completion. Once this occurs, simply unplug the charger and the Phoenix will
power itself down automatically. In order to see the benefits of the Smart Charge
feature it is important that you remove the charger from the Phoenix in a timely manner
once a 100% charge level is reached. The included charger will continue charging the
internal battery module tool as long as it remains connected to the Phoenix. The only
way to cease the charge is by disconnecting the charger from the tool.
Battery/Charging Notes
• Storing lithium ions batteries at or near full charge for extended periods is always
detrimental to battery life to some degree but when this is done at high
temperatures the impacts are dramatic. Keeping the Phoenix at a 120% charge
level in the back of a hot work van will eventually shorten the battery life. Using
Smart Charge whenever possible will help you avoid this and ensure that the
battery is always at the optimal charge levels for storage in hot or cold conditions.
• The lithium battery cells inside the Phoenix were specifically chosen for their low
rate of self-discharge. Nothing is worse than a rechargeable power tool that goes
dead from simply sitting on the shelf unused for two months. A good tool should
be ready to go anytime you reach for it and it shouldn’t require your constant
attention to maintain a proper charge level. The Phoenix is designed to draw
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