Ardisam ION G2 Manuel De L'opérateur page 8

ION TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
NO. PROBLEM
1 Battery Charger LED does not indicate activity when the charger
and battery are plugged in.
2 Battery Charger LED blinks RED or GREEN or is solid GREEN when
the battery is not attached to it.
3 Drilling lights come on, powerhead starts, then stops while
cutting ice; will start again ONLY if switch is activated. (Battery
indicates (1) LED)
4 Battery LED's do not illuminate.
5 Drilling lights do NOT come on, powerhead will NOT start, and the
Battery LEDs do NOT illuminate.
6 Battery charger indicates that the charging battery is "too hot"
or "too cold" (flashing red LED) when the battery is at room
temperature.
7 Drilling lights come on, powerhead will not turn, all (3) battery
LEDs indicate a full charge. Unit WILL run with a different battery.
8 Drilling lights come on, powerhead runs smoothly with no load
on it, and turns normally with full power until it stops cutting
ice. Hole count is significantly reduced from normal operation.
(Battery indicates (2) or (3) LEDs)
9 Drilling lights come on, powerhead will not turn, all (3) battery
LEDs indicate a full charge.
10 Drilling lights do not come on, but powerhead functions normally. LED system has failed or Controller is
11 Drilling lights stay ON all of the time; must remove battery to turn
them off.
12 Drilling lights come on, powerhead makes a "clicking noise" from
the top of the motor cover, and will not turn. Battery LEDs indicate
a full charge. ("ON" switch has been held down for more than 5
seconds, battery core temperature is not frozen). WITH BATTERY
DISCONNECTED, transmission CANNOT be turned over by hand in
either direction without stopping.
13 Hole count has drastically and quickly reduced. Hole count cannot
be increased by switching batteries or even powerheads. (The
blades are new)
14 Auger jumps on the ice and will not cut.
15 Auger spins at normal speed, but cuts slowly through the ice.
16 Powerhead functions normally, but hole count is drastically
reduced. Battery indicates a full charge. Drilling suddenly requires
downward force to be applied to the handlebars in order to cut
the ice.
17 Powerhead with Reverse, only runs in forward.
18 Powerhead with Reverse, only runs in reverse.
If above remedies fail, contact ION Customer Service at 800-345-6007 or info@ioniceaugers.com
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POSSIBLE CAUSE
Battery charger is defective.
Battery charger is defective.
Battery is low on power.
Battery is dead or defective.
Battery is dead or defective.
Battery temperature sensor
malfunction.
Battery temperature sensor
malfunction.
Battery will charge normally, and
measures for good voltage, but has
no capacity.
Power switch is not depressed
completely.
not sending power to the LED system.
LED board has failed.
ION Motor is trying to turn, but
cannot due to transmission problems.
Auger bit is damaged or bent.
Blades are dull or damaged or
re-sharpened incorrectly.
Blades are dull or damaged or
re-sharpened incorrectly.
Blades are dull or damaged or
re-sharpened incorrectly.
Reverse switch is faulty (open circuit)
or has become unplugged inside
the handlebar control, or Controller
is faulty.
Reverse switch is faulty (closed
circuit) or wiring has become loose
on switch and is touching each
other, or Controller is faulty.
to locate an authorized Service Center near you.
Check for parts online at www.ioniceaugers.com or call 800-345-6007 M-F 8-5 CT
Operator's Manual
ION G2 Electric Ice Auger
REMEDY/ACTION
Replace battery charger.
Replace battery charger.
Charge the battery.
Charge or replace the battery.
Charge or replace the battery.
Replace battery.
Replace battery.
Replace battery.
Hold the switch for five seconds.
Install LED Light Kit or replace Controller.
Install LED Light Kit or replace Controller.
Replace Motor/Transmission assembly.
Replace damaged components.
Replace with new blades.
Replace with new blades.
Replace with new blades.
Remove handlebar control, replace
Reverse switch or re-connect wiring.
(If switch and wiring is correct, replace
Controller).
Remove handlebar control, replace
Reverse switch or re-connect wiring.
(If switch and wiring is correct, replace
Controller).