Six Unit Rapid Charger User Manual
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1. RA TWC6 Six Unit Rapid Charger Removable Charging Pod shown for first position only Charge Status LED shown for first position only Power Off Switch 2 Replacing A Charging Pod The charging pod is made from quality materials and designed to provide years of service when properly used In most cases the charging pod will only be replaced when you want to use the charger with a different battery Note Quick reference information for charge status is located on bottom of charger Follow these steps to change the charging pod 1 Obtain a charging pod made specifically for the ENDURA TWC6 Confirm that the charging pod is compatible with the battery you want to charge 2 Unplug the power cord connected to ENDURA TWCE6 from the wall outlet 3 Turn the locking screw on the bottom of the charging pod counter clockwise several rotations Lift the charging pod and the screw from the charging base 4 Insert the replacement charging pod into the charging base and secure with the locking screw Do not over tighten the screw 5 Inspect the charging contacts to ensure they are clean and unobstructed 6 Connect the power cord to the the wall outlet You are now ready to charge a battery compatible with the charging pod Charging A Battery 1 Confirm that the charging pod and battery are compatible 2 Place battery to be charged in the charging pod The battery may be charged while attached to the radio No2. Six Unit Rapid Charger FOR RECHARGEABLE LMR BATTERIES User Manual Introduction Thank you for purchasing ENDURA TWC6 Six Unit Rapid Charger This high quality product is designed for use with up to six rechargeable LMR batteries With the appropriate charging pod installed it can charge batteries with Lithium ion Li lon nickel metal hydride NiMH or nickel cadmium NiCd chemistry Different capacities For a complete list of charging pods available for this charger contact your Power Products dealer or call customer service at 800 529 1618 A Important Safety Information 1 Read these instructions 10 Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly 2 Keep these instructions at plugs convenience receptacles and the point where it exits from 3 Heed all warnings the apparatus 4 Follow all iistructi ns 11 Use only attachments accessories specified by the manufacturer 5 Do not use this apparatus near water 12 eee during lightning storms or when unused for long 6 Clean only with a dry cloth 1 1 2 Pee 13 Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel Servicing is required 7 Do not block any ventilation openings Install in accordance with the when the apparatus has been damaged in any way such as when manufacturer s instructions there has been damage to the power supply cord or plug when liquid 8 Do not install near any heat sources such as radiato
3. ectors officers or employees be liable for any damages beyond repair or replacement as described above including without limitation indirect incidental or consequential damages For service under warranty return the product along with dated proof of purchase to the retailer where purchased or to Power Products If re turning directly to Power Products follow these instructions 1 Send to Power Products Warranty Service Department 2170 Bran don Trail Alpharetta GA 30004 For your protection we recommend you obtain proof of delivery for your shipment 2 Include with your product dated proof of purchase your name and daytime telephone number and return address street address only return shipments cannot be made to a P O 3 All items sent become the property of Power Products and will not be returned
4. hen the charge status LED flashes RED a fault condition exists There are five different flash patterns each indicating a specific type of fault The flash patterns and fault conditions are as follows LED Flash Pattern Fault Type Flashes 1 Time Indicates over current condition caused by battery short circuit Check battery contacts Do not attempt charging the battery if short circuit exists Flashes 2 Times Indicates battery diagnostic has timed out and cannot be completed due to excessively low battery voltage Charge battery with charger supplier with radio then resume use of ENDURA TWC6 Flashes 4 Times Indicates over heat condition for a Li lon battery Battery temperature is over 43 C and charging has stopped Battery protection circuit may be defective Flashes 5 Times Indicates battery contacts are open and current is not passing through the and contacts on the battery Check charging pod to confirm compatibility with battery Flashes 6 Times Indicates charging complete but battery is under charged Battery voltage is below minimum level required 2 ENDURA TWC6 Specifications Dimensions 445 230 x 295 mm 17 5 x 9 1 x 11 6 inches Weight Charger Only 4 2 kg 9 3 Ibs Compatible Chemistries NiCd NiMH Li lon Operating Temperature 1550 3020 Storage Temperature 0 65 Power Input 120V 60Hz 2 5A Charge Rate 700 mA 10 6V 12 4V Product Listings UL CUL FCC Specifica
5. rate used batteries This may cause an explosion Keep the charger away from TV sets or radios to prevent interference Avoid overcharging Batteries must be removed from the charger to stop charging Batteries must not charge for more than 15 hours after the LED indicator turns green 9 If your batteries seem to have no capacity even after being fully charged completely discharge them then fully charge them again If they still do not retain a charge or very little new batteries must be purchased 10 There is danger of explosion if a battery is incorrectly replaced Replace only with the same or equivalent battery A Li lon battery must have a pro tection circuit 11 The battery pack or batteries installed shall not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine fire or the like 12 Disconnect power to the charger by turning off the main Power On Off Switch 09 CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN The lighting flash and arrowhead within the CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF THE The exclamation point within the triangle is triangle is a warming sign alerting you of ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER a warming sign alerting you of important in dangerous voltage inside the product NO USER SERVICABLE PARTS ARE INSIDE structions accompanying the product REFER ANY SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SER VICE PERSONNEL 1 ENDURA TWC6 Features Power Cord 62 ENDU
6. rs heat registers has been spilled on or objects have fallen into the apparatus when stoves or other apparatus including amplifiers that produce heat the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture when it does not 9 Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding type function normally or when it has been dropped plug A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other 14 The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and no ob A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong jects filled with liquid such as vases shall be placed on the apparatus The wide blade or third prong are provided for your safety If the plug 5 Warning To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock do not expose this provided does not fit into your outlet consult an electrician for replace apparatus to rain or moisture ment of the obsolete outlet A Caution 1 User must not make any modification to the unit User must not replace the battery adaptor or the power adaptor with similar parts in the market Such actions can cause damage to the charger unit or to the rechargeable batteries and will void the warranty Never attempt to charge alkaline or dry cell batteries They may burst causing damage and personal injury Never let metal wire etc touch any internal part of the charger Make sure battery and charger contacts are always clean otherwise batteries may not fully charge Never incine
7. te If the battery is attached to radio turn the radio off while in the charger 3 Connect the power to ENDURA TWC6 and a wall outlet 120V 4 When a battery is placed in the charging pod the charge status LED will illuminate ORANGE for a short period while the charger performs a battery diagnostic Once completed the charge status LED will change to RED This indicates the battery is charging 5 While a battery is charging the charge status LED will illuminate RED with no flashing If the charge status LED is red and flashes a fault has been detected The flash pattern represents a specific fault condition See section Fault Conditions for details 6 When the battery is charged to 80 of capacity the charge status LED will change to GREEN and begin to flash It is recommended that the battery be charged to at least 80 capacity before use 7 The charge status LED will illuminate GREEN with no flashing when the battery is fully charged Note Remove battery from charger within 15 hours after charging is complete 8 After removing a fully charged battery the charge status LED may remain illuminated for a few seconds Allow the charge status LED to go off before placing another battery in the charging pod 9 The ENDURA 6 is designed to operate at room temperatures between 15 C and 30 C Charging batteries at temperatures outside this range may result in under charging of batteries Fault Conditions W
8. tions subject to change without notice This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following conditions 1 this device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Important Any changes or modifications to this device by the user not expressly approved by Power Products could void the user s authority to operate this device ENDURA 2006 Power Products Unlimited Inc Power Products is a registered trademark of Power Products Unlimited Inc ENDURA is a trademark of HT Mobile Products Inc All rights reserved 50 PowerProaucts 2170 Brandon Trail Alpharetta GA 30004 wwuy powerproducts com Warranty And Service During Warranty The ENDURA 6 is made from high quality materials and designed to provide years of reliable service The following warranty applies Power Products Unlimited Inc PPU warrants this product to be free from defects in workmanship and materials for one year from date of purchase by the end user This warranty applies to the original pur chaser and is void if the product has been altered misused damaged neglected purchased outside the United States or if repair is required because of normal wear and tear This is the only warranty made by PPU In no event will PPU its affiliates subsidiaries related entities or their respective dir
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