User Manual - Power Products
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1. 15 C 30 C Storage Temperature 0 C 65 C Power Input 12V 24V DC 1A minimum Charge Rate 700 mA 10 6V 12 4V Specifications subject to change without notice Fault Conditions When the charge status LED flashes RED a fault condition exists There are three different flash patterns each indicating a specific type of fault The flash patterns and fault conditions are as follows LED Flash Flashes 1 Time Indicates charging complete but battery is under charged Battery voltage is below minimum level required This warning is provided after the rapid charging stage is complete Flashes 2 Times Indicates battery contact is open and current is not passing through the and contacts on the battery This warning is provided after the initial diagnostic stage is complete Check charging pod to confirm compatibility with battery Flashes 3 Times Indicates over current condition caused by battery short circuit Have the battery checked by a qualified technician Do not attempt charging the battery if a short circuit exists Available Accessories TWC1M MBH Metal bracket for mounting TWC1M on a floor or other horizontal surface TWC1M VPA Standard vehicle power adapter Supplies power to TWC1M from 12V 24V outlet Heavy duty vehicle power adapter Supplies power to TWC1M TWC6M from 12V 24V outlet TWC6M HW Hardwire kit for TWC1M or TWC6M Supplies power to charger f2. in the charging pod the charge status LED will illuminate ORANGE for a short period while the charger performs a bat tery diagnostic If the LED does not illuminate check to make sure the 9 power outlet is receiving power charge status LED will change from ORANGE to RED once the battery diagnostic is complete 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 When the battery is charged to 80 of capacity the charge status LED will change to GREEN and flash It is recommended that the battery be charged to at least 80 capacity before use The charge status LED will illuminate GREEN with no flashing when the battery is fully charged 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 be fore placing another battery in the charging pod The TWC1M 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 ENDURA TWC1M Specifications Dimensions 116 x 98 x 106 mm 4 6 x 3 9 x 4 3 inches Weight Charger Only 320 g 7 Ibs Compatible Chemistries NiCd NiMH Li lon LiPo Operating Temperature
3. ENDURA Single Unit Rapid Charger FOR IN VEHICLE USE 1 User Manual MODEL TWCIM Introduction Thank you for purchasing an ENDURA TWCI1M Single Unit Rapid Charger This high quality product is designed for charging two way radio batteries in a vehicle With the appropriate charging pod installed it can charge these types of batteries lithium ion Li lon lithium polymer LiPo nickel metal hydride NiMH or nickel cadmium NiCd For a complete list of charging pods available for this charger contact your Power Products dealer or call customer service at 800 529 1618 ENDURA TWC1M Features gt o Mounting bracket Adjustable tie down strap Charge status LED Charge status LED Removable charging pod Vehicle power adapter reference chart supplies power from a 12V 24V outlet in your vehicle Important 2 3 Read all Caution statements below and this User Manual before attempting to charge a battery Check to make sure a charging pod compatible with your battery is properly installed on charger before placing battery in pod Always charge new batteries completely before initial use Recycle batteries when they can no longer be used Do not discard unwanted batteries in the trash or incinerate Batteries exposed to fire or excessive heat may explode For best battery performance
4. charge NiCd and NiMH batteries when they are fully discharged Caution 2 3 Never charge alkaline or dry batteries with this charger They may burst and cause damage or personal injury Do not charge Li lon LiPo NIMH or NiCd batteries unless they are designed with overcharge protection Use charger inside a vehicle only Do not expose the charger to rain any liquids or excessive moisture Do not attemptto charge a battery without first installing the appropriate charg ing pod Use only charging pods designed for the TWC1M Disconnect charger from power before installing adjusting or removing the charging pod Make sure contacts in charging pod and battery are clean Do not allow wire or metal objects to touch contacts in charging pod or any internal part of the charger notremove the 5 housing or make any modification to the charger Use only the vehicle power adapter supplied with the TWC1M charger If a replacement is required order part number TWC1 VPA standard or TWC6M VPA heavy duty Use of other vehicle power adapters may damage the charger or batteries you attempt to charge Installing ENDURA TWC1M l o gt Install TWC1M in an area of the vehicle that is in close proximity to a 12V or 24V outlet The location selected should allow the vehicle power adapter to be connected without excessive stretching of the cable Select a flat vertica
5. l surface in the vehicle for attaching the mounting bracket Use the 4 sheet metal screws provided to fasten the smaller sec tion of the bracket to the vehicle Install the mounting bracket securely and in a manner that allows the larger section of the bracket to be level Width of smaller section is about 2 6 and width of larger section is 4 2 After the mounting bracket is installed fasten TWC1M to the bracket us ing the 4 brass thumb screws provided If required install the charging pod in TWC1M before attaching the charger to the mounting bracket See section Replacing A Charging Pod below An elastic type tie down strap is included with TWC1M The strap is ad justable to hold radios of different heights securely in the charger To adjust the tie down strap place the radio in the charger bring the strap over the top of the radio and insert the plastic clip into the metal clip holder on the front of the charger A clicking sound confirms the clip is properly connected At the back of the char ger compress the black retaining clip and pull the end of the tie down strap through the retaining clip until it is snug over the radio Note It may be easier to adjust the tie down strap before the TWC1M is installed on the mounting bracket To remove a radio secured with the tie down strap press the sides of the plastic clip with your thumb and forefinger and lift the tie down strap Replacing A Charging Pod The charging
6. 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 Follow these steps to change the charging pod 2 3 Obtain a charging pod made specifically for the TWC1M Confirm that the charging pod is compatible with the battery you want to charge Unplug the vehicle power adaptor DC power supply from TWC1M and remove the radio from the charging pod Turn the locking screw on the bottom of the charging pod counter clock wise several rotations Lift the charging pod from the charging base 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 Connect the vehicle power adapter to TWC1M You are now ready to charge a battery compatible with the charging pod Charging A Battery Before charging a battery confirm that the charging pod installed in TWC1M and the battery you want to charge are compatible Connect the large plug end of the vehicle power adapter to the 12V 24V DC outlet in your vehicle and the small end to the connection point on the right side of the charger Place battery to be charged in the charging pod The battery may also be charged while attached to the radio When a battery is placed
7. rom a vehicle battery or other power connection point Warranty And Service During Warranty ENDURA TWC1M 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 purchaser and Is void if the product has been altered misused damaged neglected or if repair 15 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 directors officers or employees be liable for any damages beyond repair or replacement as described above including without limita tion indirect incidental or consequential damages For service under war ranty return the product along with dated proof of purchase to the retailer where purchased or to Power Products If returning directly to Power Products follow these instructions 1 Send to Power Products Warranty Service Department 2170 Brandon 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 tele phone number and return address street address only return shipments cannot be made to a P O Bo
8. x 3 All items sent become the property of Power Products and will not be returned PowerProaucts ENDURA Chargers By Power Products 2170 Brandon Trail Alpharetta GA 30004 Smart Adaptable Reliable www powerproducts com 2012 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
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