Introduction
Thank you for purchasing this single unit vehicular charger from 49er Com-
munications. It’s a high quality product designed for rapid charging two-way
radio batteries in a vehicle. With the appropriate charging pod installed, it
can charge these battery chemistries: lithium ion (Li-Ion), lithium polymer
(LiPo), nickel-metal hydride (NiMH), or nickel cadmium (NiCd).
For a complete list of charging pods available for this charger, contact our
customer service department at
800-552-0707 x101.
Charger Features
1. Mounting bracket.
2. Adjustable tie-down strap.
3. Charge status LED.
4. Charge status LED reference
chart.
5. Removable charging pod.
6. Vehicle power adapter –
supplies power from a 12V –
24V outlet in your
vehicle.
Installing The Charger
1. Install the charger 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.
2. Select a flat vertical 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”).
3. After the mounting bracket is installed, fasten the charger to the bracket
using the 4 brass thumb screws provided. If required, install the charging
pod before attaching the charger to the mounting bracket. See section
Replacing A Charging Pod
for details.
4. An elastic type tie-down strap is included with the charger. The strap is
adjustable to hold radios of different heights securely in the charger.
5. 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 hold-
er on the front of the charger. A clicking sound confirms the clip is prop-
erly connected. At the back of the charger, 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 charger is installed on the mounting bracket.
6. 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 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:
1. Obtain a charging pod made specifically for the charger. Confirm that the
charging pod is compatible with the battery you want to charge.
2. Unplug the vehicle power adaptor (DC power supply) from the charger
and remove the radio from the charging pod.
3. Turn the locking screw on the bottom of the charging pod counter-clock-
wise until it no longer holds the pod. Lift the charging pod 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 vehicle power adapter to the charger. You are now ready to
charge a battery compatible with the charging pod.
Important
1. Read all Caution statements below and this User Manual before attempting to
charge a battery.
2. 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.
3. For best battery performance, charge NiCd and NiMH batteries when they are
fully discharged.
Caution
1. Never charge alkaline or dry cell batteries with this charger. Do not charge
Li-Ion, LiPo, NiMH, or NiCd batteries unless they are designed with over
charge protection.
2. Use charger inside a vehicle only. Do not expose the charger to rain, any liq-
uids, or excessive moisture.
3. Do not attempt to charge a battery without first installing the appropriate
charging pod. Only use charging pods designed for this charger and supplied
by 49er Communications. Disconnect charger from power before installing, ad-
justing, or removing the charging pod.
4. 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.
5. Do not remove the charger’s housing or make any modification to the charger.
6. Use only the vehicle power adapter supplied with this charger. If a replacement
is required, contact 49er Communications. Use of other vehicle power adap-
ters may damage the charger or batteries you may be attempting to charge.
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