Universal-Battery-Charger
CM-3298
C. Battery is fully charged
B. Battery is 60% charged
A. Battery is 40 % charged
Intended Use .................................................................................... 2
Items supplied .................................................................................. 2
Description of the appliance ........................................................... 2
Safety instructions............................................................................ 2
Commissioning ................................................................................. 4
Charging batteries ........................................................................... 5
LCD-Display ...................................................................................... 6
Average charging times................................................................... 7
Calculating the charging time......................................................... 7
Charging 9 Volt rechargeables ....................................................... 8
Trouble shooting .............................................................................. 8
Malfunctions
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Charging over USB-device .............................................................. 8
Cleaning............................................................................................ 9
Disposal............................................................................................. 9
Warranty and Service....................................................................... 9
Technical data................................................................................. 10
Read the operating instructions carefully before using the appliance for the
first time and preserve this booklet for later reference. Pass the booklet on
to whomsoever might acquire the appliance at a later date.
Content
Intended Use
The Universal Battery Charger is intended exclusively for:
• the charging of rechargable Ni-Cd and Ni-MH batteries with the
sizes AAA / AA / C / D and 9V Block.
• domestic use only, it is not intended for commercial use.
Items supplied
• Universal Battery Charger CM3298
• Operating manual
• Guarantee Card
Description of the appliance
• The Universal battery Charger is suitable for charging Ni-Cd and
Ni-MH batteries with 1-6pcs AA/AAA or 1-4pcs C/D and 2pcs 9V.
• With LED and LCD indication.
• Intelligent microprocessor controlled with –
∆
V cut-off function
make the battery perfect charging.
• With short-circuit protection function to Ni-MH and Ni-Cd
battery when charging.
• With maximum timer control system for overcharge protection
Safety instructions
Do not place the Universal Battery Charger:
• where it would be subject to direct sunlight. It could happen
that the Universal Battery Charger overheats and becomes
irreparably damaged.
• in close adjacency to sources of heat. This includes for example
ovens, fan heaters and similar appliances, as well as the
ventilation openings of electrical devices. The Universal Battery
Charger could be irreparably damaged.
• in damp environments or in the vicinity of water. Moisture could
permeate into the Universal Battery Charger. There would then
be the danger of receiving an electric shock and/or causing a
fire!
• Only charge rechargable batteries of the types "Ni-Cd“
and "Ni-MH". NEVER recharge batteries of other types or non-
rechargable batteries. These are not suitable for recharging.
because batteries can overheat and explode. It could irreparably
damage the Universal Battery Charger and the inserted batteries
. There is also a risk of personal injury!
Danger of electrical shock!
Do not place the Universal Battery Charger:
• in the close vicinity of water, e.g. baths and swimming pools.
Should water permeate into the Universal Battery Charger, the
appliance could be irreparably damaged.
• Remove the power cable from the plug socket before cleaning
the Universal Battery Charger. You can thus avoid an electric
shock. Should water or moisture permeate the Universal Battery
Charger despite observing all precautions, immediately remove
the power cable from the plug socket.
• Always store batteries out of the reach of children! There is
a danger that children could swallow batteries! Due to the
poisonous content of batteries there is a danger to life! in
which case, please seek immediate medical attention.
• When charging batteries never leave the Universal Battery
Charger unsupervised.
• The batteries could become hot during charging. NEVER touch
hot batteries! There is a risk of being burnt! After charging
batteries, first of all remove the power cable of the Universal
Battery Charger from the plug socket. Then allow the batteries
to cool down before removing them from the Universal Battery
Charger.
• Should the power cable be defective, immediately arrange for it
to be replaced by a service partner to avoid the risk of injury.
• Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play
with the appliance.
• This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including
children) with reduced physical, sensory, or mental capacities, or
lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given
supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a
person responsible for their safety.
• for indoor use, or do not expose to rain.
• The Universal Battery Charger does not contain any user-
serviceable components. Should you open the housing of the
Universal Battery Charger, the warranty expires! Should repairs
be needed, contact one of our service partners in your area.
The addresses of our service partners are given on the warranty
card. This is supplied with the Universal Battery Charger.
• No liability or warranty will be accepted for damage caused
by opening the appliance housing, repairs attempted by
non-qualified persons or improper use of the Universal Battery
Charger!
• Leakage of battery acids can occur, especially with old batteries.
You should remove all batteries from the Universal Battery if
you do not intend to use it for an extended period. You can thus
protect the Universal Battery Charger from leaking battery acids.
Dealing with rechargeable batteries
• Do not use damaged (corroded) batteries.
• Should batteries leak, avoid skin contact with them. This leads to
skin irritation.
• Remove battery fluid in the device with a dry, absorbent cloth.
Avoid any contact with the skin, Wear protective gloves!
• Batteries must be disposed of properly. For this purpose, the
battery of sale or the local collection are available appropriate
container for disposal.
Commissioning
• Before taking the Universal Battery Charger into use, check that
all items are complete/available and free of visible damage.
• Place the Universal Battery Charger on a straight, level, scratch
and slip resistant surface.
• Compare the technical details with those of your power supplier.
If they match, insert the power plug into a power socket. The
Universal Battery Charger is now ready for use.
Injury hazard!
Fire hazard!
Charging batteries
Charge exclusively rechargeable batteries of the types "Ni-Cd“ and
"Ni-MH".
NEVER recharge batteries of other types or non-rechargable
batteries. These are not suitable for recharging. They could
damage not repairably the Universal Battery Charger and the
inserted batteries. There is also the danger of a fire as well as
an explosion!
• Insert the batteries into the charging slots.
• Press the 9 V Block batteries into the charging slot until they
audibly engage.
• 1 to 8 batteries can be individually charged:
• 4 x Type C or Type D batteries in the charging slots 1 to 4, with
additionally 2 x Type 9 Volt Block batteries in the charging slots
5 and 6 or
• 6 x Type AA or AAA in the charging slots 1 to 4, with additionally
2 x Type 9 Volt Block batteries in the charging slots 5 and 6.
Notice:
Ensure that the batteries are inserted into the charging slots in
accordance with their polarities. Otherwise, the batteries will not
be charged.
The charging process now begins. The Universal Battery Charger
has an LED for each cell in the charging slot. The LEDs of the
respective charging slots show the charge condition of the
individual batteries.
In the first 3 seconds the Universal Battery Charger carries out a
capacity test:
- The LCD Display scale is showing the capacity graph in five steps.
(20%/40%/60%/80%/100%)
- The 9V LED of the charging slot glows orange: Capacity between
25% - 80%.
- The 9V LED of the charging slot glows red: Capacity under 25%.
- The 9V LED of the charging slot glows green: Capacity over 80%.
When the battery capacity has been determined, the charging
process begins.
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