Cattron-Theimeg LRC-L1, User Manual

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User Manual LRC-L1
12 Subject to change without notice. Version 1.0.0 - 11/2010
5.3 Charging the Battery
WARNING
! Explosion hazard
Only use original batteries of the manufacturer (Nickel / Metal Hydride [NiMH] batteries). Other
batteries may explode when charged with this device.
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Put the battery into the cradle. The red LED “Charge” lights up to indicate that the unit is charging mode.
During testing mode, the green LED “Ready” flashes for approximately 1 minute. Should after this time
the red LED “Charge” be off and the LED "Ready" be flashing, the battery is not contacted correctly.
Remove the battery and insert it again.
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When the battery is charged, the red “Charge” LED turns off and the “Ready” LED lights up.
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The device switches automatically to pulse trickle charge.
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After about two minutes, the LED indication changes to green flashing. The battery may be used either
immediately or may be left in the cradle until it is needed.
During the charging process, the status of the battery is constantly monitored and automatically terminated
when the charging process is completed. Overcharging is therefore prevented.
NOTE
!
The battery charging time can take up to 3 hours.
NOTE
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Batteries may only be charged at a maximum ambient temperature of 40°C.
5.4 Defective Battery
Before the charging process begins, the battery is tested for defects. If the green “Ready” LED lights up
immediately after inserting the battery into the cradle and if the red “Charge” LED blinks from time to time
after 20 s, the battery is defective and can no longer be used. Replace the battery in this case.
NOTE
!
Used batteries shall be disposed according to local regulations.
5.5 Battery Discharging
NOTE
!
If batteries are discharged only partly and over a long period, it is recommend to discharge the
batteries completely from time to time to preserve its capacity.
Press the yellow Reset key to discharge the battery.
By pressing the discharge button, the battery can be discharged prior to charging. Afterwards the battery
charger switches to charge-mode automatically. If the battery is fully charged, the device switches over to
pulse trickle charging.