06
WARNING AND SAFETY NOTES
07
These warnings and safety notes are particularly important. Please
follow the instructions for maximum safety; otherwise the charger and
the battery can be damaged or at worst it can cause a fire.
The
allowable
DC input
voltage
is 11-18V
DC
.
Never leave the charger unattended when it is connected to its
power supply. If any malfunction is found, TERMINATE THE
PROCESS AT ONCE and refer to the operation manual.
Keep the charger well away from dust, damp, rain, heat, direct
sunshine and vibration. Never drop it.
This charger and the battery should be put on a heat-resistant,
non-flammable and non-conductive surface. Never place them on
a car seat, carpet or similar surface. Keep all flammable volatile
materials away from the operating area.
Make sure you know the specifications of the battery to be
charged or discharged to ensure it meets the requirements of this
charger. If the program is set up incorrectly, the battery and
charger may be damaged. Fire or explosion can occur due to
overcharging. This warranty is not valid for any damage or
subsequent damage arising as a result of a misuse or failure to
observe the procedures outlined in this manual.
To avoid short circuiting between the charge lead, always connect
the charge cable to the charger first, then connect the battery.
Reverse the sequence when disconnecting.
Never
attempt
to
charge
or
discharge
the
following
types
of
batteries
:
A battery fitted with an integral charge circuit or a protection circuit
A battery pack which consists of different types of cells
(including different manufacturers)
A battery that is already fully charged or just slightly discharged
Non-rechargeable batteries (pose an explosion hazard)
A faulty or damaged battery
WARNING AND SAFETY NOTES
Batteries installed in a device or which are electrically linked to
other components
Batteries that are not expressly stated by the manufacturer to
be suitable for the currents the charger delivers during the
charge process
Please
bear
in
mind
the
following
points
before
commencing
charging
:
Did you select the appropriate program suitable for the type of
battery you are charging?
Did you set up adequate current for charging or discharging?
Have you checked the battery voltage? Lithium battery packs
can be wired in parallel and in series, i.e. a 2-cell pack can be
3.7V (in parallel) or 7.4V (in series).
Have you checked that all connections are firm and secure?
Make sure there are no intermittent contacts at any point in the
circuit.
Standard Battery Parameters
Be very careful to choose the correct voltage for different types of battery otherwise you
may cause damage to the batteries. Incorrect settings could cause the cells to fire or
explode.
3.7V/cell
Nominal
Voltage
Min. Discharge
Voltage
Max Charge
Voltage
Storage
Voltage
Allowable
Fast Charge
3.7V/cell
4.2V/cell
3.8V/cell
≦
1C
3.0-3.3V/cell
LiPo
LiIon
3.6V/cell
4.1V/cell
≦
1C
3.3V/cell
3.6V/cell
3.3V/cell
≦
4C
LiFe
1.2V/cell
1.5V/cell
n/a
1C-2C
NiCd
1.2V/cell
1.5V/cell
n/a
1C-2C
MiMH
2.0V/cell
2.46V/cell
n/a
≦
0.4C
Pb
2.9-3.2V/cell 2.6-2.9V/cell 0.1-1.1V/cell 0.1-1.1V/cell
1.8V/cell
