Robitronic Overloader 2, Instruction Manual

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Precautions !
- Do not charge or discharge battery types other than nickel-cadmium (NiCd),
- nickel-metal hydride (NiMH), Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) or Lithium-Polymer (Li-Po)
- rechargeable batteries. Damage may occur from other types of batteries.
- Do not attempt to charge batteries at excessive fast charge currents.
- Do not use automotive type battery chargers to power the charger.
- Do not leave the charger unattended while charging. Disconnect the battery and
- remove input power from charger immediatly if the charger becomes hot.
- Allow the charger or battery to cool down before reconnecting.
- Do not allow water, moisture or foreign objects into the charger.
- Do not place the battery or the charger on or near a flammable object while in use.
- Keep away from carpets, cluttered workbenches, etc.
- Do not cover the air intake holes on the charger as this could cause the charger
- to overheat.
- Always disconnect charger from power source when not in use.
Safety note for Li-Ion and Li-Po batteries !
- Do not allow Li-Ion or Li-Po batteries to overheat!
- It is very important to know the battery’s nominal rated voltage before
- charge or discharge.
- Li-Po batteries: 2-cell pack wired in series -> total voltage will be 7.4 V (2x 3.7V)
- Li-Ion batteries: 2-cell pack wired in series -> total voltage will be 7.2 V (2x 3.6V)
- ALWAYS make sure to set the correct Li-Ion or Li-Po battery voltage
- ( 3.6V per cell for Li-Ion and 3.7V per cell for Li-Po)
- Do not attempt to use the NiCd or NiMH mode for Li-Ion or Li-Po batteries.
- Do not attempt to charge Li-Ion or Li-Po batteries at greater than “1C” rating
- of the battery.
- Do not attempt to repeatedly charge Li-Ion or Li-Po batteries.
- If Li-Ion or Li-Po batteries overheat, please immediatly disconnect batteries
- from the charger!
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