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This HSC-1 intelligent battery charger uses the latest battery charger technology and can 
charge Ni-Cd, Ni-MH & Refresh Alkaline batteries.  Using the state of the art battery charging 
technology the HSC-1 can detect, discharge, charge, and maintain the batteries at optimum
capacity automatically. With both LED & LCD display, the status of each battery can be seen 
easily.

Functions

This charger can charge 3 kinds of batteries - Ni-Cd, Ni-MH & Alkaline.
The Four separate battery charging bays function independently. This enables charging of 
up to 4 batteries simultaneously. Note: Batteries must of the same type i.e. Ni-Cd, Ni-MH 
or Alkaline.
Accommodates both AA & AAA size batteries
Battery type is preselected therefore only one type (NI-Cd, NI-MH or Alkaline) of battery 
can be charged at one time.
This charger uses the latest battery charging technology. It uses ""- delta V"" detection 
when charging Ni-Cd & Ni-MH batteries.
For Ni-Cd batteries, the charger will discharge the battery first, followed by a quick charge.  
Once its fully charged, a constant current trickle charge will keep the battery at optimum 
capacity.
For Ni-MH and Alkaline batteries, the charger will charge batteries from any level to full 
capacity automatically.  A constant current trickle charge will keep the battery at optimum 
capacity.
The following table indicates the approximate charging times. Note : Times will vary 
dependant on battery brand and capacity

Discharging  NI-Cd only

: Discharge times will vary dependant on capacity and charge state, 

typically the process could take upto 1 hour, before the charge cycle commences. During the 
discharge process the indicator LED will glow amber.

Battery type

Battery size

Battery capacity

Charging time

Ni-Cd

NiMH

Alkaline

AA

AAA

AA

AAA

AA

AAA

650mAh

240mAh

1800mAh

750mAh

1.5V

1.5V

2 hours

2  hours

2  hours

2  hours

< 1.4V 5  hours

<1.4V 2.5  hours

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LED 
INDICATORS

BATTERY
CHANGING
BAY

BATTERY
SELECTION
SWITCH

LCD
DISPLAY

FRONT

BACK

DC
SOCKET

Connect the DC plug from the AC adaptor to the DC socket on the rear of the charger
Insert the AC adaptor into the household supply ensuring the wall socket is switched ON 
Select the required battery type by moving the battery selector switch between Ni-Cd, 
Ni- MH or Alkaline (it must not be moved after batteries are loaded)
Insert the required number of batteries into the charger, making  sure the correct polarity is 
observed (+ is uppermost)
After approximately 2 seconds the 

  will automatically detect the status of the 

battery
Once battery detection is complete one of the following charging programmes will 
commence

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A characteristic of a Ni-Cd battery is that it suffers from a memory condition which 
means after repeated topping up of the battery the capacity is significantly reduced to 
counteract this effect the 

 will discharge the battery first, (LCD blinking 

""DIS"" & energy level indicator blinking downward) whilst LED indicator is 
illuminated yellow.
Once the discharge cycle is completed, 

 will begin the quick charge 

programme, (LCD blinking ""CHA"" & energy level indicator flashing upward) whilst 
the LED indicator illuminates red.
When the battery is fully charged, (The LCD will show ""OK"" & energy level indicator 
showing full) whilst the LED indicator illuminates green.

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ALWAYS ensure the correct battery type (Ni-Cd, Ni-MH, or Alkaline) position is 
selected prior to inserting batteries for charging, as failure to observe this will most 
likely result in damage to both the batteries and charger.
When charging Ni-Cd batteries, the discharging & charging process will restart if 
the power supply is disrupted.
Do not attempt to disassemble the 

 or the warranty will be voided.

Extreme cold, hot or moist conditions may damage or affect the 

 

functionality DO NOT use the 

 in strong sunlight

Always ensure the charger cover is fitted before charging starts
This unit will get hot during use and therefore should be well ventilated and place 
away from temperature sensitive materials i.e. varnished/polished tables etc 
ONLY NI-CD, NI-MH OR ALKALINE  batteries can be charged in this unit, no 
other type of battery should be attempted to be charged under any circumstances 
DO NOT dispose of dead batteries in a fire 

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Operation 

Please read the following instructions carefully before first use of the 

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Ni-Cd batteries

Since neither Ni - MH or Alkaline batteries have memory characteristics; 

 

will automatically start the quick charge programme.  Both LCD & LED will have 
the same display as for charging Ni-Cd battery

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Ni-MH & Alkaline batteries

Providing the fully charged batteries are not removed from the battery charging bays, 

 will automatically maintain the battery at its optimum capacity. 

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ALWAYS REMEMBER BEFORE OPERATING

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