OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
VERSION 01/09
INTENDED USE
This product is intended for charging up to four 9V rechargeable block batteries (NiCd, NiMH).
Any use other than the one described above will damage the product. Moreover, this involves dangers
such as short-circuits, fire, electric shock, etc.
This product complies with the applicable national and European specifications. Any company or
product names are trademarks of their respective owners. All rights reserved.
Read these operating instructions carefully prior to commissioning the device and observe all safety
notices as well as other information contained in these instructions.
DELIVERY CONTENT
• Battery charger
• Operating instructions
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Please read the operating instructions through completely before putting the
device into operation. They contain important information for correct operation.
The guarantee/warranty will be void if damage is incurred resulting from non-
compliance with the operating instructions. Liability for any and all consequential
damage is excluded!
We do not assume any liability for damage to property or personal injury caused
by improper use or the failure to observe the safety instructions! In such cases
the guarantee is voided.
General
• The unauthorized conversion and/or modification of the product is inadmissible
because of safety and approval reasons (CE).
• The charger may only be operated with a supply voltage of 230V~/50Hz.
The design of the product complies with the safety class II.
• The device is not a toy. It is not suitable for children. Pay particular attention if children
are present! Children could attempt to poke objects into the device. This will result in
the device being destroyed and there is a considerable risk to life from electrical
shock!
The product may only be set up, used or stored in places that are not accessible to
children. Children may change the settings or short-circuit the rechargeable battery
pack, which may lead to an explosion. Mortal danger!
• The product is only suited for charging NiMH-/NiCd rechargeable9V block batteries.
Never attempt to charge other rechargeable batteries (e.g. LiPo, lead) or even
common batteries! There is a risk of fire and explosion!
• Maintenance, setting and repair work may only be carried out by a specialist/
specialised workshop. There are no components for you to adjust or maintain within
the device.
• In industrial facilities, the regulations for the prevention of accidents laid down by the
professional trade associations for electrical equipment and facilities must be adhered
to.
• If the product is used at schools, training facilities, do-it-yourself and hobby
workshops, it should not be handled unless supervised by trained, responsible
personnel.
• Do not leave packaging material laying around carelessly. These may become
dangerous playing material for children.
• Handle the product carefully, it can be damaged by impacts, strikes or by falling from a
low height.
If you notice any damage, do not use the charger anymore but take it to a specialised
workshop or dispose of it in a environmentally friendly manner.
Operation
• The product may only be used in dry, enclosed rooms. It may not become damp or wet
as there is risk of electrocution.
• Avoid bringing into contact with direct sunlight, high temperatures (>40?) or extreme
cold (<0°C). Keep it away from dust and dirt. The same is valid for any battery that
may be connected.
• Select a stable, level, sufficiently large and flat surface for the charger and the battery.
Never place the charger and battery on a flammable surface (e.g. carpet). Always use
a suitable, non-flammable, heatproof base.
• The charger may not be operated in the vicinity of flammable materials or gasses.
• When handling the charger, you must not wear any metallic or conductive jewellery
like necklaces, bracelets, rings or similar as this may lead to a short circuit of the
rechargeable battery. Danger of explosion!
• Do not operate the appliance when it is unattended. Although there are a wide range
of comprehensive safety mechanisms on the device, it is impossible to exclude the
possibility of malfunctions or problems occurring while charging a battery.
• Only use the device in a moderate climate, do not use it in a tropical climate.
• Ensure that there is sufficient ventilation during operation, never cover up the charger
and/or the rechargeable batteries.
• Never use the product immediately after it has been brought from a cold room into a
warm one. The resulting condensation may not only lead to function disruptions but
also poses the risk of a mortal electric shock!
Wait until the charger has reached room temperature before connecting it with the
mains voltage and putting it into operation. This may take several hours!
Notes on rechargeable batteries
• The product is only suited for charging NiMH-/NiCd rechargeable9V block batteries.
Never attempt to charge other rechargeable batteries (e.g. LiPo, lead) or even
common batteries! There is a risk of fire and explosion!
• Please take note of all safety and charging instructions of the rechargeable battery
manufacturer.
• Never charge damaged or leaking batteries. Avoid eye and skin contact with the
liquids in the rechargeable battery! Never dismantle rechargeable batteries!
• Rechargeable batteries must not be short-circuited or thrown into a fire. Danger of fire
and explosion!
If you are not sure about the correct method of connection or usage, or if questions arise which are not
covered by these operating instructions, please do not hesitate to contact our technical support or
another qualified specialist.
Voltcraft®, D-92242 Hirschau, Lindenweg 15, phone (+49) 180 / 586 582 7
CONNECTION
• Plug the mains cable into a mains socket (230V~/50Hz).
• The display appears and the charger performs a brief self-test in which the 4 battery slots are
checked for the presence of rechargeable batteries and the previous charge program continued, e.g.
after a power failure).
• The charger is now ready for operation.
If no rechargeable battery is inserted, the display shows:
S1: - - - S3: - - -
S2: - - - S4: - - -
CHARGE/DISCHARGE PROGRAMS
The charger has 5 different functions:
• „CHARGE“ (= charging)
The battery is charged and the charge process terminated afterwards.
• „DIS-CH“ (= discharge)
The rechargeable battery is discharged. This function can be used to e.g put an only half-charged
battery into a defined state (required with NiCd batteries to prevent the memory effect).
• „CHECK“ (= discharging, charging)
The battery is discharged and then charged. This function is recommended for charging NiCd
rechargeable batteries (memory effect).
• „CYCLE“ (= charge, discharge, charge)
With the subsequent charge/discharge/charge process, the rechargeable battery can be refreshed if
it was e.g. not used for some time.
• „ALIVE“ (= charge, discharge, charge, discharge, charge)
The function „ALIVE“ not only serves to refresh older batteries but is also helpful to activate new
rechargeable batteries that were stored over a longer period of time.
OPERATION
• Insert a 9V rechargeable block battery into any of the charging slots. Observe the correct polarity.
However, with the corresponding design of the connections in the charger and on the rechargeable
battery, you can only insert the rechargeable battery in the right orientation.
The charger detects the battery and automatically offers the function „CHARGE“:
ADJUST PROGRAM
SLOT1: CHARGE *
• The asterisk (*) behind „CHARGE“ blinks.
Now you have 5 seconds to select one the functions with the operating key (see above in the
chapter „CHARGE/DISCHARGE PROGRAMS“).
If no button is pressed for 5 seconds, the function currently visible on the display (e.g. "CHARGE") is
started.
• The blinking asterisk shows that a charge/discharge program is currently active in the respective
battery slot.
S1: CHA* S3: - - -
S2: - - -
S4: - - -
„CHA“ means „CHARGE“, „DIS“ = „DIS-CH“, „CHK“ = „CHECK“, „CYC“ = „CYCLE“ and „ALV“ =
„ALIVE“, see above.
• After selecting the charge/discharge program for the first battery and the start of the charge/
discharge program, you can insert the next battery. Proceed as described above.
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If several rechargeable batteries are inserted in short sequence, the charger shows the
selection of the charge/discharge programs for the respective battery slots in sequence as well
(in the sequence in which the batteries are detected in the respective charging slots). Also
proceed as described above.
9V BLOCK PROFESSIONAL CHARGER
ORDER NO. 20 20 09
