Maplin 1 Hour Extra Fast
NiMH Charger
with worldwide mains and in-car operation
Model N41BX
Owner’s Manual
Thank you for purchasing the Maplin 1 Hour Extra Fast Charger for Nickel
Metal Hydride (NiMH) rechargeable batteries. Please read this manual
carefully. It contains important operating instructions. This extra fast
charger will quickly and efficiently charge all high capacity AA or AAA size
NiMH batteries.
Warning:
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Batteries are supplied uncharged and should be charged prior to first
use.
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Charge only Nickel-Metal-Hydride (NiMH) type batteries in this
charger.
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Batteries may leak or explode causing personal injury if inserted
improperly, disposed of in fire, mixed with other battery types, or short
circuited.
Features:
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Recharges 1 to 4 high capacity AA or AAA size NiMH batteries at a
time.
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High efficiency “switching” type mains AC adaptor will adjust
automatically to any voltage from 100-240Vac, for international use.
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In-car DC power adaptor allows charging from a vehicle’s
cigarette-lighter socket.
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“Negative delta V” detection switches off charger immediately the
batteries are fully charged, for safety and fast operation.
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Overcharging prevented by timer protection.
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Automatic charging current selection for size AA or AAA batteries.
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LED display for rapid charge/trickle charge/bad battery detection.
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Red LED – rapid charge; Green LED – trickle charge; Flashing Red
LED – Batteries are not suitable for charging.
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High efficiency compact size & light weight.
Safety Features:
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Negative delta V cut-off function
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Safety timer to prevent over charge
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Thermal cut off
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Reverse-polarity protection
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Bad battery detection
Charging Instructions:
1. Insert 1 to 4 pieces of AA or AAA rechargeable NiMH batteries into the
battery compartment.
2. Observe the correct polarity ( + and - ) when inserting the batteries;
according to the signs in the battery compartment.
3. When using in home/office
Connect the supplied AC adaptor‘s barrel plug into the DC input
socket on the back of the charger. Plug the AC adaptor into any
available 100-240VAC outlet. The switching power supply will adjust
automatically. When using overseas a plug adaptor may be required.
Caution: The supplied AC adaptor supplies 12Vdc and delivers 1.7A,
and its plug fits into the charger’s DC input socket. Using an adaptor
that does not meet these specifications could damage the charger or
the adaptor.
When using in a vehicle
Connect the supplied DC car adaptor’s barrel plug into the DC input
socket on the back of the charger. Plug the large end of the cord into
the vehicle’s cigarette-lighter 12V power port.
4. The status LED will glow red when the batteries are receiving charge.
5. After charging is completed, the “status” LED will change to green to
indicate that the charge is completed and batteries are ready for use.
6. Once charging is completed, remove the batteries and unplug the
charger as soon as it is practical. Unplug the charger when not in use.
7. Begin again at Step 1 to charge the next set of batteries.
Bad Battery Detection:
When the charge process is started, the charger detects the health status
of each of the batteries in the battery compartment. If any battery is
unsuitable for charging, i.e. short circuit or reversed polarity, the status
LED will flash. The damaged battery(s) should be properly disposed of.
Specifications:
Power supply :
100-240VAC, 50/60Hz
International Compatible
12Vdc In-Car
Charge rate :
AA size 2A
AAA size 850mA
Operating temperature:
0°C - 35°C
Size
Charging current Nickel Metal Hydride
AA
2A
1300mAh
40 minutes
AA
2A
1500mAh
45 minutes
AA
2A
1800mAh
50 minutes
minutes
AA
2A
2000mAh
55 minutes
AA
2A
2100mAh
58 minutes
AA
2A
2200mAh
61 minutes
AAA
2A
2300mAh
64 minutes
AAA
2A
2500mAh
70 minutes
AAA
850mA
550mAh
750mAh
40 minutes
AAA
850mA
750mAh
52 minutes
AAA
850mA
800mAh
55 minutes
AAA
850mA
900mAh
64 minutes
*Charge time will vary depending upon the brand,
capacity and condition of batteries being charged.
Important Safety Instructions:
1.
Before charging, read instructions.
2.
This charger is intended for use with Nickel-Metal-Hydride (NiMH)
rechargeable batteries only. Attempting to charge other types of
batteries may cause personal injury and damage to the charger.
3.
Do not expose charger to rain or moisture. For indoor use only.
4.
Remove from mains when not in use.
5.
Never use an extension cord or any attachment not recommended
by manufacturer, otherwise this may result in a risk of fire, electric
shock or injury to persons.
6.
Do not operate the charger if it has been subjected to shock or
damage. Take it to a qualified engineer for repair.
7.
Do not disassemble the charger. Incorrect reassembly may result in
a risk of electric shock or fire.
8.
Unplug the charger from outlet before attempting any maintenance of
cleaning.
