VL9878
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VELLEMAN
VL9878 – BATTERY CHARGER FOR NiMH / NiCd BATTERIES
1. Introduction
To all residents of the European Union
Important environmental information about this product
This symbol on the device or the package indicates that disposal of the device after its lifecycle could harm
the environment.
Do not dispose of the unit (or batteries) as unsorted municipal waste; it should be taken to a specialised
company for recycling.
This device should be returned to your distributor or to a local recycling service.
Respect the local environmental rules.
If in doubt, contact your local waste disposal authorities.
Thank you for buying the
VL9878
! Please read the manual thoroughly before bringing this device into service. If the
device was damaged in transit, don't install or use it and contact your dealer.
2. Safety Instructions
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Use this charger with NiCd or NiMH rechargeable batteries only. Attempting to charge other type of batteries may
result in personal injury and damage to the charger.
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Recharge only one type of battery (NiCd or NiMH) at each time.
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Do not expose the charger to rain or moisture.
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Remove the power cord form the mains when not in use.
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Never use an extension cord or any attachment not recommended by the manufacturer. Doing so may result in
risk of fire, electric shock or injury to persons.
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Do not operate the charger if it has been subjected to shock or damage. Take it to a qualified serviceman for
repair.
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Do not disassemble the charger. Incorrect reassemble may result in risk of electric shock or fire.
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Unplug the charger from the mains before cleaning.
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Place this unit in a vertical or floor mount position.
3. Operating Instructions
1.
Insert, beginning from the left, 2, 4, 6 or 8 rechargeable NiCd / NiMH batteries into the battery compartment
respecting the polarity. For charging AAA-type batteries, pull down the adjustable battery contact plate first. The
batteries will hold firmly inside the compartment.
Use at home or office
a.
Connect the supplied AC adapter’s plug into the jack on the back of the charger.
b.
Plug the AC adapter into the mains.
Caution:
The supplied AC adapter supplies 12VDC and delivers 500mA. Its plug fits into the charger’s DC input
jack. Using an adapter that does not meet these specifications could damage the charger or the
adapter.
Use in a vehicle
Connect the supplied DC car adapter’s barrel plug into the charger’s DC input jack. Plug the large end of the cord
into the 12V car lighter power port.
