TWC6M Features
1. Power supply (TWC6M-PS).
2. TWC6M – six unit rapid charger.
3. Removable charging pod (shown for first position
only).
4. Charge status LED (shown for first position only).
5. Power on / off switch.
6. Connection point for power.
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Replacing A Charging Pod
The charging pod is made from quality materials and designed to provide years of service when properly used. In most cases, the charg-
ing pod will only be replaced when you want to use the charger with a different battery.
Follow these steps to change the charging pod:
1. Obtain a charging pod made specifically for the TWC6M. Confirm
that the charging pod is compatible with the battery you want to
charge.
2. If connected, unplug the power supply from TWC6M.
3. Turn the locking screw on the bottom of the charging pod coun-
ter-clockwise several rotations. Lift the charging pod and the
screw from the charging base.
4. Before placing the replacement pod in the charger, make sure
the contacts on the bottom of the pod are aligned with the con-
tacts in the charger. After the replacement pod is inserted into the
charger base, secure with the locking screw. Do not over tighten
the screw.
5. Inspect the charging contacts in the pod to ensure they are clean
and unobstructed.
6. Connect the small end of the power supply cable to TWC6M and
plug the other end into a wall outlet. You are now ready to charge
a battery compatible with the charging pod.
Charging A Battery
1. Confirm that the charging pod and battery are compatible.
2. Connect the small end of the power supply cable to TWC6M and
plug the other end into a wall outlet.
3. Place battery to be charged in the charging pod. The battery
may be charged while attached to the radio. Note: If the battery
is attached to the radio, charging time will be reduced if the
radio is powered off.
4. When a battery is placed in the charging pod, the charge status
LED will illuminate ORANGE for a short period while the charger
performs a battery diagnostic. Once completed, the charge sta-
tus LED will change to RED. This indicates the battery is charg-
ing.
5. While a battery is charging, the charge status LED will illumi-
nate RED with no flashing. If the charge status LED is red and
flashes, a fault has been detected. The flash pattern represents
a specific fault condition. See section on Fault Conditions for
details.
6. When the battery is charged to 80% of capacity, the charge sta-
tus LED will change to GREEN and begin to flash. It is recom-
mended that the battery be charged to at least 80% capacity
before use.
7. The charge status LED will illuminate GREEN with no flashing
when the battery is fully charged.
8. When a fully charged battery is removed, the status LED may
remain illuminated for a few seconds. Allow the charge status
LED to go off before placing another battery in the charging pod.
9. The TWC6M is designed to operate at room temperatures be-
tween 15°C and 30°C (59°F – 86°F). Charging batteries at tem-
peratures outside this range may result in under charging of
batteries.
Note:
Quick reference information
for charge status LED is located
on front of charger.
