Dolphin Multiple Battery Charger User’s Guide
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Inserting The Dolphin Battery Pack Into The Charger
Place the Dolphin Battery Pack in the charging pocket of the Dolphin Multiple Battery Charger. Let the Dolphin
Battery Pack glide down into the charging pocket until it stops. Asserting a downward and forward motion, apply
enough pressure to latch the Dolphin Battery Pack in the charging pocket. Once the Dolphin Battery Pack is properly
seated, the orange status LED for that particular pocket will illuminate.
Charging Batteries In The Dolphin Multiple Battery Charger
The Dolphin Multiple Battery Charger is designed to charge a NiMH rechargeable battery pack.
When a battery is inserted into the Dolphin Multiple Battery Charger, the unit will start charging the battery at the
highest rate possible. This state is indicated by a steady orange status LED.
When the Dolphin Multiple Battery Charger senses that the battery pack is fully charged, the charging rate drops to a
trickle charge and the GREEN status LED illuminates. The trickle charge keeps the battery pack at full capacity. A
dead battery will charge to full capacity in approximately three hours. This charging method protects the battery
from being damaged by overcharging.
The Dolphin Multiple Battery Charger’s status LEDs indicate the current charging status of the Dolphin Battery
Pack. The following chart shows a summary of each charging state.
Status LED’s
Meaning
ORANGE
Battery is being charged at maximum
charge rate.
GREEN
Battery charging is complete and battery
is ready for service. Battery remains in
trickle charge until removed.
RED
Error was encountered during charging.
Figure 5: Dolphin Multiple Battery Charger LED
Battery Temperatures
If possible, bring your rechargeable NiMH battery packs to room temperature before recharging them; temperature
has a marked effect on charging. The recommended temperature range is 10
°
to 35
°
C.
Caution: Do not attempt to recharge any battery pack in the Dolphin Multiple Battery Charger that is not
manufactured by HHP especially for this device. To do so will void your warranty can damage the Dolphin Multiple
Battery Charger.