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BATTERY CHARGING SYSTEM
Features
•
Normal charge or Fast charge
of Hetronic
standard batteries
•
Trickle charge
- After charging process is
complete, battery can remain in charger without
being damaged by over-charge.
•
Battery diagnostics
- Charger determines if
battery is damaged.
•
Gold plated contacts
ensure clean, positive
contact between battery and charger.
•
LED status lights
indicate charging process as
well as battery diagnostics
The Battery Charger
One battery charger is designed for 115/230 VAC and
another charger is designed for 12/24 VDC. Both
chargers function the same.
When the battery is inserted into the charger, a flashing
“CHARGE” LED lights. The charge process is
terminated by detecting peak battery voltage or after 5
hours and the “READY” light goes on. When the
“READY” light is lit, the charger continues to "trickle"
charge the battery.
NOTE:
If the battery is bad and has an open cell, no
LEDs will light up. If the battery has a shorted cell, the
“CHARGE” LED will blink continuously. In either case,
the battery must not be used. Properly dispose of the
bad battery.
LED Description
Charging the Battery
1. Insert the battery by placing the end with
gold-plated contacts into the battery charger
cavity.
2. Slide the battery into the battery charger cavity
until the battery drops and latches into place.
3. The LED labeled “CHARGE” flashes for two
seconds, then stays lit during the charging
process.
4. When the battery is fully charged, the “READY”
LED lights up and the “CHARGE” LED goes off.
Charging time could take up to 5 hours,
depending on the condition of the battery.
5. Leave the battery in the charger until it is needed.
The charger supplies a “trickle” charge but will not
over-charge the battery.
Fast Charge
1. Insert the battery into the charger as described
above. The LED labeled “CHARGE” flashes for
two seconds, then stays lit.
2. Press the “FAST CHARGE” button. The FAST
CHARGE LED lights also and stays lit during the
charge process.
3. When the battery is fully charged, the “READY”
LED lights up and the “CHARGE” and “FAST
CHARGE” LEDs turn off.
If you have questions or problems operating your
battery charger, please contact your dealer or Hetronic.
Hetronic Battery Information
Standard Hetronic rechargeable batteries are the nickel
metal Hydrite type. These batteries have no “memory
effect” when charging a battery that is not fully
discharged.
Yellow CHARGE
LED
Lights constantly - Charging
Continuous flashing -
Damaged battery cell (short)
Red FAST
CHARGE LED
On - Fast charge in process
Green READY
LED
On - Battery fully charged, trickle
mode in process
No LED on after
battery inserted
Damaged battery cell (open
cell)
Yellow LED
Red LED
Green LED
CHARGE LED
READY LED
FAST
CHARGE
Button
CHARGE LED
FAST
Battery
European AC
US/Japan AC
DC
Cigarette
Lighter
Adapter
DC Only
Battery Charger Power Options
Optional