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These warnings and safety notes are of the utmost importance. You must follow
these instructions for maximum safety. Failure to do so can damage the charger
and the battery and in the worst cases, may cause a fi re.
NEVER LEAVE THE CHARGER UNATTENDED WHILE IT IS CONNECTED TO
ITS POWER SOURCE. IF ANY MALFUNCTION IS FOUND, TERMINATE THE
PROCESS AT ONCE AND REFER TO THE OPERATION MANUAL.
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The allowable DC input voltage is 11-18V DC.
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The allowable AC input voltage is 100-240V AC.
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Keep the charger away from dust, damp, rain, heat, direct sunlight and
excessive vibration.
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If the charger is dropped or suff ers any type of impact, it should be inspected
by an authorized service station before using it again.
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This charger and the battery should be put on a heat-resistant, non-
fl ammable and non-conductive surface.
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Never place a charger on a car seat, carpet or similar surface. Keep all
fl ammable volatile materials away from the operating area.
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Make sure you know the specifi cations of the battery to be charged or
discharged to ensure it meets the requirements of this charger. If the
program is set up incorrectly, the battery and charger can be damaged.
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Fire or explosion can occur due to overcharging.
Warning
Warning:
Be sure to read this section for your own safety.
Caution:
Be sure to read this section to prevent accidents
and damage to your charger.
Tip:
This section will help you maximize the performance of
your charger.
Note:
This section will provide more detailed explanations.
Caution
Tip
Warning
Note
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To avoid a short circuit between the charge lead, always connect the charge
cable to the charger fi rst, then connect the battery. Reverse the sequence
when disconnecting.
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Never attempt to charge or discharge the following types of batteries:
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A battery fi tted with an integral charge circuit or a protection circuit
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A battery pack which consists of diff erent types of cells (including
diff erent manufacturer’s cells)
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A battery that is already fully charged or just slightly discharged and
non-rechargeable batteries (these pose an explosion hazard)
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A faulty or damaged battery
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Batteries installed in a device or which are electrically linked to other
components
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Batteries that are not expressly stated by the manufacturer to be
suitable for the currents the charger delivers during the charge process
PLEASE BEAR IN MIND THE FOLLOWING POINTS BEFORE YOU
COMMENCE CHARGING:
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Did you select the appropriate program suitable for the type of battery you
are charging?
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Did you set up the adequate current for charging or discharging?
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Have you checked the battery voltage? Lithium battery packs can be wired
in parallel and in series, i.e. a 2-cell pack can be 3.7V (in parallel) or 7.4V (in
series).
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Have you checked that all connections are fi rm and secure?
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Make sure there are no intermittent contacts at any point in the circuit.
Warning and Safety Notes
Warning and Safety Notes
[cont.]
Hitec RCD USA will not be held responsible for any damages or injuries that may
occur by persons who fail to follow these warnings or who fail to properly follow
the instructions in this manual.
