Dynamite Vision Peak 2 User manual

Thank you for purchasing the Dynamite®
Vision Peak 2 AC/DC Peak Detection
charger. This unique charger allows you to
visually monitor the charge cycle through-
out the charge process. The Vision Peak 2
automatically stops fast charging when the
battery pack is fully charged, protecting
the batteries from damage due to over-
charging. Immediately after the battery
pack has peaked, the charger automatically
transitions to trickle charge. This feature
will allow the battery pack to stay fully
charged until you are ready to use it.
By properly following these instructions,
this charger can provide you with many
years of trouble-free operation.
• Selectable 1-, 2- and 4-amp charge rates
• Charges 4- to 7-cell Ni-Cd and Ni-MH
battery packs
• 110V AC or 12V DC
• LED charge level indicators
• Peak detection circuitry
• Auto-trickle charge
• Heavy-duty 12V DC input alligator clips
• Tamiya-style output (battery) connector
• Voltmeter jacks
• Limited 5-year warranty
• Reciever pack charge lead adapter
This charger can be powered by connecting
it to a 12V DC power source, such as a
12V sealed battery (HAN102) or an auto-
mobile battery. If you choose to power the
charger by connecting it to your automobile
battery, the car must not be running!
To power the Vision Peak™2with AC
power, connect the AC power cord into
a standard 110V wall outlet.
Attach the red (positive) alligator clip
to the red (positive) terminal on your 12V
DC power source. Next, attach the black
(negative) alligator clip to the black (nega-
tive) terminal.
Caution: Do not use both power
sources simultaneously or damage
will occur.
1. Connect the charger to an input power
source as described previously.
2. Use the included Tamiya to receiver
adapter to connect the battery to
the charger.
3. Select the number of cells in the pack
you are going to charge.
Note: If the number of cells selected
does not match up with the actual
cells in the pack or has a damaged
cell, the charger will stop charging,
and the LEDs will blink.
4. Select the charge rate by pushing the
Start/Select button until the LED
indicates the correct charge rate. Once
the LED is solid, the charger is charging.
Note: When charging packs under
1000mAh, make certain that you
select the 1-amp charge rate. Receiver
packs that have a capacity of 1000mAh
or higher can be charged at 2 amps.
5. Watch the LED continue to climb until
all lights flash, indicating the battery is
fully charged. Once all of the LEDs are
lit and flashing, the charger automatically
transitions to trickle charge.
1. Connect the charger to an input power
source as described previously.
2. Connect the battery to the charger.
3. Select the number of cells in the pack
you are going to charge.
Note: If the number of cells that has
been selected does not match up with
the actual cells in the pack or has a
damaged cell, the charger will stop
charging, and the LEDs will blink.
4. Select the charge rate by pushing the
Start/Select button until the LED
indicates the correct charge rate. Once
the LED is solid, the charger is charging.
5. Watch the LED continue to climb until
all lights flash, indicating the battery is
fully charged.
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
Vision Peak 2 Features
AC Power
DC Power
Charging 4- to 5-Cell Receiver Packs
Supplying Power to the Charger
Charging 6- or 7-Cell Sub C Ni-Cd or
Ni-MH Battery Packs
VISION PEAK 2
™
AC/DC Peak Detection Charger

Once the battery has peaked, the charger
will automatically switch to trickle charge.
This feature will make sure that the
battery is fully charged when you are
ready to use it. You will know that the
charger has entered trickle when the
charger repeatedly beeps, and the LED
continuously flashes.
The battery pack will remain on trickle
charge until you either re-peak the pack
by pushing the Start/Select button or
disconnect the pack.
To re-peak a battery, keep the battery
attached to the charge lead and push the
Start button. Do not unplug and reattach
the battery prior to re-peaking. This will
cause the battery to over-heat.
A voltmeter jack is provided on the face-
plate of the Vision Peak™2, allowing you to
monitor the voltage level of the battery
pack. Simply insert the voltmeter’s leads
into the respective positive and negative
jack and set the meter to display voltage.
The Vision Peak™2 uses a 2-amp fuse. If
you need to replace the fuse, unscrew the
fuse cap and replace it with a fuse of the
same rating. Replacement fuses (DYN4004)
are available from Dynamite®. You may
also find a replacement fuse at your local
auto supply store.
• Do not leave the battery and charger
unattended while in use.
• Always allow the charger to cool between
charge cycles.
• Never attach the charger to an AC and
DC power source simultaneously.
• While charging, constantly monitor the
temperature of the battery pack. If the
battery becomes hot, discontinue the
charging operation immediately by
disconnecting the battery pack.
• Carefully observe connector polarities
at all times.
• Children charging battery packs should
be supervised by a responsible adult.
This charger is guaranteed against work-
manship and manufacturing defects for a
period of 5 years from the original date of
purchase. This warranty is limited to the
original purchaser and is not transferable.
Warranty repair will not cover units that
have been modified, misused or serviced
by an unauthorized service center.
To speak to a service technician, call
877-504-0233.
If this charger needs to be repaired, ship
the charger in its original box (freight
pre-paid) to:
Horizon Service Center
Attn: Dynamite Service
4105 Fieldstone Rd.
Champaign, IL 61822
Include a brief summary of the difficulty.
Date your correspondence and be sure
that your name and address appear on
this enclosure. Also, please include a
phone number where you can be reached
during the business day. Include your
complete name and address and informa-
tion inside the carton, as well as clearly
writing it on the outer label and return
address area.
To receive warranty service, you must
include your original sales receipt verifying
proof-of-purchase date. Providing warranty
conditions have been met, your charger
will be repaired free of charge.
Should the repair cost exceed 50% of
the retail purchase cost, you will be pro-
vided with an estimate advising you of
your options. Any return freight for non-
warranty repairs will be billed to the
consumer.
For non-warranty repairs, please
advise us of the credit card you prefer
to use. Horizon Service Center accepts
money orders, Visa or MasterCard.
Please include your card number and
expiration date.
Warranty Repairs
Non-Warranty Repairs
Warranty and Repair Policy
Safety Precautions
Voltmeter Jacks
Changing the Fuse
Re-Peak
Trickle Charge
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