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Charging the Battery
1. Insert the battery with both guide pins in the
corresponding guide bars into the battery
compartment of the battery charger.
2. Press the battery on the marked spot until it latches
into its compartment. The LED labeled “CHARGE”
flashes for two seconds, then stays lit during the
charging process.
3. 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.
4. 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 hydride type. These batteries have no “memory
effect” when charging a battery that is not fully discharged.
Battery Technical Specifications
Changing the Battery
The battery voltage is monitored continuously by the
transmitter.
A buzzer in the transmitter sounds when the battery is
nearly discharged. When the transmitter signals, the
battery must be changed immediately.
1. Position the crane/machine into a safe place or safe
condition within 30 seconds after hearing the signal.
NOTE: If your transmitter is equipped with Advanced Low
Battery Indication, you have up to 10 minutes to place the
crane/machine in a safe position. The exact amount of time
is determined by customer specifications. Refer to the
technical drawings for each radio remote control system.
2. Press the E-stop pushbutton.
3. Switch the transmitter "OFF".
4. Push the discharged battery slightly forward and lift it
out of the battery compartment.
5. Insert a fully charged battery.
6. Follow "Start-up Procedure" to begin operation.
BATTERY DISPOSAL
IMPORTANT: AVOID ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION.
Electronic equipment and components are considered to
be hazardous waste. Discarded rechargeable batteries are
hazardous waste and must not be disposed of with typical
refuse. Contact a professional hazardous waste disposal
service.
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
Battery type 3,6V NiMh (nickel metal hydride)
Capacity (typical) 1200 mAh
Typical operation
time
10 - 20 hours with one charge
(depending on TX configuration)
Memory effect None
WARNING: The transmitter will switch to the
EMERGENCY STOP condition after 30 seconds.
WARNING: EXPLOSIVE GASES AND FLYING
DEBRIS can cause death or serious injury. Use
only Hetronic replacement batteries. Use of
unauthorized replacement batteries could cause a
battery explosion, resulting in injury or death of the
operator or other people in the work area.
Technical Information - Battery Charger UCH-2 3.6V
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