Kompernass TRONIC KH 971 User manual

FAST-ACTION BATTERY CHARGER
KH 971
KOMPERNASS GMBH · BURGSTRASSE 21
· D-44867 BOCHUM
www.kompernass.com
ID-Nr.: KH971-02/08-V2
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FAST-ACTION BATTERY CHARGER
Operating instructions
AKUN PIKALATURI
Käyttöohje
SNABBLADDARE FÖR BATTERIER
Bruksanvisning
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Read the operating instructions carefully before using the
appliance for the first time and preserve this booklet for
later reference. Pass the manual on to whomsoever might
acquire the appliance at a later date.
Content Page
Intended Use 2
Items supplied 3
Description of the appliance 3
Technical data 4
Safety information 5
Commissioning 13
Mobile operation 14
Charging batteries 17
Average charging times 20
Troubleshooting 22
Cleaning 24
Disposal 25
Warranty and Service 27
Importer 29
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FAST-ACTION BATTERY
CHARGER
Intended Use
The Rapid Battery Charger is intended exclusively
for ...
• the recharging of Ni-Cd and Ni-MH batteries
with the sizes AA/Mignon and AAA/Micro and
designated as suitable for rapid charging
• domestic use only, it is not intended for
commercial use.
The supplied power adapter is intended for
exclusive use with the Rapid Battery Charger.
The supplied vehicle adapter is intended exclusively
for...
• utilisation of the Rapid Battery Charger with the
12-V cigar lighter socket of a vehicle
• or in the 12-V on-board power supply socket of
a vehicle.
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Items supplied
• Rapid Battery Charger
• Power adapter
• Vehicle adapter
• Operating manual
• 8x 2300 mAh Ni-MH-Akkus Typ AA
Description of the appliance
qPower adapter connection
wControl lamps
eCharging slots
rSelector switch Ni-MH/Ni-Cd
tPower adapter
yVehicle adapter
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Technical data
Power adapter
Input: 100-240 V ~50 / 60 Hz, 0,7A
Output: 12 V 1,5 A
Charging component
Input: 12V 1,5 A
Maximum charging current:
AA / Mignon batteries: 2100 mA Ni-MH;
850 mA Ni-Cd
AAA / Micro batteries: 850 mA Ni-MH;
350 mA Ni-Cd
Operating temperature: +5 ~+35 °C
Humidity: 5 ~90 %
(no condensation)
Dimensions
(L x W x H): 118 x 97 x 40 mm
Weight: ca 129 g
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Safety information
• This device has not been designed for use
by people (including children) with restricted
physical, sensory or intellectual abilities or
lack of experience and/or knowledge, unless
they are supervised by a responsible person (for
their own safety) or have received instructions on
how to use the device.
• Children should be supervised to ensure that
they do not play with the device.
• In order to avoid the device being switched on
unintentionally, remove the adapter from the
mains socket after each use and before
cleaning.
• Check the device and all parts for visible
damage. The device’s safety concept can only
work if the device is in perfect condition.
• The mains adapter must always be freely
accessible so that the device can be separated
from the power supply quickly in an emergency.
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Risk of electric shock!
• Only connect the device to a properly installed
and earthed mains socket. The mains voltage
must agree with that stated on the device’s
specification plate.
• Damaged adapters or mains cables should
be exchanged immediately by an authorised
technician or the Customer Service in order to
avoid risks.
• Connection cables or devices that do not work
perfectly or have been damaged should be
repaired or exchanged immediately by Customer
Services.
Never immerse the device in water!
Simply wipe it with a slightly damp cloth.
• Do not expose the device to rain or use it in a
damp or wet environment.
• Ensure that the connection cable is never wet or
damp when in use.
• You must not open or repair the device’s housing.
This can be dangerous and renders the warranty
null and void.
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• Protect the device from moisture and sprayed
water. Therefore do not place any objects filled
with water (e.g. vases) on or near the device.
Risk of fire!
• Do not use the device near hot surfaces.
• Do not set the device up where it is exposed to
direct sunlight. This could cause it to overheat
and damage it beyond repair.
• Never leave the device unattended during
operation.
• Never cover the device’s ventilation slots when it
is switched on.
• Do not place open flames, such as candles, on
or near the device.
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• Due to the charging current, only batteries with
appropriate capacities may be charged:
- Ni-MH AA min. 2300mAh / AAA min. 800mAh
- Ni-Cd AA min. 800mAh / AAA min. 300mAh
Should an attempt be made to charge batteries
with significantly lower capacities, the batteries
could be destroyed.
• Charge exclusively rapid rechargable batteries
of the types "Ni-Cd“ and "Ni-MH". NEVER
recharge batteries of other types or non-
rechargable batteries.
These are not suitable for recharging. Batteries
not suitable for rapid recharging could overheat
and explode. This could irreparably damage the
Rapid Battery Charger and the inserted batteries.
There is also a risk of personal injury!
• Use the Rapid Battery Charger exclusively with the
supplied power adapter resp. vehicle-adapter.
Do not use the power adapter and the vehicle-
adapter with appliances other than the Rapid
Battery Charger. Should you do so, the Rapid
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Battery Charger, vehicle-adapter, power adap-
ter, batteries and the other appliance could be
irreparably damaged.
Risk of injury
• Keep children away from the connection cable
and device. Children frequently underestimate
the danger of electrical devices.
• If the device has fallen down or is damaged it must
no longer be used. Have the device checked by a
qualified specialist and, if necessary, repaired.
• Batteries must not be handled by children.
Children can put batteries in their mouths and
swallow them.
If a battery has been swallowed, obtain medical
assistance immediately.
• Always store batteries out of the reach of
children! There is a danger that children could
swallow batteries! Due to the poisonous content
of batteries there is a danger to life!
• When charging batteries never leave the
Universal Battery Charger unsupervised.
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• The batteries could become hot during charging.
NEVER touch hot batteries! There is a risk of
being burnt! After charging, first of all remove
the power adapter of the Rapid Battery Charger
from the plug socket. Then allow the batteries to
cool down before removing them from the Rapid
Battery Charger.
• The Rapid Battery Charger, the supplied power
adapter and the vehicle-adapter do not contain
any user-serviceable components. Should the
housing of these appliances (Rapid Battery Char-
ger / Power adapter) be opened, the warranty
expires! If repairs are needed, contact one of our
service partners in your area. The addresses of
our service partners can be found on the warranty
card. This is supplied with the Universal Battery
Charger.
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Thunder storms!
Devices connected to mains power can be
damaged during a thunder storm. If there is a
thunder storm, always remove the mains plug
from the socket.
For damage caused by ...
• opening the housings of the Rapid Battery
Charger, power adapter or vehicle-adapter
• attempted repairs made by non-qualified
personnel
• improper use of the Rapid Battery Charger,
power adapter and/or the vehicle-adapter, no
liability or warranty will be accepted!
• Leakage of battery acids can occur, especially
with old batteries. You should remove all batte-
ries from the Rapid Battery Charger if you do not
intend to use it for an extended period. You can
thus protect the Rapid Battery Charger from
damage caused by leaking battery acids.
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Notes on handling batteries
The device uses batteries. Please note the following
on handling batteries:
Risk of explosion!
Do not throw batteries into a fire. Do not
recharge batteries.
• Never open, solder or weld batteries.
There is a risk of explosion and injury!
• Check batteries regularly. Leaking batteries can
damage the device.
• If the appliance is not going to be used for long
periods, remove the batteries.
• If batteries leak, put on protective gloves.
• Clean the battery compartment and contacts
with a dry cloth.
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Commissioning
Stationary operation
• Remove all components – Rapid Battery
Charger, power adapter 쐄, vehicle-adapter
쐂and batteries – from the packaging.
• Before taking the Rapid Battery Charger into
use, check that all items are complete/available
and free of visible damage.
• Place the Universal Battery Charger on a
straight, level, scratch and slip resistant surface.
• Insert the low-tension plug of the power adapter
쐄into the power adapter connection 쐃on the
Rapid Battery Charger.
• Compare the technical details with those of your
power supplier. If they match, insert the power
plug 쐄into a mains power socket The Rapid
Battery Charger is now ready for use.
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Mobile operation
With the supplied vehicle-adapter 쐂you can also
connect the Rapid Battery Charger to ...
• the 12-V cigar lighter socket of a vehicle
or
• into the 12-V on-board power supply socket of a
vehicle. Thereby, you simply use the vehicle-ad-
apter 쐂instead of the power adapter 쐄.
Warning!
Use the Rapid Battery Charger exclusively
with the supplied vehicle-adapter 쐂.
The use of other vehicle-adapters could
irreparably damage the Rapid Battery
Charger! There is also a danger of fire!
To utilise the Rapid Battery Charger with the
vehicle-adapter 쐂:
• Should a cigar lighter be inserted into the
cigar-lighter socket:
- Remove the cigar lighter.
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Note:
Also ensure that all possible soiling (e.g. re-
mains of ash) is removed from the inside of the
cigar lighter socket! Otherwise, it could lead
to a malfunction in the operation of the Rapid
Battery Charger with the vehicle-adapter 쐂!
• Insert the low-tension plug of the vehicle-adapter
쐂into the power adapter connection 쐃of the
Rapid Battery Charger.
• Insert the vehicle-adapter 쐂into the cigar-lighter sok-
ket. The Rapid Battery Charger is now ready for use.
Important:
Never leave the Rapid Battery Charger resp.
the batteries in the vehicle! Under strong
sunlight, and with a correspondingly heated
vehicle interior, the Rapid Battery Charger
could over-heat and be irreparably damaged.
Additionally, the batteries could overheat and
explode.
There is also a danger of fire!
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Note:
It is possible that the cigar-lighter only functions
with a switched-on vehicle ignition. If you are
unsure, consult the vehicle handbook.
Caution!
For vehicles in which the cigar lighter resp. on-
board power sockets also function with a
switched-off vehicle ignition:
Only use the Rapid Battery Charger with the
engine running. Otherwise, the vehicle batteriy
could be completely discharged by the use of the
Rapid Battery Charger!
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Charging batteries
Danger!
Charge exclusively rapid rechargable batteries
of the types "Ni-Cd“ and "Ni-MH". NEVER
recharge batteries of other types or non-
rechargable batteries. These are not suitable
for recharging. This could irreparably damage
the Rapid Battery Charger and the inserted
batteries.
Due to the charging current, only batteries
with appropriate capacities may be charged:
- Ni-MH AA min. 2300mAh / AAA min. 800mAh
- Ni-Cd AA min. 800mAh / AAA min. 300mAh
Should an attempt be made to charge batteries with
significantly lower capacities, the batteries could be
destroyed.
There is also the danger of a fire as well as an
explosion!
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• Place the selector switch 쐏into the position
Ni-MH if you want to charge Ni-MH batteries.
• Place the selector switch 쐏into the position
Ni-Cd if you want to charge Ni-Cd batteries.
• Insert the batteries into the charging slots 쐋.
It is possible to charge from one to four individual
batteries.
Note:
Ensure that the batteries are inserted into the
charging slots in accordance with their
polarities. Otherwise, the batteries will not
be charged.
• The charging process now begins. The Rapid
Battery Charger has a control lamp 쐇for each
cell in the charging slots 쐋. The control lamps 쐇
show the charging condition of the individual
batteries.
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