Promax BLACK WIDOW 6A User manual

BLACK WIDOW 6A
AC/DC PEAK-DETECTION CHARGER
OPERATIONS SHEET
Black Widow 6A Features:
●AC/DC Input Voltage (110V or 12V)
●Peak-Detection Circuitry with Timed Safety Auto-Cutoff
●1A, 2A, 3A, 4A or 6A Selectable Charge Rates
●Charges 1 - 8 NiCD or NiMH Cells
●Reverse Polarity Protection
●Internal Cooling Fan to Reduce Heat
●Easy to Set Up and Use
Product Part # 350363
Introduction:
Thank you for choosing the Promax Black Widow 6A AC/DC
Peak-Detection charger. This charger is designed to charge 1 (1.2V) to 8
(9.6V) Nickel-Cadmium or Nickel-Metal Hydride cells ranging from 250mAH
and higher. Please read through this operations sheet completely
before using your charger for the first time.
Included with Your Charger:
●2-Pronged 110V AC Input Cord
●12V DC Input Cord w/Alligator Clips
●Output Cord w/Banana Plugs
Please Read and Understand the Following Warnings:
●This charger is designed to charge 1.2V - 9.6V NiCD and NiMH battery
packs/cells ONLY. Do not attempt to charge any other type of battery,
such as gel cell, lead-acid, Lithium or Alkaline batteries.
●Never connect the AC power and the DC power input cords at the same
time and never allow the 12V DC alligator clips to touch or short out.
●When the charger is connected to an automotive battery (12V DC power
source) do not start the automobile’s engine. The engine can be running
during the charging process, but starting or turning off the engine during
the charging process can damage the charger and/or your battery pack.
●Do not allow children to use the charger without adult supervision.
●Never leave the charger connected to a power source when not in use.
●Never leave the charger unattended when the charger is in use.
●Never place the charger on a carpeted surface during use.
●Always disconnect the battery pack from the charger if the battery pack
becomes unusually warm or hot.
●Avoid using the charger in direct sunlight.
●Always allow the battery pack to cool before recharging it.
Black Widow 6A Safety Features:
●If the battery pack polarity is reversed or if the battery pack has a short circuit,
the charger will shut off and the charge rate LEDs will blink together. If this
happens, unplug the battery pack from the charger and double-check all wires
for polarity and short circuits before reattaching the battery pack to the charger.
●When the START/STOP button is pressed to start the charging process,
an internal safety timer is automatically started. If the battery pack
malfunctions or misses the “peak,” the timer will automatically stop the
charging process after the following elapsed times:
1 Amp ................... 300 Minutes
2 Amps ................ 150 Minutes
3 Amps ................ 100 Minutes
4 Amps ................ 75 Minutes
6 Amps ................ 50 Minutes
After peak charging, the
charger switches to trickle
charge mode at 100mA.
Using Your Black Widow 6A Charger:
●Plug the desired input cord into the back of the charger (either 12V DC
or 110V AC), then plug the input cord into the power source. The 1A LED
will begin to blink and the charger will default to the NiMH charge mode as
indicated by the green LED.
WARNING Never plug the charger into a 220V power source and never
connect the charger to a 12V DC and a 110V AC power source at the
same time. Use only one desired power source at a time. If connecting
the charger to a 12V DC power source, make sure to attach the red
alligator clip to the positive terminal and the black alligator clip to the
negative terminal.
●Plug the banana plugs on the output cord into the front of the charger,
making sure that the polarity is
correct (red to red and black to
black), then connect your
battery to the output cord.
IMPORTANT If the connector
on your battery is different from
the connector on the output
cord, you will need to change the
connector on the output cord. If you do, double-check that the polarity is
correct when you install your new connector.
●Choose the charge type (either NiMH or NiCD) by pressing and holding
the MODE button for 1.5
seconds. The charge mode will
change as indicated by the
green LED. If your battery has
NiCD cells, choose the NiCD
charge mode. If your battery has
NiMH cells, choose the NiMH
charge mode.
WARNING Never charge a NiMH battery using the NiCD charge mode
and never charge a NiCD battery using the NiMH charge mode.
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●After selecting the charge
mode, select the charge rate by
briefly pressing the MODE
button until the desired charge
rate is selected as indicated by
the blinking red LED. See the
table below for recommended
charge rates:
Recommended Charge Rates
We recommend choosing a charge rate for NiMH batteries that is close to
the batteries’ rated mAH capacity (e.g., charge a 2000mAH NiMH battery
at no more than 2 amps). For NiCD batteries, we recommend choosing a
charge rate that is 1-3 times the batteries’ rated mAH capacity (e.g., charge
a 1400mAH NiCD battery at 2-4 amps).
NiCD Charge Rates NiMH Charge Rates
1000mAH --- 1A -3 A 1000mAH --- 1A
1200mAH --- 2A - 3A 1200mAH ---1A
1400mAH --- 2A - 4A 1400mAH ---1A
1600mAH --- 2A - 5A 1600mAH ---1A - 2A
1800mAH --- 2A - 5A 1800mAH ---1A - 2A
2000mAH --- 2A - 6A 2000mAH ---2A
2400mAH --- 3A - 6A 2400mAH ---2A
2800mAH --- 3A - 6A 2800mAH ---3A
3000mAH --- 3A - 6A 3000mAH ---3A
Sample average charge time for a 1600mAH battery charged at:
1Amp is 96 minutes
2Amps is 48 minutes
4Amps is 24 minutes
IMPORTANT Batteries may be charged at different rates depending on
the manufacturer’s suggestions. The table above is for general reference
only and errs on the side of caution.
IMPORTANT If you are charging 8 cells using a 12V DC power source,
the DC input (your power source) MUST be higher than 14V.
●After selecting the proper charge rate and double-checking that the proper
charge mode is selected, press the START/STOP button to begin the
charge process. During the
charge process the red LED will
be steady. If you need to stop
the charge process before
charging is complete, press the
START/STOP button again or
disconnect your battery from the
charger.
IMPORTANT If there is a battery error (i.e., reversed polarity or internal
short) the charge rate LEDs will blink together shortly after you press the
START/STOP button. If this occurs, remove the battery from the charger
and check all connections and battery integrity before attempting to charge
the battery again.
●At the end of the charging process, the charger will detect when the
battery reaches its peak and will stop fast charging. At this point, the
charge rate LED will begin to blink, indicating that the charger is now in
trickle mode and that the battery is ready for use.
Charging Tips:
●Always unplug the charger when you are finished charging.
●Let the charger cool between uses, especially on hot or humid days.
●If the charger stops charging in a very short period of time, or if the
battery is still very cool, the battery may have already been charged or it
may have “false peaked.” If this occurs, simply press the START/STOP
button to continue charging. The charge process will continue if the
battery has false peaked or it will shut off again if the battery is really fully
charged.
●New batteries should be charged at the lowest recommended charge
rate for the first 3 charging cycles. This will ensure your batteries’ long life
and optimal capacity.
●Always use your charger on a hard surface. Never use it while setting
on carpeted surfaces. Carpeted surfaces will block the cooling vents on
the bottom of the charger, which can cause the charger to overheat
during use.
Your new Promax Black Widow 6A AC/DC Peak Charger is guaranteed to
be free of workmanship and component error for a period of 90 days
starting from the original time of purchase. Warranty claims must be
accompanied by an itemized sales receipt that shows the purchase date.
In that Promax has no control over the final use of this product, by
installing and using the product, the user accepts all liability resulting from
or included with the installation and use of this product. In no instance will
the liability cost of the charger exceed the original purchase price of
the charger.
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Version V1.0 June 2004
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1000mA in 1A
1600/4000=0.4x60=24 Minutes