
Troubleshooting
If the green light and/or the cooling fan do not turn on or if the green light flashes:
• The batteriesmay not be loaded properly. Reload thebatteries, firmly pressing each battery down to the bottomof the
charging pocket.
• The batteries may be damaged. Discontinue use of these batteries.
• The chargeris outside of itsoperatingtemperature.If for example, you leave yourcharger inside a car during summer
or winter, the charger temperature may fall outside this range. Allow charger to come to room temperature before re-
starting.
• This manual contains important safety and operating
instructions.
• Before using battery charger, read all instructions and
cautionary markings on the battery charger, battery,
and product using battery.
• To reduce risk of battery explosion, follow these
instructions and thosemarked on the charger and
battery.
• The batteries will become warm during charging. Use
caution when handling.
• To reduce risk of injury, charge only I-C3, NiMH and
NiCd rechargeable batteries. Other types of batteries
may burst causing personal injury and damage.
• Never attempt to charge single-use alkaline or zinc
carbon batteries.
• Do not charge Rechargeable Alkaline (Renewal)
batteries in this charger.
• Toreducetheriskof electricshock,unplugthecharger
from the outlet before cleaning. Never immerse the
charger in water or any other liquid. Do not expose
charger to rain or snow.
• Never disassemble the charger or alter the plug. This
may cause electric shock.
Important Safety Instructions
23-038 23-039
+
–+
–
Your incredible I-C3 rechargeable system charges
either AA or AAA I-C3 batteries in 15 minutes
or less. It can also NiMH or NiCd batteries overnight.
The 23-038 charges up to two batteriesat a time, and
the 23-039 charges up to four batteries.
15 Minute
IC3 Chargers
23-038 & 23-039
1. Place the batteries in charging pocket
according to the polarity markings (+/ –
). Insert the positive (+) end first, and
then press down on the negative (–)
flat end until the battery is securely in
place.
2. Swing out theplug on the back of the
charger,and then plug thechargerinto
a standard wall outlet.
23-038
1. Place the batteries in charging pocket according to the polarity
markings(+/ –). Insert thepositive (+)end first, and then press down
on the negative (–) flat end until thebattery is securely in place.
2. Plug the small end of the adaptor cord into the top of the charger, and
then plugthe adaptor into a standard wall outlet.
Tochargeinthecar,plugthesmallendofthecar adaptorcordintothe
top of the charger and plug the large end of the car adaptor into your
car lighter power port.
23-039
• The green LED light and the cooling fan will come on
to indicate batteries are charging. The light and the
cooling fan will turn off when charging is complete.
• When charging is complete, you may continue to
trickle charge the batteries by leaving them in the
charger. If you unplug thecharger, remove the
batteries.
• You will hear the cooling fan when the charger is
operating (only when charging I-C3 batteries.)
• Your charger was designed for use withI-C3 15
Minute Rechargeable Batteries. You will get optimum
battery performance andthe fastest charging with
these batteries.
• Regular rechargeable NiMH (Nickel Metal Hydride) or
NiCd(NickelCadmium)AAorAAAsizebatteriesmay
be used in this charger, but will need to charge
overnight.
• You can charge AA and AAA size batteries at the
same time.
• Do not charge I-C3 15 Minute Rechargeable
Batteries and regular NiMH (Nickel Metal Hydride)
batteries at the same time.
• I-C3 batteries gradually lose power when stored and
notinuse.For optimalperformance,rechargepriorto
using.
• You do not have to completelydrain I-C3 batteries
prior to recharging.
Operation Notes
This product is warranted by RadioShack against manufacturing defects in material and workmanship under normal use for one (1) year from the date of purchase from RadioShack company-owned stores
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CAUSED DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY BY USE OR PERFORMANCE OF THE PRODUCT OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF THIS WARRANTY, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, ANY
DAMAGES RESULTING FROM INCONVENIENCE, LOSS OF TIME, DATA, PROPERTY, REVENUE, OR PROFIT OR ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, EVEN
IF RadioShack HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.
Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts or the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you.
In the event of a product defect during the warranty period, take the product and the RadioShack sales receipt as proof of purchase date to any RadioShack store. RadioShack will, at its option, unless
otherwise provided bylaw: (a) correct the defect by product repair without charge forparts and labor;(b) replace theproduct with oneof the same or similar design; or (c) refund the purchase price.All
replaced parts and products, and products on which a refund is made, become the property of RadioShack. New or reconditioned parts and products maybe used in the performance of warrantyservice.
Repaired or replaced parts and products arewarrantedfor the remainder ofthe originalwarranty period.You will be charged for repair or replacement of the product made after the expiration of the warranty
period.
This warranty does not cover: (a) damage or failure caused by or attributable to acts of God, abuse, accident, misuse, improper or abnormal usage, failure to follow instructions, improper installation or
maintenance, alteration,lightning or other incidence of excessvoltage orcurrent; (b) any repairs other than those provided by a RadioShack Authorized Service Facility; (c) consumables such as fuses or
batteries; (d) cosmetic damage; (e) transportation, shipping or insurance costs; or (f) costs of product removal, installation, set-up service adjustment or reinstallation.
Thiswarranty gives you specificlegal rights,and you may also have otherrights which vary from state to state
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