Radio Shack 5-Hour User manual

Cat. No. 23-335 [A]
OWNER’S MANUAL
Please read before using this equipment.
5-Hour/8-Hour
AA/AAA
Ni-Cd/Ni-MH
Battery Charger
with Conditioner
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FEATURES
Your RadioShack 5-Hour/8-Hour AA/AAA Ni-
Cd/Ni-MH Battery Charger charges nickel-
cadmium (Ni-Cd) batteries in about 5 hours or
nickel-metal-hydride (Ni-MH) batteries in
about 8 hours. You can charge two or four AA
or AAA batteries of the same type and capac-
ity. Or you can charge one 9V battery with the
charger’s 9-volt battery terminals. Charging a
9V battery takes about 9 hours.
Your charger’s features include:
Safety Timer Protection — automatically
stops charging AA or AAA batteries after the
charging timer runs out.
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Battery Capacity Switch — lets you select
the capacity (standard or high-capacity) of
the batteries you are charging.
Reverse Polarity Protection — protects the
charger and batteries if you incorrectly install
batteries.
Charging/Discharging Indicators — the red
indicators show that batteries are charging
and the green indicator shows that batteries
are discharging.
Ni-Cd/Ni-MH Switch — lets you select the
battery type you are charging.
Discharge Button — press to activate the
conditioner that discharges the batteries. The
charger automatically begins charging the
batteries once it has completely discharged
them.
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SAVE THESE
INSTRUCTIONS
This manual contains important safety and
operating instructions for your charger.
Before you use the battery charger, read all
instructions and cautionary markings on the
charger, the batteries to be charged, and the
products that use the batteries.
Warning: To reduce the risk of injury, charge
only Ni-Cd or Ni-MH batteries with this charg-
er. Other types of batteries might burst, caus-
ing personal injury and damage.
Safety Instructions
• Do not expose the charger to rain or
excessive moisture.
• Any attachments not intended for use
with this battery charger can result in a
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risk of fire, electric shock, or personal
injury.
• Never operate the charger if it has
received a sharp blow, or been dropped
or damaged in any way. Take it to your
local RadioShack store for service.
• Do not disassemble the charger. Have it
serviced or repaired by qualified Ra-
dioShack service personnel only. Incor-
rect assembly can result in a risk of elec-
tric shock or fire.
• To reduce the risk of electric shock,
unplug the charger from the outlet before
routine maintenance or cleaning.
• Do not use an extension cord. Its use
could result in fire or electric shock.
• If the AC plug does not fit in the AC out-
let, have a qualified technician install the
proper outlet. Improper connection can
result in an electric shock.
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• Never use the charger as a DC power
source for any electrical equipment.
OPERATION
General Charging Guidelines
• Completely discharge Ni-Cd batteries
before you charge them. Repeated par-
tial discharging and recharging can
shorten their useful life. This does not
apply to Ni-MH batteries.
• It is normal for batteries to become warm
while charging.
• Batteries in the charger at the same time
must be of the same type (Ni-Cd or Ni-
MH) and capacity (standard or high-
capacity).
• The charger has two channels. Both the
left and right channels have two positions
for AAA and two positions for AA batter-
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ies. Each channel also has its own red
CHARGE indicator that lights when bat-
teries in that channel are charging.
• You cannot discharge/charge one 9V
battery and AA/AAA batteries at the
same time. However, you can discharge/
charge a pair of AA batteries in one
channel and a pair of AAA batteries of
the same type and capacity in the other
channel at the same time.
• You cannot discharge/charge only one
AA or AAA battery in each battery chan-
nel. You must always discharge/charge a
pair of batteries of the same size, type,
and capacity in one channel if the other
channel is empty.
Cautions:
• Never put a discharged battery and a
charged battery in the same channel.
• Do not attempt to charge any other
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size or type battery than those for
which this charger was designed.
• Charge batteries where the ambient
temperature is between 32° and 113°F
(0° and 45°C). If charging conditions
are too cold, batteries do not fully
charge. If charging conditions are too
warm, the batteries can permanently
lose their rechargeable properties.
Discharging/Charging Batteries
Follow these steps to discharge and then
charge the batteries:
1. To open the cover, grasp the tabs on
both sides of the charger and lift up the
cover.
2. Place two AA or two AAA batteries in the
left channel according to the polarity
symbols (+ and –) marked inside the bat-
tery compartment. If you have more than
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two batteries to be discharged/charged
at a time, place two AA or two AAA bat-
teries in the right channel next.
To charge a 9V battery, place it in the 9V
channel. Slide the battery's connectors
onto the terminals on the compartment’s
right side.
Caution: Before connecting the charger
to AC power, be sure all batteries are
correctly installed according to polarity.
Incorrectly installed batteries (polarity
reversed) will not charge and can be
damaged.
AA Batteries
AAA Batteries
9V Terminals
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3. Set the Ni-Cd/Ni-MH and STANDARD/HI-
CAP switches to match the type and
capacity of the batteries you are discharg-
ing/charging. (See “Charging Capacities”
on Page 13.)
4. Plug the charger into a standard AC out-
let.
5. Press DISCHARGE to discharge batteries.
The green indicator lights while the
charger discharges the batteries. When
the battery voltage drops to 0.9V, the dis-
Ni-Cd/Ni-MH
Switch
STANDARD/
HI-CAP Switch
DISCHARGE
Button
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chargecyclestopsandthegreenindicator
turns off. Then, the charger immediately
beginsthe chargecycle and the appropri-
ate red indicator(s) light(s). For example,
if you only have batteries in the left chan-
nel,onlythe left CHARGEindicator lights.
Note: The charger cannot discharge 9V
batteries.
If the indicators do not light, try one or
more of the following suggestions.
• Be sure batteries are correctly
installed.
• Remove the batteries and clean the
batteries' and charger's contacts with
a pencil eraser.
• One or more batteries might be defec-
tive. Replace any defective batteries.
6. WhenAA/AAAbatteriesarefullycharged,
the red indicator(s) turn(s) off. Unplug the
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adapter from the AC outlet, then remove
the batteries.
Warning: To prevent damage to your
charger and risk of shock, always unplug
the charger from the AC outlet before
you remove or replace the batteries.
Notes:
• The 9V charging channel has no auto-
matic turn-off feature. To avoid
exceeding the capacity listed in
“Charging Capacities” on Page 13,
charge a 9V battery for 7–9 hours. A
longer charging time could shorten the
battery’s useful life.
• 9V battery-charging does not require a
specific setting for the Ni-Cd/Ni-MH and
STANDARD/HI-CAP switches.
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Charging Capacities
The following chart shows typical charging
capacities and switch selections for several
types and sizes of RadioShack batteries.
Type Size Switch
Selection Capacity Range (mAh)
Ni-Cd AAA Standard 180–240
AAA High-Cap 241–300
AA Standard 600–800
AA High-Cap 801–1000
Ni-MH AAA Standard 450–550
AAA High-Cap 551–650
AA Standard 1100–1300
AA High-Cap 1301–1500
Either
Type 9V Either Setting 120–150
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CARE
To enjoy your RadioShack 5-Hour/8-Hour AA/
AAA Ni-Cd/Ni-MH Battery Charger for a long
time:
• Keep the charger dry. If it gets wet, wipe
it dry immediately.
• Use and store the charger only in normal
temperature environments.
• Handle the charger gently and carefully.
Don’t drop it.
• Keep the charger away from dust and
dirt.
• Wipe the charger with a damp cloth
occasionally to keep it looking new.
Modifying or tampering with the charger’s in-
ternal components can cause a malfunction
and invalidate its warranty. If your charger is
not performing as it should, take it to your lo-
cal RadioShack store for assistance.
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SPECIFICATIONS
Charging Current at 120V:
AAA:
Ni-Cd Standard ................. 60 mA ±10%
Ni-Cd High-Capacity ......... 75 mA ±10%
Ni-MH Standard ................ 90 mA ±10%
Ni-MH High-Capacity ...... 105 mA ±10%
AA: Ni-Cd Standard ............... 200 mA ±10%
Ni-Cd High-Capacity ....... 250 mA ±10%
Ni-MH Standard .............. 220 mA ±10%
Ni-MH High-Capacity ...... 250 mA ±10%
9V ............................................ 23 mA ±10%
Safety Timer
Ni-Cd ...............................5.5–6.5 Hours
Ni-MH ..............................8.4–9.5 Hours
Safety Standard ........................... ETL/CETL
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Dimensions (HWD):51/16 ×31/8×213/16 Inches
(128 ×80 ×71 mm)
Weight ................................................ 2.5 oz
(70 g)
Specifications are typical; individual units
might vary. Specifications are subject to
change and improvement without notice.
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NOTES
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Limited Ninety-Day Warranty
This product is warranted by RadioShack against manu-
facturing defects in material and workmanship under nor-
mal use for ninety (90) days from the date of purchase
from RadioShack company-owned stores and authorized
RadioShack franchisees and dealers. EXCEPT AS PRO-
VIDED HEREIN, RadioShack MAKES NO EXPRESS
WARRANTIES AND ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES, IN-
CLUDING THOSE OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FIT-
NESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE LIMITED IN
DURATION TO THE DURATION OF THE WRITTEN LIM-
ITED WARRANTIES CONTAINED HEREIN. EXCEPT AS
PROVIDED HEREIN, RadioShack SHALL HAVE NO LIA-
BILITY OR RESPONSIBILITY TO CUSTOMER OR ANY
OTHER PERSON OR ENTITY WITH RESPECT TO ANY
LIABILITY, LOSS OR DAMAGE 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 im-
plied warranty lasts or the exclusion or limitation of inci-
dental 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
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RadioShack Corporation
Fort Worth, Texas 76102
09A00 0904-211-20002x1
Printed in Hong Kong
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receipt as proof of purchase date to any Ra-
dioShack store. RadioShack will, at its option, unless other-
wise provided by law: (a) correct the defect by product repair
without charge for parts and labor; (b) replace the product
with one of the same or similar design; or (c) refund the pur-
chase 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 may be used in the
performance of warranty service. Repaired or replaced parts
and products are warranted for the remainder of the original
warranty period. You will be charged for repair or replacement
of the product made after the expiration of the warranty pe-
riod.
This warranty does not cover: (a) damage or failure caused
by or attributable to acts of God, abuse, accident, misuse, im-
proper or abnormal usage, failure to follow instructions, im-
proper installation or maintenance, alteration, lightning or
other incidence of excess voltage or current; (b) any repairs
other than those provided by a RadioShack Authorized Ser-
vice 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 ser-
vice adjustment or reinstallation.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may
also have other rights which vary from state to state.
RadioShack Customer Relations, 200 Taylor Street, 6th Floor,
Fort Worth, TX 76102
We Service What We Sell
12/99
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