RCA CHU1 User manual

INSTRUCTION MANUAL
Single Unit Rapid Charger
PROFESSIONAL TWO-WAY RADIO CHARGER
Model: CHU1
Communications Systems
Intended Use
This universal rapid charger can charge a wide
range of two-way radio rechargeable batteries. The
charger works with the following:
A. Lithium-ion, Lithium Polymer, Ni-CD, Ni-MH
batteries
B. Battery capacities between 700mAh and
4000mAh.
Caution
1. Do not make any modifications to the equipment.
2. Do not replace the battery adapter or the
power adapter with similar parts. This can cause
damage to the charge unit or to the rechargeable
batteries, and will void your warranty.
3. Never attempt to charge alkaline or dry cell
batteries. They may burst causing damage and
personal injury.
4. Never let metal, wire, or other electrical
conductors touch any internal part of the charger.
5. Make sure battery and charger contacts are
always clean; otherwise batteries may not fully
charge.
6. Use indoors only. Never expose the charger to
rain, snow or any liquid.
7. Never incinerate used batteries as it may cause an
explosion.
8. Keep the charger away from television sets or
radios to prevent interference.
9. When charging Li-ion battery, your outlet must
have a protection circuit.
10. Avoid overcharging – Radios/batteries must
be physically removed from the charger to stop
charging. Batteries should not be left in the
charger for more than 15 hours after the LED
indicator has turned green.
11. If your batteries have little to no capacity
even after being fully charged, completely
discharge them and then fully charge them again.
If they have very little charge or do not retain a
charge, please purchase a new battery.
Charger Description
1. Power supply adapter
2. 110-240V power supply
3. Charging base. (LED
indicator in front.)
Charging Procedure
1. Connect the adapter (1)
to the charger jack on
the rear of the charging base (3).
2. Plug the power supply (2) into an AC outlet.
3. The LED in the front of the base will be orange
for a few seconds as the unit runs a self-diagnosis.
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The LED will go dark when the unit is ready.
4. Slide a battery or radio into the charger. Be sure
radio is turned off before insertion into charger
5. The LED indicator will be orange during battery
diagnostics, which may last from a few seconds to
a few minutes.
6. The LED indicator will be solid red during
charging.
7. The LED indicator will begin blinking green when
charged capacity is over 90%.
8. The LED indicator will be a steady green when
charging is completed.
9. You may remove the radio and/or battery when
the LED indicator is steady or blinking green.
Notes:
When the LED flashes red, a fault condition exists.
There are three different flash patterns, each
indicating a specific type of issue. The flash patterns
and fault conditions are as follows:
One Flash - Indicates charging complete, but
battery is under charged. Battery voltage is
below minimum level required. This warning
happens after charging is complete.
Two Flashes - Indicates battery contact is “open”
and current is not passing through the (+)
and (-) contacts on the battery. This warning
is provided after the initial diagnostic stage
is complete. Check charging pod to confirm
compatibility with battery or contact your RCA
dealer.
Three Flashes - Indicates over-current condition
caused by battery short circuit. Have the battery
checked by an RCA technician. Do not attempt
to charge the battery if a short circuit exists.
IMPORTANT
1. After a charged battery is removed, the LED
indicator may remain on for a few seconds. Please
wait for the LED to turn off, before putting
another battery/radio into the charging slot.
2. Using the charger outside the specified
temperature range (59° - 86°F/15° - 30°C) may
lead to erratic operation, and batteries can be
under-charged.
CHU1 Specifications
Dimensions: 4.5” x 5.4” x 2.6” (115 x 136 x 66mm)
Weight: 9.7 oz. charger only (275g)
Operating Temp: 59° - 86°F (15° - 30°C)
Storage Temp: 32° - 149°F (0° - 65°C)
Adapter Output: 15 - 18V {500mA - 900mA)
Approval: FCC Approval

WARRANTY STATEMENT
RCA Communications Systems warrants each new
product it supplies to be free from defects in
material and workmanship under normal use and
service for the time period listed below, provided
that the user has complied with the requirements
stated herein.
The warranty period begins on the date of purchase
from an Authorized RCA Communications Systems
Sales and Service Center. This warranty is offered
to the original end user and is not assignable or
transferable. RCA Communications Systems is not
responsible for any ancillary equipment which
is attached to or used in conjunction with RCA
Communications Systems products.
RCA Communications Systems offers to the original
end user a One (1) Year Limited Warranty on
the RCA CHU1 Single Unit Charger. During this
period, if the product fails to function under
normal use because of manufacturing defect(s)
or workmanship, it should be returned to the
Authorized RCA Communications Systems Sales and
Service Center from which it was purchased. The
Sales and Service Center will repair the product to
full operating specifications or replace the product
with a new product of the same make and model.
The user is responsible for all charges incurred
in returning the product to the Authorized RCA
Communications Systems Sales and Service Center.
RCA Communications Systems will be responsible for
all charges in returning the product to the end user
via standard ground shipping service.
RCA Communications Systems shall have no
obligation to repair or replace the product, if
there is damage as a result of normal wear and
tear or if the damage is caused in whole or in part
by catastrophe, fault or negligence of the user,
improper or unauthorized alterations or repairs to
the product, incorrect wiring, use of the product in a
manner for which it was not designed, or by causes
external to the product. The warranty does not cover
physical or liquid damage, which includes, but is not
limited to, liquid damage, deep scratches, bent or
broken body or frame, and/or damaged charging or
accessory ports. This warranty is void if the product
serial number is altered, defaced or removed.
THE EXPRESS WARRANTIES CONTAINED HEREIN
ARE IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EITHER
EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED OR STATUTORY, INCLUDING,
WITHOUT LIMITATION, ANY WARRANTY OF
MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR
PURPOSE.
FOR ANY PRODUCT WHICH DOES NOT COMPLY
WITH THE WARRANTY SPECIFIED, THE SOLE REMEDY
WILL BE REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT. IN NO EVENT
WILL RCA COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS BE LIABLE
TO THE BUYER OR ITS CUSTOMERS FOR ANY
DAMAGES, INCLUDING ANY SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL,
INDIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, OR THE
LOSS OF PROFIT, REVENUE OR DATA ARISING OUT OF
THE USE OR THE INABILITY TO USE THE PRODUCT.
Replacing A Charging Pod
The charging pod is made from quality materials and
designed to provide years of service when properly
used. In most cases, the charging pod will only be
replaced when you want to use the charger with a
different battery.
Follow these steps to change the charging pod:
1. Obtain a charging pod made specifically for
the CHU1. Confirm that the charging pod is
compatible with the battery you want to charge.
2. Unplug the power supply from the CHU1.
3. Turn the locking screw on the bottom of the
charging pod counter-clockwise several rotations.
Lift the charging pod from the charging base.
4. Insert the replacement charging pod into the
charging base and secure with the locking screw.
Do not over tighten the screw.
5. Inspect the charging contacts to ensure they are
clean and unobstructed.
6. Connect the power supply to the CHU1. You are
now ready to charge a battery compatible with
the charging pod.
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