Tronic KH 972 User manual

RECHARGEABLE BATTERY
QUICK CHARGER
KOMPERNASS GMBH · BURGSTRASSE 21
D-44867 BOCHUM
www.kompernass.com
ID-Nr.: KH972-02/2009-V2
B
RECHARGEABLE BATTERY
QUICK CHARGER
Operating instructions
RYCHLONABÍJEČKA BATERIÍ
Návod k obsluze
RÝCHLONABÍJAČKA
AKUMULÁTOROV
Návod na obsluhu
KH 972
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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 21
Troubleshooting 22
Cleaning 25
Disposal 26
Warranty and Service 27
Importer 29
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RECHARGEABLE
BATTERY QUICK
CHARGER
Intended Use
This quick battery charger is intended exclusively
• for the recharging of suitable Ni-MH batteries
with the sizes AA/Mignon and AAA/Micro
• for domestic use only, it is not intended for
commercial applications.
The supplied power adapter is intended for
exclusive use with the quick battery charger.
The supplied vehicle adapter is intended exclusively
for...
• utilisation of the quick 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
• Quick 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
rPower adapter
tVehicle adapter
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Technical data
Connector power pack
Input: 100-240 V
~60/50 Hz, 0.32 A
Output : 12 V 1.25 A 15 VA
Charger element
Input: 12 - 13.8 V 1250 mA
Output level: max. 11.2 VA
Output voltage: 4 x 1.4 V
Maximum charging
currents:
AA / Mignon cells: 4 x 2000 mA
AAA / Micro cells: 4 x 850 mA
Operating temperature: +5°C ~+35°C
Humidity: 5 ~90 %
(No condensation)
Dimensions
(L x W x H): 110 x 71 x 32 mm approx.
Weight : 75 g approx.
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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
the appropriate capacities may be charged:
Ni-MH (AA): min. 2000 mAh
Ni-MH (AAA): min. 850 mAh
If an attempt is made to charge batteries with a
significantly lower capacity, they could be de-
stroyed. There would also be the risk of a fire as
well as an explosion!
• NEVER recharge batteries of other types or non-
rechargable batteries.
These are not suitable for recharging. Batteries
not suitable for quick recharging could overheat
and explode. This could irreparably damage the
quick battery charger and the inserted batteries.
There is also a risk of personal injury!
• Use the quick 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 quick
battery charger. Should you do so, the quick
battery charger, vehicle-adapter, power adapter,
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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
quick 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 quick battery charger
from the plug socket. Then allow the batteries to
cool down before removing them from the quick
battery charger.
• The quick battery charger, the supplied power
adapter and the vehicle-adapter do not contain
any user-serviceable components. Should the
housing of these appliances (quick battery char-
ger / Power adapter) be opened, the warranty
expires! If repairs are needed, contact one of our
service partners in your area.
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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 quick battery
charger, power adapter or vehicle-adapter
• attempted repairs made by non-qualified
personnel
• improper use of the quick 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 quick battery charger if you do not
intend to use it for an extended period. You can
thus protect the quick 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 – quick battery charger,
power adapter , vehicle-adapter and
batteries – from the packaging.
• Before taking the quick battery charger into use,
check that all items are complete/available and
free of visible damage.
• Place the quick battery charger on a straight,
level, scratch and slip resistant surface.
• Insert the low-tension plug of the power adapter
into the power adapter connection on the
quick battery charger.
• Compare the technical details with those of your
power supplier. If they match, insert the power
plug into a mains power socket. The quick
battery charger is now ready for use.
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Mobile operation
With the supplied vehicle-adapter you can also
connect the quick battery charger to the 12-V cigar
lighter socket of a vehicle into the 12-V on-board
power supply socket of a vehicle. Thereby, you
simply use the vehicle-adapter instead of the
power adapter .
Warning!
Use the quick battery charger exclusively with
the supplied vehicle-adapter .
The use of other vehicle-adapters could
irreparably damage the quick battery charger!
There is also a danger of fire!
To utilise the quick battery charger with the
vehicle-adapter :
• 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 quick
battery charger with the vehicle-adapter !
• Insert the low-tension plug of the vehicle-adapter
into the power adapter connection of the
quick battery charger.
• Insert the vehicle-adapter into the cigar-lighter
socket. The quick battery charger is now ready for
use.
Important:
Never leave the quick battery charger resp.
the batteries in the vehicle! Under strong
sunlight, and with a correspondingly heated
vehicle interior, the quick 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.
onboard power sockets also function with a
switched-off vehicle ignition:
Only use the quick battery charger with the
engine running. Otherwise, the vehicle batteriy
could be completely discharged by the use of the
quick battery charger!
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Charging batteries
Danger!
Charge exclusively Ni-MH batteries that are
suitable for quick charging. NEVER recharge
batteries of other types or non-rechargable
batteries. These are not suitable for recharging.
If you attempt to do so, it could irreparably
damage the quick battery charger and the
inserted batteries.
Due to the charging current, only batteries with
the appropriate capacities may be charged:
Ni-MH (AA): min. 2000 mAh
Ni-MH (AAA): min. 850 mAh
If an attempt is made to charge batteries with a
significantly lower capacity, they could be de-
stroyed. There would also be the risk of a fire
as well as an explosion!
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It is ppoossssiibblleeto charge just one, or two, three or
four batteries, of the same type. It is nnoottppoossssiibbllee
to charge batteries of the types AA and AAA
together and at the same time. Always start by
loading the batteries into the first compartment of
the charging slots (left).
Note:
Ensure that the batteries are inserted into the
charging slots in accordance with their polari-
ties. Otherwise, the batteries will not be
charged.
• The charging process now begins. The quick
battery charger is fitted with a control lamp for
each compartment in the charging slots .
The control lamps indicate the charge condition
of the individual batteries.
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