WATSON Rapid Charger User manual

Rapid Charger
for CR123A and CR2
3 Volt Lithium Batteries
Owner's
Manual
Please read
before using
this equipment.

Thank you for
purchasing the
Watson Rapid
Charger for
CR123A / CR2
3 Volt batteries.
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4 | Charger Features
The Watson Rapid Charger will provide your batteries with
outstanding power and performance for your electronic
devices. The batteries can be charged up to 1,000 times
and provide high performance for high-drain devices.
The charger can be used to simultaneously recharge two
CR123A 3 Volt batteries, two CR2 3 Volt batteries, or
one of each.
The universal 100-240V AC power is perfect for traveling,
and the DC adapter allows you to charge from a vehicle.
THE WATSON RAPID CHARGER'S
FEATURES INCLUDE:
1. Short-circuit protection Protects the
charger and batteries from short
circuits.
2. Over-voltage protection Protects the
charger from defective or shorted
batteries.
3. Individual charging channels Individual
LED indicators show when the
charging status of each battery is
complete.
4. Reverse polarity protection Protects
your batteries and the charger from
damage when batteries are installed
incorrectly.

Charger Operation | 5
CHARGING OPERATION
1Insert the AC or DC adapter into the back of
the charger.
2Place one or two CR123A or CR2 batteries
into the charging slots as indicated by the
polarity symbols (+and-) marked inside each
chamber.
3Plug the adapter cord into an AC outlet or the
DC charging socket of your automobile.
4Use the table on page 6 to determine the
approximate time necessary to recharge the
batteries.
5When the red LED status light turns blue,
the batteries are fully charged. See the LED
Status table on page 6 for more information.
6The batteries may be left in the battery
charger in order for them to remain fully
charged. The charger will keep the batteries
fully charged by means of trickle charge.
7When charging is completed, unplug the
charger from the outlet and then remove the
batteries from the charger.

*Actual charging time may vary depending on the
cell's discharge level, capacity, and condition. Longer
charging time may occur when the charger is used in
temperatures above 35°C (95°F).
If the LED lights do not turn on, make sure that you have
inserted the correct type of batteries, and that they are
facing the proper direction.
LED STATUS:
CHARGING TIME*:
(AC or DC adapter)
6 | LED Status / Charging Time
Color Status
Red Charging
Flashing blue Charge is 80%–90% complete
Blue Charge is 90%–100% complete
Flashing red and blue Battery error
Battery Number Approx. Charging Time*
CR123A 1 or 2 2.4 hours
CR2 1 or 2 1.6 hours

LED Status / Charging Time | 7
LED Status
Lights
Battery
connectors
AC Adapter
DC Adapter

8 | Safety Instructions
IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS:
PLEASE READ THESE OPERATING
INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING YOUR
CHARGER.
Only charge rechargeable CR123A or CR2
3 Volt Lithium-ion batteries. Do not charge
Alkaline, Ni-MH, Ni-Cd, Carbon Zinc, or
any other voltage, type, or size battery.
Charging the wrong type of batteries may
cause an explosion, rupture, or leakage,
resulting in personal injury and property
damage.
Unplug the charger from the outlet before
cleaning. Do not use a liquid cleaner to
clean the device.
It is normal for batteries to become warm
while they are recharging. The batteries
will cool to room temperature after
charging is complete.
This charger is not ideal for charging 3.7 V
batteries.

Warning | 9
WARNING:
CAUTION! TO REDUCE
THE RISK OF DAMAGE:
Do not expose the batteries to
water or liquids.
Do not heat or dispose the
batteries or charger in fire.
Do not tear off the label or
disassemble.
The battery charger is for indoor
use only.
Do not expose to moisture.
Insert batteries correctly,
making certain to align the "+"
and "-" terminals.

10 | Specifications
SPECIFICATIONS:
Input Voltage 100~240V AC, 50/60 Hz
12V DC
Output 3.7V DC, 300 mA per channel
Operating Temp. 32-113°F (0-45°C)
Dimensions 2.125 x 3.375 x 0.875
54 x 86 x 22 mm
Specifications are typical; individual units may vary.
Specifications are subject to change and improvement
without notice. The actual product may vary from the
product pictured in this document.

Warranty | 11
ONE-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY
This Watson product is warranted to the original purchaser to be free
from defects in materials and workmanship under normal consumer use
for a period of one (1) year from the original purchase date or thirty (30)
days after replacement, whichever occurs later. The warranty provider's
responsibility with respect to this limited warranty shall be limited solely
to repair or replacement, at the provider's discretion, of any product
that fails during normal use of this product in its intended manner and
in its intended environment. Inoperability of the product or part(s)
shall be determined by the warranty provider. If the product has been
discontinued, the warranty provider reserves the right to replace it with
a model of equivalent quality and function. This warranty does not cover
damage or defect caused by misuse, neglect, accident, alteration, abuse,
improper installation or maintenance. EXCEPT AS PROVIDED HEREIN, THE
WARRANTY PROVIDER MAKES NEITHER ANY EXPRESS WARRANTIES
NOR ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO
ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A
PARTICULAR PURPOSE. This warranty provides you with specific legal
rights, and you may also have additional rights that vary from state to
state. To obtain warranty coverage, contact the Watson Customer Service
Department to obtain a return merchandise authorization ("RMA") number,
and return the defective product to Watson along with the RMA number and
proof of purchase. Shipment of the defective product is at the purchaser's
own risk and expense. For more information or to arrange service, visit
www.poweredbywatson.com or call Customer Service at 212-594-2353.
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