USER MANUAL 1 - 49er Communications
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1. Introduction Thank you for purchasing this six unit rapid charger from 49er Communications It s a high quality product is designed for use with up to six rechargeable two way radio batteries With the appropriate charging pod installed it can charge batteries with these cell types nickel cadmium NiCd nickel metal hydride NiMH lithium ion Li lon or lithium polymer LiPo SIX UNIT RAPID CHARGER USER MANUAL For a complete list of charging pods available for this charger contact our customer service department at 800 552 0707 x101 A Important Safety Information 1 Read and follow these instructions Heed all warnings Keep this user manual for future reference Do not operate this charger near water or where moisture is present Do not operate this charger where it could be ex posed to dripping splashing or spray from water or other liq uids Do not place containers with liquids such as soft drinks or flower vases on or near the charger Clean with a dry cloth Follow all installation guidelines Do not block any ventilation openings on the charger Do not place near any heat sources such as radiators heat registers stoves amplifiers or other devices that produce heat Only use the power supply provided with this charger For safety reasons do not modify the grounding type plug on the power cord The grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong If this plug does not fit into2. 80 mm 20 1 x 6 8 x 3 1 inches Weight Charger Only 2 5 kg 4 9 Ibs Power Supply Weight 0 6 kg 1 3 Ibs NiCd NiMH Li lon LiPo 15 C 30 C 59 F 86 F 0 C 65 C 32 F 149 F 100V 240V AC 50 60Hz 2 0A 12V 24V 4 8A minimum 700 mA 10 6V 13 5V Compatible Chemistries Operating Temperature Storage Temperature Power Input Charger Input Charge Rate Specifications subject to change without notice to the reseller where purchased or to 49er Communications If re turning directly to 49er Communications follow these instructions 1 Call 800 552 0707 x101 to obtain a return authorization number Returns will not be accepted without this number 2 Send to 49er Communications Warranty Service Department 200 Commercial Street Nevada City CA 95959 For your protection we recommend you obtain proof of delivery for your shipment 3 Include with your charger dated proof of purchase your name and daytime telephone number and return address street address only return shipments cannot be made to a P O Box 4 All items sent become the property of 49er Communications and will not be returned 800 552 0707 Toll Free 530 477 2590 Telephone 530 478 9188 Fax 2012 49er Communications Inc 49er Communications is a registered trademark of 49er Communications Inc All rights reserved
3. 380 PS Power supply included with charger NCC0380 VPA Vehicle power adapter for in vehicle use Supplies power to six unit charger from a 12V or 24V outlet in a vehicle NCC0380 HW Hard wire kit for in vehicle installations Supplies pow er to the six unit charger from a vehicle battery or other 12V 24V power source Warranty And Service During Warranty This six unit rapid charger is made from high quality materials and designed to provide years of reliable service The following war ranty applies 49er Communications Inc warrants this product to be free from defects in workmanship and materials for one year from date of purchase by the end user This warranty applies to the original purchaser and is void if the product has been altered misused damaged neglected or if repair is required because of normal wear and tear This is the only warranty made by 49er Commu nications Inc In no event will 49er Communications Inc its af filiates subsidiaries related entities or their respective directors officers or employees be liable for any damages beyond repair or replacement as described above including without limitation indirect incidental or consequential damages For service under warranty return the product along with dated proof of purchase 49er Communications Inc 200 Commercial Street Nevada City CA 95959 www 49erCommunications com Specifications For Six Unit Charger Dimensions 510 x 172 x
4. ger Features 1 Power supply 2 Six unit rapid charger 3 Removable charging pod shown for first position only 4 Charge status LED shown for first position only 5 Power on off switch 6 Connection point for power Note Quick reference information for charge status LED is located on front of charger 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 this charger Confirm that the charging pod is compatible with the battery you want to charge 2 If connected unplug the power supply from the charger 3 Turn the locking screw on the bottom of the charging pod counter clockwise several rotations Lift the charging pod and the screw from the charging base 4 Before placing the replacement pod in the charger make sure the contacts on the bottom of the pod are aligned with the contacts in the charger After the replacement pod is inserted into the charger base secure with the locking screw Do not over tighten the screw 5 Inspect the charging contacts in the pod to ensure they are clean and unobstructed 6 Connect the small end of the power supply cable to the charger and plug the other end in
5. her battery in the charging pod 9 This charger is designed to operate at room temperatures between 15 C and 30 C 59 F 86 F Charging batteries at tempera tures outside this range may result in under charging of the batteries Fault Conditions SIX UNIT RAPID CHARGER USER MANUAL When the charge status LED flashes RED a fault condition exists There are three different flash patterns each indicating a specific type of fault The flash patterns and fault conditions are as follows Flash Pattern Fault Type Flashes 1 Time Indicates charging complete but battery is under charged Battery voltage is below minimum level required This warning is provided after the rapid charging stage is complete Flashes 2 Times 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 compat ibility with battery Flashes 3 Times Indicates over current condition caused by battery short circuit Have the battery checked by a qualified tech nician Do not attempt charging the battery if a short circuit exists Accessories For Charger For availability and pricing of these accessories please contact 49er communications at 800 552 0707 x101 Part Number Description NCC0380 MB Metal mounting bracket for office shop or in vehicle installations NCC0
6. the charger to rain or moisture or when the charger fails to operate in a normal manner Make sure the contacts in the charging pod and on the battery are clean otherwise the battery may not fully charge Do not allow wire or metal objects to touch contacts in the charging pod or any internal part of the charger Do not remove the charger s housing or make any modification to the charger Turn charger off when not in use The power on off switch is located on the right side of the charger Position the charger away from TVs radios or other receivers to prevent the charger from interfering with these types of products Always charge new batteries completely before initial use Do not charge batteries that have been exposed to excessive heat Recycle batteries when they can no longer be used Do not discard unwanted batteries in the trash or incinerate Batteries ex CAUTION posed to fire or excessive heat may explode RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN triangle is a warning sign alerting you of dangerous voltage inside the product CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF THE ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER NO USER SER VICABLE PARTS The exclamation point within the triangle is a warning sign alerting you of important instructions accompanying the product ARE INSIDE REFER ANY SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL IES NiCd NIMHE Ion LiPo SIX UNIT RAPID CHARGER USER MANUAL Char
7. to a wall outlet You are now ready to charge a battery compatible with the charging pod Charging A Battery 1 Confirm that the charging pod and battery are compatible 2 Connect the small end of the power supply cable to the charger and plug the other end into a wall outlet 3 Place battery to be charged in the charging pod The battery may be charged while attached to the radio Note If the battery is attached to the radio charging time will be reduced if the radio is powered off 4 When a battery is placed in the charging pod the charge status LED will illuminate ORANGE for a short period while the charger performs a battery diagnostic Once completed the charge status LED will change to RED This indicates the battery is charging 5 While a battery is charging the charge status LED will illuminate RED with no flashing If the charge status LED is RED and flashes a fault has been detected The flash pattern represents a specific fault condition See section on Fault Conditions for details 6 When the battery is charged to 80 of capacity the charge status LED will change to GREEN and begin to flash It is recom mended that the battery be charged to at least 80 capacity before use 7 The charge status LED will illuminate GREEN with no flashing when the battery is fully charged 8 When a fully charged battery is removed the status LED may remain illuminated for a few seconds Allow the charge status LED to go off before placing anot
8. your outlet consult a qualified electrician for replacement of the outlet A Caution Never charge alkaline or dry cell batteries with this charger The battery may burst and cause personal injury Do not charge NiCd NiMH Li lon or LiPo batteries unless they are designed with overcharge protection Do not attempt to charge a battery without first confirming that the appropriate charging pod is installed Disconnect charger from the power supply before installing adjusting removing or cleaning the charging pod Use only charging pods and the power supply designed for this charger Using similar parts available from other manufacturers nF ON a oND 11 The lightning flash and arrowhead within the may damage the charger or batteries 5 Protect the power supply and cords from being walked on Do not allow the power cord to be pinched or bent at a sharp angle particularly near the wall outlet or where it connects to the charger Only use attachments accessories supplied with this char ger or specified by 49er Communications Unplug this charger during lightning storms or when not used for an extended period of time Refer all repairs for servicing to qualified service personnel Servicing is required when the charger has been damaged in any way This includes dropping the charger spilling liquids on the charger causing objects to fall into the charger ex cessive wear to the power cord or plug exposing
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