Six Unit Rapid Charger User Manual
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1. open and current is not passing through the and contacts on the battery Check charging pod to confirm compatibility with battery Flashes 6 Times Indicates charging complete but battery is under charged Battery voltage is below minimum level required 2 ENDURA TWC6 Specifications Dimensions 510 172 x 80 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 Compatible Chemistries NiCd NiMH Li lon Operating Temperature 15 C 30 C Storage Temperature 0 65 Power Input 100 240V 50 60Hz 2 0 Power Supply Output 15 0 4 8 Charge Rate 700 mA 10 6V 12 4V Product Approval FCC Specifications subject to change without notice This device complies with Part 15 of the Rules Operation is subject to the following conditions 1 this device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interfer ence that may cause undesired operation Important Any changes or modifications to this device by the user not expressly approved by Power Products could void the user s authority to operate this device enDURA 2008 Power Products Unlimited Inc Power Products is a registered trademark of Power Products Unlimited Inc ENDURA is a trademark of HT Mobile Products Inc rights reserved 52 PowerProaducts 2170 Brandon Trail Alpharetta GA 300042. ENDURA TWC6M Six Unit Rapid Charger FOR RECHARGEABLE TWO WAY RADIO BATTERIES N X 1 a A lt r G Ss Model TWC6M User Manual Introduction Thank you for purchasing an ENDURA TWC6M Six Unit Rapid Charger This high quality product is designed for use with up to six rechargeable two way radio batteries TWC6M can also charge a battery while attached to the radio With the appropriate charging pod installed TWC6M can charge batteries with Lithium ion Li lon nickel metal hydride NiMH or nickel cadmium NiCd chemistry Different capacities For a complete list of charging pods and accessories available for TWC6M contact your Power Products dealer call customer service at 800 529 1618 Important Safety Information 1 Read and follow these instructions Heed all warnings Keep this user manual for future reference 2 Do not operate this charger near water or where moisture is present Do not operate this charger where it could be exposed to dripping splashing or spray from water or other liquids Do not place containers with liquids such as soft drinks or flower vases on or near the charger Clean with a dry cloth 3 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 tha
3. 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 the ENDURA TWC6M charger Attempting to use similar parts available from other manu Make sure the contacts 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 the charging pod or any internal part of the charger Do not remove the 5 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 10 Position the charger away from TVs radios or other receivers to prevent the charger from interfering with these types of products 11 Always charge new batteries completely before initial use For best performance charge NiCd and NiMH batteries when they are fully discharged Do not charge batteries that have been exposed to excessive heat 12 Recycle batteries when they can no longer be used Do not discard unwanted batteries in the trash or incinerate Batteries exposed to fire or exces sive heat may explode RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN The lighting flash and arrowhead within the triangle is a warming sign alertin
4. www powerproducts com ENDURA 6 Accessories For availability and pricing of TWC6M accessories please contact your Power Products dealer or call customer service at 800 529 1618 PartNumber Description TWC6M MB Metal mounting bracket for office shop or in vehicle installations TWC6M PS Power supply included with TWC6M TWC6M TD Radio battery tie down straps 6 and clips 12 for in vehicle use 6 Vehicle power adapter 12V 24V for in vehicle use Supplies power to TWC6M from 12V outlet in vehicle TWC6M HW wire kit for in vehicle installations Supplies power to TWC6 from vehicle battery or power source Specifications subject to change without notice Warranty And Service During Warranty The ENDURA TWCEM is made from high quality materials and designed to provide years of reliable service The following warranty applies Power Products Unlimited Inc PPU 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 pur chaser and is void if the product has been altered misused damaged neglected purchased outside the United States or if repair is required because of normal wear and tear This is the only warranty made by PPU In no event will PPU its affiliates subsidiaries related entities or their respective directors officers or employees be lia
5. 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 TWC6M and plug the other end into a wall outlet You are now ready to charge a battery compat ible 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 TWC6M and plug the other end into 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 turn the radio off while in the charger to reduce charging time 4 When a battery is placed 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 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 recommended that the battery be charged
6. ble 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 to the retailer where purchased or to Power Products If re turning directly to Power Products follow these instructions 1 Send to Power Products Warranty Service Department 2170 Brandon Trail Alpharetta GA 30004 For your protection we recommend you ob tain proof of delivery for your shipment 2 Include with your product dated proof of purchase you name day time telephone number email address and return shipping address street address only return shipments cannot be made to 0 Box 3 All items sent become the property of Power Products and will not be returned
7. g you of dan gerous voltage inside the product CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF THE ELEC TRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER NO USER SERVICABLE PARTS ARE INSIDE REFER ANY The exclamation point within the triangle is a warming sign alerting you of important in structions accompanying the product SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL 1 ENDURA TWC6 Features Power Supply TWC6M PS ENDURA TWCE6M Six Unit Rapid Charger Removable Charging Pod shown for first position only Charge Status LED shown for first position only Power On Off Switch Replacing A Charging Pod The charging pod is made from quality materials and designed to provide years of service when properly used most cases the charging for charge status LED is located on 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 ENDURA TWCE6M Confirm that the charging pod is compatible with the battery you want to charge 2 If connected unplug the power supply from TWC6M Turn the locking screw on the bottom of the charging pod counter clockwise several rotations Liftthe 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 base
8. t produce heat 4 Only use the power supply provided with this charger For safety rea sons 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 into your outlet consult a qualified electrician for replacement of the outlet Caution Protect the power supply and cords from being walked on Do not al low the power cord to be pinched or bend ata sharp angle particularly near the wall outlet or where it connects to the charger Only use attachments accessories supplied with this charger or spec ified by Power Products 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 Servic ing 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 excessive wear to the power cord or plug exposing the charger to rain or moisture or when the charger fails to operate in a normal manner Never charge alkaline or dry cell batteries with this charger Never attempt to charge a battery that is not compatible with the charging pod The battery may burst and cause personal injury PON facturers may damage the charger or batteries Do not charge Li lon NiMH or NiCd batteries unless they are designed
9. to at least 80 capacity before use 7 The charge status LED will illuminate GREEN with no flashing when the battery is fully charged It is recommended that the battery be removed from the charger within 15 hours after charging is complete 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 another battery in the charging pod 9 ENDURA TWCEM is designed to operate at room temperatures between 15 C and 30 C Charging batteries at temperatures outside this range may result in under charging of batteries Fault Conditions When the charge status LED flashes RED a fault condition exists There are five different flash patterns each indicating a specific type of fault The flash patterns and fault conditions are as follows LED Flash Pattern Fault Type Flashes 1 Time Indicates over current condition caused by battery short circuit Check battery contacts Do not attempt charging the battery if short circuit exists Flashes 2 Times Indicates battery diagnostic has timed and cannot be completed due to excessively low battery voltage Charge battery with charger supplier with radio then resume use of TWC6M Flashes 4 Times Indicates over heat condition for a Li lon battery Battery temperature is over 43 C and charging has stopped Battery protection circuit may be defective Flashes 5 Times Indicates battery contacts are
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