Power Products TWC6M user manual
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1. 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 sta tus LED will change to RED This indicates the battery is charg ing 5 While a battery is charging the charge status LED will illumi nate 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 the contacts on the bottom of the pod are aligned with the con tacts inthe charger Afterthe replacement pod is inserted into the charger base secure with the locking screw Do not over tighten the screw Inspectthe charging contacts in the pod to ensure they are clean and unobstructed Connectthe 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 compatible with the charging pod When the battery is charged to 80 of capacity the charge sta tus 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 The charge status LED will illuminate GREEN with no flashing when the battery is fully charged When a fully charged battery is removed the status LED may remain i2. American Communication Systems Discover the Power of Communications TO ORDER VISIT http www ameradio com FOR RECHARGEABLE TWO WAY RADIO BATTERIES ENDURA Six Unit Rapid Charger Model TWC6M Introduction Thank you for purchasing the ENDURA TWC6M six unit rapid charger This high quality product is designed for use with up to six rechargeable two way radio batteries With the appropriate charg ing pod installed the TWC6M can charge batteries with these cell types nickel cadmium NiCd nickel metal hydride NiMH lithium ion Li lon or lithium polymer LiPo A 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 that produce heat 4 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
3. en not used for an extended period of time 8 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 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 8 Do not remove the charger s housing or make any modification to the charger 9 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 preventthe charger from interfering with these types of prod ucts 11 Always charge new batteries completely before initial use 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 excessive heat may explode CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN The lightning flash and arrowhead within the 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 ARE INSIDE REFER ANY SERVIC The exclamation point within the triangle is a warning sign alerting you of important
4. instructions accompanying the product ING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL TWC6M Features 1 Power supply TWC6M PS 2 TWC6M 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 Replacing A Charging Pod Note Quick reference information for charge status LED is located on front of charger The charging pod is made from quality materials and designed to provide years of service when properly used In most cases the charg ing 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 TWC6M Confirm that the charging pod is compatible with the battery you want to charge 2 If connected unplug the power supply from TWC6M 3 Turn the locking screw on the bottom of the charging pod coun ter 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 Charging A Battery 1 Confirm that the charging pod and battery are compatible 2 Connectthe small end of the power supply cable to TWC6M 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
5. lluminated for a few seconds Allow the charge status LED to go off before placing another battery in the charging pod The TWCEM is designed to operate at room temperatures be tween 15 C and 30 C 59 F 86 F Charging batteries at tem peratures 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 three 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 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 compatibility with battery Flashes 3 Times Indicates over current condition caused by battery short circuit Have the battery checked by a qualified technician Do not attempt charging the battery if a short circuit exists Specifications For TWC6M Dimensions 510 x 172 x 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 Compatible Chemistries Operating Temperature Storage Tempera
6. plies power to TWC6M from a 12V or 24V outlet in vehicle TWC6M HW wire kit for in vehicle installations Supplies pow er to TWC6M from a vehicle battery or other 12V 24V power source Warranty And Service During Warranty The ENDURA TWC6M is made from high quality materials and designed to provide years of reliable service The following war ranty 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 war ranty 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 war ranty made by PPU In no event will PPU its affiliates subsidiaries related entities or their respective directors officers or employ ees 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 to the retailer where purchased or to Power Products If returning 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 obtain proof of delivery for your shipment 2 Include with your product dated
7. proof of purchase your name and daytime telephone number and return address street ad dress only return shipments cannot be made to a Box 3 Allitems sent become the property of Power Products and will not be returned
8. this plug does not fit into your outlet consult a qualified electrician for replacement of the outlet Never charge alkaline or dry cell batteries with this charger The battery may burst and cause personal injury 2 Do not charge NiCd NiMH Li lon or LiPo batteries unless they are designed with overcharge protection 3 Do not attempt to charge a battery without first confirming that the appropriate charging pod is installed 4 Disconnect charger from the power supply before installing ad justing removing or cleaning the charging pod 5 Use only charging pods and the power supply designed for the TWC6M charger Using similar parts available from other manu facturers may damage the charger or batteries 6 Make sure the contacts in the charging pod and on the battery are clean otherwise the battery may not fully charge 7 Do not allow wire or metal objects to touch contacts in the charging pod or any internal part of the charger For a complete list of charging pods and accessories available contact your Power Products dealer or call customer service at 800 529 1619 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 an gle particularly near the wall outlet or where it connects to the charger 6 Only use attachments accessories supplied with this charger or specified by Power Products 7 Unplug this charger during lightning storms or wh
9. ture NiCd NiMH Li lon LiPo 15 C 30 C 59 F 86 F 0 65 32 149 Power Input 100V 240V AC 50 60Hz 2 0A Charger Input 12V 24V 4 8A minimum Charge Rate 700 mA 10 6V 13 5V Product Approval FCC Specifications subject to change without notice This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC 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 sf PowerProducts ENDURA Chargers By Power Products Smart Adaptable Reliable 2170 Brandon Trail Alpharetta GA 30004 www powerproducts corm 2012 Power Products Unlimited Inc Power Products is a registered trademark of Power Products Unlimited Inc ENDURAP is a trademark of HT Mobile Products Inc All rights reserved Accessories For TWC6M For availability and pricing of TWC6M accessories please con tact 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 VPA Vehicle power adapter for in vehicle use Sup
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