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FAST-ACTION BATTERY CHARGER
KH 971
FAST-ACTION BATTERY CHARGER
Operating instructions
AKUN PIKALATURI
Käyttöohje
KOMPERNASS GMBH · BURGSTRASSE 21
SNABBLADDARE FÖR BATTERIER
· D-44867 BOCHUM
www.kompernass.com
Bruksanvisning
ID-Nr.: KH971-02/08-V2
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CV_KH971_LB_3a.qxd 10.03.2008 11:38 Uhr Seite 4 KH 971
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IB_KH971_E2460_GB 11.03.2008 15:41 Uhr Seite 1 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 20 Troubleshooting 22 Cleaning 24 Disposal 25 Warranty and Service 27 Importer 29 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 mig
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IB_KH971_E2460_GB 11.03.2008 15:41 Uhr Seite 2 FAST-ACTION BATTERY CHARGER Intended Use The Rapid Battery Charger is intended exclusively for ... • the recharging of Ni-Cd and Ni-MH batteries with the sizes AA/Mignon and AAA/Micro and designated as suitable for rapid charging • domestic use only, it is not intended for commercial use. The supplied power adapter is intended for exclusive use with the Rapid Battery Charger. The supplied vehicle adapter is intended exclusively for... • utilis
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IB_KH971_E2460_GB 11.03.2008 15:41 Uhr Seite 3 Items supplied • Rapid Battery Charger • Power adapter • Vehicle adapter • Operating manual • 8x 2300 mAh Ni-MH-Akkus Typ AA Description of the appliance Power adapter connection q Control lamps w Charging slots e Selector switch Ni-MH/Ni-Cd r Power adapter t Vehicle adapter y - 3 -
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IB_KH971_E2460_GB 11.03.2008 15:41 Uhr Seite 4 Technical data Power adapter Input: 100-240 V 50 / 60 Hz, 0,7A ~ Output: 12 V 1,5 A Charging component Input: 12V 1,5 A Maximum charging current: AA / Mignon batteries: 2100 mA Ni-MH; 850 mA Ni-Cd AAA / Micro batteries: 850 mA Ni-MH; 350 mA Ni-Cd Operating temperature: +5 +35 °C ~ Humidity: 5 90 % ~ (no condensation) Dimensions (L x W x H): 118 x 97 x 40 mm Weight: ca 129 g - 4 -
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IB_KH971_E2460_GB 11.03.2008 15:41 Uhr Seite 5 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 switc
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IB_KH971_E2460_GB 11.03.2008 15:41 Uhr Seite 6 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 immediate
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IB_KH971_E2460_GB 11.03.2008 15:41 Uhr Seite 7 • 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
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IB_KH971_E2460_GB 11.03.2008 15:41 Uhr Seite 8 • Due to the charging current, only batteries with appropriate capacities may be charged: - Ni-MH AA min. 2300mAh / AAA min. 800mAh - Ni-Cd AA min. 800mAh / AAA min. 300mAh Should an attempt be made to charge batteries with significantly lower capacities, the batteries could be destroyed. • Charge exclusively rapid rechargable batteries of the types "Ni-Cd“ and "Ni-MH". NEVER recharge batteries of other types or non- rechargable batteries. Thes
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IB_KH971_E2460_GB 11.03.2008 15:41 Uhr Seite 9 Battery Charger, vehicle-adapter, power adap- ter, 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 child
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IB_KH971_E2460_GB 11.03.2008 15:41 Uhr Seite 10 • 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 Rapid Battery Charger from the plug socket. Then allow the batteries to cool down before removing them from the Rapid Battery Charger. • The Rapid Battery Charger, the supplied power adapter and the vehicle-adapter do not contain any user-serviceable components. Should the hou
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IB_KH971_E2460_GB 11.03.2008 15:41 Uhr Seite 11 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 Rapid Battery Charger, power adapter or vehicle-adapter • attempted repairs made by non-qualified personnel • improper use of the Rapid Battery Charger, power adapter and/or the vehicle-adapter, no liability or warranty will be
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IB_KH971_E2460_GB 11.03.2008 15:41 Uhr Seite 12 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
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IB_KH971_E2460_GB 11.03.2008 15:41 Uhr Seite 13 Commissioning Stationary operation • Remove all components – Rapid Battery Charger, power adapter , vehicle-adapter and batteries – from the packaging. • Before taking the Rapid Battery Charger into use, check that all items are complete/available and free of visible damage. • Place the Universal Battery Charger on a straight, level, scratch and slip resistant surface. • Insert the low-tension plug of the power adapter into the power ada
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IB_KH971_E2460_GB 11.03.2008 15:41 Uhr Seite 14 Mobile operation With the supplied vehicle-adapter you can also connect the Rapid Battery Charger to ... • the 12-V cigar lighter socket of a vehicle or • into the 12-V on-board power supply socket of a vehicle. Thereby, you simply use the vehicle-ad- apter instead of the power adapter . Warning! Use the Rapid Battery Charger exclusively with the supplied vehicle-adapter . The use of other vehicle-adapters could irreparably damage the Ra
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IB_KH971_E2460_GB 11.03.2008 15:41 Uhr Seite 15 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 Rapid Battery Charger with the vehicle-adapter ! • Insert the low-tension plug of the vehicle-adapter into the power adapter connection of the Rapid Battery Charger. • Insert the vehicle-adapter into the cigar-lighter sok- ket. The Rapid Battery Char
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IB_KH971_E2460_GB 11.03.2008 15:41 Uhr Seite 16 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. on- board power sockets also function with a switched-off vehicle ignition: Only use the Rapid Battery Charger with the engine running. Otherwise, the vehicle batteriy could be completely discharged by the use of the Rapid Battery Charger! - 16 -
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IB_KH971_E2460_GB 11.03.2008 15:41 Uhr Seite 17 Charging batteries Danger! Charge exclusively rapid rechargable batteries of the types "Ni-Cd“ and "Ni-MH". NEVER recharge batteries of other types or non- rechargable batteries. These are not suitable for recharging. This could irreparably damage the Rapid Battery Charger and the inserted batteries. Due to the charging current, only batteries with appropriate capacities may be charged: - Ni-MH AA min. 2300mAh / AAA min. 800mAh - Ni-Cd AA min
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IB_KH971_E2460_GB 11.03.2008 15:41 Uhr Seite 18 • Place the selector switch into the position Ni-MH if you want to charge Ni-MH batteries. • Place the selector switch into the position Ni-Cd if you want to charge Ni-Cd batteries. • Insert the batteries into the charging slots . It is possible to charge from one to four individual batteries. Note: Ensure that the batteries are inserted into the charging slots in accordance with their polarities. Otherwise, the batteries will not be c
