Operation; Inserting A Rechargeable Battery And Charging It Automatically - VOLTCRAFT 1403321 Mode D'emploi

9. OPERATION

You can use the charging slots for different rechargeable battery sizes with the sliding contacts
(4). Every charging slot is independent and the programmes can be selected individually. The
charger can be equipped with different rechargeable battery types and rechargeable battery
capacities.
If only the two outer charging slots are equipped (individually or concurrently), a higher
charging current up to 2000 mA can be set. Observe the max. charging current of your
rechargeable battery.
• Connect the enclosed mains unit to the charger and a freely accessible mains socket.
• Wait until the operating test has completed and the displays show "nuLL".
• Automatic or manual operation is explained in the following charging example. The proce-
dure is identical for the other rechargeable battery programmes.
a) Inserting a rechargeable battery and charging it automatically
• Insert the rechargeable battery in a charging slot in the correct polarity. For this, pull the
sliding contact back and let the contact slide against the rechargeable battery. Observe the
polarity information in the charging slot and ensure good contact.
• After insertion, the cell voltage of the rechargeable battery will be displayed for approx. 3
seconds. Then the pre-set charging current will be displayed for 3 seconds.
• If no button is pushed within these 6 seconds, charging will take place automatically at a
charging current of 500 mA. This current is specified and can be used for most rechargeable
batteries without danger of overcharging.
• After the end of charging, charging is ended automatically, or maintenance charging starts
for Ni-Cd and Ni-MH rechargeable batteries. The end of charging is signalled with the
display "FuLL".
• Remove the full rechargeable battery from the charging slot and disconnect the charger.
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