Intended Use; Care And Maintenance - GRAUPNER POLARON EX-1400 Operating Instructions Manual

Intended use

The Graupner Polaron EX-1400 you have acquired is a professional product with superior proper-
ties. By using advanced semiconductor technology and a powerful microprocessor with superior
charging characteristics, simple operation and optimum reliability are achieved.
With the Graupner Polaron EX-1400 it is possible to charge all model batteries such as: Nickel
Cadmium (Ni-Cd), Nickel-Metal Hydride (Ni-MH), Lithium Polymer (LiPo), Lithium Ion (Lilo), Lithi-
um Iron (LiFe), Lead-Gel and Lead-acid (Pb).
Connect the charger to a car battery or preferably to a power supply with a stabilized direct current
output of 12 ... 24 V and 25 A output power (recommended Order Nr. S2012). Please note: If the
supply voltage drops below 23 V, the maximum possible power of the charger is not reached (see
also section „Technical specifications" on page 13).
NOTE
It is important to observe the charge instructions of the battery manufacturer and observe
the recommended charge currents and charge times. Only batteries which are expressly
suitable for high charge currents should be charged quickly! Please keep in mind that new batter-
ies do eventually reach their full capacity after several charge/discharge cycles, and can result in
premature charge cutoff. Make sure after several charges of the proper and reliable operation of
the automatic charge termination circuit and the charged capacity.
ATTENTION!
!
Obey all safety messages in this manual. They contain important information on handling
the product. You are responsible for the safe operation of the product! Not following the
manual and safety instructions will void the warranty.
They are required different connectors with several requirements in the use and application of
rechargeable batteries of different kind. Note that connectors, connector names and polarities of
other manufacturers may be different. Therefore, use only genuine matching connectors of the
same design.
Also, use only original charging cable with sufficient cross-section.

Care and maintenance

The charger is maintenance-free and requires no maintenance. However, please protect it
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in your own interest from dust, dirt and moisture!
Disconnect the car battery and battery for cleaning the charger, and use only a dry cloth
lightly rub (do not use cleaning agents).
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