ENDURA EC1 / EC1M CHARGERS Table of Contents Topic Page Introduction Important (read before use) Caution (read before use) Replacing A Charging Pod EC1 Features Accessories For In-Vehicle Installation In-Vehicle Installation (EC1M) Charging A Battery Fault Conditions & Advisements Warranty And Service...
Thank you for purchasing an Endura™ EC charger. There are four EC charger models covered in this User Manual: EC1 / EC1M and EC1-V2 / EC1M-V2. Model EC1 is for desktop use and includes an AC to DC power supply. Model EC1M is for in-vehicle use and includes the accessories needed for installation in a vehicle.
If you wish to replace the charging pod in the future, check the model number on the product label (EC1 or EC1-V2) to ensure the replacement pod selected is compatible with your model. For a complete list of charging pods available or to confirm pod compatibility, contact a Power Products dealer, visit www.powerproducts.com, or call...
Caution Based on the pod selected, EC models can charge Li-Ion / LiPo and / or NiMH / NiCd batteries. If the pod is designed for Li-Ion / LiPo only, do not attempt to charge NiMH / NiCd batteries. If the pod is designed for NiMH / NiCd only, do not attempt to charge Li-Ion / LiPo batteries.
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Caution (continued) Use only the power supply or vehicle power adapter provided with the EC model. If a replacement is required, see section Accessories. Use of other power supplies may damage the charger or batteries you may be attempting to charge.
Follow these steps to change the charging pod: Obtain a charging pod made specifically for EC1 or EC1-V2. Confirm that the charging pod is compatible with the battery you want to charge.
EC1 Features Status LED information – also see bottom label. Charger base. Charge status LED – illuminates Removable charging pod. green, red, or orange. DC power connection – back of charger. AC to DC power supply (EC1 / EC1-V2 only).
Accessories For In-Vehicle Installation The items below are included with EC1M and allow the charger to be used in a vehicle. Main mounting bracket. Adjustable tie-down strap – secures battery or radio in charger. Holes for securing main bracket to optional 4-hole AMPS bracket. Holes (2) for securing charger on main bracket with thumb screws (see #10).
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Accessories For In-Vehicle Installation...
In-Vehicle Installation (EC1M) Install the charger in an area of the vehicle that is close to a 12V or 24V outlet. The location selected should allow the vehicle power adapter to be connected without excessive stretching of the cable. For a hardwire installation, TWC6M- HW is available.
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In-Vehicle Installation (EC1M) (continued) Attach the charger to the main bracket as follows: (A) slide the insert nuts into the openings on the base of the charger, (B) place the charger on the main bracket so that the two connection points seat into the openings in the charger base, (C) slide the charger to the right until it is centered, (D) fasten the two thumb screws to the insert nuts to lock the charger to the bracket.
Always use the tie-down strap to secure the radio or battery when your vehicle is in motion. Charging A Battery Confirm that the charging pod and battery are compatible. Connect the charger to power with the power supply (model EC1) or the vehicle power adapter (model EC1M).
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Charging A Battery (continued) Place the battery to be charged in the charging pod. The battery may also be charged while attached to the radio. When a battery is placed in the charging pod and while charging, the status LED will illuminate RED with no flashing to indicate normal charging.
5°C - 40°C (41° F - 104° F) while charging a battery. 10. To prevent battery damage, use EC1-V2 to charge your battery: (A) when the battery is above freezing (0°C / 32° F) or (B) when the battery is not excessively warm to the touch (below 45°C / 113°...
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Fault Conditions & Advisements (continued) The flash patterns for fault conditions are as follows: LED Pattern Fault Description EC1 / EC1-V2 / EC1M EC1M-V2 Flashes RED Indicates (A) low voltage battery failure or (B) battery has a short circuit. If (A), the battery’s voltage is below the 1 Time •...
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Fault Conditions & Advisements (continued) The flash patterns for advisements are as follows: LED Pattern Advisement EC1 / EC1-V2 / EC1M EC1M-V2 Brief reset period for charger after battery is removed. Solid ORANGE • • Allow the LED to go off before inserting another battery.
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Fault Conditions & Advisements (continued) EC1 / LED Pattern Advisement EC1-V2 / EC1M EC1M-V2 Flashes ORANGE Battery temperature remains at 0°C (32° F) or below • 1 Time after two hours of monitoring. Remove battery from charger and allow it to warm.
Warranty And Service During Warranty Endura EC chargers are 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.
Specifications subject to change without notice. (A) Applies to EC1. Charge rate for EC1-V2 is 700 mA. (B) Complies with FCC Rules, Part 15, Subpart B, Class B 2016, ANSI C63.4:2014. (C) Complies with California Energy Commission CEC-400-2011-005. (D) Complies with U.S.
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