Japcell BC-4000 Instructions

INSTRUCTIONS FOR JAPCELL BATTERY CHARGER BC-4000
1. Intended Use
The product is intended to charge and discharge NiCd or NiMH
rechargeable batteries. It provides four independent charging slots
for AA/AAA rechargeable batteries. The charger can also optimize
and test the maximum capacity of the rechargeable batteries. Each
charging slot has its own display to show various information, such
as charging current, battery voltage, charged capacity and used
charging time.
Insert the adaptor output terminal (DC plug) into the machine to
charge the battery.
The charging current can be selected from 200, 500, 700 and
1000mA. If two or less batteries are inserted in slot 1 and/or 4, the
charging current can go up to 1500mA or 1800mA.
The charger can charge batteries of different type and size and
with different capacity at the same time. It also integrates the mi-
nus delta voltage (-.V) function, which monitors the voltage over
the charging cycle. When battery is fully charged, the charger will
switch to trickle charging automatically. Therefore the battery will
be kept at its optimum capacity. The charger also includes over-
heat detection to protect rechargeable batteries and itself from
overheating.
The charger can only be powered by the specially designed pow-
er supply. Operate and store it in dry indoor environment only.
This product fulfills European and national requirements related
to electromagnetic compatibility (EMC). CE conformity has been
verified and the relevant statements are available upon request.
Unauthorized conversion and/or modification of the device are
inadmissible because of safety and approval reasons (CE). Any
usage other than described above is not permitted and can dam-
age the product and lead to associated risks such as short-circuit,
fire, electric shock, etc. Please read the operating instructions thor-
oughly before use and keep them for future reference.
2. Box Content
 Battery Charger BC-4000
 Power Adapter
 Operation Instructions
3. Safety Instructions
We do not assume liability for resulting damages to property or
personal injury if the product has been abused in any way or dam-
aged by improper use or failure to observe these operating instruc-
tions. The warranty will then expire!
3.1. Product Safety
 The product must not be exposed to substantial mechanical
strain or strong vibrations.
 The product must be protected against electromagnetic files,
static electrical fields, extreme temperatures, direct sunlight and
moisture.
 The manufacturer's instruction for the respective batteries must
be observed, before they are charged.
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 The product should not be connected immediately after it has
been brought from an area of cold temperature to an area of
warm temperature. Condensed water might destroy the product.
Wait until the product adapts to the new ambient temperature
before use.
 Sufficient ventilation is essential when operating the charger.
Never cover the ventilating slots of the charger, especially when
ambient temperature is over 35˚C.
3.2. Battery Safety
 Correct polarity must be observed while inserting the batteries.
 Non-rechargeable batteries, rechargeable alkaline batteries
(RAM), lead acid batteries and lithium batteries must not be
charged with this products. This could result in an explosion!
 Batteries should be removed from the device if it is not used for a
long period of time to avoid damage through leaking. Leaking or
damaged batteries might cause acid burns when in contact with
skin, therefore use suitable protective gloves to handle corrupted
batteries.
 Batteries must be kept out of reach of children. Do not leave bat-
teries lying around, as there is risk, that children or pets swallow
them. Batteries must not be dismantled, short-circuited or thrown
into fire. Never recharge non-rechargeable batteries. This could
result in an explosion!
3.3. Miscellaneous
 Repair works must only be carried out by a specialist or special-
ist workshop.
 If you have queries about handling the device, which are not
answered in this operating instruction, please check with the dis-
tributor for further help.
4. Power Supply
Only the shipped power adapter is allowed to be used for this char-
ger!
When the charger is powered up, all LCD segments will light up
momentarily. The "null" icon will be shown until any batteries are
inserted.
5. Operation
Once a rechargeable battery is inserted, its present voltage (for
example "1.12V") will be displayed for 4 seconds, then "200mA
Charge" will be shown on display for another 4 seconds.
If MODE or CURRENT button is not pressed during these 8 sec-
onds, the charging process will start. Afterwards, the charging cur-
rent can no longer be changed without re-inserting the recharge-
able batteries or re-power up the charger.
If defective batteries are inserted into the charger, the "null" icon
will be displayed on the display and the charger will refuse to
charge them.
If the battery voltage is too low the charger will refuse to
charge them!