Safety Information; General Description - Multiplex POWER PEAK A4 Operation Instructions Manual

Dear customer,
Thank you for purchasing the AC/DC Power
Peak A4 rapid charger from the Multiplex range.
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Although the charger is extremely easy to
use you should, nevertheless, take care to
thoroughly read the operating instructions
and safety information before using your new
charger.

Safety Information

The Power Peak
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charging rechargeable LiPo and NiMH batteries.
Due to the risk of explosion, do not use the char-
ger to charge dry batteries.
Never place the charger and connected
batteries on combustible surfaces. Never use the
charger in the vicinity of combustible materials or
gases.
■ The charger is designed for 100-240V AC and
11-15V DC operation, therefore, never oper-
ate the charger with a different voltage rating.
■ Protect the charger from dust, dirt and
moisture.
■ Do not expose the charger to excessively
low or high temperatures as well as direct
sunlight.
■ Make sure the Power Peak
not exposed to impact, pressure or excessive
vibration load.
■ Do not leave the charger unattended during
operation. The charger can heat up consider-
ably during normal operation.
■ Ensure the cooling openings are always clear
to allow air to freely circulate (never place on
carpeted or felt surfaces).
■ When not used for a longer period of time,
unplug the charger from the power source
and disconnect any batteries.
■ Do not charge rechargeable batteries twice in
quick succession.
■ Do not charge batteries that are at a high
temperature. Allow batteries to cool down to
ambient temperature.
A4 is designed for
A4 charger is
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■ Only cells of the same capacity and of the
same make may be charged together.
■ Never charge two batteries connected in
parallel to one output, connect only one
rechargeable battery pack at a time.
■ Ensure correct polarity of the battery and
avoid short-circuits .
■ Closely follow the instructions provided by the
battery manufacturer.
■ Check for damage to the casing and leads.
Note:
Pay particular attention to the safety instruc-
tions provided by the battery manufacturer.

2. General Description

The Power Peak A4 is an inexpensive yet high
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quality 230V AC/12V DC rapid charger in a metal
casing for charging 1...4-cell LiPo batteries and
4...8-cell NiMH batteries with integrated balancer
and large LC display showing current, voltage
and capacity. The number of cells in LiPo batter-
ies is identified automatically.
The charging current can be set in the range from
400 to 4,000 mA. The recommended charging
rate is 1C (battery capacity = charging current),
please refer to ‚Charging the Battery'.
The charging progress and the end of charging
are indicated by the status LED and the beeper.
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