PowerPlant DE-CH03 Operating Instructions

24V DE-CH03 Charger Operating Instructions (replaces DW0246)
This DE-CH03 Charger is a reliable solution for charging the original DW0242 as well as certain generics (24V NICD and
NIMH up to 3.3Ah) via a wall outlet. This charger uses built-in safety features to protect the battery during charging (and
after) from overheating, overcharging, improper voltage, and short-circuiting.
90% of battery capacity
your battery sooner.
WARNINGS: Only charge original DW0242 (or specified generic) batteries with this charger. Do not charge any other
batteries with this charger (this charger does not work with Stryker's SMRT battery). Do not use the charger in a high
temperature environment (see environment limits at bottom of page). Keep the charger away from rain, water, and any
other liquid. Do not short circuit the battery. Remove the battery from the charger and unplug the adapter from the wall
when not in use. DISCLAIMER: Our guarantee/warranty does not cover any damage caused by improper use.
1. Assemble charger (if not already) by plugging the wall cord's small black plastic end into the charger.
2. Plug the wall cord into the wall outlet.
3. Slide the DW0242 battery firmly into the charger.
charging has begun.
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Temperature Warning:
blink per second) and charging will stop automatically. In that case (slow red blinking), please remove the
battery from the charger and let the battery cool or warm closer to normal room temperature for 10-30
minutes before charging again.
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Defective Battery
short circuit was detected on the battery that is currently on the charger. However, this can also occur if
you did not slide the battery fully into the charger (make sure to slide the battery firmly into the charger,
but not too forcefully).
4. The light on the charger will turn solid green when done charging.
80 minutes to charge from empty.
5. Charging stops automatically when fully charged
continue nor trickle charge after it has reached full). To reinitiate the charging process, remove the battery for a
few seconds and then slide it back onto the charger (if battery or charger are warm, be sure to allow time for both
to cool before reinitiating the charging process).
charging is complete. Remove the battery from the charger and unplug the cord from the wall when the
charger is not in use.
recharge once per month if not used. See important battery maintenance information on the back side of this
page (batteries damaged by deep discharge are not covered by battery warranty).
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to
the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful
interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Input Voltage: 100-240VAC, 50-60HZ
Standby power consumption: <1W
Working Environment Limits (During Use): Temperature 0˚ to 40˚ degrees C, 32˚ to 104˚ F. Humidity less than 85%. Air Pressure 86Kpa-106Kpa
Storage/Delivery Environment Limits: Temperature -20˚ to 65˚ degrees (C), -4˚ to 149˚ (F). Humidity less than 90%. Air Pressure 70Kpa-106Kpa
to protect the battery cells from overcharging. Overcharged battery cells force you to replace

CHARGING INSTRUCTIONS

The light on the charger will blink slowly green.
If the battery is too cold or too hot, the light will turn to a slow red blinking light (1
Warning: A fast red blinking light (3 blinks per second) means a defective battery or
If the battery is not used and charged daily, bring to full charge after each use and fully
Max Input Current: 1.5A
Net Weight: 1lb and 3.2oz
This charger considers "full charge" at
The light on the charger will turn solid red to indicate
A 3.3Ah NIMH 24V battery can take up to
(solid green light) or at a max of 120 minutes (does not
IMPORTANT: DO NOT leave the battery on the charger after
Max Input Power: 97W Charging Voltage: 33V
Fast blinking
red light =
defective
battery
Slow blinking
red light =
temperature
warning
Solid green
light =
battery fully
charged
Solid red
light =
battery
charging
Slow
blinking
green light =
no battery
Charging Current: 2.2A