Hama Bravo - Battery Charger Operating Manual

Battery Charger

Mains Adapter: 230 V/50 Hz / Battery Charger: 12 – 13,8 V, 500 mA 6 VA

Batteries with a lower capacity rating should not be charged on account of the high charging current! Only use fast chargeable NiMH/NiCad batteries!
Universal fast charger with exact, processor-controlled Minus Delta U charge control Battery overcharging is not possible!
For alternative operation in all 12V vehicles with 12 Volt DC cable.

Charging procedure

• Only 2 or 4 batteries of the same size, capacity and charge state can be charged.
  The 2/4 switch must be set according to whether you are charging 2 or 4 batteries.
• Only charge batteries in pairs. If you are only charging 2 batteries, use the left charging slots first.
• Do not charge AA and AAA batteries simultaneously!
• Charging starts automatically as soon as the batteries are inserted, and the red LED becomes illuminated.
• The red LED flashes if one or more batteries are defective. Remove the defective battery and restart the charging process.
• When the charging process is completed, the LED illuminates green. Remove the batteries from the device. Do not permanently leave the batteries in the device.
• An additional safety timer shuts off the charger if the charging time is exceeded.

Battery directions

• The included batteries must be charged before they are used for the first time. Remove any isolating strips between the batteries and charger.
• Rechargeable batteries only attain maximum charging capacity once they have beencharged/discharged several times over.
• Only charge batteries when they are empty so as to increase their lifespan.
• Totally discharging the batteries should be avoided. Do not completely discharge the batteries inflashlights, watches or fire alarms or else they will be permanently damaged.
• Batteries discharge by themselves. The rate of discharge is faster the warmer the ambient temperature is. Store batteries at 2 to 8 degrees (in a refrigerator, for example).
• Unusable batteries belong in the proper collecting bin of a store or of the community, and not inhousehold waste!

Safety information

• NEVER charge alkaline batteries or other conventional disposable batteries as this could cause anexplosion!
• Use only high-quality brand batteries as only these will ensure a long service life with many charging/discharging cycles.
• Never short-circuit the contacts of the charger/mains adapter!
• Only use the unit in dry rooms and protect it against moisture and dust.
• Protect the charger/power pack from heat; do not cover them and ensure sufficient ventilation.
• Do not use or open defective mains adapters and chargers. Repairs must only be completed by anauthorized specialist.
• Clean the unit with dry, soft cloths only.
• When not in use, disconnect the unit from the power supply.
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  The mains adapter, just as for all electrical appliances, must be kept away from children!