IB_KH971_E3082_UK_V4.qxd 19.12.2006 14:29 Uhr Seite 3 Content Page Intended Use Items supplied Description of the appliance Technical data Safety instructions Commissioning Charging batteries Average charging times Troubleshooting Cleaning Disposal Warranty and Service Importer - 3 -...
IB_KH971_E3082_UK_V4.qxd 19.12.2006 14:29 Uhr Seite 4 KH 971 Rapid Battery Charger Intended Use The Rapid Battery Charger is intended exclusively for ... • the recharging of Ni-Cd and Ni-MH batteries with the sizes AA/Mignon and AAA/Micro and designated as suitable for rapid charging •...
IB_KH971_E3082_UK_V4.qxd 19.12.2006 14:29 Uhr Seite 6 KH 971 Charging component Input: 1,5 A Maximum charging current: AA / Mignon batteries: 2100 mA Ni-MH; 850 mA Ni-Cd AAA / Micro batteries: 850 mA Ni-MH; 350 mA Ni-Cd Safety instructions Fire hazard! Do not place the Rapid Battery Charger...
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IB_KH971_E3082_UK_V4.qxd 19.12.2006 14:29 Uhr Seite 7 KH 971 • Due to the charging current, only batteries with appropriate capacities may be charged: - Ni-MH AA min. 2300mAh / AAA min. 800mAh - Ni-Cd AA min. 800mAh / AAA min. 300mAh Should an attempt be made to charge batteries with significantly lower capacities, the batteries could be destroyed.
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IB_KH971_E3082_UK_V4.qxd 19.12.2006 14:29 Uhr Seite 8 KH 971 Danger of electrical shock! DO NOT place the Rapid Battery Charger ... • in the close vicinity of water, e.g. baths and swimming pools. Should water permeate into the Universal Battery Charger, the appliance could be irreparably damaged. •...
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IB_KH971_E3082_UK_V4.qxd 19.12.2006 14:29 Uhr Seite 9 KH 971 • The batteries could become hot during charging. NEVER touch hot batteries! There is a risk of being burnt! After charging, first of all remove the power adapter of the Rapid Battery Charger from the plug socket. Then allow the batteries to cool down before removing them from the Rapid Battery Charger.
IB_KH971_E3082_UK_V4.qxd 19.12.2006 14:29 Uhr Seite 1 KH 971 • improper use of the Rapid Battery Charger, power adapter and/or the vehicle-adapter, no liability or warranty will be accepted! • Leakage of battery acids can occur, especially with old batteries. You should remove all batteries from the Rapid Battery Charger if you do not intend to use it for an extended period.
IB_KH971_E3082_UK_V4.qxd 19.12.2006 14:29 Uhr Seite 1 KH 971 • Insert the low-tension plug of the power adapter into the power adapter connection on the Rapid Battery Charger. • Compare the technical details with those of your power supplier. If they match, insert the power plug into a mains power socket The Rapid Battery Charger is now ready for use.
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IB_KH971_E3082_UK_V4.qxd 19.12.2006 14:29 Uhr Seite 1 KH 971 To utilise the Rapid Battery Charger with the vehicle-adapter • Should a cigar lighter be inserted into the cigar-lighter socket: - Remove the cigar lighter. Note: Also ensure that all possible soiling (e.g. remains of ash) is re- moved from the inside of the cigar lighter socket! Otherwise, it could lead to a malfunction in the operation of the Rapid Battery Charger with the vehicle-adapter...
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IB_KH971_E3082_UK_V4.qxd 19.12.2006 14:29 Uhr Seite 1 KH 971 Important: Never leave the Rapid Battery Charger resp. the batteries in the vehicle! Under strong sunlight, and with a correspondingly heated vehicle interior, the Rapid Battery Charger could over- heat and be irreparably damaged. Additionally, the batteries could overheat and explode.
IB_KH971_E3082_UK_V4.qxd 19.12.2006 14:29 Uhr Seite 1 KH 971 Charging batteries Danger! Charge exclusively rapid rechargable batteries of the types "Ni-Cd“ and "Ni-MH". NEVER recharge batteries of other types or non-rechargable batteries. These are not suitable for recharging. This could irreparably damage the Rapid Battery Charger and the inserted batteries.
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IB_KH971_E3082_UK_V4.qxd 19.12.2006 14:29 Uhr Seite 1 KH 971 • Place the selector switch into the position Ni-MH if you want to charge Ni-MH batteries. • Place the selector switch into the position Ni-Cd if you want to charge Ni-Cd batteries. •...
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IB_KH971_E3082_UK_V4.qxd 19.12.2006 14:29 Uhr Seite 1 KH 971 • The control lamp does not glow: - The batteries have not been inserted correctly into the charging slots - The batteries are possibly defect. - The batteries do not correspond to the type setting of the selector switch (Ni-MH, Ni-Cd).
IB_KH971_E3082_UK_V4.qxd 19.12.2006 14:29 Uhr Seite 1 KH 971 Average charging times Depending on the type, age and remaining charge in the batte- ries, the charging process can take various lengths of time. The average charging time can be taken from the following table.
IB_KH971_E3082_UK_V4.qxd 19.12.2006 14:29 Uhr Seite 1 KH 971 Troubleshooting The Rapid Battery Charger displays no functions With mains power operation: • Check to see if the low-tension plug on the cable of the power adapter is correctly inserted into the power adapter con- nection •...
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IB_KH971_E3082_UK_V4.qxd 19.12.2006 14:29 Uhr Seite 1 KH 971 The inserted batteries are not being charged: • Check that the batteries are being inserted in accord with their polarity. • Check to see if you have inserted batteries suitable for charging into the Rapid Battery Charger. Exclusively suitable for recharging are Ni-Cd and Ni-MH batteries with the sizes AA/Mignon and AAA/Micro and designated as suitable for rapid charging.
IB_KH971_E3082_UK_V4.qxd 19.12.2006 14:29 Uhr Seite 2 KH 971 Cleaning Clean the housing of the Rapid Battery Charger and the power adapter exclusively with a lightly moistened cloth. For stubborn soiling use a few drops of mild detergent on the lightly moistened cloth. Take steps to ensure that no moisture can permeate the Rapid Battery Charger/Power adapter when cleaning it! Never clean the insides of the charging slots...
Only dispose of batteries when they are fully discharged. Warranty and Service Please read the conditions for warranty and service centre addresses on the warranty card. Importer KOMPERNASS GMBH BURGSTRASSE 21 D-44867 BOCHUM www.kompernass.com - 21 -...