Peak Beam Systems Maxa Beam Operation Manual page 10

Recharging with MBP-5200 and MBP-5600 Series Chargers:
MBP-5200 and MBP-5600 Series Multi-Voltage Chargers are designed to charge MBP-1207
NiCad Batteries only. Do not use these chargers to charge a Lithium-based Maxa Beam battery
or any other device. Only use these chargers with Maxa Beam power cables and adapters. For
mobile and vertically mounted applications, always use the safety strap to secure the battery or
battery and searchlight to the charger. These chargers can accept input voltages of 11-36VDC or
100-240VAC 50/60Hz depending on which Maxa Beam adapters are used with them.
NiCad Batteries can be charged with either a slow 18 hour trickle charge or a quick 2.5 hour
charge. An optional conditioning cycle discharges the battery fully before charging it. The
NiCad Battery may be left connected to the MBP-5200 or MBP-5600 charger for prolonged
periods of time without damaging battery and the charge level will be maintained.
The MBP-5600 Charger also acts as a power supply and can directly power the light from an 11-
36VDC or 100-240VAC 50/60Hz source. The MBP-5600 will automatically stop charging the
battery if an attached searchlight is turned on. When light is turned off charging will resume.
CAUTION: Do not attempt to charge two batteries at the same time with one charger.
Make sure that you do not have one battery resting on top of the charger while a second battery
is connected to the pigtail as this may damage the charger.
1) Plug the charger into external power, ensuring
that proper adapter is being used to match local
voltage. The red indicator light will turn on.
2) For a slow 18 hour trickle charge, lower the
battery, with or without searchlight, onto the
charger. Do not slide battery in horizontally.
Indicator light flashes amber during trickle
charge then turns solid green when charged.
3) For a quick 2.5 hour charge, lower battery onto
charger tray and connect the charger's pigtail to
the battery. Indicator light will turn solid amber
during quick charge then turn solid green when battery is charged.
4) For a conditioning charge cycle, lower battery onto charger tray, connect pigtail and press
the green recessed button on the charger. Indicator light will flash green as battery is
discharged, turn solid amber during charging, then turn solid green when charged. The
charger will become very warm during this cycle, which may take up to 24 hours.
5) If the indicator light turns red when a battery is connected to or on top of the charger, the
searchlight power cord or the internal battery circuit is open. A flashing red indicator
light signifies a fault. Consult the Troubleshooting section of this manual.
6) To directly power the light (MBP-5600 Chargers Only), connect the female end of the
light's power cord to the male connector on the light. Connect the male end of the power
cord to the female receptacle on the body of the MBP-5600 unit.
Note: If using an MBP-5200 or MBP-5600 series charger in an environment where salt water
can splash onto the charger, wipe charger thoroughly to remove any pooled water and wipe the
battery's charging contacts dry before attempting to charge the battery.
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