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Using Your Black Widow 6A Charger, Continued:
Recommended Charge Rates
We recommend choosing a charge rate for NiMH batteries that is close to
the batteries' rated mAH capacity (e.g., charge a 2000mAH NiMH battery
at no more than 2 amps). For NiCD batteries, we recommend choosing a
charge rate that is 1-3 times the batteries' rated mAH capacity (e.g., charge
a 1400mAH NiCD battery at 2-4 amps).
NiCD Charge Rates
1000mAH --- 1A -3 A
1200mAH --- 2A - 3A
1400mAH --- 2A - 4A
1600mAH --- 2A - 5A
1800mAH --- 2A - 5A
2000mAH --- 2A - 6A
2400mAH --- 3A - 6A
2800mAH --- 3A - 6A
3000mAH --- 3A - 6A
Sample average charge time for a 1600mAH battery charged at:
1Amp is 96 minutes
2Amps is 48 minutes
4Amps is 24 minutes
IMPORTANT Batteries may be charged at different rates depending on
the manufacturer's suggestions. The table above is for general reference
only and errs on the side of caution.
IMPORTANT If you are charging 8 cells using a 12V DC power source,
the DC input (your power source) MUST be higher than 14V.
After selecting the proper charge rate and double-checking that the proper
charge mode is selected, press the START/STOP button to begin the
IMPORTANT If there is a battery error (i.e., reversed polarity or internal
short) the charge rate LEDs will blink together shortly after you press the
START/STOP button. If this occurs, remove the battery from the charger
and check all connections and battery integrity before attempting to charge
the battery again.
At the end of the charging process, the charger will detect when the
battery reaches its peak and will stop fast charging. At this point, the
charge rate LED will begin to blink, indicating that the charger is now in
trickle mode and that the battery is ready for use.
After selecting the charge
mode, select the charge rate by
briefly pressing the MODE
button until the desired charge
rate is selected as indicated by
the blinking red LED. See the
table below for recommended
charge rates:
NiMH Charge Rates
1000mAH --- 1A
1200mAH --- 1A
1400mAH --- 1A
1600mAH --- 1A - 2A
1800mAH --- 1A - 2A
2000mAH --- 2A
2400mAH --- 2A
2800mAH --- 3A
3000mAH --- 3A
1000mA in 1A
1600/4000=0.4x60=24 Minutes
charge process. During the
charge process the red LED will
be steady. If you need to stop
the charge process before
charging is complete, press the
START/STOP button again or
disconnect your battery from the
charger.
Charging Tips:
Always unplug the charger when you are finished charging.
Let the charger cool between uses, especially on hot or humid days.
If the charger stops charging in a very short period of time, or if the
battery is still very cool, the battery may have already been charged or it
may have "false peaked." If this occurs, simply press the START/STOP
button to continue charging. The charge process will continue if the
battery has false peaked or it will shut off again if the battery is really fully
charged.
New batteries should be charged at the lowest recommended charge
rate for the first 3 charging cycles. This will ensure your batteries' long life
and optimal capacity.
Always use your charger on a hard surface. Never use it while setting
on carpeted surfaces. Carpeted surfaces will block the cooling vents on
the bottom of the charger, which can cause the charger to overheat
during use.
Your new Promax Black Widow 6A AC/DC Peak Charger is guaranteed to
be free of workmanship and component error for a period of 90 days
starting from the original time of purchase. Warranty claims must be
accompanied by an itemized sales receipt that shows the purchase date.
In that Promax has no control over the final use of this product, by
installing and using the product, the user accepts all liability resulting from
or included with the installation and use of this product. In no instance will
the liability cost of the charger exceed the original purchase price of
the charger.
FOR SERVICE AND INFORMATION WITHIN THE USA:
Global Services/Promax Customer Care
18480 Bandilier Circle
Fountain Valley, CA 92708
Phone: (714) 963-0329 Fax: (714) 964-6236
Email: service@globalhobby.net
http://globalservices.globalhobby.com
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Version V1.0 June 2004
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