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3. When the battery is fully charged, the “READY”
LED lights up and the “CHARGE” LED goes off.
Charging time could take up to 5 hours,
depending on the condition of the battery.
4. Leave the battery in the charger until it is needed.
The charger supplies a “trickle” charge but will not
over-charge the battery.
Fast Charge
1. Insert the battery into the charger as described
above. The LED labeled “CHARGE” flashes for
two seconds, then stays lit.
2. Press the “FAST CHARGE” button. The FAST
CHARGE LED lights also and stays lit during the
charge process.
3. When the battery is fully charged, the “READY”
LED lights up and the “CHARGE” and “FAST
CHARGE” LEDs turn off.
If you have questions or problems operating your
battery charger, please contact your dealer or Hetronic.
Hetronic Battery Information
Standard Hetronic rechargeable batteries are the nickel
metal hydride type. These batteries have no “memory
effect” when charging a battery that is not fully
discharged.
Battery Technical Specifications
Changing the Battery
The battery voltage is monitored continuously by the
transmitter.
A buzzer in the transmitter sounds when the battery is
nearly discharged. When the transmitter signals, the
battery must be changed immediately.
1. Position the crane/machine into a safe place or
safe condition within 30 seconds after hearing the
signal.
NOTE: If your transmitter is equipped with Advanced
Low Battery Indication, you have up to 10 minutes to
place the crane/machine in a safe position. The exact
amount of time is determined by customer
specifications. Refer to the technical drawings for each
radio remote control system.
2. Press the E-stop pushbutton.
3. Switch the transmitter "OFF".
4. Push the discharged battery slightly forward and
lift it out of the battery compartment.
5. Insert a fully charged battery.
6. Follow "Start-up Procedure" to begin operation.
BATTERY DISPOSAL
IMPORTANT: AVOID ENVIRONMENTAL
POLLUTION. Electronic equipment and components
are considered to be hazardous waste. Discarded
rechargeable batteries are hazardous waste and must
not be disposed of with typical refuse. Contact a
professional hazardous waste disposal service.
CHARGE LED
READY LED
FAST
CHARGE
Button
CHARGE LED
FAST
Battery
European AC
US/Japan AC
DC
Cigarette
Lighter
Adapter
DC Only
Battery Charger Power Options
Optional
Battery type NiMh (nickel metal hydride)
Capacity (typical) 1200 mAh
Typical operation
time
10 - 20 hours with one charge
(depending on TX configuration)
Memory effect None
Duty cycle Can be recharged at least 500 times
(after 500 charges, over 80% of
capacity remains and will diminish
gradually)
WARNING: The transmitter will switch to the
EMERGENCY STOP condition after 30
seconds.
WARNING: EXPLOSIVE GASES AND
FLYING DEBRIS can cause death or serious
injury. Use only Hetronic replacement
batteries. Use of unauthorized replacement
batteries could cause a battery explosion,
resulting in injury or death of the operator or
other people in the work area.
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