Radio Shack 23-226 User Manual

Cat. No. 23-226
OWNER’S MANUAL
For Nickel-Cadmium Racing Battery Packs
Please read before using this equipment.
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Radio Shack 23-226 Specifications

Battery

charging current for 7.2V battery pack	1.5A ± 10%
charging current for 9.6V battery pack	0.8A ± 10%
charging current for 4.8V battery pack	0.8A ± 10%

Charging Specifications

charging current for 7.2V battery pack @ 120V ± 12.5% 60Hz	1.5A ± 25%
charging current for 9.6V battery pack @ 120V ± 12.5% 60Hz	0.8A ± 25%
charging current for 4.8V battery pack @ 120V ± 12.5% 60Hz	0.8A ± 25%

Safety and Protection

constant trickle charge current	32 ± 7 mA
safety guard protection timer	70 minutes ± 5 minutes

Summary

Features

Automatic Battery Type Selection

Automatically selects the battery type (4.8-, 7.2-, or 9.6-volt) for foolproof charging.

Charge Indicator

Indicates charging status: lights when charging, turns off when complete, flashes on failure.

Short Circuit Protection

Prevents damage if the output connector is accidentally shorted; indicator flashes.

Safety Guard Protection Timer

Prevents battery damage by limiting charging time to prevent overcharging.

Important Safety Instructions

Operation

Specifications

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