Radio Shack 5-Hour AA & AAA Ni-Cd/Ni-MH Battery Charger User Manual

© 1997 Tandy Corporation.
All Rights Reserved.
RadioShack is a registered trademark used by Tandy Corporation.
Cat. No.
23-406
5-Hour AA & AAA Ni-Cd/Ni-MH Battery Charger
Your RadioShack 5-Hour AA & AAA Ni-
Cd/Ni-MH Battery Char
g
er can char
g
e, at
one time:
• two or four AA batteries,
• two or four AAA batteries,
• two AA and two AAA batteries,
• or one 9-volt battery.
Its features include:
Ni-Cd/Ni-MH Switch
— lets you set which
type of battery (Ni-Cd or Ni-MH) you are
char
g
in
g
.
Two Charging Indicators
— li
g
ht when
batteries are char
g
in
g
.
9-volt Battery Terminal Attachment
—
so you can char
g
e a 9-volt battery.
Automatic Power-Off
— automatically
stops char
g
in
g
after 8 hours, which is ideal
for hi
g
h-capacity batteries.
Reverse Polarity Protection
— protects
the char
g
er and batteries a
g
ainst dama
g
e
from incorrectly installed batteries.
Overcurrent Protection
— keeps the cur-
rent constant.
Warning
: To prevent fire or shock
hazard, do not expose this product to
rain or moisture.
This symbol is intended to alert you
to the presence of uninsulated dan-
gerous voltage within the product’s
enclosure that might be of sufficient
magnitude to constitute a risk of
electric shock. Do not open the
product’s case.
This symbol is intended to inform
you that important operating and
maintenance instructions are in-
cluded in the literature accompany-
ing this product.
SAVE THESE
INSTRUCTIONS
This manual contains important safety and
operatin
g
instructions for your fast char
g
-
er.
Before usin
g
your battery char
g
er, read all
instructions and cautionary markin
g
s on
the battery char
g
er, the batteries to be
char
g
ed, and the product that uses the
batteries.
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK.
DO NOT OPEN.
CAUTION
: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF
ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE
COVER OR BACK. NO USER-SERVICE-
ABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVIC-
ING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.
CAUTION
!
!
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Radio Shack 5-Hour AA & AAA Ni-Cd/Ni-MH Battery Charger Specifications

Charging Current

Ni-Cd AA charging current	180 mA ±10%
Ni-Cd AAA charging current	50 mA ±10%
Ni-MH AA charging current	305 mA ±10%
Ni-MH AAA charging current	125 mA ±10%
Ni-Cd/Ni-MH 9-volt battery charging current	23 mA ±25%

Power

automatic power-off timer for AA or AAA batteries	8 hours

Summary

5-Hour AA & AAA Ni-Cd/Ni-MH Battery Charger

Safety Warnings

Safety instructions to prevent electric shock, fire, or damage.

Product Features

Lists key features like Ni-Cd/Ni-MH switch, indicators, and protection mechanisms.

Save These Instructions

Advises users to keep manual for safety and operating instructions.

CHARGING BATTERIES

Charging Warnings and Notes

Important safety warnings and notes regarding battery charging procedures.

Charging Procedure

Step-by-step guide for charging AA, AAA, and 9-volt batteries correctly.

RECOMMENDED CHARGING TIMES

Charging Cautions

Cautions regarding charging times for 9-volt and standard capacity batteries.

MAINTENANCE

Care and Handling

Guidelines for keeping the charger dry, clean, and in good working condition.

SPECIFICATIONS

Technical Specifications

Details charging current for different battery types and the automatic power-off timer.

Limited Ninety-Day Warranty

Warranty Terms and Conditions

Outlines the warranty period, limitations, and procedures for claims.