AUTOMATIC-TURBO-LADER - GRAUPNER - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL AUTOMATIC-TURBO-LADER GRAUPNER

Environ mental Protections Notes

Introduction: Please be sure to read right through these ope- rating instructions attentively before you attempt to use your new charger, as this will ensure that you can make full use of al of its faciles. Take particular note of the wamings and safety no- tes. These instructions should be Kept in a safe place: if you ever dispose of the charger be sure Lo pass them on Lo the new owner.

The Automatic-Turbo-Lader 0.5-3 A is intended for direct connection to à 110-240V-, 50/60 Hz mains supply socket, and is designedto charge a single 6V or 12V lead-acid battery, as used for many radio-controlled models. The abbreviation ‘Pb* stands for Plumbum, which is the Latin che- mical name for lead.

The charger is comprehensively protected against overload and short-circuit, and requires no maintenance.

+ Protect Ine charger from dust, damp, rain, heat (e.g. direct sunshine) and vibration. It should only be operated in dry, indoor con- ditions.

+_ The case surface serves to col the charger, and must not be covered or enclosed; cooling air must be able to circulate unhindered.

+ Do not leave the charger running unsuper- vised.

‘The battery to be charged should be set up

on a heat-resistant, non-inflammable and

non-conductive surface before use. Keep all

inflammable and volatile materials well away

from the charging area.

+_The charger must be disconnected from the mains before disconnect from the mains before you connect or disconnect the batte- ries.

+_The charger must always be used with the original connecting leads. The charge and power cables must not be coiled up when the charger is in use. Check the charger at regu- lar intervals for damage to cables, connectors, case, etc. you find a fault or damage, do not use the charger again. The charger case must

not be openedl + The following types of battery must not be connected 10 the charger:

- Faulty, damaged or hot batteries

- Batteries consisting of parallel-wired cells

- Non-rechargeable batteries (dry cells)

Caution: explosion hazard!

- Batteries which are not expressly stated by the manufacturer to be suitable for the cur- rents which the unit produces during the charge process

- Batteries which are already fully charged or hot, or only partilly discharged.

- Batteries filed with an integral charge circuit or charge termination circuit.

- Batteries installed in a device, or which are electrically connected with such operation in any way,

Components and accessories: A manufacturer GRAUPNER GmbH & Co. KG recommends to use components and accesso- ries which have been released by GRAUPNER after checking them for suitabilty, function, and security. GRAUPNER assumes responsibility for these products for you. GRAUPNER does not assume responsibility for components or accessories which are not released or are produced by a different manufacturer. AISO, GRAUPNER is not able Lo judge in every case if a product from a different manufacturer can be used without security risk.

Environ mental Protection Notes: When this product comes Lo Ine end of is useful lie, you must not dispose of in the ordinary domestic waste. The correct method of disposal is to take it to your local collection point for re- cycling electrical and electronic equipment. The symbol shown here, which may be found on the product itself, in the operating instructions or on the packaging, indicates that this is he case. Individual markings indicate which materials

can be recycled and re-used. You can make an important contribution to {he protection of our common environment by re-using the product, recycling the basic materials or recycling redun- dant equipment in other ways. Remove batteries

How to charge batteries

from your device and dispose of them At your local collection point for batteries. If you don't know the location of

your nearest disposal centre, please enquire at your local council office.

Liability exclusior As manufactures, we at GRAUPNER are not in a position to ensure that you observe the correct methods of operation when installing, using and maintaining this charger. For this reason we are cbliged to deny all liabilty for loss, damage or costs which are incurred due to the incompetent cr incorrect use an operation of our products, or which are connected with such operation in any way.

Types of rechargeable batteries 6 V and 12 V lead acid batteries with a capa ty of 4 — 40 Ah. These gastight sealed batteries have proven their worih for RC operation. They are mechanical robust and position independent. The battery label usually allows to draw a conclu sion about ts capacity

Example: Graupner lead acid battery 6 V/ 4 Ah: voltage 6 V, capacity 4 Ah

Charging batterie The charger automatically detects the voltage of the battery, and charges the pack according to the constant current / constant voltage principle.

Connect the charger lo an easily accessible mains power socket (120-240V-, 50/60 Hz) ‘The red LED flashes once to confirm that the charger is ready for use.

2. Connect the lead battery which is to be charged to the attachment plugs of the char- ging cable. Make absolutely sure that ne po- larity of the battery and the polarity of the charging cable match + RED to positive pole (+)

+ BLACK to negative pole ‘The red LED lights up to indicate that charging is in progress.

8." The LED glows green when the lead-acid battery is fully charged. Disconnect the bat- tery from the charge lead, and disconnect the charger from he mains socket.

Additional informatior IE the green control lamp does not switch on after connecting the battery to the charger and the charger to the socket, you should immedi ately disconnect the charger from the socket in order lo avoid an overstrain or any damage to the charger. Possible error causes: +_ incorrect polarity of he battery connector, the battery charge lead or the battery, or short-cireuit at the output. The red LED flashes to indicate any of these fauts. + Battery defective, intermittent contact, inter- rupion, etc. + Mains socket without current or defective. + Charger defective. In this case, please con- tact the GRAUPNER service depariment.

8 Howlo charge batteries

Cleaning an maintenance: ‘The charger does not need any maintenance. Before cleaning, disconnect the charger from the battery and the mains socket, Then gently wipe it with à lighliy moistened cloth (no clean- sing agents).

Temperature range: -10..+ 40°C Charging output: Pb6V 12V Batteries: 4-40Ah

Charging current: 05-2A <4Ah 2-3A >4Ah

ECC Conformity Information We hereby certify that ne product designated in the following

Automatic-Turbo-Lader Order Nr. 6456

complies with the essential safety requirements 28 laid down in the Outines of the Council or the Adaptation of Legal Regulations for Electro- Magnetic Compatibilty (89/836/EWG) in its member states.

In assessing the electro-magnelic compatibilty of this product the following norms have been applied:

EN 60335-1 EN 60335-2-29 EN 50366

‘This declaration of responsibility has been issu- ed in accordance wilh the producer/importer:

Graupner GmbH & Co. KG Henriettenstrasse 94-96 D-73230 Kirchheim/Teck by

78280 Kirchheim/Teck, signed on 18.12.2007

APT Hans Graupner Managing Director

Bite überprüfen Sie vor siner Reklamation oder Rücksendung das Produkt genau auf Mängel, da wir Innen bei Mängeleineit die entstandenen Unkosten in Rechnung stellen müssen

Graupner GmbH & Co. KG, HenriettenstraBe 94- 96, 73230 KirchheimyTeck, Germany guarantees this product for a period of 24 months from date of purchase

The guarantee applies only to such material or operational defects witch are present at the time of purchase of the product.

Damage due to wear, overloading, incompetent handling or the use of incorrect accessories is not covered by the guarantee.

The user legal rights and claims under garan- tee are not affected by this guarantee.

Please check the product careluly for defects before you are make à claim or send the item to us, since we are oblged to make a charge for our cost ithe product is foung to be free of fau.

La société Graupner GmbH & Co. KG, Henriet- tenstraBe 94-96, 73230 Kirchhelm/Teck, Allema- gne, accorde sur ce produit une garantie de 24 mois à parti de la date d'achat.