VLE4 - Battery charger VELLEMAN - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL VLE4 VELLEMAN

*Actual charging time depends on brand, capacity and condition of batteries.

To all residents of the European Union Important environmental information about this product

This symbol on the device or the package indicates that disposal of the device after its lifecycle could harm the environment. Do not dispose of the unit (or batteries) as unsorted municipal waste; it should be taken to a specialized company for recycling. This device should be returned to your distributor or to a local recycling service.

Respect the local environmental rules.

If in doubt, contact your local waste disposal authorities.

Thank you for choosing Velleman! Please read the manual thoroughly before bringing this device into service. If the device was damaged in transit, do not install or use it and contact your dealer.

2. Safety Instructions

Keep the adapter and batteries away from children and unauthorized users.

Do not short circuit charger terminals or batteries and do not reverse battery polarity. Batteries may leak or even explode causing personal injury and/or irreversible damage to the charger. Dispose of batteries in accordance with local regulations.

Indoor use only. Keep this device away from rain and moisture. Never put objects filled with liquid on top of or close to the device.

DO NOT disassemble or open the cover under any circumstances. Touching live wires can cause life-threatening electroshocks.

The housing might heat up during usage. Keep minimum distances around the apparatus for sufficient ventilation. The ventilation should not be impeded by covering the ventilation openings with items, such as newspapers, table-cloths, curtains, etc. Place the device on a flat heat resistant surface, do not place the device on carpets, fabrics...

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Always disconnect mains power when the device is not in use or when servicing or maintenance activities are performed. Do not pull the cable!

Do not use the device when damage to housing or cables is noticed. Do not attempt to service the device yourself but contact an authorised dealer.

3. General Guidelines

Refer to the Velleman® Service and Quality Warranty on the last pages of this manual.

Keep this device away from dust and extreme temperatures.

Protect this device from shocks and abuse. Avoid brute force when operating the device.

• Familiarise yourself with the functions of the device before actually using it.
• All modifications of the device are forbidden for safety reasons. Damage caused by user modifications to the device is not covered by the warranty.
• Only use the device for its intended purpose. Using the device in an unauthorised way will void the warranty.
• Damage caused by disregard of certain guidelines in this manual is not covered by the warranty and the dealer will not accept responsibility for any ensuing defects or problems.
• Keep this manual for future reference.

4. Overview

Refer to the illustrations on page 2 of this manual.

charger		4	display
1	charger terminals	5	discharge button
2	open-button	6	power jack
3	backlight button	7	USB port

display [4]

A battery status indicator

C 9 V charge indicators

B USB available indicator

D AA/AAA/C/D charge indicators

5. Operation

• The VLE4 is only suitable for charging NiMH batteries; do not insert other types.
• Press the backlight button [3] at any time to switch on the backlight for ± 15 seconds.

Charging

• Open the top of the charger by pressing the open-button [2].
• For type AA/AAA/C/D batteries: insert up to 4 batteries between the charger terminals [1]. Respect the polarity as indicated inside the charger.
• For type 9 V batteries: insert up to 2 batteries into the dedicated terminals of the charger.
• Close the top of the charger.
• Plug the output connector of the included adaptor into the power jack [6]. Only use the included adaptor or one with the same specifications. Plug the adaptor into a suitable mains outlet.
• The LCD [4] will display the word CHARGE and shows the current load of each inserted battery ([C] or [D]).
• When all batteries are full, the word FULL is shown.
• Unplug the charger from the mains and remove the batteries.
• In case a bad or wrongly inserted battery is detected, the display shows BAD and the icon of the faulty battery is flashing. Re-insert the battery in the correct way or dispose of the bad battery in the appropriate way.

Discharging

• Insert batteries and connect the charger to the mains (see §5 Charging).
• Press the discharge button [5] within 1 minute after connecting the charger to the mains. After 1 minute of charging, the button is disabled automatically.
• The word DISCHARGE is shown and the battery icons will flash until all batteries are discharged.
• When discharging is completed, charging starts automatically.

USB port

• When no batteries are present inside the charger or all inserted batteries are fully charged, the USB port [7] becomes available. The USB available icon [B] is shown.
  Make sure the load connected to the USB port does not exceed 500 mA.

6. Technical Specifications

input voltage. 12V = 1000 mA (mains adapter incl.) mains adapter . 100-240 V\~, 50/60 Hz output AA/C/D . 1300 mA charging current AAA . 500 mA charging current 9 V . 30 mA USB . 5V = , 500 mA discharge current. . 400 mA (AA/AAA/C/D) number of channels . 4 dimensions . 127× 172× 65mm weight.. ± 420g

Use this device with original accessories only. Velleman nv cannot be held responsible in the event of damage or injury resulting from (incorrect) use of this device. For more info concerning this product and the latest version of this manual, please visit our website www.VELLEMAN.eu. The information in this manual is subject to change without prior notice.

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Velleman® Service and Quality Warranty

Since its foundation in 1972, Velleman® acquired extensive experience in the electronics world and currently distributes its products in over 85 countries.

All our products fulfil strict quality requirements and legal stipulations in the EU. In order to ensure the quality, our products regularly go through an extra quality check, both by an internal quality department and by specialized external organisations. If, all precautionary measures notwithstanding, problems should occur, please make appeal to our warranty (see guarantee conditions).

General Warranty Conditions Concerning Consumer Products (for EU):

• All consumer products are subject to a 24-month warranty on production flaws and defective material as from the original date of purchase.

• Velleman® can decide to replace an article with an equivalent article, or to refund the retail value totally or partially when the complaint is valid and a free repair or replacement of the article is impossible, or if the expenses are out of proportion.

You will be delivered a replacing article or a refund at the value of 100% of the purchase price in case of a flaw occurred in the first year after the date of purchase and delivery, or a replacing article at 50% of the purchase price or a refund at the value of 50% of the retail value in case of a flaw occurred in the second year after the date of purchase and delivery.

Not covered by warranty:

• all direct or indirect damage caused after delivery to the article (e.g. by oxidation, shocks, falls, dust, dirt, humidity...), and by the article, as well as its contents (e.g. data loss), compensation for loss of profits;

• consumable goods, parts or accessories that are subject to an aging process during normal use, such as batteries (rechargeable, non-rechargeable, built-in or replaceable), lamps, rubber parts, drive belts... (unlimited list);

• flaws resulting from fire, water damage, lightning, accident, natural disaster, etc....:

• flaws caused deliberately, negligently or resulting from improper handling, negligent maintenance, abusive use or use contrary to the manufacturer's instructions;

• damage caused by a commercial, professional or collective use of the article (the warranty validity will be reduced to six (6) months when the article is used professionally);

• damage resulting from an inappropriate packing and shipping of the article;

• all damage caused by modification, repair or alteration performed by a third party without written permission by Velleman®.

• Articles to be repaired must be delivered to your Velleman® dealer, solidly packed (preferably in the original packaging), and be completed with the original receipt of purchase and a clear flaw description.

• Hint: In order to save on cost and time, please reread the manual and check if the flaw is caused by obvious causes prior to presenting the article for repair. Note that returning a non-defective article can also involve handling costs.

• Repairs occurring after warranty expiration are subject to shipping costs.

• The above conditions are without prejudice to all commercial warranties.

The above enumeration is subject to modification according to the article (see article's manual).

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