Endura EC2M User Manual

Dual Unit Rapid Charger

FOR RECHARGEABLE LMR RADIO BATTERIES

User Manual

Model: EC2M

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Topic Page

Introduction 1

Important (read before use) 2
Caution (read before use) 3
EC2M Features 4
Accessories For In-Vehicle Installation 5 – 6
Replacing A Charging Pod 7
Charging A Battery 8 – 9
Fault Conditions & Advisements 10 – 11
Warranty And Service 12 – 13
Specications 14
Accessories 15

Table of Contents

ENDURA™ EC2M

1

Introduction

Thank you for purchasing an ENDURA™ EC2M, Dual Unit Rapid Charger. This high quality
product is designed for desktop use or in-vehicle use with optional accessories. The EC2M
can charge two batteries at the same time and the batteries may be the same or different
chemistries. The batteries may be charged while on or off the radio. Separate LEDs con-

rm the charge status of each battery.

With the appropriate charging pod installed, EC2M can charge these battery chemistries:
lithium ion (Li-Ion), lithium polymer (LiPo), nickel-metal hydride (NiMH), or nickel cadmium
(NiCd). For a complete list of charging pods available for this charger, contact your Power
Products dealer, visit www.powerproducts.com, or call customer service at 800-529-1618.

2

Important

1. Read all Caution statements below and this User Manual before attempting to charge
a battery.

2. Check to make sure a charging pod compatible with your battery is properly installed
before charging a battery or installing the charger in a vehicle.

3. Always charge new batteries completely before initial use. Recycle batteries when
they can no longer be used. Do not discard unwanted batteries in the trash or inciner-

ate. Batteries exposed to re or excessive heat may explode.

4. For best battery performance, charge NiCd and NiMH batteries when they are fully
discharged.

3

Caution

1. Based on the pod selected, EC2M can charge Li-Ion / LiPo or NiMH / NiCd batteries.
If the pod is designed for Li-Ion / LiPo only, do not attempt to charge NiMH / NiCd
batteries. If the pod is designed for NiMH / NiCd only, do not attempt to charge Li­Ion / LiPo batteries. Do not use EC2M to charge batteries with other chemistries or
batteries that do not have overcharge protection.

2. Use charger in areas protected from the weather. Do not expose the charger to rain,
any liquids, or excessive moisture.

3. Do not attempt to charge a battery without rst installing the appropriate charging
pod. Use only charging pods designed for the EC2M charger. Disconnect charger
from power source before installing, adjusting, or removing the charging pod.

4. Make sure contacts in the charging pod and battery are clean. Do not allow wire or
metal objects to touch contacts in charging pod or any internal part of the charger.

5. Do not remove the charger’s housing or make any modication to the charger.

6. Use only the power supply provided with EC2M. If a replacement power supply is
required, order part number TWC2M-PS. Use of other power supplies may damage
the charger or batteries you may be attempting to charge.