Endura TWC12M User Manual

Twelve Unit Rapid Charger

FOR RECHARGEABLE LMR BATTERIES

User Manual

Model TWC12M

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Topic Page

Introduction 1

Important 2

Caution 2-3

Features 4-5

Replacing A Charging Pod 6

Charging A Battery 7 – 8

Battery Fault Conditions 9

Warranty And Service 10

Specications 11

Table of Contents

ENDURA™ TWC12M

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Introduction

Thank you for purchasing an ENDURA™ TWC12M, Twelve Unit Rapid Charger. This high
quality product is designed for charging two-way radio batteries whether on or off a radio.
Using six replaceable pods, the TWC12M can charge twelve batteries at the same time
and the batteries may be the same or different chemistries. Separate LEDs conrm the
charge status of each battery.

The six replaceable pods may be mixed. For example, six different pods could be installed
allowing two batteries for each of six different radio brands to be charged.

With the appropriate charging pod installed, TWC12M 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 or call customer service at 800-529-1618.

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Important

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

2. 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 inciner­ate. Batteries exposed to re or excessive heat may explode.

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

Caution

1. Never charge alkaline or dry cell batteries with this charger. Do not charge Li-Ion,
LiPo, NiMH, or NiCd batteries unless they are designed with overcharge protec-

tion.

2. Use charger in areas protected from the weather. Do not expose the charger to rain,

any liquids, or excessive moisture.

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3. Do not attempt to charge a battery without rst installing the appropriate charging
pod. Use only charging pods designed for the ENDURA TWC12M charger. Disconnect
charger from power supply before installing, adjusting, or removing the charging pod.

4. Make sure contacts in 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 the ENDURA TWC12M charger. If a replace­ment power supply is required, order part number TWC12M-PS. Use of other power
supplies may damage the charger or batteries you may be attempting to charge.

Caution (continued)

The exclamation point within the triangle is a warning sign
alerting you of important instructions accompanying the
product.

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER. NO

USER SERVICEABLE PARTS ARE INSIDE. REFER ANY SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SER­VICE PERSONNEL.

The lightning ash and arrowhead within the triangle is a
warning sign alerting you of ‘dangerous voltage’ inside the
product.