Endura TWC2M User Manual

Dual Unit Rapid Charger

FOR RECHARGEABLE LMR BATTERIES

User Manual

Model TWC2M

™

Topic Page

Introduction 1

Important 2

Caution 3

Features 4

Replacing A Charging Pod 5

Charging A Battery 6 – 7

Battery Fault Conditions 8

Warranty And Service 9 – 10

Specications 11

Table of Contents

ENDURA™ TWC2M

1

Introduction

Thank you for purchasing an ENDURA™ TWC2M, Dual Unit Rapid Charger. This high quali­ty product is designed for charging two-way radio batteries whether on or off a radio. The
TWC2M can charge two 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.

With the appropriate charging pod installed, TWC2M 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.

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
on charger before placing battery in pod.

3. Position charger away from TVs, radios, or other receivers to prevent the charger
from interfering with these types of products.

4. 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.

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

3

Caution

1. Never charge alkaline or dry cell batteries with this charger. They may burst and
cause damage or personal injury.

2. Do not charge Li-Ion, LiPo, NiMH, or NiCd batteries unless they are designed with
overcharge protection.

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

4. Do not attempt to charge a battery without rst installing the appropriate charging
pod. Use only charging pods designed for the ENDURA TWC2M charger. Disconnect
charger from power supply before installing, adjusting, or removing the charging pod.

5. 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.

6. Do not remove the charger’s housing or make any modication to the charger.

7. Use only the power supply provided with the ENDURA TWC2M charger. 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.