Endura TWC6M User Manual

TWC6M - Six Unit Rapid Charger

FOR RECHARGEABLE TWO-WAY RADIO BATTERIES

Model: TWC6M

User Manual

Introduction

Thank you for purchasing the ENDURA™ TWC6M, six unit rapid
charger. This high quality product is designed for use with up to six
rechargeable two-way radio batteries. With the appropriate charg­ing pod installed, the TWC6M can charge batteries with these cell
types: nickel cadmium (NiCd), nickel-metal hydride (NiMH), lithium
ion (Li-Ion), or lithium polymer (LiPo).

Important Safety Information

1. Read and follow these instructions. Heed all warnings. Keep
this user manual for future reference.

2. Do not operate this charger near water or where moisture is
present. Do not operate this charger where it could be exposed
to dripping, splashing, or spray from water or other liquids. Do
not place containers with liquids, such as soft drinks or flower
vases, on or near the charger. Clean with a dry cloth.

3. Follow all installation guidelines. Do not block any ventilation
openings on the charger. Do not place near any heat sources
such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, amplifiers, or other
devices that produce heat.

4. Only use the power supply provided with this charger. For
safety reasons, do not modify the grounding type plug on the
power cord. The grounding type plug has two blades and a third
grounding prong. If this plug does not fit into your outlet, consult
a qualified electrician for replacement of the outlet.

For a complete list of charging pods and accessories available,
contact your Power Products dealer or call customer service at

800-529-1618.

5. Protect the power supply and cords from being walked on. Do
not allow the power cord to be pinched or bent at a sharp an­gle, particularly near the wall outlet or where it connects to the
charger.

6. Only use attachments / accessories supplied with this charger
or specified by Power Products.

7. Unplug this charger during lightning storms or when not used
for an extended period of time.

8. Refer all repairs for servicing to qualified service personnel.
Servicing is required when the charger has been damaged in
any way. This includes dropping the charger, spilling liquids on
the charger, causing objects to fall into the charger, excessive
wear to the power cord or plug, exposing the charger to rain
or moisture, or when the charger fails to operate in a normal
manner.

Caution

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

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

3. Do not attempt to charge a battery without first confirming that
the appropriate charging pod is installed.

4. Disconnect charger from the power supply before installing, ad­justing, removing, or cleaning the charging pod.

5. Use only charging pods and the power supply designed for the
TWC6M charger. Using similar parts available from other manu­facturers may damage the charger or batteries.

6. Make sure the contacts in the charging pod and on the battery
are clean, otherwise the battery may not fully charge.

7. Do not allow wire or metal objects to touch contacts in the
charging pod or any internal part of the charger.

The lightning flash and arrowhead within the

triangle is a warning sign alerting you of

‘dangerous voltage’ inside the product.

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CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF THE ELECTRIC

SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER. NO USER SER-

VICABLE PARTS ARE INSIDE. REFER ANY SERVIC-

ING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

8. Do not remove the charger’s housing or make any modification
to the charger.

9. Turn charger off when not in use. The power on / off switch is
located on the right side of the charger.

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

11. Always charge new batteries completely before initial use. Do
not charge batteries that have been exposed to excessive heat.

12. Recycle batteries when they can no longer be used. Do not
discard unwanted batteries in the trash or incinerate. Batteries
exposed to fire or excessive heat may explode.

The exclamation point within the triangle is

a warning sign alerting you of important
instructions accompanying the product.