Kompernass TRONIC TLG 1750 A1 Operating Instructions Manual

KOMPERNASS GMBH

BURGSTRASSE 21 · D-44867 BOCHUM

www.kompernass.com

ID-Nr.: TLG 1750 A1-01/10-V3

Quick-charge rechargeable battery charger TLG 1750 A1

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Quick-charge rechargeable battery charger

Operating instructions

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Content Page

Intended Use 2
Items supplied 3
Description of the appliance 3
Technical data 4
Safety information 5
Commissioning 13
Charging batteries 17
Average charging times 20
Troubleshooting 22
Cleaning 24
Disposal 25
Warranty and Service 27
Importer 29

Read the operating instructions carefully before using the
appliance for the first time and preserve this booklet for
later reference. Pass the manual on to whomsoever might
acquire the appliance at a later date.

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QUICK-CHARGE
RECHARGEABLE
BATTERY CHARGER

Intended Use

The Rapid Battery Charger is intended exclusively
for...

• charging Ni-Cd and Ni-MH rechargeable batte­ries of the sizes AA/Mignon and AAA/Micro

• domestic use only, it is not intended for
commercial use.

The supplied power adapter is intended for exclusive
use with the Rapid Battery Charger. The supplied
vehicle adapter is intended exclusively for...

• utilisation of the Rapid Battery Charger with the
12-V cigar lighter socket of a vehicle

• or in the 12-V on-board power supply socket of
a vehicle.

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Items supplied

• Rapid Battery Charger

• Power adapter

• Vehicle adapter

• Operating manual

• 4x Ni-MH batteries Typ AA

• 4x Ni-MH batteries Typ AAA

Description of the appliance

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Power adapter connection
Control lamps
Selector switch Ni-MH/Ni-Cd
Charging slots
Power adapter
Vehicle adapter

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Technical data

Power adapter

Input: 100 - 240 V

50/60 Hz,

~

0,32 A

Output: 12 V 1,25 A, 15 VA

Charging component

Input: 12 -13,8 V 1250 mA
Maximum charging current:
AA / Mignon batteries: 1750 mA Ni-MH;

700 mA Ni-Cd

AAA / Micro batteries: 750 mA Ni-MH;

300 mA Ni-Cd
Operating temperature: +0°
Humidity: 5

Storage temperature: -25°
Dimensions (L x W x H): 11,2 x 11,3 x 4,1 cm
Weight: ca. 145 g

+25°C

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90 %

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(no condensation)

+60°C

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Safety information

• This device has not been designed for use

by people (including children) with restricted
physical, sensory or intellectual abilities or
lack of experience and/or knowledge, unless
they are supervised by a responsible person
(for their own safety) or have received instructions
on how to use the device.

• Children should be supervised to ensure that

they do not play with the device.

• In order to avoid the device being switched on

unintentionally, remove the adapter from the
mains socket after each use and before cleaning.

• Check the device and all parts for visible

damage. The device’s safety concept can only
work if the device is in perfect condition.

• The mains adapter must always be freely

accessible so that the device can be separated
from the power supply quickly in an emergency.

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Risk of electric shock!

• Only connect the device to a properly installed

and earthed mains socket. The mains voltage
must agree with that stated on the device’s
specification plate.

• Damaged adapters or mains cables should

be exchanged immediately by an authorised
technician or the Customer Service in order to
avoid risks.

• Connection cables or devices that do not work

perfectly or have been damaged should be
repaired or exchanged immediately by Customer
Services.

• Never immerse the device in water!

Simply wipe it with a slightly damp cloth.

• Do not expose the device to rain or use it in a

damp or wet environment.

• Ensure that the connection cable is never wet or

damp when in use.

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• You must not open or repair the device’s housing.

This can be dangerous and renders the warranty
null and void.

• Protect the device from moisture and sprayed

water. Therefore do not place any objects filled
with water (e.g. vases) on or near the device.

Risk of fire!

• Do not use the device near hot surfaces.

• Do not set the device up where it is exposed to

direct sunlight. This could cause it to overheat
and damage it beyond repair.

• Never leave the device unattended during

operation.

• Never cover the device’s ventilation slots when it

is switched on.

• Do not place open flames, such as candles,

on or near the device.

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• Due to the charging current, only batteries with

appropriate capacities may be charged:
Ni-MH batteries:

- AA min. 1750 mAh/max. 2700 mAh

- AAA min. 750 mAh/max. 1000 mAh
Ni-Cd batteries:

- AA min. 700 mAh/max. 1000 mAh

- AAA min. 300 mAh/max. 600 mAh

Should an attempt be made to charge batteries with
significantly lower capacities, the batteries could be
destroyed.

• Charge exclusively rapid rechargable batteries

of the types "Ni-Cd" and "Ni-MH".
NEVER charge batteries of other types or non­rechargeable batteries. These are not suitable for
recharging. If you do, both the battery charger
and the inserted batteries could be damaged
beyond repair.

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• Use the Rapid Battery Charger exclusively with the

supplied power adapter resp. vehicle-adapter.
Do not use the power adapter and the vehicle­adapter with appliances other than the Rapid
Battery Charger. Should you do so, the Rapid
Battery Charger, vehicle-adapter, power adapter,
batteries and the other appliance could be
irreparably damaged.

Risk of injury

• Keep children away from the connection cable

and device. Children frequently underestimate
the danger of electrical devices.

• If the device has fallen down or is damaged it

must no longer be used. Have the device checked
by a qualified specialist and, if necessary,
repaired.

• Batteries must not be handled by children.

Children can put batteries in their mouths and
swallow them.
If a battery has been swallowed, obtain medical
assistance immediately.

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• Always store batteries out of the reach of

children! There is a danger that children could
swallow batteries! Due to the poisonous content
of batteries there is a danger to life!

• When charging batteries never leave the

Universal Battery Charger unsupervised.

• The batteries could become hot during charging.

NEVER touch hot batteries! There is a risk of
being burnt! After charging, first of all remove
the power adapter of the Rapid Battery Charger
from the plug socket. Then allow the batteries to
cool down before removing them from the Rapid
Battery Charger.

• The Rapid Battery Charger, the supplied power

adapter and the vehicle-adapter do not contain
any user-serviceable components. Should the
housing of these appliances (Rapid Battery
Charger / Power adapter) be opened, the war­ranty expires! If repairs are needed, contact one
of our service partners in your area. The addres­ses of our service partners can be found on the
warranty card. This is supplied with the Universal
Battery Charger.

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Thunder storms!

Devices connected to mains power can be
damaged during a thunder storm. If there is a
thunder storm, always remove the mains plug
from the socket.

For damage caused by ...

• opening the housings of the Rapid Battery

Charger, power adapter or vehicle-adapter

• attempted repairs made by non-qualified

personnel

• improper use of the Rapid Battery Charger,

power adapter and/or the vehicle-adapter, no
liability or warranty will be accepted!

• Leakage of battery acids can occur, especially

with old batteries. You should remove all batteries
from the Rapid Battery Charger if you do not
intend to use it for an extended period. You can
thus protect the Rapid Battery Charger from
damage caused by leaking battery acids.

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Notes on handling batteries

The device uses batteries. Please note the following
on handling batteries:

Risk of explosion!

Do not throw batteries into a fire.
Do not recharge batteries.

• Never open, solder or weld batteries.

There is a risk of explosion and injury!

• Check batteries regularly. Leaking batteries can

damage the device.

• If the appliance is not going to be used for long

periods, remove the batteries.

• If batteries leak, put on protective gloves.

Clean the battery compartment and contacts
with a dry cloth.

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Commissioning

Stationary operation

• Remove all components – Rapid Battery Charger,

power adapter

쐄, vehicle-adapter 쐂 and

batteries – from the packaging.

• Before taking the Rapid Battery Charger into

use, check that all items are complete/available
and free of visible damage.

• Place the Universal Battery Charger on a

straight, level, scratch and slip resistant surface.

• Insert the low-tension plug of the power adapter

쐄 into the power adapter connection 쐃 on the

Rapid Battery Charger.

• Compare the technical details with those of your

power supplier. If they match, insert the power
plug

쐄 into a mains power socket. The LED on

the plug adapter
Battery Charger is now ready for use.

쐄 lights up. The Rapid

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Mobile operation

With the supplied vehicle-adapter 쐂 you can also
connect the Rapid Battery Charger to the 12-V cigar
lighter socket of a vehicle or into the 12-V on-board
power supply socket of a vehicle. Thereby, you
simply use the vehicle-adapter
power adapter

쐄.

Warning!

Use the Rapid Battery Charger exclusively
with the supplied vehicle-adapter
The use of other vehicle-adapters could
irreparably damage the Rapid Battery
Charger! There is also a danger of fire!

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To utilise the Rapid Battery Charger with the
vehicle-adapter 쐂 :

• Should a cigar lighter be inserted into the

cigar-lighter socket:

- Remove the cigar lighter.

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Note:

Also ensure that all possible soiling (e.g. remains
of ash) is removed from the inside of the cigar
lighter socket! Otherwise, it could lead to a
malfunction in the operation of the Rapid Battery
Charger with the vehicle-adapter

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• Insert the low-tension plug of the vehicle-adapter

쐂 into the power adapter connection 쐃 of the

Rapid Battery Charger.

• Insert the vehicle-adapter

socket. The LED on the car adapter

쐂 into the cigar-lighter

쐂 lights up.

The Rapid Battery Charger is now ready for use.

Important:

Never leave the Rapid Battery Charger resp.
the batteries in the vehicle! Under strong
sunlight, and with a correspondingly heated
vehicle interior, the Rapid Battery Charger
could over-heat and be irreparably damaged.
Additionally, the batteries could overheat and
explode. There is also a danger of fire!

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Note:

It is possible that the cigar-lighter only functions
with a switched-on vehicle ignition. If you are
unsure, consult the vehicle handbook.

Caution!

For vehicles in which the cigar lighter resp.
onboard power sockets also function with a
switched-off vehicle ignition:

Only use the Rapid Battery Charger with the
engine running. Otherwise, the vehicle battery
could be completely discharged by the use of
the Rapid Battery Charger!

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Charging batteries

Danger!

Charge exclusively rapid rechargable batteries
of the types "Ni-Cd" and "Ni-MH".
NEVER recharge batteries of other types or
non-rechargable batteries. These are not suit­able for recharging. This could irreparably
damage the Rapid Battery Charger and the
inserted batteries.

Due to the charging current, only batteries
with appropriate capacities may be charged:

Ni-MH batteries:

- AA min. 1750 mAh/max. 2700 mAh

- AAA min. 750 mAh/max. 1000 mAh
Ni-Cd batteries:

- AA min. 700 mAh/max. 1000 mAh

- AAA min. 300 mAh/max. 600 mAh

Should an attempt be made to charge batteries with
significantly lower capacities, the batteries could be
destroyed. There is also the danger of a fire as well
as an explosion!

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• Place the selector switch  into the position

Ni-MH if you want to charge Ni-MH batteries.

• Place the selector switch

 into the position

Ni-Cd if you want to charge Ni-Cd batteries.

• Insert the batteries into the charging slots

Note:

This appliance is equipped with an individual
shaft monitor, which allows it to charge 1 to 4
batteries of differing sizes (AA or AAA), capa­city or charge condition. Ni-MH and Ni-Cd
batteries must not be loaded simultaneously.
Ensure that the batteries are inserted into the

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charging slots in accordance with their polarities.
Otherwise, the batteries will not be charged.

• The charging process now begins. The Rapid

Battery Charger has a control lamp
cell in the charging slots

. The control lamps 쐇

쐇 for each

show the charging condition of the individual
batteries.

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The various displays have the following
meanings:

• The control lamp

- Checking the inserted batteries.

- Full and non-rechargable batteries are
recognised.

Remove the inserted batteries from the Rapid
Battery Charger.

• The control lamp

- The batteries have not been inserted correctly
into the charging slots

- The batteries are possibly defect.

• The control lamp

blinks red:

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does not glow:

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is permanently red:

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- The batteries are being charged.

• The control lamp

- The batteries are charged and the appliance
has switched to "retention charging".

Warning!

The batteries will become hot during charging.
NEVER touch hot batteries! There is a danger
of being burnt!

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is permanently green:

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• Remove the power adapter 쐄 of the Rapid
Battery Charger from the wall socket and allow
the batteries to cool down.
Afterwards you can remove the charged
batteries from the Rapid Battery Charger.

Average charging times

Depending on the type, age and remaining charge
in the batteries, the charging process can take
various lengths of time. The average charging time
can be taken from the following table. Take note
however that the times given are only guiding values.

Type Typ AA

Capacity Ni-MH Ni-Cd

2300 mAh 110 min. ---

700 mAh --- 90 min.

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Type Typ AAA

Capacity Ni-MH Ni-Cd

900 mAh 100 min. ---

300 mAh --- 90 min.

Timer Control

In addition, this battery charger has a timer control
which, after 2 hours, automatically switches it over
to the maintenance charge.
This serves as an additional protection against
overcharging should the charge completion identifier
not react, possibly due to a defective battery.

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Troubleshooting

The Rapid Battery Charger displays no
functions

With mains power operation:

• Check to see if the low-tension plug on the cable of
the power adapter
power adapter connection

쐄 is correctly inserted into the

쐃 .

• Check to see if the power socket into which the
power adapter

쐄 has been inserted is "live".

To do this, connect a different, functioning electrical
appliance to the socket.

With operation over the vehicle-adapter:

• Check to see if the vehicle-adapter 쐂 is correctly
connected to the Rapid Battery Charger and the
cigar-lighter socket.

• It is possible that the cigar-lighter only functions
with a switched-on vehicle ignition. If you are
unsure, consult the vehicle handbook.

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The inserted batteries are not being
charged:

• Check that the batteries are being inserted in
accord with their polarity.

• Check to see if you have inserted batteries suit­able for charging into the Rapid Battery Charger.
Exclusively suitable for recharging are Ni-Cd and
Ni-MH batteries with the sizes AA/Mignon and
AAA/Micro and designated as suitable for rapid
charging.

• Remove the power cable from the power socket
and allow the appliance to cool down, as the
temperature monitoring switch has possibly
activated itself.

Other malfunctions

Make contact with one of our service
partners close to you if ...

• the malfunction cannot be corrected as
described above,

• or, when operating the Rapid Battery Charger,
other malfunctions occur.

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Cleaning

Risk of injury from electric shock:

• Never immerse the device’s parts into
water or other liquids!

• Do not allow liquid to penetrate the housing.

Cleaning the housing:

Clean the housing of the Rapid Battery Charger
and the power adapter exclusively with a lightly
moistened cloth. For stubborn soiling use a few
drops of mild detergent on the lightly moistened
cloth. Take steps to ensure that no moisture can
permeate the Rapid Battery Charger/Power adapter
when cleaning it! Never clean the insides of the
charging slots
clean soft brush to clean them. Clean the battery
compartment and contacts with a dry cloth.

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with moist cloths. Instead, use a

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Disposal

Never dispose of the device in the normal
household rubbish. Dispose of the device
using an approved disposal company or
using local disposal facilities.
This product is subject to European Directive
2002/96/EC.
Please follow the currently valid regulations.
In case of doubt, contact your disposal
facilities.

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Disposal of batteries!

Batteries must not be disposed of in the household
waste. Every consumer is legally obliged to dispose
of batteries at a collection site of his community /
city district or at a retail store.
This obligation is intended to ensure that batteries are
disposed of in an environmentally safe fashion. Only
dispose of batteries when they are fully discharged.

Disposal of packaging

Ensure all packaging materials are disposed
in an environmentally friendly manner.

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Warranty and Service

The warranty for this appliance is for 3 years from
the date of purchase. The appliance has been
manufactured with care and meticulously examined
before delivery. Please retain your receipt as proof
of purchase. In the event of a warranty claim, please
make contact by telephone with our Service Depart­ment. Only in this way can a post-free despatch for
your goods be assured.
The warranty covers only claims for material and
maufacturing defects, but not for transport damage,
for wearing parts or for damage to fragile compo­nents, e.g. buttons or batteries. This product is for
private use only and is not intended for commercial
use. The warranty is void in the case of abusive and
improper handling, use of force and internal tampe­ring not carried out by our authorized service
branch. Your statutory rights are not restricted in
any way by this warranty.

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The warranty period will not be extended by repairs
made under warranty. This applies also to replaced
and repaired parts. Any damage and defects extant
on purchase must be reported immediately after un­packing the appliance, at the latest, two days after
the purchase date. Repairs made after the expirati­on of the warranty period are subject to payment.

DES UK LTD

Tel.: [phone]

(£ 0.10 / minute)

e-mail: [e-mail]

Kompernass Service Ireland

Tel: [phone] (0,082 EUR/Min.)

Standard call rates apply. Mobile operators may vary.

e-mail: [e-mail]

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Importer

KOMPERNASS GMBH
BURGSTRASSE 21
44867 BOCHUM, GERMANY

www.kompernass.com

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