Powermate VTE4000 User Manual

AA/AAA Battery Charger Owner’s Manual

Model No.: VTE4000

30 minutes--Worldwide Use--U-Smart Charger

Your AA/AAA Battery Charger is designed to charge
Vapex’Tech NiMH rechargeable REGULAR batteries rated to
2700mAh(AA) or 1000mAh (AAA). The batteries will be
fully-charged by Microprocessor-Control System in 30
MINUTES for AA/AAA batteries. You can change 1/2/3/4
AA/AAA NiMH batteries simultaneously.

This charger is designed to charge Nickel-Metal- Hydride AA,
AAA size rechargeable batteries. Please note that this
charger must not be used for Alkaline, Carbon Zinc, Lithium
or any kind of battery other than Nickel Metal Hydride.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

CHARGER FEATURES INCLUDE:

z Recharges 1 piece to 4 pieces of AA & AAA

Ni-MH batteries at a time.

z Powered by the supplied AC Adaptor when

using at home or by the supplied DC Car Adaptor when
using in a vehicle.

z BS(UK) & VDE(EU) interchangeable plugs can be added

on the US plug

z Microprocessor Controlled – Batteries life well protected

by –dV detection and timer protection.

z Automatic charging current selection for size AA and

AAA.

z LED display for rapid charge/trickle charge/bad cell

detection
Red LED – rapid charge ;
Green LED – trickle charge ;
Flashing Red LED – Cells are not suitable for charging
i.e. Short circuit or wrong polarity.

Safety features :

z

-dV cut-off function

z

Safety timer to prevent over charge

z

Thermal cut off

z

Reverse-polarity protection

z

Bad cell Detection

OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS : -

1. Insert 1 to 4 pieces of AA/AAA rechargeable Ni-MH
batteries into the battery compartment.

2. Make correct contact for polarity ( + and – ) ; according
to the sign in the battery compartment.

3. When using at home

Connect the supplied AC adaptor ‘s barrel plug into
the jack on the back of the charger. Plug the AC
adaptor into any available 100-240VAC outlet. The
switching power supply will adjust automatically, when
using overseas a plug adaptor may be required.
Caution: The supplied AC adaptor supplies 12VDC
and delivers 3.3A, and its plug fits into the charger’s
DC input jack. Using an adaptor that does not meet
these specifications could damage the charger or the
adaptor.

When using in a vehicle

Connect the supplied DC car adaptor’s barrel plug into
the charger’s DC input jack. Plug the large end of the
cord into the 12V car lighter power port.

4. The Red LED will glow to indicate the proper charging.
After the batteries are fully charged, the red LED will
turn off and the green LED will light up indicating the
trickle charge is on. The charged batteries are ready
for use.

5. Unplug the charger and remove the batteries from the
charger when not in use.

6.

Begin against step 1 to charge the next set of
batteries.

Bad Cell Detection:

When charge process is started, the charger detects
the health status of each of the cells in the battery
compartment. If any battery is unsuitable for charging
the status LED will flash.

Charging time :

Size Charging

AA 2000mAh 30 minutes
AA 2100mAh 32 minutes
AA
AA
AA
AA

AA
AAA 650mAh 25 minutes
AAA
AAA
AAA 900mAh 34 minutes
AAA

*Charge time will vary depending upon the brand, capacity
and condition of batteries being charged.

current

4A

1.7A

Nickel Metal Hydride

2200mAh 33 minutes
2300mAh 35 minutes
2400mAh 36 minutes
2500mAh 38 minutes
2700mAh 41 minutes

750mAh 29 minutes
850mAh 32 minutes

1000mAh 38 minutes

Specifications:

Power supply : 100-240VAC, 50/60 Hz

International Compatible

Charge rate : AA size - 4A

AAA size – 1.7A

Important Safety Instructions

1. Before charging, read instruction.

2. This power unit is intended to be correctly orientated in
a vertical or floor mount position

3. This charger is intended for use with
Nickel-metal-hydride rechargeable batteries only.
Attempting to charge other types of batteries may
cause personal injury and damage to the charger.

4. Do not expose charger to rain or moisture. For indoor
use only.

5. Remove from mains when not in use.

6. Never use an extension cord or any attachment not
recommended by manufacturer, otherwise this may
result in a risk of fire, electric shock or injury to
persons.

7. Do not operate the charger if it has been subjected to
shock or damage. Take it to a qualified serviceman for
repair.

8. Do not disassemble the charger. Incorrect reassemble
may result in a risk of electric shock or fire.

9. Unplug the charger from outlet before attempting any
maintenance of cleaning.

10. The appliance is not intended for use by young
children or infirm persons without supervision. Young
children should be supervised to ensure that they do
not play with the appliance.

11. Before scrapping your charger, remove the
batteries from the unit and they are disposed of
safety.