Radio Shack 23-039, 23-038 User Manual

Operation Notes

Important Safety Instructions

15 Minute IC3 Chargers

23-038 & 23-039

Your incredible I-C3 rechargeable system charges either AA or AAA I-C3 batteries in 15 minutes or less. It can also NiMH or NiCd batteries overnight. The 23-038 charges up to two batteriesat a time, and

the 23-039 charges up to four batteries.

23-038

1. Place the batteries in charging pocket

according to the polarity markings (+/ – ). Insert the positive (+) end first, and then press down on the negative (–) flat end until the battery is securely in place.

2. Swing out the plug on the back of the charger , an d the n plug the charge r into a standard wall outlet.

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23-038

23-039

1. Place the batteries in charging pocket according to the polarity markings (+/ –). Insert the positive (+) end first, and then press down on the negative (–) flat end until the battery is securely in place.

2. Plug the small end of the adaptor cord into the top of the charger, and then plug the adaptor into a standard wall outlet. To charge in the car, pl ug the sma ll end of th e car adap tor cord into the top of the charger and plug the large end of the car adaptor into your car lighter power po rt.

• The green LED light and the cooling fan will come o n to indicate batteries are charging. The light and the

• This manual contains important safety and operating instructions.

cooling fan will turn off when charging is complete.

• Before using battery charger, read all instructions and

• When charging is complete, you may continue to trickle charge the batteries by leaving them in the

cautionary markings on the battery charger, battery, and product using battery.

charger. If you unplug the charger, remove the

batteries.

• You will hear the cooling fan when the charger is operating (only when charging I-C3 batteries.)

• To reduce risk of battery explosion, follow these instructions and those marked on the charger and battery.

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• Your charger was designed for use with I-C3 15 Minute Rechargeable Batteries. You will get optimum

• The batteries will become warm during charging. Us e caution when handling.

battery performance and the fastest charging with these batteries.

• To reduce risk of injury, charge only I-C3, NiMH and NiCd rechargeable batteries. Other types of batteries

• Regular rechargeable NiMH (Nickel Metal Hydride) or

may burst causing personal injury and dam ag e.

NiCd (Nickel Cadmium) AA or AAA size batteries may be used in this charger, but will need to charge overnight.

• Never attempt to charge single-use alkaline or zinc carbon batteries.

• You can charge AA and AAA size batteries at the same time.

• Do not charge Rechargeable Alkaline (Renewal) batteries in this charger.

• Do not charge I-C3 15 Minute Re chargeable Batteries and regular NiMH (Nickel Metal Hydride) batteries at the same time.

• To reduce the risk of electric shock, unp lug the ch arger from the outlet before cleaning. Never immerse the charger in water or any other liquid. Do not expose

• I-C3 batteries gradually lose power when stored and

charger to rain or snow.

not in use. For optima l perfo rma nce, re charg e prior to using.

• Never disassemble the charger or alter the plug. This

• You do not have to completely drain I-C3 batteries

may cause electric shock.

prior to recharging.

Troubleshooting

If the green light and/or the cooling fan do not turn on or if the green light flashes:

• The batteries may not be loaded properly. Reload the ba tteries, firmly pressi ng ea ch battery down to t he bottom of the charging pocket.

• The batteries may be damaged. Disco nti n ue use of the s e batt er ie s.

• The charger is outside of its operat in g temper ature. If for exampl e, you leave your charg er insid e a car during summer or winter, the charger temperature may fall outside this range. Allow charger to come to room temperature before restarting.

Limited One Year Warranty

This product is warranted by RadioShack against manufacturing defects in material and workmanship under normal use for one (1) year from the date of purchase from RadioShack company-owned stores and authorized RadioShack franchisees and dealers. EXCEPT AS PROVIDED HEREIN, RadioShack MAKES NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES AND ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING THOSE OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE DURATION OF THE WRITTEN LIMITED WARRANTIES CONTAINED HEREIN. EXCEPT AS PROVIDED HEREIN, RadioShack SHALL HAVE NO LIABILITY OR RESPONSIBILITY TO CUSTOMER OR ANY OTHER PERSON OR ENTITY WITH RESPECT TO ANY LIABILITY, LOSS OR DAMAGE CAUSED DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY BY USE OR PERFORMANCE OF THE PRODUCT OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF THIS WARRANTY, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, ANY DAMAGES RESULTING FROM INCONVENIENCE, LOSS OF TIME, DATA, PROPERTY, REVENUE, OR PROFIT OR ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, EVEN IF RadioShack HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.

Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts or the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you. In the event of a product defect during the warranty period, take the product and the RadioShack sales receipt as proof of purchase date to any RadioShack st ore. RadioShack will, at its option, unless

otherwise provided by law : (a) correct the defect by product repair without charge for parts an d labor; (b) replace the product with one of the same or similar design; or (c) refund the purchase price. All replaced parts and products, and products on which a refund is made, become the property of RadioShack. New or reconditioned parts and products may be used in the performance of warranty service. Repaired or replaced parts and products are warranted for the remainder of the original warranty period. You will be charged for repair or replacement of the product made after the expiration of the warranty period.

This warranty does not cover: (a) damage or failure caused by or attributable to acts of God, abuse, accident, misuse, improper or abnormal usage, failure to follow instructions, improper installation or maintenance, alteration, lightning or other incidence of excess voltage or current; (b) any r epairs other than those provided by a RadioShack Authorized Service Facility; (c) consumables such as fuses or batteries; (d) cosmetic damage; (e) transportation, shipping or insurance costs; or (f) costs of product removal, installation, set-up service adjustment or reinstallation.

This warrant y gives you specific legal ri ghts, and you may also have other rights whi c h vary from state to state RadioShack Customer Relations, 200 Taylor Street, 6th Floor, Fort Worth, TX 76102

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