Radio Shack 23-043 User Manual

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Fast Charger Combo Pack

OWNER’S MANUAL —
Please read before using this equipment.

23-043

Thank you for purchasing a RadioShack Fast Charger Combo Pack. Your charger can charge
2 or 4 AA batteries. The charger comes with four 1800mAh Ni-MH AA batteries. Its universal
100- 240 V AC input with foldable plug is perfect for travelling.

Short Circuit
Protection —

protects the charger
from damage.

uto Full Charge
hut-Off — shuts off

utomatically to
revent over-char ging.

Folding Plug Blades — lets you
fold the plug blades for easy
storage.

100–240V AC Input — lets you
plug the charger directly into any
100–240V AC outlet.

CHARGING Lights —

turnonwhenthebatteries
are charging.

Reverse Polarity Protection —

protects the charger and batteries if
the batteries are incorrectly installed.

Alkaline Battery Protection and
Bad Battery Detection —

prevents the unit from
unnecessarily charging.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

DANGER – TO REDUCE THE RISK OF
FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK,
CAREFULLY FOLLOW THESE
INSTRUCTIONS

This manual contains important safety and
operation instructions for your battery
charger. Before using your charger, read all
instructions and cautionary markings on the
charger, the batteries to be charged, and the
product that uses the batteries.

• Charge only rechargeable Ni-Cd or Ni­MH batteries battery packs with this
charger. Other types of batteries might
burst, causing personal injury.

• Do not disassemble the charger; take it
to a qualified service technician when
service or repair is required. Improper
reassembly may result in a risk of

WARNING:To reduce the risk of fire or shock hazard, do not expose this product to

rain or moisture.

..CAUTION..

RISKOF ELECTRIC

SHOCK DO NOT OPEN

The exclamation symbol is
intended to inform y ou that

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important operating and

maintenance inst ructions are
included in the literature accompanying
this product.

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE R ISK OF

ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE
COVER OR BACK. NO USER-

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SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER
SERVICINGTO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.

Thelightningsymbol is intendedto alertyou
to the presence of uninsulated dangerous
voltage within this product’s en closure that

might be of sufficient magnitud e to
constitute a risk of electric shock. Do not open the
product’s case.

electric shock or fire.

• Donotuseanattachmentnot
recommended or sold by RadioShack

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!

as this could result in a risk of fire,
electric shock, or injury.

• Do not expose the charger to rain or
excessive moisture.

• Do not operate the charger if it has
received a sharp blow,or been dropped
or damaged in any way. Take it to a
qualified service technician for repair.

• Donotuseanextensioncord.Itsuse
could result in fire or electric shock.

• Never use the charger as a DC power
source for any electrical equipment.

• Do not charge alkaline batteries. If you
trytochargealkalinebatteries,the
CHARGINGlight flashes or turns off.

• Never mix alkaline batteries and
rechargeable (Ni-Cdor Ni-MH) batteries
in the charger for charging. If you place
alkaline and rechargeable batteries in
the same charging chamber, the
charger might not detect the alkaline
batteries.

IMPORTANT

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for pertinent information.

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© 2002 RadioShack Corporation.

RadioShackandRadioShack.comare trademarksused by

All Rights Reserved.

RadioShack Corporation.

 CAUTION 

Be sure all batteries are correctly installed
according to polarity before powering the
charger.

Ô NOTE Ô

• Itis normal for the batteries to become warm
while charging.

• Charge the batteries in a location that is
between 32° and 113° F(0° –45° C).Ifthe
location is too cold, the batteries can
permanently lose their ability to charge.If the
location is too warm, the batteries will not be
fully charged.

• You cannot charge different battery types
(Ni-Cd or Ni-MH), different capacity batteries
at the same time.

• If you only charge two AA batteries, place
them in the same charging chamber.

• If the CHARGING lights do not turn on,
unplug the charger, remove the batteries,
and clean their contact surfaces. Then
reinstall the batteries and plug in the
charger. If the problem persists, the charger
may be faulty. Take the charger to your local
RadioShack store.

• If the CHARGING light flashes, one or more
of the batteries maybe defective, shorted, or
an alkaline battery. Replace the battery.

• If the CHARGING light turns off after several
seconds, the batteries may be fully charged,
or alkaline batteries.

This product is warranted by RadioShack against manufacturing defects
in material and workmanship under normal use for ninety (90) days 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
CUSTOMERORANYOTHERPERSONORENTITYWITHRESPECT
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 store. RadioShack will, at its option, unless otherwise pro­vided by law: (a) correct the defect by product repair without charge for
parts and labor; (b) replace the product with one of the same or similar
design; or (c) refund the purchase price. All replaced parts and products,
andproductsonwhicharefundismade,becomethepropertyofRa­dioShack. 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 ex­pirationof the warrantyperiod.
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 repairs 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 warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other
rights which vary from state to state.
RadioShack Customer Relations, 200 Taylor Street, 6th Floor, Fort Worth,

Limited Ninety-Day Warranty

TX 76102

12/99

CHARGING BATTERIES

1. Lift the battery compartment cover from
the left side and place 2 or 4 AA
batteries into the battery compartment
according to the polarity symbols

+

and–) marked insideeach

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chamber.

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2. Close the cover.

3. Lift the plug from the recess on the back
of the charger and plug it into an AC
outlet. The red CHARGING lights turn
on. Ô

When the batteries are fully charged, the
CHARGING light turns off. Unplug the
charger and remove the batteries.

CHARGING DIFFERENT
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APACITY BATTERIES

ThechargercanbeusedtorechargeNi-Cd
and Ni-MH batteries with different
capacities. The following chart lists
estimated charge times.

Battery

Type

Ni-Cd AA
Battery

Ni-MHAA
Battery

Battery

Capacity

(mAh)

600 0.6 1.2
800 0.8 1.6
1000 1 2
1200 1.2 2.4
1300 1.3 2.6
1500 1.5 3
1600 1.6 3.2
1800 1.8 3.6

Charging

Time

2 Cells

(Hours)

Charging

Time

4 Cells

(Hours)

CARE

Keep the charger dry; if it gets wet, wipe it
dry immediately. Use and store the charger
only in normal temperature environments.
Handle the charger carefully; do not drop it.
Keep the charger away from dust and dirt,
and wipe it with a damp cloth occasionally to
keep it looking new.

SERVICE AND REPAIR

Ifyourchargerisnotperformingas itshould,
take it to your local RadioShack store for
assistance. Modifying or tampering with the
charger’s internal components can cause a
malfunction and might invalidate its warranty
and void your FCC authorization to
operate it.

THE FCC WANTS YOU
TO KNOW

This equipment has been tested and found
to comply with the limits for a Class B digital
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC

Rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful
interference in a residential installation. This
equipment generates, uses, and can radiate
radio frequency energy and, if not installed
and used in accordance with the
instructions, maycause harmful interference
to radio communications.

However, there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If this equipment does cause
harmful interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined by
turning the equipment off and on, the user is
encouraged to try to correct the interference
by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving
antenna.

• Increase the separation between the
equipment and receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on
a circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.

• Consult your local RadioShack store or
an experienced radio/TV technician for
help.

• If you cannot eliminate the interference,
the FCC requires that you stop using
your charger.

Changes or modifications not expressly
approved by RadioShack may cause
interference and void the user’s authority to
operate the equipment.

Your charger is ETL listed to UL standards
and meets all applicable FCC requirements.

SPECIFICATIONS

Input Voltage Range ... 100 – 240V AC, 50/60 Hz

Charging Current:

2 AA Batteries ........................................ 1200mA

4 AA Batteries .......................................... 600mA

Safety Timer:

2 AA Batteries ................................... 2.25 Hours

4 AA Batteries ..................................... 4.5 Hours

Supplied AA Ni-MH Battery Capacity .......... 1.2 V

Operating Temperature .................... 32 to 113° F

Storage Temperature ..................... –13 to 140° F

Dimensions (HWD) .... 5

Weight (Without Batteries) ............ 4.9 oz (138 g)

Specifications are typical; individual units might
vary. Specifications are subject to change and
improvement without notice.

1

/16 x33/16 x11/16 Inches

(128 x 81 x 26.5 mm)

1800 mAh

(0 to 45° C)

(–25 to 60° C)

RadioShack Corporation
Fort Worth, Texas 76102

0904-212-04301A

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