Radio Shack 23-428 User Manual

Universal Battery Charger

23-428

Thank you for purchasing the RadioShack Universal Battery Charger. You can fully charge up to five different sizes of batteries, including AAA, AA, C, D and 9V, and both Ni-Cd (nickel-cadmium) and Ni-MH (nickel-Metal Hydride) batteries with different capacities in different chambers. Its multiple charging circuits allow you to charge up to two 9V, up to eight AAA/AA, or up to four C/D batteries. The special aut omati c shut-off circuit senses when batteries are fully charged, and automatically terminates charging. The charger’s reverse polarity prot ect i on pr events damage to your batteries, as well as the charger when batteries are installed incorrectly.

Charging / Discharging Batteries

Note: If the red indicator(s) flash(es) during the following steps, at least one of the batteries is bad and needs to be replaced.

1. Press OPEN to open the cover.

2. Insert up to four pair of AAA / AA or up to four C / D batteries into the battery chamber as indicated by the polarity symbols (+ and -) marked inside each chamber. To insert a 9-volt battery, connect it to the terminals inside the chamber.

3. Plug the supplied adapter’s barrel plug into the jack on the back of the charger, and then plug the adapter into a standard AC outlet.

4. To discharge AAA / AA or C / D batteries, press REFRESH once. The green indicator lights. When the bat teries are fully discharged, the green indicator turns off and the red charging indicator (or indicators) light. A charging indicator lights for each chamber containing battery. When AAA, AA, C, or D batteries are fully charged, The charging indicator turns off. This is the end of the charging cycle.

5. To charge a 9V battery, insert it into one of the terminals inside either chamber. To charge a second 9V battery at the same time, insert it into the remaining terminal.

6. When you finish, unplug the adapter from the AC outlet, then remove the batteries from the charger.

Notes:

• You can charge / discharge up to four pair of AAA / AA or up to four C / D batteries while the 9-volt battery charges are empty. You can charge / discharge dif fer ent types of batteries (AA an d D, for exam p l e) i n th e di f ferent chambers, as long as the battery (or batteries) in each chamber are the same type and same size.

• You can charge a 9V battery in one chamber and charge another size battery in the remaining chambers at the same time

• You cannot discharge 9-volt batteries.

• You cannot insert one AA and one AAA battery into the same battery compartment.

• If you charge two 9-volt batteries, you cannot charge any AA / AAA batteries at the same time, if you charge one 9-volt battery, you can charge up to four AA / AAA batteries or up to two C / D in the other chambers.

• You cannot charge AA / AAA batteries with the C / D batteries’ connector.

• The 9V charging channel has no automatic turn off feature. Be sure you do not exceed the times listed in “Charge Time”, or the batteries’ capacity could be reduced.

REAR VIEW

Connect the AC adapter here.

Charging Current & Charge Time

1 Chamber

Type

AAA 800 2000 / 3 1.4 2000 / 3 1.4 2000 / 3 1.4 2000 / 4 1.9

Capacity

(mAh)

AA 2000 4000 / 3 1.8 4000 / 3 1.8 4000 / 3 1.8 4000 / 4 2.3

C 3000 5000 / 2 1.2 5000 / 2 1.2 5000 / 3 1.9 5000 / 4 2.4 D 4500 5000 / 2 2.7 5000 / 2 2.7 5000 / 3 4 5000 / 4 5.4

9V 120 23 7.3 23 7.3 Not Applicable

Occupied

Current

mAh

Time (Hrs)

2 Chambers

Occupied

Current

mAh

Time (Hrs)

3 Chambers

Occupied

Current

mAh

Time (Hrs)

4 Chambers

Occupied

Current

mAh

Discharging Current & Discharge Time

Type AAA AA C D 9V

Capacity

(mAh)

Current

(mA) Time (Hrs)

800 2000 3000 4500 120

1000 / 2 1000 / 2 500 500

Not Applicable

1.3 3.9 6.5 10

Safety Guard Protection Time

Type 1 Chamber Occupied

AAA / AA 3 Hrs 3 Hrs 3 Hrs 4 Hrs

C / D 4 Hrs 4 Hrs 6 Hrs 8 Hrs

2 Chambers

Occupied

3 Chambers

Occupied

4 Chambers

Occupied

Time (Hrs)

Charging Hints

• It is normal for the batteries to become warm while charging.

• Charge bat teries in an area between 32 Do not try to charge batteries other than those listed in this manual, or use procedures other than those described in this manual.

and 109oF (0o and 43 oC). If the area is too warm, the batteries can lose their ability to charge.

What’s Included

User’s guide - AC Adapter

Universal Battery Charger

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

FCC Information

• Before using the battery charger, read all the instructions and cautionary markings in this manual and on the battery charger, on the batteries to be charged, and on the products that use the batteries.

• This device should be oriented in a vertical or floor mount position.

Warnings: To reduce the risk of injury:

•Charge only Ni-Cd and Ni-MH batteries with this charger. Other types of batteries might burst, causing personal injury and damage.

•Unplug the adapter from the AC outlet before attempting any maintenance or cleaning.

•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 electric shock or fire.

•Do not use an attachment not recommended or sold by RadioShack as this could result in a risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons.

•To prevent the risk of shock and damage to your charger, always unplug the AC adapter from the AC outlet before unplugging it from the charger.

Cautions: To reduce the risk of damage:

•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.

•To reduce the risk of damage to the AC plug and cord, disconnect the charger by pulling the plug rather than the cord.

•Do not use an extension cord. Its use could result in fire or electric shock.

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

•The supplied AC adapter supplies 12 volts at 1.6A and its plug fits the charger’s DC 12V, 1.6A jack. Using an adapter that does not meet these specifications could damage the charger or the adapter.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Product: Universal Battery

Charge

Model: 23-428

Responsible Party: RadioShack

100 Throckmorton Fort Worth, TX 76102

Phone: 817-415-3200

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, may cause 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.

Specifications

Power adapter ………………….......................... ............. ............ ............ ……….. Input 120V AC, 60Hz Output DC 12V, 1.6A

Automatic Shut-off……………………………........... ............. ............ ............. ............ …………………..………Negativ e Delta V

Safety Standard ………………………………….........................................................………………………………….....UL/cUL

Dimensions …………………………………………..............................................................……………...245 × 152 × 65.5mm

Weight …………………………………...............................................................……………………………………………(830g)

Specific ati ons are typical; individual uni t s m igh t va ry. Specificat ion s are su bje ct to ch ang e and improvement without notice. Actual product may vary from the product images in this document.

• 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 mo di fications not expressly approved by RadioShack may cause in terference and void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

Limited 90 Day Warranty

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 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 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, 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 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, TX 76102

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