Uniden APX 140, APX 141 Operating Manual

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SPS330TSD APX148 YELLOW DOT SPU480/SPH580/SPS310/320 APX147 GREEN DOT SPU416/SPH516 APX146 BLUE DOT SPH155/SPU454/SPS802 APX145 RED DOT
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- red light indicates charging; green light
- prevents accidental overcharging
- simply place the Battery Pack or Trans-
indicates battery is fully charged.
LED indicator
of the Battery Pack.
Overcharge protection
ceiver in the Charger pocket.
Auto charging
Features
Typical Radio Models Charging Cup Color Code
Transceiver and Battery Pack. correct charging cup to match your Check with your dealer for the
color codes. matching charging cups and their Transceiver model numbers with The chart below shows typical
the cup (see Figure 1). cups are color coded with a dot on the proper cup for your radio. The ies. Your dealer can help select required to charge specific batter­Different charging cup shapes are
Charging Cup Adapters
battery makes good contact with the charging contacts. snugly hold the Transceiver or battery, assuring that the
- the charging pocket is shaped to
Custom pocket design
• APX 141 Charger uses Adapter APX 141PS
• APX 140 Charger uses Adapter APX 140PS ceiver Battery Pack.
Check to verify that the AC Adapter matches your Trans-
AC Adapters
for long periods. leave the battery or Transceiver with battery in the Charger circuit protector that assures safety and permits you to charges a Battery Pack. Both chargers feature a short Pack. The Model APX 140 Trickle Charger gradually Model APX 141 Rapid Charger quickly charges a Battery These efficient Chargers feature the latest technology. The
Battery Pack alone in the Charger. the Battery Pack while it is in the Transceiver or insert the Packs. Both chargers are for desktop use. You can charge Charger are used to charge Uniden Transceiver Battery The APX 140 Trickle Charger and the APX 141 Rapid
Introduction
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Model APX 140
Desktop Trickle Charger
Model APX 141
Desktop Rapid Charger
OPERATING GUIDE
Installing the Charging Cup
To install the cup in the APX 140 or APX 141, insert the charging cup and press down gently. If the cup will not seat readily, do not force it. Remove the cup and move the slide switch inside the charging well to the other position, left or right (see Figure 2). Then insert the cup and press down until it is seated.
Battery Charging Information
Do not operate the Transceiver while it is charging; this might cause a malfunction.
Remove the Battery Pack from the Transceiver when it is not used for a long period.
Do not let the Battery Pack discharge completely - this shortens the Battery Pack life considerably.
Batteries become completely discharged because the equipment is left operating but unattended for a long time. Storing the equipment with the Battery Pack attached for a long time also completely discharges the battery.
To recharge a completely discharged Battery Pack, you might have to charge it more than once. If the Battery Pack will not charge after several attempts, it is prob­ably damaged.
How to Use the Charger
To charge the Battery Pack:
1. Install the proper cup in the Charger (see Figure 1).
2. Before plugging in the AC Adapter, assure that the voltage is set to your AC line voltage: 120 volts or 220 volts. (Normal U.S. voltage is 120 volts.). A switch on the label side of the Adapter slides led or right. The voltage is indicated next to the switch.
3. Verify that your Charger and AC Adapter match model numbers.
• The Adapter for the APX 140 Trickle Charger is a small
AC Adapter that plugs directly into a wall outlet.
• The APX 141 Rapid Charger requires a larger Adapter
that has a line cord that plugs into the wall outlet.
4. Plug the small end of the line cord from the Adapter into the back of the Charger. Plug the other end of the Adapter into the wall outlet.
5. Place the Transceiver or Battery Pack in the pocket of the Charger. Be sure you have the proper charging cup for your Transceiver as indicated by the color dot.
IMPORTANT
Be sure the red LED turns on when placing the Transceiver or Battery Pack in the pocket.
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NOTE: Battery Pack APX 148 requires a charging cup spacer to assure good contact when charging the Battery Pack alone. Reverse the spacer when charging the battery in the Transceiver. Install the spacer by aligning it and sliding it into position in the charging cup. Figure 3 shows the insert configuration for charging the battery while it is in the Transceiver; Figure 4 shows the configuration for charging the Battery Pack alone.
The APX 140 and APX 141 will start charging automatically when the battery is placed in the Charger. The charge LED lights red and remains red while charging. When the charging cycle is complete, the LED lights green. The charging current is reduced so you may leave the Battery Pack in the Charger without damage. (LED and model number are shown on the Charger label - see Figure 5.)
IMPORTANT: If the CHARGE LED of the APX 141 alternates between red and green during the charging cycle (typically after about 20 minutes), the Battery Pack may be shorted or damaged. Remove it from the pocket,
and do not attempt to charge it again. NOTE: If the Charger will not be used for a week or longer,
remove the Battery Pack from the Charger and unplug the AC Adapter from the wall outlet.
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Cleaning the Contacts
Clean contacts on the Battery Pack and the Charger are essential to proper performance. Before cleaning the Charger, remove AC Adapter from wall outlet. Clean dirty or corroded contacts with a wire brush before using the Charger. Be sure to remove bits of dirt or metal from the Charger cup before using. Do not use any liquids or sol­vents to clean contacts.
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