Watson 9V-4BC User manual

4-Bay
4-Hour
9V Charger
Rapid Charger
for 9V Ni-MH Rechargeable
for AA/AAA Ni-MH & Ni-Cd
Batteries
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THE WATSON 4-BAY 9V BATTERY CHARGER'S FEATURES INCLUDE:
1. AC Adapter - Powered by an
external AC adapter for indoor
use.
2. Multiple Charging Circuits -
Allows you to charge 1 to 4
9V size nickel-metal hydride
batteries.
3. Automatic Shut-Off -
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4 | Charger Features
A special circuit senses when
battery is fully charged.
4. Safety Timer Shut-Off -
Turns off the charger to prevent
overcharging batteries.
7. Short Circuiting Protection -
Protects the charger and
batteries from short circuits.
8. Over-Current Protection -
.
Protects the charger from
defective or shorted batteries.
Charger Features | 5
CHARGING OPERATION 9V BATTERIES:
Insert 1 to 4 9V Ni-MH batteries into
1
battery slots, oriented according to the polarity symbols (+ or -) that are marked on the battery.
Connect the supplied AC adapter's barrel
2
plug into the charger's rear power input jack.
Plug the AC adapter into a standard AC
3
outlet.
The charger will perform a self-test when
4
the power is first connected. The LED will come on shortly and then go off to indicate ready status.
Battery charging is initiated automatically
5
when batteries are inserted. A normal battery is indicated by a solid red light. The charger will begin charging if normal batteries are detected.
6 | Charger Operation
There are four independent charging
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channels and respective LED indicators. When charging is complete, the LED indicator will turn green. The batteries with green LED indicators are ready for use.
When charging is completed, unplug the
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charger from the outlet and then remove the batteries from the charger.
To reduce the risk of fire or electric
DANGER:
shock, carefully follow these
instructions. This manual contains
important safety and operating
instructions for your charger.
Before using the charger, read all instructions and advisories about the charger, the batteries to be charged,
and the products that
use the batteries.
Charger Operation | 7
CHARGING TIME*:
(approximate)
Ni-MH
Capacity
160 mAh 100 min.
200 mAh 140 min.
9V
250 mAh 170 min.
*Actual charging time may vary depending on the cell's discharge level, capacity, and condition. Longer charging time may occur when the charger is used in temperatures above 35°C (95°F).
8 | Charging Time
Charging Time
Charging Time | 9
SPECIFICATIONS:
Power Adapter: Input 100~240V AC, 50/60 Hz; 3.8W (Max)
Charging Current: 100mA ± 20mA
Safety Guard Timer: 6 hours
Automatic Negative Delta V and
Shut-off:
Zero Slope Detection
Approvals: CE, RoHS
Dimensions: 3.4" x 3.3" x 0.9"
(84 x 86 x 23 mm)
Weight: 2.4oz (70g)
Specifications are typical; individual units may vary. Specifications are subject to change and
improvement without notice.
10 | Charger Specifications
GENERAL CHARGING HINTS:
 It is normal for the batteries to
become warm while charging.
 Charge batteries in temperatures
between 32°F and 104°F (0°C and 40°C). Cold batteries cannot charge fully. If they are too warm, the batteries can lose their capacity to recharge.
 Do not charge batteries other than
those listed in this manual, and do not use procedures other than those described in this manual.
The batteries can be charged at
least 1,000 times, and provide high
performance for high-drain devices. The
universal 100~240V AC input is perfect
for traveling and charging anywhere.
Charging Hints | 11
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS:
WARNING! TO REDUCE THE RISK OF INJURY:
 Charge only Ni-MH batteries with this
charger. Other types of batteries can burst, causing personal injury and damage.
 Unplug the charger from the AC outlet
before attempting maintenance or cleaning.
 Do not disassemble the charger. Take
it to a qualified service technician when service or repair is required. Improper assembly may result in the risk of electric shock or fire.
 Do not use any attachment not
recommended or sold by Watson, as this could result in the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury.
12 | Safety Instructions
CAUTION! TO REDUCE THE RISK OF DAMAGE:
 Do not use an extension cord. Its use
could result in fire or electric shock.
 Do not operate the charger if it has
received a sharp blow or has been dropped or damaged in any way. Take it to a qualified service technician for repair.
 Do not expose the charger to rain
or excessive moisture.
 Never use the charger as a DC power
source for any electrical equipment.
Warning: To prevent damage to your
charger as well as the risk of electrical
shock, always unplug the charger from
the AC outlet before handling
the batteries.
Safety Instructions | 13
WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or shock hazard, do not expose this product to rain or moisture.
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
DO NOT REMOVE COVER OR BACK. NO USER­SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. HAVE PRODUCT
SERVICED BY QUALIFIED PERSONNEL ONLY TO
REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK.
This symbol is intended to alert you to the presence of uninsulated and dangerous voltage inside the product housing which could be of sufficient power to deliver an electric shock. Do not open the product housing.
This symbol is intended to inform you that important operating and maintenance instructions are included in the literature that accompanies this product.
14 | Safety Warnings
LIMITED ONE-YEAR WARRANTY
Watson provides a limited warranty that this product is free from defects in materials and workmanship to the original purchaser under normal use for a period of one (1) year from the original purchase date Watson's responsibility with respect to this limited warranty shall be limited solely to repair or replacement, at its option, of any product which fails during normal consumer use. This warranty does not extend to damage or failure which results from misuse, neglect, accident, alteration, abuse, improper installation or maintenance. EXCEPT AS PROVIDED HEREIN, WATSON MAKES NEITHER ANY EXPRESS WARRANTIES NOR ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES. INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. To obtain a replacement during the time of this warranty please return the defective Item with proof of purchase along with an RMA number to the place of purchase. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.
Warranty | 15
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