Cat. No. 23-419
5-Hour Ni-Cd/Ni-MH
Universal Battery Charger
Your RadioShack 5-Hour Ni-Cd/Ni-MH Universal Battery Charg-
er can fully charge up to five different sizes of nickel-cadmium
and nickel-Metal Hydride batteries in only 5 hours. It can charge
AAA, AA, C, D and 9V batteries.
Your charger’s features include:
Multiple Charging Circuits — allow you to charge up to four
AAA, AA, C, or D size Nickel-Cadmium or Nickel-Metal Hydride
batteries, and one or two 9-volt batteries.
Automatic Charging Current Selection — selects the best
charging current for each battery size.
Reverse Polarity Protection — protects the charger and batter-
ies against incorrectly installed batteries.
Safety Timer Shut–Off — turns off the charger to prevent over-
charging AAA, AA, C, or D batteries.
Short Circuit Protection — protects the charger and batteries
against shorted batteries.
Battery Conditioner — lets you discharge AAA, AA, C, or D bat-
teries before recharging them, keeping them completely fresh.
Charging/Discharging Indicators — light when the batteries
are charging/discharging.
Overcurrent Protection — keeps the current constant.
© 1998 Tandy Corporation.
All Rights Reserved.
RadioShack is a registered trademark used by Tandy Corporation.
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• Unplug the charger 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 reas-
sembly 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.
Caution: 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, dis-
connect 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.
• Do not operate the charger if the cord or plug is damaged.
Have the charger repaired. Never alter the provided AC cord
or plug. If it does not fit into the AC outlet, have a qualified
service technician install the proper outlet. Improper connec-
tion can result in an electric shock.
• Never use the charger as a DC power source for any electri-
cal equipment.
OPERATION
General Charging Hints
• It is normal for the batteries to become warm while charging.
• Charge batteries in an area between 60.8° and 86°F (16°
and 30°C). Cold batteries cannot charge fully. If the area is
too warm, the batteries can permanently lose their ability to
charge.
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• Do not try to charge batteries other than those listed in this
manual, or use procedures other than those described in
this manual.
Discharging/Charging Batteries
illus of charger with
compartment open and
switch/LED markings
visible
Notes: If the red or green indicator flashes during these steps, at
least one of the batteries is bad (needs to be replaced).
1. Insert up to 4 AAA, AA, C, or D batteries into the battery
chambers, 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.
2. Plug the supplied adapter’s barrel plug into the jack on the
back of the charger. Plug the other end of the adapter into a
standard AC outlet.
Caution: The supplied AC adapter supplies 12 volts and
delivers at least 600 mA, and its plug fits the charger’s AC
12V 600 mA jack. Using an adapter that does not meet these
specifications could damage the charger or the adapter.
3. To discharge AAA, AA, C, or D batteries, set CHARGE/DIS-
CHARGE to DISCHARGE. The green indicator(s) light. When
the batteries are fully discharged, the green indicator(s) turn
off.
Notes:
• You can discharge/charge pairs of AAA, AA, C or D bat-
teries while the other chambers are empty. You cannot
discharge/charge different types of batteries (AA and D,
for example) at the same time.
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• You cannot discharge 9V batteries.
4. To charge the inserted batteries, set CHARGE/DISCHARGE
to CHARGE. The red indicator(s) light. When AAA, AA, C, or
D batteries are fully charged, the red indicator(s) turn off.
The 9-volt charging channel has no automatic turn off fea-
ture. Be sure you do not exceed the times listed in “Charging
Time” on Page 6, or the batteries’ capacity could be
reduced.
5. When you finish, unplug the AC adapter from the AC outlet,
then remove the batteries from the charger.
To prevent damage to your charger and the risk of
Warning:
shock, always unplug the AC adapter from the AC outlet before
unplugging it from the charger.
Discharging Time
Maximum Charging
Type Capacity (mAh)
Time (Hrs)
Ni-Cd
C
D
1600
1600
650
4
4
AA
AAA
9V
1.6
2
180
Not Applicable
Ni-MH
C
D
1800
1800
1100
450
4.5
4.5
2.7
1.1
AA
AAA
9V
Not Applicable
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Charging Time
Maximum Charging
Time (Hrs)
Type Capacity (mAh)
Ni-Cd
C
D
1600
1600
650
180
75
4.5
4.5
3
AA
AAA
9V
2
4.5
Ni-MH
C
D
1800
1800
1100
450
5
5
5
5
9
AA
AAA
9V
150
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SPECIFICATIONS
Power Transformer:
Input ................................................... 120 VAC, 60 Hz, 10 W
Output ............................................................. 12 VAC, 0.6 A
Average Charging Current (Ni-MH/Ni-Cd Type):
AAA ............................................................................ 126 mA
AA ............................................................................. 308 mA
C/D ............................................................................ 504 mA
9V ................................................................................ 23 mA
Safety Guard Protection Timer ............................ 8.0–8.5 Hours
Safety Standard .................................................................... UL
Dimensions ............................................ 9 ¥ 61/16 ¥ 213/16 Inches
(228 ¥ 154.3 ¥ 71 mm)
Weight (w/o Adapter) ......................................... 19.8 oz (560 g)
Specifications are typical; individual units might vary. Specifica-
tions are subject to change and improvement without notice.
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Limited Ninety-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 Ra-
dioShack 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 DU-
RATION OF THE WRITTEN LIMITED WARRANTIES CONTAINED HEREIN. EXCEPT
AS PROVIDED HEREIN, RadioShack SHALL HAVE NO LIABILITY OR RESPONSIBIL-
ITY 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 DAM-
AGES, EVEN IF RadioShack HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH
DAMAGES.
Some states do not allow the limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts or the ex-
clusion 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 Ra-
dioShack 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 re-
pair 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 recon-
ditioned parts and products may be used in the performance of warranty service. Re-
paired 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, Dept. W, 100 Throckmorton St., Suite 600,
Fort Worth, TX 76102
We Service What We Sell
3/97
RadioShack
A Division of Tandy Corporation
Fort Worth, Texas 76102
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