Safety Information
Risk of injury! Primary batteries (e.g., alkaline, zinc-carbon) can burst while charging. Never attempt to charge primary batteries. This charger is designed exclusively for NiMH rechargeable batteries.
The charger features integrated safety controls including:
- Safety shutdown control (6.5 hours for AA/AAA, 8 hours for 9V)
- Minus delta-V cut-off function
A slight warming of rechargeable batteries and the charger during the charging process is normal.
Important Precautions:
- Never charge batteries that are corroded, damaged, or leaking.
- Do not open, throw into fire, or short-circuit rechargeable batteries or the charger. [no fire] [no short circuit]
- In case of damages or malfunctions, contact a VARTA dealer.
Product Features
- Individual charging channels for each battery
- Minus Delta V Cut Off protection
- Timer Cut Off protection
- Short Circuit Protection
- Ni-MH battery compatibility
- Bad Cell & Alkaline Detection
- Dedicated USB charging port
- 9V battery charging capability
- Worldwide use (100-240V AC input)
- Quick charge capability for 1600mAh AA batteries (approx. 4 hours)
How to Use the Charger
Step 1: Insert Batteries
Insert rechargeable NiMH batteries (AA, AAA, or 9V) into the appropriate slots. Ensure each battery makes contact with both terminals. Observe correct polarity (+/-).
Step 2: Connect to Power
Plug the charger into a 230V EU power outlet. The charger is designed for worldwide use; use a country-specific adapter if necessary. [power outlet symbol]
Step 3: Charging Indication
The charger indicates the charging status:
- Charging: The display shows the charging progress. [charging symbol]
- State of Charge: Indicated by segments: 1 quarter circle (5-25%), 2 (26-50%), 3 (51-75%), 4 (76-100%).
Step 4: Charging Modes (9V & USB)
For 9V batteries, the 9V symbol will light up. [9V symbol] For USB charging, the USB symbol will be solidly lit. [USB symbol]
Step 5: Display Mode Descriptions
- a) Charging Complete: Indicates batteries are fully charged. [charging complete symbol]
- b) Charging: Indicates batteries are currently charging.
- c) Defective/Wrong Battery: An error indicator for a faulty or non-rechargeable battery (automatic recognition may take a few minutes). [error indicator]
- d) Processing: The charger is analyzing or preparing batteries.
- e) No Symbol / Error: Indicates a failure such as no contact or incorrect polarity.
The timer restarts each time the charger is plugged in. Removing batteries when the charger is unplugged is recommended.
Typical Charging Times (Approximate)
| Battery Type | Capacity (mAh) | Approx. Charging Time (h) |
|---|---|---|
| AA | 800 | 5.5 |
| AA | 1000 | 6.5 |
| AA | 1600 | 7 |
| AA | 2100 | 8 |
| AA | 2400 | 8 |
| AA | 2600 | 8 |
| AAA | 800 | 5.5 |
| AAA | 1000 | 6.5 |
Environmental Protection
To prevent environmental and health problems caused by hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment, devices marked with this symbol [recycling symbol] must not be disposed of with unsorted municipal waste. They must be recovered, reused, or recycled.
For more information on recycling, please contact your local responsible authority.
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