F) Discharging Rechargeable Batteries ("Discharge") - VOLTCRAFT V-CHARGE 100 DUO Bedienungsanleitung

f) Discharging Rechargeable Batteries ("DISCHARGE")

Normally, it is not necessary to discharge lithium batteries (contrary to NiCd batteries) before
charging. The battery can be charged immediately, independent of its current status. If you want
to discharge a rechargeable lithium battery anyway, you can set the discharge current.
The maximum possible discharging current depends on the battery type and number
of cells. The max. discharging capacity for output #1 is 10 W; 5 W are available for
output #2. This limits the max. possible discharging current in rechargeable batteries
with multiple cells.
Discharge a lithium rechargeable battery only to the minimum permitted discharge
end voltage per cell (see table in chapter 7 or observe information of the rechargeable
battery manufacturer). If the rechargeable battery is discharged any further, this deep
discharge will permanently damage it and render it useless!
The procedure when setting the discharging current and voltage/cell number must be performed
the same as when charging, see chapter 11. b), except that the rechargeable battery is not
charged, but discharged after starting the rechargeable battery programme.
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