Safety Instructions; Warning And Safety Notes; User Manual - Velleman VLE8 Bedienungsanleitung

1. Introduction
To all residents of the European Union
Important environmental information about this product
This symbol on the device or the package indicates that disposal of the device after its lifecycle could
harm the environment. Do not dispose of the unit (or batteries) as unsorted municipal waste; it should
be taken to a specialized company for recycling. This device should be returned to your distributor or to
a local recycling service. Respect the local environmental rules.
If in doubt, contact your local waste disposal authorities.
Thank you for choosing Velleman! Please read the manual thoroughly before bringing this device into service. If
the device was damaged in transit, do not install or use it and contact your dealer.
2.

Safety Instructions

Never leave this charger unattended when it is connected to its power supply. If any malfunction is
found, terminate the process at once!
Keep this device away from dust and extreme temperatures.
This charger and the connected battery should be put on a heat-resistant, non-flammable and on-
conductive surface. Never place them on a car seat, carpet or similar. Keep all inflammable
materials away from the charger and battery.
To avoid short circuit between the charge leads, always connect the charge cable to the charger
first, then connect the battery. Reverse the sequence when disconnecting.
Do not connect more than one battery at any one time.
Never attempt to charge or discharge following battery types:
 a battery, which consists of different types of cells
 a battery that is already fully charged or slightly discharged
 a battery, which requires a different charge technique from the techniques described in this
manual
 a faulty or damaged battery
 a battery fitted with an integral charge circuit or protection circuit
 a battery installed in a device or electrically linked to other components
 a battery not described in this manual
3.

Warning and Safety Notes

NiCd/NiMH
voltage level
allowable fast charge current
discharge voltage cut-off level
Li-ion
voltage level
max. charge voltage
allowable fast charge current
min. discharge voltage cut-off level
Li-poly
voltage level
max. charge voltage
allowable fast charge current
discharge voltage cut-off level
V. 01 – 14/12/2015
VLE8

USER MANUAL

1.2 V/cell
1-2 A (depending on the cell performance)
0.85 V/cell (NiCd), 1.0 V/cell (NiMH)
3.6 V/cell
4.1 V/cell
≤ 1 A
≥ 2.5 V/cell
3.7 V/cell
4.2 V/cell
≤ 1 A
≥ 3.0 V/cell
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