General - VOLTCRAFT Charge Manager 2005 Bedienungsanleitung

Do not leave the packaging material lying around. Plastic foils and bags, polystyrene
parts etc. are dangerous toys in the hands of children.
Before opening the device, disconnect it from all voltage sources.
Capacitors inside the device may still be charged, even if the device has been dis-
connected from all voltage sources.
A defect mains line and/or mains plug as well as the integrated fuse may only be
replaced by a specialist who is familiar with the relevant safety specifications and
regulations.
ATTENTION
Charging devices and batteries/accumulators must be kept out of
the reach of children.
Make sure that the polarity is correct when inserting the accumu-
lators.
Do not leave the batteries/accumulators lying around in the open;
there is a risk of them being swallowed by children or pets. If
swallowed, consult a doctor immediately.
Leaking or damaged batteries/accumulators may cause burning if
they come into contact with the skin. Therefore, you should use
suitable protective gloves when handling batteries/accumulators.
Do not short-circuit batteries/accumulators and do not throw bat-
teries/accumulators into a fire. Batteries may never be re-char-
ged. Danger of explosion!
You should also heed the safety instructions in each chapter of these instructions.

General

Accumulators consist of two electrodes put into an electrolyte; thus, an accumulator
is a chemical element. Chemical processes are running inside this element. Since
these processes are reversible it is possible to recharge accumulators.
The so called charge voltage is required for recharging accumulators. This voltage
must be higher than the cell voltage. Moreover, the energy (mAh) supplied for the
charging process must be higher than the one that can be drawn afterwards. This
ratio of the energy supplied to the energy drawn is called efficiency.
The capacity that can be taken mainly depends on the discharge current; it is decisi-
ve for the condition of the accumulator. The supplied charge cannot be used as a
measure, because a proportion of it will be lost (for example converted into heat).
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