Maha Energy MH-C800S Instruction Manual
PRINTED IN TAIWAN A03-3713377-451
Thank you for purchasing the Powerex MH-C800S
battery charger. Read these instructions carefully and
thoroughly before operating this unit. IMPORTANT
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS. READ AND SAVE THESE
INSTRUCTIONS.
GENERAL PRECAUTIONS
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Do not charge batteries other than NiMH or NiCD. They must be able
to accept a 1.0A (Standard mode) / 0.5A (Soft mode) rapid charge
current.
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Do not use the default Rapid Charge mode on batteries rated under
800mAh. To charge them, use the Soft Charging mode (refer to “Soft
Charging Mode”).
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Do not expose the unit to rain or moisture due to the risk of fire.
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Do not operate the charger if it appears damaged in any way.
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Always place the battery cells with positive tip facing the top. Incorrect
polarity may cause fire or explosion. Observe polarity diagrams located
on the charger.
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Do not allow the unit to be exposed to direct sunlight. Operate in well-
ventilated area.
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Do not allow the battery terminals to become shorted.
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To reduce the risk of damage to the power cord, always pull by
connector rather than the cord.
FEATURES & SPECIFICATIONS
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Eight independent charging slots. Charges 1-8 AA or AAA batteries.
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Selectable Rapid Charge (default) and Soft Charge mode.
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Recharge in approximately 1 to 2 hours.
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Selectable conditioning / rejuvenation cycle.
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Worldwide power supply.
Rapid Charge Current:
1.0A
Microprocessor:
Eighth-generation MH-NM7008 Powerex
Precision Microprocessor
Charge Time*:
1 to 2 hours (Standard), 2 to 4 hours
(Soft)
Input Voltage:
AC 100-240V 50-60Hz
* Charge time will vary depending upon the brand, capacity, and
condition of batteries being charged.
VARIOUS MODES
This section explains various charging modes and when to use them. To
enable each mode, refer to the “Operation” section.
Rapid Charge Mode (Default)
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Shortest recharging time (approximately 1 to 2 hours).
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Suitable for batteries with capacity greater than 800mAh.
Soft Charging Mode
•
Maximizes battery life and performance (recharging time
approximately two to four hours).
• Suitable
for
most
batteries.
•
Recommended if recharging time is not critical.
Conditioning Mode
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A special mode which rejuvenates and cycles batteries. Applies a
special initial charge, discharge and recharge cycle which can
restore battery performance (requires up to 16 hours to
complete).
•
Conditioning cycle can be used to rescue degraded batteries and
exercise infrequently-used batteries.
•
Recommended once every ten normal charges for NiMH batteries
to ensure good performance.
OPERATION
Rapid Charge Mode (Default)
1. Connect the power supply unit DIN connector to the charger as shown
in the figure below.
Then, plug the adapter into a compatible outlet (100-240VAC,
50/60Hz).
TIP: When operating the charger outside of its intended region of use,
simply obtain a power cord with a suitable plug type or use a plug-
changer. Transformer is not necessary.
MH-C800S
Eight Cell Smart Charger