Tyco Battery Charger 96V User Manual

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32997 (9.6V Turbo® Battery Pack & Charger)

32998 (9.6V Turbo® Battery Pack)

NOT RECOMMENDED

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CAUTION-ELECTRICTOY:

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INPUT:120VAC,0.10VDC60Hz,ONLY.OUTPUT:11.5VDC,1.05VA

9.6V TURBO

PREMIUM NiCd

RECHARGEABLE

BATTERY PACK/CHARGER

Keep these instructions for future reference; they contain important information.

The TYCO ^®R/ C 9.6V Turbo^®pow er system gives you econom ical and reliable pow er for

speed, stunts and all-around perform ance. Here are a few tips and hints:

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The 9.6.V Turbo Battery Pack and Charger will work with all 9.6.V NiCd-powered R/C vehicles.

Your vehicle’s running time will vary depending on its power consumption (and your driving style).

A high-performance vehicle driven at full speed, with frequent turns and stunts, will give the shortest running

time between charges. For maximum performance, please read all operating instructions before operating.

TO CHARGE THE 9.6V TURBO^®BATTERY PACK, PLEASE FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Plug wall pack charger into standard wall outlet.

2. Connect the wires leading from the battery pack to the wall pack charger connector. Make certain the two connectors are tightly snapped together.

3. To disconnect wires, push down on the connector clip and pull apart.

4. Your battery pack consists of new parts and materials; therefore, you should charge the battery pack for 5 ¹/2 hours the first two times you charge the battery.

Subsequent charges will require only 4 hours.

5. After charging for 4 hours, the battery will feel warm. This condition is normal for fully charged batteries.

6. Charging the battery pack for more than 4 hours will not give you a longer running time. 4 hours is all that is required for a fully charged battery pack.

7. Unlike alkaline batteries, where the power loss is gradual, a NiCd (Nickel-Cadmium) battery will run for its normal running time, depending on your particular vehicle,

and then lose most of its power at once. It is time to recharge the battery pack.

8. After use, the battery pack will be hot! Wait at least 20 minutes until the battery pack cools before recharging. Recharging a warm or hot battery pack will greatly reduce the

number of times your battery pack can be recharged.

• REMOVE RECHARGEABLE BATTERIES BEFORE RECHARGING.

SPECIAL NOTE TO ADULTS:

IMPORTANT BATTERY INFORMATION

RECHARGE BATTERIES ONLY UNDER ADULT SUPERVISION.

• DISPOSE OF BATTERIES SAFELY.

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This product is age-graded for ages 8 and over;

• INSURE THAT BATTERY POLARITY IS CORRECT.

• USE ONLY BATTERIES OF THE TYPE RECOMMENDED (OR

EQUIVALENT).

it should be operated in the presence of children under age 8 only

with adult supervision.

CAUTIONS:

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DO NOT RECHARGE BATTERY PACK IF IT’S HOT. ALLOW IT TO COOL

Regularly examine for damage to the plug, enclosure and other parts.

In the event of any damage, the toy must not be used with the trans-

former until the damage has been repaired.

• DO NOT MIX OLD AND NEW BATTERIES.

BEFORE RECHARGING.

• DO NOT MIX ALKALINE, STANDARD (CARBON-ZINC), OR

RECHARGEABLE (NICKEL-CADMIUM) BATTERIES.

• REMOVE USED-UP BATTERIES IMMEDIATELY. REMOVE BAT-

TERIES IF VEHICLE WILL NOT BE USED FOR A LONG PERIOD.

• FOR BEST PERFORMANCE USE ALKALINE BATTERIES

(WHERE DISPOSABLE BATTERIES ARE CALLED FOR).

BATTERY LIFE MAY VARY DEPENDING ON BATTERY BRAND.

• DO NOT RECHARGE NON-RECHARGEABLE BATTERIES.

• DO NOT SHORT-CIRCUIT TERMINALS.

DO NOT CHARGE A BATTERY PACK THAT SHOWS LEAKAGE OR

CORROSION.

This toy is not intended for children under 3 years old. The transformer

is not a toy.

DO NOT DISASSEMBLE THE BATTERY PACK. THE BATTERY PACK IS

A SEALED NiCd (NICKEL-CADMIUM) BATTERY.

DO NOT DISPOSE OF THE BATTERY PACK IN FIRE.

EXERCISE CAUTION IN HANDLING A HOT BATTERY PACK.

IF BATTERY PACK AND/OR CHARGER ARE WET,

THOROUGHLY DRY BEFORE CHARGING.

This vehicle uses a Nickel-Cadmium rechargeable battery

pack. Must be recycled or disposed of properly. NOTE: If you

have any questions about proper disposal of Nickel-Cadmium

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batteries, contact your local county office of solid waste management

(or other appropriate local office) for information.

QUESTIONS?

Can I leave my battery pack charging for longer than 4 hours?

ANSWERS!

FREQUENTLY ASKED

QUESTIONS

Although 4 hours is all you need for a full charge, leaving the battery pack charging

for a brief additional period will do no harm. However, “overcharging” the battery

pack on a regular basis will decrease battery pack life.

Here are our answers to some

of the questions our customers

ask most often.

Can I leave my charger plugged in all the time?

Just as a matter of basic electrical safety, we don’t recommend this practice.

Can I charge my battery pack for less than 4 hours if I don’t

need the full running time?

Although you can do this occasionally without harm to the battery pack, we don’t

recommend it as a routine practice. To cut down on waiting time, you might want

to buy and charge an extra battery pack.

Take a second to read them

over. Maybe the answer to your

question is here.

Can I recharge my battery pack before it’s fully discharged?

How will I know if my battery pack is “wearing out?”

We discourage this practice. Although it poses no safety hazard, it may significant-

ly reduce battery pack life.

After many, many uses, the battery pack’s average running time will start to

decrease: it’s nearing the end of its life.

How long will a fully-charged battery pack hold its charge if

I’m not actually using it?

At room temperature, the battery pack will hold a charge for a good while; at

warmer temperatures, it will discharge more quickly. For gift giving, you can cer-

tainly charge your battery pack a day or so beforehand and wrap the battery pack

and vehicle together. That way the fun can start right away!