Instructions for use

Operating Instructions
Power Peak E7 EQ-BID
®
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We wish you every success and pleasure with your new battery
charger.
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Despite being extremely easy to use, this charger is a sophistica-
ted, high-quality unit which requires a certain level of knowledge
from the user.
Handling batteries and battery chargers in an incor-
rect or inappropriate manner can cause packs to explode and
catch fire.
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GENERAL SAFETY NOTES
• Never place the charger and connected batteries on an inflam-
mable surface.
• Never operate the unit in the vicinity of inflammable materials or
gases.
● Do not leave the device unattended when in use. It is normal
for the charger to become quite hot in normal operation.
• Checkregularlyfordamagetothecasingandleads.
• Takeparticularcarewhenhandlingbatterypackswithalarge
number of cells. Ensure good insulation to prevent the risk of
electric shock.
• ThePowerPeak® EQ-BIDisdesignedonlyforcharging,
discharging and equalizing rechargeable NiCd / NiMH / Lead-
acid and Lithium batteries. Never attempt to recharge dry
cells: explosion hazard.
• Thechargerisdesignedonlyforoperationwitha10.5-18V
DCsourceor230VACpower.Neveroperatethechargerona
different voltage.
• Protectthechargerfromdust,dirtandmoisture.
• Donotexposethechargertoexcessivelyloworhightempera-
tures as well as direct sunlight.
• Avoidsubjectingtheunitto shockandpressure, and do not
expose it to severe vibration.
• Ensurethecoolingventsarealwayscleartoallowairtocircu-
late freely.
• Whennotusedforalongperiodsoftime,unplugthecharger
from the power source and disconnect any batteries.
• Do notchargerechargeablebatteriestwiceinquicksucces-
sion.
• Donotchargebatteriesthatareatahightemperature.Allow
batteries to cool down to ambient temperature.
• Onlycellsofthesamecapacityandofthesamemakemaybe
charged together.
• NeverchargetwoNiCdorNiMHbatteriesconnectedinparallel
to one output. Connect only one rechargeable battery pack at a
time.
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E7
# 30 8127
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General safety notes ...........................................16
1. Contents ................................................................17
1.1 Recommended accessories .............................17
2. General description .............................................18
3. Specification ........................................................18
4. Controls ................................................................19
4.1 Function of controls ........................................19
5. Using the charger for the first time ..................20
5.1 Selecting the menu language ...........................20
6. Menu structure ....................................................21
7. Memory name menu ..........................................22
8. Data display menu ..............................................23
9. User settings menu .............................................24
10. Cycle data menu ..................................................24
11. Mode select (charge/discharge/cycle) ...........24
12. Connecting a battery ..........................................26
13. Starting a charge/discharge process ..............26
14. Screen displays during a process ....................26
14.1 Screen displays during charge/discharge and
cycle processes .............................................26
14.2 Equalizer display ............................................27
15. Screen displays after a process ........................27
15.1 Text displays ..................................................27
16. Programming a BID chip or key ........................27
16.1 Starting charge/discharge processes with
BID chip/key .................................................28
16.2 Reading out the data on a BID chip ..................28
17. USB PC socket ....................................................28
18. Error messages ...................................................28
19. Guarantee ............................................................29
20. Liability exclusion ...............................................29
21. Disposal of used equipment .............................29
22. CE conformity declaration ................................29
Dear customer,
Thank you for purchasing the Power Peak
®
E7 EQ-BID automatic
battery charger from the range - a high-performance 400 W
charging/discharging station for the demanding modeller. Two
outputs, each with 200 watts power and up to 20 A charge cur-
rent in a single case. The Power charger which can recharge
your LiPo batteries on the move and at home - and very quickly.