Multi-Voltage Power Bank and Charger
OWNER’S MANUAL — Please read before using this equipment.
Your RadioShack Multi-Voltage Power Bank and Charger combines
an AC to DC power adapter, charger, and DC to DC converter to
provide a portable power supply. Whether you are at home or in oth-
er countries, you can use it as a battery charger for Nickel-Metal Hy-
dride (Ni-MH) AA batteries or an AC to DC adapter with AC power
input ranging from 90V to 240V. When traveling, you can install four
Ni-MH AA batteries and the DC to DC converter provides voltages of
3/4.5/6/7.5/9V to your portable DC device. Its features include:
cautionary markings in this manual, on the charger, on the batteries
to be charged, and on the products that use the batteries.
Warnings: To reduce the risk of injury:
• Charge only Ni-MH batteries with this charger. Other types of
batteries might burst, causing personal injury and damage.
• Unplug the charger from the AC outlet before attempting any
maintenance or cleaning.
Overload/Short Circuit Protection — protects the charger and bat-
teries from damage caused by overloads and short circuits.
• Do not disassemble the charger; take it to a qualified service
technician when service or repair is required. Improper reas-
sembly may result in a risk of electric shock or fire.
Charging Protection — detects battery charge status and stops
charging when the batteries are fully charged.
• Do not use an attachment not recommended or sold by
RadioShack or this could result in a risk of fire, electric shock,
injury to persons, or damage to personal property.
Safety Guard Timer — automatically stops charging after 4 hours
to prevent battery overcharging.
Reverse Polarity Protection — protects the charger and batteries
from damage due to incorrectly installed batteries.
Cautions: To reduce the risk of damage:
• Do not expose the charger to rain or excessive moisture.
Three LED Status Indicators — let you know if the power bank is
charging, receiving power or providing DC output.
• Do not operate the charger if it has received a sharp blow, or
been dropped or damaged in any way. Take it to a qualified ser-
vice technician for repair.
Your charger is ETL listed to UL standards and meets all applicable
FCC standards.
• Do not use an extension cord. Its use could result in fire or elec-
tric shock.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or
shock hazard, do not expose this product
to rain or moisture.
• Do not operate the charger if the cord or plug is damaged. Have
the charger repaired. Never alter the provided AC plug. If it does
not fit into the AC outlet, have a qualified service technician
install the proper outlet. Improper connection can result in an
electric shock.
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK.
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DO NOT OPEN.
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF
ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE
COVER OR BACK. NO USER-SERVICE-
ABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVIC-
ING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
FCC STATEMENT
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is
subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not
cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any in-
terference received, including interference that may cause undes-
ired operation.
This symbol is intended to alert
you to the presence of uninsu-
lated dangerous voltage within
the product’s enclosure that
might be of sufficient magnitude
to constitute a risk of electric
shock. Do not open the prod-
uct’s case.
Warning: Changes or modifications to this charger not expressly
approved by RadioShack may cause interference and void the us-
er’s authority to operate the equipment.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits
for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against
harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment gen-
erates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not in-
stalled and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause
harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation.
If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or televi-
sion reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment
off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference
by one or more of the following measures:
This symbol is intended to
inform you that important operat-
ing and maintenance instruc-
tions are included in the
literature accompanying this
product.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Danger: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, carefully follow
these instructions.
This manual contains important safety and operating instructions for
your charger. Before using the charger, read all the instructions and
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
© 2001 RadioShack Corporation.
All Rights Reserved.
RadioShack and RadioShack.com are trademarks used by RadioShack Corporation.
• If the required current does not match this adapter’s current, do
not use this power bank.
CARE
Keep the charger dry; if it gets wet, wipe it dry immediately. Use and
store the charger only in normal temperature environments. Handle
the charger carefully; do not drop it. Keep the charger away from
dust and dirt, and wipe it with a damp cloth occasionally to keep it
looking new.
• When the batteries are low, the DC OUTPUT indicator turns off
or flashes. Recharge or replace the batteries.
Warning: Dispose of old batteries promptly and properly. Do not
burn or bury them.
Modifying or tampering with the charger’s internal components can
cause a malfunction and might invalidate its warranty and void your
FCC authorization to operate it. If your charger is not performing as
it should, take it to your local RadioShack store for assistance.
If you do not plan to use the charger with batteries for a month, re-
move the batteries. Batteries can leak chemicals that can destroy
electronic parts.
USING AS A CHARGER
SPECIFICATIONS
You can charge two or four AA size Ni-MH batteries with this charg-
er.
Input Voltage
AC/DC Adapter ....................................................AC 90–240V, 50/60Hz
DC/DC Converter .................................................................... DC 4–7V
(4 × Ni-MH AA batteries)
Notes:
Maximum Output Voltage Current (mA)
for each Output Voltage ................................................ 3.0V ± 5%, 1000 mA
4.5V ± 5%, 1000 mA
• It is normal for the batteries to become warm while charging.
• See “Specifications” for indoor and outdoor charging tempera-
tures. Cold batteries will not charge fully. If the area is too warm,
the batteries can permanently lose their ability to charge.
6.0V ± 5%, 1000 mA
7.5V ± 5%, 800 mA
9.0V ± 5%, 660 mA
Charging Current ............................................................................... 600 mA
Safety Timer ...................................................................................... 4 hours
Trickle Charge Current ........................................................................ 40 mA
Battery Leakage Current ................................................................. < 0.5 mA
• Be sure the DC output cord is disconnected from the power
bank. The charger will not operate when the DC output cord is
connected.
1. Lift the battery chamber cover and insert two or four Ni-MH AA
rechargeable batteries into the charging chamber(s) as indi-
cated by the polarity symbols (+ and –) marked inside the bay’s
chamber.
Operating Temperature
Indoor ............................................................................... 32° to 113° F
(0° to 45° C)
Outdoor ............................................................................. –4° to 140° F
(–18° to 60° C)
Note: To charge only two Ni-MH AA batteries, insert them into
the left (#1) chamber.
Storage Temperature .............................................................. –13° to 140° F
(–25° to 60° C)
2. Plug the charger into a standard AC outlet. The POWER and
CHARGING indicators light.
Dimension (HWD) ...................................................... 51/16 × 33/16 × 1 Inches
(128 × 81 × 25 mm)
Notes:
Specifications are typical; individual units might vary. Specifications are sub-
ject to change and improvement without notice.
• If the CHARGING indicator flashes, a faulty battery or short-
circuit exists, or an alkaline battery is in the chambers.
Replace the battery. If the CHARGING indicator still flashes,
contact your local RadioShack store for assistance.
• If the supplied DC cord’s plug is connected to the charger’s
output jack, the charger does not charge the batteries and
the CHARGING indicator does not light. The DC OUTPUT
indicator lights. Once the DC cord is disconnected from the
charger, the charger starts charging the batteries and the
CHARGING indicator lights.
• If you have been charging batteries in the left chamber for
over five minutes and you install batteries in the right cham-
ber, the charger does not charge the batteries in the right
chamber.
3. When the batteries are fully charged, the CHARGING indicator
turns off. Unplug the charger from the AC outlet, then remove
the batteries from the charger or you may begin using it as a DC
to DC power bank for your portable device.
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Limited Ninety-Day Warranty
This product is warranted by RadioShack against manufacturing defects in material and workman-
ship under normal use for ninety (90) days from the date of purchase from RadioShack company-
owned stores and authorized RadioShack franchisees and dealers. EXCEPT AS PROVIDED
HEREIN, RadioShack MAKES NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES AND ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES,
INCLUDING THOSE OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE,
ARE LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE DURATION OF THE WRITTEN LIMITED WARRANTIES
CONTAINED HEREIN. EXCEPT AS PROVIDED HEREIN, RadioShack SHALL HAVE NO LIABIL-
ITY OR RESPONSIBILITY TO CUSTOMER OR ANY OTHER PERSON OR ENTITY WITH RE-
SPECT TO ANY LIABILITY, LOSS OR DAMAGE CAUSED DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY BY USE
OR PERFORMANCE OF THE PRODUCT OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF THIS WAR-
RANTY, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, ANY DAMAGES RESULTING FROM INCONVE-
NIENCE, LOSS OF TIME, DATA, PROPERTY, REVENUE, OR PROFIT OR ANY INDIRECT,
SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, EVEN IF RadioShack HAS BEEN AD-
VISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.
Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts or the exclusion or limita-
tion of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to
you.
In the event of a product defect during the warranty period, take the product and the RadioShack
sales receipt as proof of purchase date to any RadioShack store. RadioShack will, at its option, un-
less otherwise provided by law: (a) correct the defect by product repair without charge for parts and
labor; (b) replace the product with one of the same or similar design; or (c) refund the purchase
price. All replaced parts and products, and products on which a refund is made, become the prop-
erty of RadioShack. New or reconditioned parts and products may be used in the performance of
warranty service. Repaired or replaced parts and products are warranted for the remainder of the
original warranty period. You will be charged for repair or replacement of the product made after the
expiration of the warranty period.
This warranty does not cover: (a) damage or failure caused by or attributable to acts of God, abuse,
accident, misuse, improper or abnormal usage, failure to follow instructions, improper installation or
maintenance, alteration, lightning or other incidence of excess voltage or current; (b) any repairs
other than those provided by a RadioShack Authorized Service Facility; (c) consumables such as
fuses or batteries; (d) cosmetic damage; (e) transportation, shipping or insurance costs; or (f) costs
of product removal, installation, set-up service adjustment or reinstallation.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from
state to state.
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