C. Crane CCRADIOplus Platinum - Manual (Page 19)

CCRadio plus Page 19
Instructions For The Light & Solar Options
Please note: All NiMH batteries come slightly charged. First, charge the
(4) “D” NiMH batteries. You can do this in the CCRadio
plus via the 6V
Adapter or with the 2.5 Watt Solar Panel.To install the batteries, please
refer to page 7.
Please read the NiMH Information on page 20 to ensure you get the
best service from your NiMH batteries.
To charge the batteries via the adapter, plug the 6V Adapter into the
jack labeled “6V DC Charging Circuit” on the back of the CCRadio
plus .
Once the batteries are charged you may use the radio.
To charge the batteries via the Solar Panel, plug the panel into the jack
labeled “6V DC Charging Circuit”. The NiMHs will charge via the Solar
Panel every time it is in full or partial sunlight. The Solar Panel can be
mounted outside. There is a voltage blocking device in the radio that
prevents loss of a charge when the Panel is not in the sun. Generally,
the Solar Panel puts out power equal to what is required to run the
radio. If you charge the batteries for eight hours in the full sun you may
get nearly eight hours of play time.The CCRadio
plus can be operated
while the batteries are being charged, but will increase the required
charge time. The Solar Panel will run the radio in full sunlight with-
out the NiMH batteries installed.
6V DC
Charging Circuit
OPTIONAL NIMH BATTERY CHARGING SYSTEM
WARNING:
NEVER CHARGE ALKALINE BATTERIES WITH
6V DC CHARGING ADAPTER OR SOLAR PANEL