Juniper Systems Allegro DOS Manual - Manual (Page 35)

Allegro DOS Owner’s Manual 35
You can run the Allegro from the adapter while the batteries are
being charged. To charge the battery complete the following steps:
Plug the AC charging adapter into an AC outlet.
Insert the connector into the external power input jack located
on the top of the Allegro case. It can take up to fi ve hours to fully
charge a battery pack.
When the batteries are fully charged, the charging circuit
switches into trickle charge mode. You can leave the Allegro
connected to the adapter continuously without overcharging or
damaging the batteries.
Vehicle Power Adapter
With this adapter, you can charge battery packs via an automobile
accessory power outlet (the cigarette lighter for example). To charge
the battery, complete the following steps:
Plug the adapter into the accessory power outlet.
Insert the connector into the external power input jack located
on the top of the Allegro case. It can take up to fi ve hours to fully
charge a pack. You can operate the Allegro with this adapter as
well as charge the batteries.
External Battery Charger
The battery pack is removed from the Allegro to be charged using
the external battery charger. To charge the battery complete the
following steps:
Place the NiMH battery adapter on the charger.
Slide the battery onto the charger and leave until fully charged,
which can take up to fi ve hours. Refer to the instructions that
came with the charger for more details. (Details on how to
remove the battery pack are located later in this chapter.)
Using Vehicle Power
It is important to have the Allegro in Vehicle Mode when it is
connected to vehicle power, either directly or via the cigarette lighter
power adapter. Vehicle Mode prevents excessive charging of the
NiMH battery pack.
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