WILLIAMS SOUND CHG 518 5 Unit Drop In Battery Charger User Manual

: June 17, 2024
: WILLIAMS SOUND

Table of Contents

WILLIAMS SOUND CHG 518 5 Unit Drop In Battery Charger
Product Information
Product Usage Instructions
Setup Instructions
Troubleshooting
Specifications
Limited Warranty
References
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WILLIAMS SOUND CHG 518 5 Unit Drop In Battery Charger

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Product Information

The CHG 518 5-Unit Drop-In Battery Charger is designed for use with Williams Sound WIR RX-18 and PLR SR1 Receivers. It is a reliable and efficient charger that allows you to conveniently charge up to five receivers at once.
The charger is made of black metal and plastic with white legends, giving it a sleek and professional look. It has a compact design with dimensions of 1.5H x 6.25W x 12D (38mm x 158mm x 305mm) and weighs 1.04 lbs (0.47 kg) excluding the power supply.
The CHG 518 charger comes with a TFP 043 power supply, which can be plugged into a standard AC wall outlet. The power supply has an input voltage of 120 VAC and is compatible with a wide range of power inputs from 100-240 VAC. It provides a 12 VDC output to charge the receivers.
The charger has individual charging slots for each receiver, and each slot is equipped with a charging LED indicator. The LED indicator lights up red when the receiver is charging and changes to green when the charging is complete.
With the CHG 518 charger, you can leave the receivers in the charger even after the batteries are fully charged. However, it is recommended not to leave the receivers in the charger for a prolonged period.
A piggy-back cable is provided with the charger, which allows you to connect up to three CHG 518 chargers to one TFP 043 power supply, providing a total capacity of 15 units when ganged together.
The CHG 518 charger is CE, C, RoHS, and WEEE approved, ensuring its compliance with international safety and environmental standards. The charger comes with a 1-year warranty, and the cables and power supply have a 90-day warranty.

Product Usage Instructions

Setup Instructions

Plug the DC power connector into the rear of the CHG 518 charger.
Plug the TFP 043 power supply into an AC wall outlet.
Insert the Receiver into the charging slot, ensuring that the receivers are facing forward to make contact with the charging contacts.
The LED Indicator will illuminate red when charging and will change to green when charging is complete.

Note: Make sure to verify that the power supply is plugged into a wall outlet and that the wall outlet has power. Also, ensure that the BAT AP011 is installed correctly in the Receiver(s) and that all receivers are facing front in the charger for proper charging.

Troubleshooting
If no LED lights up on the charger:

Verify that the power supply is plugged into a wall outlet.
Verify that the wall outlet has power (check for tripped circuit breaker, etc.).
Verify that the BAT AP011 is installed correctly in the Receiver(s).
Verify that all receivers are facing front in the charger. If charging, the indicator LED will illuminate red; if fully charged, it should illuminate green.

Specifications

Dimensions: 1.5H x 6.25W x 12D (38mm x 158mm x 305mm)
Weight: 1.04 lbs (0.47 kg) excluding power supply
Color: Black Metal and Plastic with white legends
Power Supply Input: 120 VAC
Power Supply: 100-240 VAC / 12 VDC (Model TFP 043)
Unit Capacity: 5 units per charger, 15 units total with three CHG 518 ganged together
Inputs: One 3.5mm stereo jack, and two (1 pair) RCA jacks
Indicators: Individual charging indicators, one LED per bay
Warranty: 1 year (90-day warranty on cables and power supply)
Approvals: CE, C, RoHS, WEEE

FAQ

Q: Can I leave the receivers in the charger after they are fully charged?
A: Yes, it is safe to leave the receivers in the charger even after the batteries are fully charged. However, it is not recommended to leave receivers in the charger for a prolonged period of time.

Q: What should I do if no LED lights up on the charger?
A: If n o LED lights up on the charger, you should:

Verify that the power supply is plugged into a wall outlet.
Verify that the wall outlet has power (check for tripped circuit breaker, etc.).
Verify that the BAT AP011 is installed correctly in the Receiver(s).
Verify that all receivers are facing front in the charger. If charging, the indicator LED will illuminate red; if fully charged, it should illuminate green.

Recycling Instructions

Help Williams AV protect the environment! Please take the time to dispose of your equipment properly.
Product Recycling: Please do NOT dispose of your Williams Sound equipment in the household trash. Please take the equipment to an electronics recycling center or return the product to the factory for proper disposal.

Setup Instructions

Plug the DC power connector into the rear of the CHG 518 (Figure 1).
Plug the TFP 043 power supply into an AC wall outlet (Figure 1).
Insert the Receiver into the charging slot. The receivers must be facing forward to make contact with the charging contacts (Figure 2). The LED Indicator will illuminate red when charging and will change to green when charging is complete.
Charging
It is safe to leave the receivers in the charger even after the batteries are fully charged. However, we do not recommend leaving receivers in the charger for a prolonged period.
A piggy-back cable is provided which can be used to connect up to three CHG 518 chargers to one TFP 043 power supply.
- Up to 5 receivers can be charged simultaneously per CHG 518 charger.
- The charging cycle is approximately 6 hours.
- A new charging cycle will begin each time a unit is placed into a slot, or when the charger is powered up.
- Each slot in the charger has its independent charging circuit, so the indicator lights may be different depending on the charging status of each RX-18 receiver.

Troubleshooting

No LED’s Light Up:

1. Verify that the power supply is plugged into a wall outlet.
2. Verify the wall outlet has power (no tripped circuit breaker, etc).
3. Verify the BAT AP011 is installed correctly in the Receiver(s).
4. Verify that all receivers are facing front in the charger. If charging, the indicator LED will illuminate red, if fully charged, it should illuminate green.

Specifications

Dimensions: 1.5”H x 6.25”W x 12”D (38mm x 158mm x 305mm)
Weight: 1.04 lbs (0.47 kg) excluding power supply
Color: Black Metal and Plastic with white legends
Power Supply Input: 120 VAC
Power Supply: 100-240 VAC / 12 VDC (Model TFP 043)
Unit Capacity: 5 units per charger, 15 units total with three CHG 518 ganged together
Inputs: One 3.5mm stereo jack, and two (1 pair) RCA jacks
Indicators: Individual charging indicators, one LED per bay
Warranty: 1 year (90-day warranty on cables and power supply)
Approvals: CE, C√, RoHS, WEEE
Note: Charging specifications are based on Williams Sound rechargeable NiMH battery AP011.

Limited Warranty

Williams Sound products are engineered, designed and manufactured under carefully controlled conditions to provide you with many years of reliable service. Williams AV, owner of the Williams Sound brand, warrants the CHG 518 Multiple Battery Charger against defects in materials and workmanship for ONE (1) year. During the first year from the purchase date, we will promptly repair or replace the CHG 518 Charger. Microphones, earphones, headphones, rechargeable batteries, cables, carry cases, and most other accessory products carry a 90-day warranty.

WILLIAMS AV HAS NO CONTROL OVER THE CONDITIONS UNDER WHICH THIS PRODUCT IS USED. WILLIAMS SOUND, THEREFORE, DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES NOT SET FORTH ABOVE, BOTH EXPRESS AND IMPLIED, WITH RESPECT TO THE CHG 518 MULTIPLE BATTERY CHARGER, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. WILLIAMS AV SHALL NOT BE LIABLE TO ANY PERSON OR ENTITY FOR ANY MEDICAL EXPENSES OR ANY DIRECT, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES CAUSED BY ANY USE, DEFECT, FAILURE OR MALFUNCTION OF THE PRODUCT, WHETHER A CLAIM FOR SUCH DAMAGES IS BASED UPON WARRANTY, CONTRACT, TORT OR OTHERWISE. THE SOLE REMEDY FOR ANY DEFECT, FAILURE OR MALFUNCTION OF THE PRODUCT IS REPLACEMENT OF THE PRODUCT. NO PERSON HAS ANY AUTHORITY TO BIND WILLIAMS SOUND TO ANY REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY CONCERNING THE CHG 518 MULTIPLE BATTERY CHARGER. UNAUTHORIZED REPAIRS OR MODIFICATIONS WILL VOID THE WARRANTY.

The exclusions and limitations set out above are not intended to, and should not be construed so as to contravene mandatory provisions of applicable law. If any part or term of this Disclaimer of Warranty is held to be illegal, unenforceable or in conflict with applicable law by a court of competent jurisdiction, the validity of the remaining portions of this Disclaimer of Warranty shall not be affected, and all rights and obligations shall be construed and enforced as if this Limited Warranty did not contain the particular part or term held to be invalid. Your warranty becomes effective the date you purchase your system. Your returned warranty card is our way of knowing when your warranty begins. Please take a moment to fill it out and mail the enclosed card. You may also register your product online: http://www.williamsav.com/Warranty-registration
This information will help us serve you better in the future.

Thank you!
If you experience difficulty with your system, call Toll-Free for Customer Assistance: 1-800-843-3544 (U.S.A.) or 1-952-943-2252 (Outside the U.S.A.) If it is necessary to return the system for service, your Customer Service Representative will give you a Return Authorization Number (RA) and shipping instructions.

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