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BEFORE CHARGER
Please read the charger instruction book before charging.
Voltage
Ensure they are at or above the minimum safe starting voltage
Check Battery
Check the battery packaging, wires and connectors for defects, which may cause a short circuit and eventual battery failure.
Connection
Check the polarity of the battery cable and charger lead carefully before the connection to avoid any short circuit.
Charger
Always verify the charger is in good condition. A poor quality charger can be dangerous.
HOW TO CHARGE LIPO BATTERIES
CHARGER MODE
Only use charger designed for lithium polymer/Lion battery. Do not use a NIMH/ NICD/ LIFEPO4/ LEAD ACID charger.
CHARGER PLACE
User should Always charge Batteries in an open area away from flammable materials, liquids and surfaces.
NEVER CHARGE
A. Batteries inside of the model.
B. Batteries below freezing (0°C, 32°F).
C. Batteries are hot to the touch (above 100°F).
D. Overcharge Batteries beyond the capacity.
SETTING
A. Set the charger to the proper cell count and/or voltage.
B. Set the charger to the amp charge rate.
C. Never be set to charge Batteries at a rate greater than 1C.
SUGGESTION
A. Use suitable and good quality lipo balance charger, please don’t use cheap and low quality chargers.
B. When charging, please make sure the surroundings is clean, without sundries around.
C. Don’t charge without monitoring.
D. Stop charging timely when the battery is fully charged.
HOW TO DISCHARGE A BATTERY
USER NEED TO CHECK THE CONDITIONS OF THE BATTERY BEFORE DISCHARGE IT.
AMPERAGE
Never discharge Batteries at amperage rates higher than specified on Batteries labels.
TEMPERATURE
Never allow the temperature of Batteries to exceed 140°F during discharge.
LIPO SAFE DISCHARGE VOLTAGE
Never discharge battery to a level below 3V per cell under load.
EMERGENCY
In case of emergency, discontinue the process immediately, disconnect the battery, place it in a safe area, and observe it for approximately one hour.
LIPO BATTERY STORAGE
STORE BATTERIES IN A NON-CONDUCTIVE AND FIREPROOF CONTAINER.
Terminals
Do not directly connect the terminals with metal objects.
Never store loose Batteries together.
Environmental
The battery should be stored within -10℃~45℃ range environmental condition.
Temperature: 23±5℃ for a long time (Over 3 months).
Humidity
65±20%RH
Lipo Storage Voltage
The voltage for a long time storage should be 3.6V~3.9V range per cell.
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