User Manual

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LiPo BATTERY WARNING
IMPORTANT NOTE: Lithium Polymer batteries are signicantly more volatile than the
alkaline, NiCd or NiMH batteries also used in RC applications. All instructions and
warnings must be followed exactly to prevent property damage and/or personal injury
as mishandling of LiPo batteries can result in re. By handling, charging or using the
included LiPo battery you assume all risks associated with LiPo batteries. If you do
not agree with these conditions please return the complete product in new, unused
condition to the place of purchase immediately.
You MUST charge the LiPo baery in a safe area away from
ammable materials.
NEVER charge the LiPo baery unaended at any me. When
charging the baery you should ALWAY S remain in constant
observaon to monitor the charging process and react immediately
to any potenal problems that may occur.
Aer ying/discharging the baery you must allow it to cool to
ambient/room temperature before recharging.
To charge the LiPo baery you MUST use only the included 305C
balance charger or suitable LiPo baery charger. Failure to do
so may result in a re causing property damage and/or personal
injury. DO NOT use a NiCd or NiMH charger.
If at any me during the charge or discharge process the baery
begins to balloon or swell, disconnue charging or discharging
immediately. Quickly and safely disconnect the baery, then place
it in a safe, open area away from ammable materials to observe
for at least 15 minutes. Connuing to charge or discharge a baery
that has begun to balloon or swell can result in a re. A baery that
has ballooned or swollen even a small amount must be removed
from service completely.
Store the baery at room temperature, approximately 68–77°
Fahrenheit (F), and in a dry area for best results.
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When transporng or temporarily storing the baery, the
temperature range should be from approximately 40–100°F. Do not
store the baery or model in a hot garage, car or direct sunlight
whenever possible. Ifstoredinahotgarageorcarthebaerycan
bedamagedorevencatchre!
Do not over-discharge the LiPo baery. Discharging the LiPo baery
too low can cause damage to the baery resulng in reduced
power, ight duraon or failure of the baery enrely.
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