User Manual
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INSTALLING THE BATTERY
1. Remove the vehicle body.
2. Install a fully charged battery.
3. Secure the battery pack using the hook and loop straps.
4. Connect the battery pack to the ESC power connector.
CAUTION: Connecting the battery to the ESC with reversed
polarity will cause damage to the ESC, the battery or both.
Damage caused by incorrectly connecting the battery is not covered
under warranty.
VEHICLE PREPARATIONS
CHARGING THE VEHICLE BATTERY
NOTICE: Never charge a battery in the vehicle or damage may result.
1. Connect the NiMH battery to the battery charger.
2. Connect the charger to an AC power outlet.
3. Allow the NiMH battery to charge for 9 hours.
CHARGING WARNINGS
WARNING: Failure to exercise caution while using this product
and comply with the following warnings could result in product
malfunction, electrical issues, excessive heat, FIRE, and ultimately injury
and property damage.
• NEVER LEAVE CHARGING BATTERIES UNATTENDED.
• NEVER CHARGE BATTERIES OVERNIGHT.
• Read all safety precautions and literature prior to use of this product.
• Never leave the battery and charger unattended during use.
• Never allow children under 14 years of age to charge battery packs.
• Never attempt to charge dead or damaged batteries.
• Never charge a battery if the cable has been pinched or shorted.
• Never allow batteries or charger to come into contact with moisture
at any time.
• Never charge batteries in extremely hot or cold places (recommended
between 50–80°F [10–26°C]) or place in direct sunlight.
• Always use only Ni-MH rechargeable batteries. This charger cannot
charge batteries such as “heavy duty,” “alkaline,” “mercury” or
“lithium” battery.
• Always connect to the charger correctly.
• Always disconnect the battery and charger after charging and let
them cool between charges.
• Always inspect the battery before charging.
• Always terminate all processes and contact Horizon Hobby if the
product malfunctions.
• Always make sure you know the specifications of the battery to be
charged or discharged to ensure it meets the requirements of this
charger.
• Always constantly monitor the temperature of the battery pack while
charging.
• Always end the charging process if the charger or battery becomes
hot to the touch or starts to change form during the charge process.
• Always charge in a well ventilated area.