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• These instructions must also be followed when inserting or removing the rechargeable battery from the model.
• Make sure that the rechargeable battery does not overheat during use, charging, discharging, transport and stor-
age. Do not place the rechargeable battery near heat sources (e.g. model control, motor) and protect it from direct
sunlight. This may cause the battery to overheat, which can cause a re or explosion!
• The temperature of the rechargeable battery must not exceed +60 °C (also note all other manufacturer informa-
tion!).
• Stop using the rechargeable battery if it is damaged (for example, after the crash of an aeroplane or helicopter
model) or its outer shell is bloated/swollen. Do not recharge it. This may cause a re or explosion!
• Handle rechargeable batteries with care; use suitable protective gloves.
• Dispose of rechargeable batteries in an environmentally friendly manner.
• Use only a suitable charger to charge lithium rechargeable batteries and observe the correct charging method.
Do not use conventional chargers for lithium rechargeable batteries in order to avoid re and explosion hazards!
• When charging lithium rechargeable batteries with more than 1 cell, use a so-called “balancer” (already integrated
in this charger).
• Charge LiPo rechargeable batteries with a charging current of max. 1 C (unless otherwise stated by the battery
manufacturer!). The charging current must not exceed the capacity printed on the rechargeable battery (for exam-
ple, rechargeable battery capacity 1000 mAh, max. charging current 1000 mA = 1 A).
• For lithium rechargeable batteries, observe the manufacturer’s instructions.
• The discharge current must not exceed the value printed on the rechargeable battery. For example, when a value
of “20 C” is printed on the rechargeable battery, the discharge current is 20 times the rechargeable battery capacity
(for example, battery capacity 1000 mAh, max. discharge current 20 C = 20 × 1000 mA = 20 A). If these instructions
are not followed, the rechargeable battery will overheat and thus can deform or swell or cause explosions and re!
• The printed value (for example, “20 C”) does not necessarily refer to the constant current, but to the maximum
current that the rechargeable battery can generate in a short time. The constant current should not be higher than
one half of the given value.
• Lithium rechargeable battery cells may only be discharged to a certain voltage; otherwise, the rechargeable battery
will be destroyed. Standard values are listed in the tables below.
• If the model does not provide protection against total discharge or possess a visual display indicating a low battery,
remember to switch off the model in time.