• We recommend you balance charge your pack EVERY TIME through the balance plug.
• Never discharge your battery to below 3.3v per cell. For first flights it is particularly important not to over discharge
otherwise your pack will be PERMANENTLY RUINED. Keep the first few flights short and avoid excessive high throttle use to
break in the pack.
• Lipo cells do not have the cycle life of other batteries. As a general rule you can expect up to 100 cycles from your pack,
but MUCH LESS if pushed hard. Where possible follow the ‘80% rule’. This is where you assume your cells are 80% of the
stated capacity. e.g. 80% of a 2000mAh pack = 1600. Times this by the maximum discharge rate of the battery (25c in
the case of Airtek lipos) which equals 40amps. If you ensure that your motor does not draw more than 40amps you will
DRAMATICALLY INCREASE THE CYCLE LIFE OF YOUR PACK.
• Do not store your packs in a discharged state. If your charger has a storage mode use it.
• Before each flight check the voltage before recharging (inexpensive voltage checkers are available form Airtek Hobbies).
Do not charge if the voltage is below 3.0v per cell i.e. for a 2 cell pack 6.0v, a three cell pack 9.0v etc.
• Always use a quality ESC designed for use with Lipo cells be sure to set your esc to the correct cut off voltage if this is
required (many do this automatically).
• A battery that loses 20% of its capacity should be considered expired and must be disposed of.
LIPO BATTERY DISPOSAL
Lipo batteries must be disposed of if damaged or if they have reached the end of their service life. Where possible discharge
the pack prior to disposal. Lipo batteries are more environmentally friendly than other types, but before disposing please do the
following:
• Put the battery in a tub or bucket (with a lid which does not need to be air tight) of salt water. Use approximately 3 gallons of
water with half a cup of salt
per gallon. Place the battery in the solution and leave in a safe place (away from pets and children) for 2 weeks.
• After 2 weeks if is safe to remove the battery and dispose of at your local household waste recycling site.
LIPO BATTERY WARRANTY
Because of the nature of Lipo batteries and the fact that we have no control over the use
of these packs we only offer a very limited warranty. Each pack is checked for voltage
prior to posting to ensure that the minimum cell voltage required is correct. It is the
customers responsibility to check that the voltage is not below 3.0v per cell before using/
charging. ONCE THE BATTERY IS CONNECTED TO A CHARGER WE OFFER NO FURTHER
WARRANTY OTHER THAN YOUR STATUTORY RIGHTS.
Airtek Hobbies and their employees/representatives accept no responsibility for the
misuse of this product by the buyer who must take full responsibility for the use of their
Lipo Pack.
IF YOU DO NOT AGREE WITH THIS WARRANTY PLEASE DO NOT USE YOUR PACK AND
RETURN FOR A REFUND.
AND FINALLY. . .
Please do not be put off by all of the above. We sincerely wish you many happy hours of use from your pack. The
information is provided for your own safety and to enhance the enjoyment of your product.
Happy Landings!
For a full range of accessories to compliment your Lipo, please visit www.airtekhobbies.com
We hope you enjoy your product - Happy Landings!
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