Atomik 18010, Instruction Manual

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ATOMIKRC.COM 18010
Important Safety Warnings
CHARGING AND USING BATTERIES CAN BE HAZARDOUS
Read this manual in its entirety before attempting to use this product.
Failure to observe any of the following precautions can result in fire, explosion and
cause personal injury.
1. Before and after every use of a LiPo battery, carefully inspect the pack to ensure no physical damage, swelling or “ballooning” is evident.
2. If at any time you have had an accident with your model, or if the battery swells, “balloons”, or feels too hot to the touch, carefully follow these safety
steps.
a. Using protective gloves, remove the battery pack from your model or charger.
b. Place the battery in a LiPo safety sack or other fireproof container, away from flammable materials and in a well-ventilated area.
c. Observe the battery from a safe distance for at least 30 minutes.
d. If after 30 minutes the pack appears stable, follow the battery disposal instructions below.
e. Under no circumstances should you return a battery to service that has swollen, “ballooned” or been damaged in any way.
3. Immediately discontinue the charging of a LiPo battery if it begins to swell or “balloon”.
4. Always handle LiPo batteries with extreme care and take all necessary care to avoid battery packs and cells being dinged, dented, punctured, or
otherwise damaged.
5. Keep battery packs out of the reach of children and pets.
6. Do not disassemble, modify, or attempt any form of repair of a LiPo battery.
7. Do not allow exposed battery wires to touch each other.
8. Always disconnect your battery from any device when not in use. All devices continue to draw power even when turned off.
9. Store your batteries in a cool, dry place between 40-80 Fº / 4-26Cº. All battery packs should be stored away from any flammable materials and in a
LiPo safety sack or other fireproof container with the plugs/connectors covered.
10. LiPo batteries should be stored at 3.75-3.80 volts per cell. Do not store batteries with voltage above or below this range for longer than one week.
Check cell voltage with a LiPo Checker such as Venom (part # 0644 or 0699) by following the included instructions.
11. LiPo batteries must be fully charged and returned to the recommended storage voltage range (3.75-3.80 volts per cell) at least once a month.
12. Always take precautions to cover the battery plugs/connectors while not in use.
13. Always transport LiPo batteries in LiPo safety sack or other fireproof container with the battery plugs/connectors covered.
14. Never leave LiPo battery packs in an automobile. Temperatures within a vehicle can quickly reach unsafe levels.
15. Always keep a class D chemical fire extinguisher nearby, in case of fire when storing, handling, charging or using LiPo battery packs.
16. Always use a charger specifically designed for LiPo batteries. Never use NiCD or NiMH chargers to charge LiPo batteries.
17. Always charge batteries in a LiPo safety sack or other fireproof container. Do not charge any type of battery on or near any flammable materials
including in or near your model.
18. Never charge a LiPo battery that feels too hot to the touch. Always allow a battery to cool to ambient temperature before charging.
19. Never leave batteries unattended while charging, even when using a LiPo safety sack or other fireproof container. Batteries on charge MUST remain
under constant observation so that you may react quickly should any problems arise.
20. Venom LiPo batteries, 2S and greater, feature a separate balancing plug that isolates each cell in a pack and allows each to be charged and monitored
independently. This ensures that all cells charge equally and discharge at the same rate during use. Never charge a 2S or greater LiPo battery without
connecting the balance lead to the charger. Always balance charge a 2S or greater LiPo battery.
21. Charge each battery pack individually. Never charge battery packs in series. Charging packs in series may result in improper charger cell recognition,
improper charging rate, and over charging that may lead to a fire. We recommend using a Venom LiPo balance charger when charging your LiPo
batteries.
22. Always check to make sure that your LiPo charger settings match those listed on the battery pack label. Refer to the battery label for the proper cell
count and 1C charging amperage setting.
23. Make sure the battery connections are connected in the proper polarity.
24. Battery packs should be properly secured within the vehicle to prevent movement and damage to the battery while in use.
25. If, during charging, the battery exceeds temperatures of 140 Fº / 60Cº immediately discontinue charging and isolate the battery pack. Refer to point
number two above from the Safety Warnings for further instruction.
26. Do not, under any circumstances, heat up a battery pack in an attempt to increase pack performance. Doing so greatly increases the risk of fire.
27. Never allow your model to discharge a LiPo battery pack at more than the recommended continuous discharge rate. Refer to the label of your specific
battery to determine the proper continuous discharge rate. You must also refer to your specific vehicle user manual to ensure your batteries continuous
discharge rate is not exceeded.
28. Damaged or ruptured battery packs or cells may leak electrolytes which can cause moderate to severe irritation including burning and dryness of the skin
and eyes. For contact with the skin, thoroughly wash the affected area with soap and warm water. For contact with the eyes, rinse thoroughly with cool
water. Seek immediate medical attention for any burns.