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TormenT
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VehIcle PreParatIons
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chargIng the VehIcle Battery
1. Connect the battery pack to the charger.
2. Connect the charger to an AC power source.
3. Allow the battery pack to charge for 9 hours.
CAUTION:
If at any time during the charge process the
battery pack(s) becomes hot to the touch, unplug the
battery immediately and discontinue the charge process.
The vehicle battery charger produces 200 milliAmps per hour. Divide
the mAh capacity on the label of a battery by 200 to know how long
battery charging will require. For example, a fully discharged 1800mAh
battery requires 9 hours to charge.
InItIal charge
Your Dynamite peak voltage detection charger includes safety circuit-
ry and programming allowing the charger to stop charging after 15
minutes, if it senses any issues that have come up in charging. The
high electrical resistance commonly found in new, unconditioned,
Ni-MH batteries can cause this safety circuit to activate turning the
charger off before a full charging cycle is complete. This is commonly
known as a “false peak” in your battery charge.
Should this occur during your first charge cycle, it does not neces-
sarily indicate a failure of either your charger or battery. Instead it
shows that the charger is functioning properly and that the battery is
not yet fully conditioned.
To complete your first full charging cycle in the event of a false peak,
restart the charger by pressing the Start button again. Repeat this
process until the charge cycle continues to charge past 15 minutes. It
may take as many as 2 to 4 restarts to complete your first one or two
full charge cycles. Once your charger completes a charge cycle longer
than 15 minutes, your battery will be fully charged. A typical first full
charge cycle should run for 9 hours, depending on the self-discharge
condition of the battery since it was shipped from the factory.
Once your battery is properly conditioned through a few full charge and
discharge cycles, you will see normal operation of the charger and a 9
hour charge cycle.
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.
• 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.
1. ECX
®
Torment
™
1/10-scale Short Course Truck
2. Spektrum
™
DX2E Transmitter
3. AA (4) Batteries
4. 200mA Peak Battery Charger
5. Dynamite
®
Speedpack™ 7.2V
Ni-MH battery (DYN1050EC)
2
5
3
4
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