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INSTRUCTIONAL MANUAL

MULTI-CHEMISTRY CHARGER

PART NO. 44253

INTRODUCTION

SAFETY NOTES

SET CONTENTS

SPECIFICATIONS 

TROUBLESHOOTING

WARNINGS

 

Congratulations for purchasing the Hitec X1 Nano battery charger. 

Our easy-to-operate 50-watt AC charger is the economical and efficient choice 

for those of you on the go. Capable of charging the most popular battery 

chemistries, including the latest LiPo High Voltage cell packs, the X1 Nano is 

your mini friend with maximum power.

 

Please read this entire operating manual before using the X1 Nano

Charger. If you are unsure of its proper operation after reading the manual, 

please seek advice from an experienced hobbyist or someone familiar with 

proper battery charging procedures.

Hitec RCD USA will not be held responsible for any damages or injuries that may occur by 

persons who fail to follow these warnings or who fail to properly follow the instructions 

in this manual. 

   THE CHARGING AND DISCHARGING OF RC HOBBY BATTERIES CAN BE      
   DANGEROUS. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE EXPLICIT WARNINGS CAN   
   RESULT IN PROPERTY DAMAGE AND/OR LOSS OF LIFE. 

 

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NEVER LEAVE YOUR CHARGER UNATTENDED WHILE IN OPERATION. 

 

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NEVER CHARGE ON OR AROUND COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS. 

 

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NEVER CHARGE A DAMAGED BATTERY PACK.

 

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LOW COST, NO-NAME BATTERY PACKS POSE THE MOST DANGER. WE 

RECOMMEND YOU ONLY USE BATTERY PACKS THAT ARE SOLD AND 

WARRANTIED BY A REPUTABLE COMPANY.

 

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IT IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED THAT YOU UTILIZE A SAFETY DEVICE SUCH  

AS A STEEL CASE OR LIPO SACK™ WHILE CHARGING LITHIUM CHEMISTRY 

BATTERIES.

 

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IT IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED THAT YOU KEEP AN OPERABLE “CLASS A” FIRE 

EXTINGUISHER IN THE CHARGING AREA. 

  FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE WARNINGS CAN BE CONSIDERED     

  NEGLIGENCE BY THE OPERATOR AND MAY NEGATE ANY CLAIMS  

  FOR DAMAGES INCURRED. 

Warning

Warning

 

These warnings and safety notes are of the utmost importance. You 

must follow these instructions for maximum safety. Failure to do so can damage 
the charger and the battery and in the worst cases, may cause a fire.

 

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The allowable AC input voltage is 100 -240V AC.

 

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Keep the charger away from dust, damp, rain, heat, direct sunlight and 

excessive vibration.

 

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If the charger is dropped or suffers any type of impact, it should be inspected 

by an authorized service station before using it again.

 

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Make sure you know the specifications of the battery to be charged or 

discharged to ensure it meets the requirements of this charger. If the 

program is set up incorrectly, the battery and charger can be damaged. 

Never place a charger on a car seat, carpet or similar surface. Keep all 

flammable volatile materials away from the operating area.

 

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Fire or explosion can occur due to overcharging. 

 

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To avoid a short circuit between the charge lead, always connect the charge 

cable to the charger first, then connect the battery. Reverse the sequence 

when disconnecting.

NEVER ATTEMPT TO CHARGE OR DISCHARGE THE FOLLOWING TYPES 

OF BATTERIES:

 

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A BATTERY FITTED WITH AN INTEGRAL CHARGE CIRCUIT OR PROTECTION CIRCUIT. 

 

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A BATTERY PACK WHICH CONSISTS OF DIFFERENT TYPES OF CELLS (INCLUDING 

DIFFERENT MANUFACTURERS’ CELLS). 

 

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A BATTERY THAT IS ALREADY FULLY CHARGED OR JUST SLIGHTLY DISCHARGED.

 

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NON-RECHARGEABLE BATTERIES (THESE POSE AN EXPLOSION HAZARD).

 

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A FAULTY OR DAMAGED BATTERY

 

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BATTERIES INSTALLED IN A DEVICE OR WHICH ARE ELECTRICALLY LINKED TO OTHER 

COMPONENTS

 

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BATTERIES THAT ARE NOT EXPRESSLY STATED BY THE MANUFACTURER TO BE 

SUITABLE FOR THE CURRENTS THE CHARGER DELIVERS DURING THE CHARGE 

PROCESS

1.) HITEC X1 NANO CHARGER             2.) AC POWER CORD           3.) XT60 CHARGE CABLE

X1 Nano Specifications

AC Input 

Battery Type / Cell Count

Charge Circuit Power

Selectable Charge Currents

Current Drain for LiPo Balancing

Connection break

or wrong connection
Polarity (+ and -) connections

of battery are incorrect

Dead cell or imbalance

between cells is too high

Over current protection

Check the connection between the charger

and the battery. 
Make sure the charge lead is connected properly 

to the charger to ensure it is wired correctly 

Decrease charge rate to safe level for the battery

pack, or dispose of shorted battery

Safely dispose of damaged battery

Once the error condition has been resolved, press “BATT TYPE” button to reset the charger. If the error 

can not be solved, please disconnect the power cord from the wall socket and unplug the battery from 

the charger.

Cell Termination Voltage

100 - 240 Volts AC

LiPo,LiFe and LiHV / 2 4S NiMH:6 - 8S

50 Watts

1, 2 , 3 or 4 Amps    10%

 

300 mA per cell

LiPo: 4.2    0.02 / LiFe: 3.6V    0.02V
LiHV: 4.35    0.02 / NiMH: -∆V

Net Weight

6.6 oz (188 g)

Dimensions 

If there is an error, all four status LED of the charge will blinking 

2.7 x 4.3 x 1.6 in
(69.4 x 110.7 x 40.5 mm)

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LED Blinking Times

Problem

Solution

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