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Warning
When in doubt, always use a higher gauge wire (lower AWG number). It is common to see charging
leads constructed of 14AWG, 16AWG or 18AWG wire. Always refer to recommendations from your battery
manufacturer for your specifi c battery type and size before initiating a charge or discharge process.
Do not attempt to disassemble or modify Lithium or Lead-Acid battery packs.
Discharging
The RDX1 Mini discharging functions are for two specifi c purposes:
•
Refreshing the capacity of a Nickel-based battery that has lost capacity over time (NiMH or NiCd).
•
Reducing the voltage of a Lithium battery for safe storage.
LITHIUM CHEMISTRY BATTERY PACKS SHOULD ONLY BE DISCHARGED TO THEIR
MINIMUM SAFE VOLTAGE, NO LOWER. DEEP DISCHARGING A LITHIUM CELL WILL DO
PERMANENT DAMAGE. REFER TO THE STANDARD BATTERY PARAMETERS TABLE ON
PAGE 6 OF THIS MANUAL FOR MINIMUM DISCHARGE VOLTAGES.
LiPo & LiHV Charge/Discharge Cycling
Lithium batteries are known to reach full capacity after a break-in period of about 10 charge/discharge cycles.
We do not recommend you use the RDX1 Mini charger to do this; normal use and recharging will achieve
the same results. If you wish to perform a Lithium break-in on the bench with the RDX1 Mini, discharging to
minimum acceptable voltages and performing a balance charge at 1C maximum rate is recommended. If you
choose to break in your Lithium batteries under normal use, charging at only 1C for the fi rst ten cycles will help
ensure full performance and service life from your Lithium cells.
Warning and Safety Notes Continued