HITEC X1 MF, Instruction Manual

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09
X1 MF
WARNING AND SAFETY NOTES
Note: Lithium battery packs can be purchased with some cells in
series and others in parallel. Parallel wired cells (indicated on the
pack by the letter “P”) maintain a single cell’s voltage but increase
capacity with each cell added. For example, 3 LiPo cells rated for
800mAh capacity each, wired in parallel would produce a pack rated
for 3.7 Volts and 2400mAh.
The X1 MF discharging functions are for two specific 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 or
*cycling for initial use.
Warning! Lithium packs should only be discharged to their minimum
safe voltage and no lower. Deep discharging a Lithium cell will do
permanent damage. Refer to the Standard Battery Parameters table
on page 7 of this manual for Minimum Discharge Voltages.
*LiPo charge/discharge cycling – Lithium batteries are known to reach
full capacity after a break-in period of about 10 charge/discharge
cycles. You do not have to do this with the X1 MF; normal use and
recharging will achieve the same results. If you wish to perform a
Lithium break-in on the bench with the X1 MF, 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 first ten cycles will help
insure full performance and service life from your Lithium cells.
Discharging