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Firebird Stratos
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Charging the Flight Battery
Your aircraft comes with a DC Flight Battery
charger that is specifi cally designed to charge
the included 2S Li-Po battery.
1.
Insert charger into car outlet.
2.
Connect battery to charger.
3.
Charge battery for approximately 1 hour
(LED solid red).
4.
Disconnect battery after charging (LED off).
CAUTION:
When connecting the battery to the
battery charger, make sure the two connectors
are correctly oriented. Failure to do so could
cause the battery terminals to short, resulting
in fi re, which could lead to property damage
and injury.
Charger Specifi cations
• Input power: 10–14V
• Max output voltage: 8.4V
• Fixed charge current: 1.5A
• Balances and charges 2S Li-Po cells with a
minimum capacity of 1300mAh
Charging Warnings
• By handling, charging or using the included
Li-Po battery, you assume all risks associated
with lithium batteries.
• If at any time the battery begins to balloon or
swell, discontinue use immediately. If charging
or discharging, discontinue and disconnect.
Continuing to use, charge or discharge a bat-
tery that is ballooning or swelling can result
in fi re.
• Always store the battery at room temperature
in a dry area for best results.
• Always transport or temporarily store the
battery in a temperature range of 40–120º F
(5–49º C). Do not store battery or aircraft in a
car or direct sunlight. If stored in a hot car, the
battery can be damaged or even catch fi re.
• Always charge batteries away from fl ammable
materials.
• Always inspect the battery before charging and
never charge dead or damaged batteries.
• Always disconnect the battery after charging,
and let the charger cool between charges.
• Always constantly monitor the temperature of
the battery pack while charging.
• ONLY USE A CHARGER SPECIFICALLY DE-
SIGNED TO CHARGE LI-PO BATTERIES. Failure
to charge the battery with a compatible char-
ger may cause fi re resulting in personal injury
and/or property damage
• Never discharge Li-Po cells to below 3V under
load.
• Never cover warning labels with hook and loop
strips.
• Never leave charging batteries unattended.
• Never charge batteries outside recommended
levels.
• Never attempt to dismantle or alter the charger.
• Never allow minors under the age of 14 to
charge battery packs..
• Never charge batteries in extremely hot or cold
places (recommended between 40–120° F or
5–49° C) or place in direct sunlight.
CAUTION:
All instructions and warnings must
be followed exactly. Mishandling of Li-Po
batteries can result in a fi re, personal injury,
and/or property damage.
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