6
EN
DE
FR
IT
7
EN
DE
FR
IT
By handling, charging or using the included Li-Po battery you assume all risks associated with lithium
•
batteries. If you do not agree with these conditions, return your complete Night Vapor model in new,
unused condition to the place of purchase immediately.
You must charge the included Li-Po battery in a safe area away from flammable materials.
•
Never charge the battery unattended. When charging the battery you should always remain in constant
•
observation to monitor the charging process and react to potential problems that may occur.
After flight, the battery must be cooled to ambient temperature before charging.
•
DO NOT USE A Ni-Cd OR Ni-MH CHARGER. Failure to charge the battery with a compatible
•
charger may cause a fire, resulting in personal injury and/or property damage.
If at any time during the charge process the battery begins to balloon or swell, discontinue charging or
•
discharging immediately. Quickly and safely disconnect the battery, then place it in a safe area away
from flammable materials to observe it for at least 15 minutes. Continuing to charge or discharge a
battery that has begun to balloon or swell can result in a fire.
A battery that has ballooned or swollen even a small amount must be removed from use immediately.
•
Store the battery at room temperature in a dry area for best results.
•
When transporting or temporarily storing, the battery temperature range should be from 40˚-120˚F.
•
Do not store battery or model in a car or direct sunlight whenever possible. If stored in a hot car, the
battery can be damaged or even catch fire.
Do not over-discharge the Li-Po flight battery. Discharging the battery too low can cause damage to
•
the battery resulting in reduced power, duration or failure of the battery. (See below for details.)
Li-Po cells should not be discharged to below 3V each under load. In the case of the Li-Po battery used for
the Night Vapor, you will not want to allow the battery to fall below 3V during flight.
The Night Vapor receiver unit features a soft low voltage cutoff (LVC) that occurs when the battery reaches
3V under load. When the soft cutoff occurs, the ESC of the receiver unit reduces power to the motor
(regardless of the power level set with the throttle stick) in order to prevent the voltage of the battery from
dropping below 3V. This power reduction usually requires you to land the model immediately, at which point
you should power down the model and unplug the flight battery. While it is possible to power the model up
and fly again after the soft LVC occurs, this is NOT recommended as this will over-discharge the battery.
Continued discharging to the soft LVC will cause permanent damage to the Li-Po battery resulting
in lost power and duration during subsequent flights, or failure of the battery entirely.
Continued
attempts to further discharge the battery may also result in loss of control while the motor is running, as the
voltage may drop below the minimum operating voltage of the receiver and the other electronics.
Also, you should not fly to the soft LVC every time you fly. Instead, you should be aware of the power level
of the battery/airplane throughout the flight. If at any time the airplane begins to require more throttle than
typical to maintain flight, you should land the airplane immediately. Routinely discharging the battery to the
soft LVC can still cause permanent damage to the battery.
Note: Battery performance can suffer greatly in cooler temperatures. Batteries should be warm
before flight.
Note: Always unplug the battery from the receiver after use. Never store the airplane with the
battery still plugged in. Failure to follow this will cause the flight battery to over-dis-
charge and it will become non-functional.
First Flight Preparation
Please note this checklist is not intended to be a replacement for the content included in this manual.
Although it can be used as a quick start guide, we strongly suggest reading through this manual completely
before proceeding.
Remove and inspect contents.
❏
Install 4 AA batteries into the battery charger.
❏
Install 4 AA batteries into the included transmitter (RTF only).
❏
Begin charging the flight battery.
❏
Bind the receiver to your chosen Spektrum or JR DSM2 equipped transmitter (BNF only).
❏
Test the controls.
❏
Familiarize yourself with the controls.
❏
Confirm or set up control throws.
❏
Find a suitable area for flying.
❏
Battery Charging
See the Battery Warning and Guidelines section and familiarize yourself thoroughly with it before continuing.
Follow these steps to charge the Li-Po battery with the included charger.
1. Remove the cover on the bottom of the charger and install four of the included AA batteries, noting
proper polarity. Replace the cover after the AA batteries are installed.
2. Slide the battery into the slot on the charger. The end cap of the battery is specifically designed to
allow the battery to be slid into the slot easily one way (usually with the label on the battery facing
outward) to prevent reverse polarity connection. However, check for proper alignment and polarity
before proceeding to the next step.
3. Gently press the battery and its connector into the charge jack/connector located at the bottom of the
slot in the charger.
4. When you make the connection successfully, the LED light on the charger turns solid red, indicating
charging has begun.
5. Charging a fully discharged (not over-discharged) 70mAh battery takes approximately 30–40 minutes.
As the battery nears full charge, the LED begins to blink. When the battery is fully charged, the LED
light blinks approximately every 20 seconds or goes out entirely.
Note: The Li-Po battery included with your Night Vapor arrives partially charged, so the initial charge
may only take 15–20 minutes.
Note: You can expect to charge the Li-Po flight battery 10–15 times before needing to replace the AA
batteries in the charger. Replacing the included batteries with alkaline batteries results in more
charge cycles.
Note: If the LED remains on for longer than 40 minutes while charging and/or 5 seconds after
removing the Li-Po fight battery, replace the AA batteries in the charger.
