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Do not place the charger on flammable or conductive surfaces when
charging/discharging. Never use the charger on car seats, carpets or similar surfaces. Do
not operate near items of value or anything with the potential to catch fire or explode.
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Ensure the unit remains well ventilated by making sure that all ventilation holes are
unblocked and uncovered.
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Set the parameters correctly, otherwise the battery could be severely damaged. Lithium
batteries especially can cause a fire or explosion when over-charged. Always check that
the selected chemistry is correct. Never charge standard LiPo batteries on LiHV setting.
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To avoid short-circuits between the wires, always connect the charge cable to the unit first
and then to the battery. Reverse the sequence when disconnecting.
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Always check the capacity and voltage of a Lithium battery pack before starting
any process.
It may be a mixture of parallel and series connections. In parallel, individual
cell capacity multiplied by the cell count is the pack capacity, but the voltage remains the
same. It is important to enter the correct parameters in order to prevent the risk of
fire/explosions.
- When setting the discharge parameter, it must be according to the residual capacity of
the pack to lower the voltage of the battery. To avoid over-discharging, please set the
nominal discharge correctly. The voltage of Lithium batteries must not be discharged lower
than the minimum voltage because this can lead to a rapid loss of capacity or a total
failure.
Generally there is no need to discharge a Lithium battery.
- Some batteries have a ‘memory’, in that if the capacity is only partially used the battery
will ‘remember’ to just use the same amount in the future:
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NiMH and NiCd batteries do have a memory function, but usually run complete cycles.
This means they are fully charged and then completely used.
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Lithium batteries prefer a partial rather than full discharge. Frequent full discharge
should be avoided if possible. Instead you should charge the battery more often or
keep the nominal voltage.
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This charger is not a domestic appliance. It should be used and positioned in the correct
environment and should not be used in a domestic setting. Due to the power and volatility
of Lithium batteries the charger and battery should be placed on a fireproof base at least
1.5 metres from any flammable materials. Overlander or its retailers accept no liability for
losses to 3rd party items caused by failure to follow these instructions.
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By purchasing this product the user assumes all risks associated with its use. If you do
not agree with this clause then please return the item immediately before use.
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Failure to comply with these instructions will result in all warranties being deemed void.
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