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SECTION 8
HANDLING AND SERVICING
8.5 RECHARGING
NOTE: Please refer to [8] for detailed charging procedure safety information
and guidelines.
WARNING:
During charging, crew and ground personnel must stay at a
safe distance from the aircraft! Being on board while charging is prohibited!
WARNING:
Monitor the aircraft while charging, do not leave it unattend-
ed, unless alternative means are in place.
WARNING:
Keep a water hose close to the aircraft during charging (or
equivalent equipment).
WARNING:
Do not start battery recharging process if the battery tem-
perature is <+0 °C or >+45 °C (See also chapter 2 - Limitations).
WARNING:
Do not start recharging a battery in undervoltage condition
(e.g. battery disconnected due to undervoltage during the previous flight), or
if batteries sustained damage, crash or impacts with external objects.
CAUTION:
If the aircraft is under the sunlight and/or OAT is close to the
highest allowed, selecting a low charger input current is recommended. This
ensures less thermal stress on the battery cells (longer battery life) and more
safety margin for the next flight.
8.5.1 APPROVED CHARGERS
The following chargers are approved:
Portable charger - p/n: 7020100000 TC charger 20kW GB T
Skycharge station - p/n: 8010200000 Charger Skycharge Gen1 EU
WARNING:
Only use approved chargers!
NOTE: the pictures and charging procedures in this section are specifically
applicable to the portable charger type.