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STEP 2: Battery Charging
Safe Charging:
Lithium Polymer cells have very strict charging requirements.
Always
•
use the recommended chargers specifically approved for use with your Lithium Polymer
cells or packs when charging. If you do not, personal harm and/or property damage may occur.
Always
•
test your charger to assure it is functioning properly.
Always
•
charge your Lithium Polymer cells on concrete at least 10 feet (3 meters) from any
combustible materials. NEVER leave the charger unattended while batteries are connected!
Always
•
store Lithium Polymer cells or packs in a fireproof container.
Always
•
have sand or dry fire extinguisher handy in the event of fire.
Always
•
keep all batteries out of the reach of children and animals.
Always
•
observe the correct polarity when connecting cells or packs to charger or application.
Always
•
seek medical attention if electrolyte gets in your eyes (flush with cold water
immediately).
Always
•
scrub with soap and water if electrolyte comes in contact with your skin.
Safe Handling:
Never
•
charge Lithium Polymer cells or packs unattended.
Never
•
charge Lithium Polymer beyond factory specifications. This is highly dangerous and
strictly prohibited.
Never
•
exceed the factories maximum allowed charge and discharge rates.
Never
•
charge Lithium Polymer in contained areas where damage may occur (car, home, garage,
etc.)
Never
•
charge Lithium Polymer while in the application as the hot pack may ignite certain
materials.
Never
•
charge Lithium Polymer on flammable materials such as wood, foam or plastic.
Never
•
extinguish a Lithium Polymer fire with water.
Never
•
disassemble a Lithium Polymer cell or pack.
Never
•
short circuit Lithium Polymer cells or packs.
Never
•
use a Lithium Polymer cell or pack that has been damaged.
Never
•
store a Lithium Polymer cell or pack in your pocket, purse, bag, desk drawer, etc.
Never
•
keep cells or packs in temperatures that exceed 60C/140F.
Never
•
combine different cell sizes or capacities together in the same pack.
Damaged Battery Packs:
Before each use safely and carefully inspect the cells, wire leads and all connections for any
•
possible short circuiting.
If there is any doubt about short circuiting to the cell or pack, safely cut all wires from the pack
•
completely.
If any cells are dented, deformed or damaged in any way do not use the pack.
•
If any cells or packs become damaged, follow the disposal notes below.
•
Disposal of Battery Packs:
If the Lithium Polymer pack
•
IS
damaged, immerse it in salt water for a minimum of two weeks
to discharge the battery pack.
- Use ½ cup of salt per gallon of water.
- Use cold water and a plastic container. Never use a metal container.
If the Lithium Polymer pack is
•
NOT
damaged, discharge it to 1V per cell.
- (2S pack = 2V, 3S pack = 3V).
- You may use a 150 ohm 2W resistor to discharge,
OR
... Connect it to the device and run it until the discharge voltage is observed.
Apply tape over
•
ALL
electrical terminals or exposed wires.
Lithium Polymer batteries are environmentally safe for landfill disposal.
•
ALWAYS FOLLOW ALL SAFETY DIRECTIONS TO PREVENT ACCIDENTS OR DAMAGE TO PERSONS OR
PROPERTY.
Using the Premier RC Charger:
WARNING:
THE LITHIUM POLYMER BATTERIES THAT COME WITH YOUR VECTOR KITE ARE DIFFERENT
FROM OTHER COMMON BATTERIES SUCH AS AKILINE, NiCad or ZINC CARBON AND REQUIRE SPECIAL
PRECAUTIONS. PLEASE READ THE ATTACHED BATTERY PRECAUTION INFORMATION.
Plug in the battery charger to a
1.
normal household 120V socket.
Connect the four conductor white
2.
plug on the battery to the four
conductor socket on the battery
charger.
Follow the instructions on the
3.
charger. When the LED light is
“green” the battery is charged.
Charging takes about 20 minutes.
NEVER, NEVER, NEVER leave a
4.
battery unattended while charging.
Monitor charging batteries at all
times. Only charge batteries on a
non-flammable surface. READ ALL
BATTERY PRECATIONS.
WARNING:
LITHIUM-POLYMER BATTERIES
ABSOLUTELY MUST ALWAYS BE HANDLED WITH EXTREME
CAUTION. THEY ARE DIFFERENT THAN NICD AND NIMH BATTERIES. PREMIERRC WILL NOT BE HELD
RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY AND ALL INCIDENTAL DAMAGES AND BODILY HARM THAT MAY RESULT FROM
IMPROPER USE OF PREMIERRC BRAND LIPO BATTERIES. IN PURCHASING THESE PRODUCTS, THE
BUYER/USER AGREES TO BEAR ALL RESPONSIBILITIES OF THESE RISKS AND NOT HOLD PREMIERRC
AND/OR ITS DISTRIBUTORS (OWNERS AND EMPLOYEES) RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY ACCIDENTS, INjURY
TO PERSONS, OR PROPERTY DAMAGE. IF YOU DO NOT AGREE WITH THESE CONDITIONS, PLEASE
RETURN THE BATTERY TO THE PLACE OF PURCHASE.
Connect 4 Conductor
White Plug to
4 Conductor Socket
Battery Type: LiPolymer
Capacity: 1050 mA
Volts: 11.1
Cell #: 3 - All cells in series (3S1P)
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