RedbacK Racing SPIDER 1s, Operating Manual

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Always verify the capacity and the voltage of Lithium batteries, ensure the correct voltage
and capacity have been selected. Failure to select the correct setup could cause fire
and or explosion leading to serious injury.
Discharge
• The typical purpose of discharge is to determine the residual capacity of the battery,
or to lower the voltage of battery to a
defined level. When you discharge the battery
you also have to pay attention to the capacity and voltage. To avoid over discharging
set the
final discharge voltage correctly. Lithium batteries should never be
over discharged , if a lithium battery drops below its nominal voltage you may
experience a rapid loss of capacity or a total failure.
• Some rechargeable batteries are said to have a memory effect. If they are partly
used and recharged before the whole charge is drawn out, they‘remember’ this and
next time will only use that part of their capacity. This is a ‘memory effect’. NiCd and
NiMH batteries are said to suffer from memory effect. They prefer complete cycles;
fully charge then use until empty, do not recharge before storage-allow them to self-
discharge during storage. NiMH batteries have less memory effect than NiCd.
• The Lithium battery prefers a partial rather than a full discharge. Frequent full
discharges should be avoided if possible. Instead, charge the battery more often or
use a larger battery.
These warnings and safety notes are particularly important. Please
follow the instructions for maximum safety; otherwise the charger
and the battery could cause severe
damaged and/or
fire to property / person.