VRX Racing RH816, Instruction Manual

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LIPO BATTERY-USER SAFETY AND HANDLING INSTRUCTIONS.
General guidelines and warnings:
Charging process:
Read all safety instructions before charging or using your batteries for the first time.
Lipo batteries require completely different charging and care than Nicd and NIMH batteries.Misuse can result in
fire,personal injury and/or damage to property.The buyer assumes all Liability and risk associated with the use
of Lithium-Polymer (Li-Po) batteries.Immediately retum the battery,unused,if you do not agree with these terms.
1.Use a Lithium Polymer specific chargers only!Do not use a NiCd or NiMH charger.
2.NEVER charge unattended.Always charge in safety sack or metal tin with lid and away from other flammable
materials.
3.During the charge process watch for swollen or ballooning cells.If this happens immediately disconnect the
charger and move the battery to a fire proof place for 15 minutes. Do not attempt to charge again.
4.A short circuit can cause a rapid discharge of high currents.Avoid short circuits,and be aware of short circuits
on jewelery.
5.Any Lithium Polymer battery involved in a crash should be removed and observed in a fireproof space for 15
minutes before continuing to use or charge the battery.
6.If rewiring the battery pack,rewire the leads one at a time .Do not cut both leads.Do not short circuit on tools.
7.Do not expose battery packs to direct sunlight for extended periods.
8.Do not attempt to tamper with or open the LiPo Hardcase.The case is protection against possible battery
swelling.
Before charging:
Visually inspect the pack checking for damaged leads,connectors,cracked heat shrink covering,swelling or
other abnormalities.Do not charge if the pack is damaged.
1.NEVER charge unattended.
2.Charge away from flammable materials and inside a Lipo safe sack or metal tin with lid.
3.Allow battery to cool before charging.
4.Use the battery label for setting charger cell count and voltage.
5.Do not exceed 5C MAX charge rate.(Example,charge a 1000mAH pack at 5A MAX)
If disposing of a Lipo battery proceed as follows:
Submerse the battery into a container filled with about 10 litres of salt water(one cup of salt in 10L).Leave the
battery submerged for 2 weeks,this will slowly and safely discharge the battery until the voltage has dropped to
zero volts which eliminates the risk of any chemical reaction.It can then be disposed off in the general waste
collection.