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Charging Warnings
Battery Charging
First Flight Preparation
• Remove and inspect contents
• Begin charging the fl ight battery
• Program your computer transmitter
• Familiarize yourself with the controls
• Install the fl ight battery in the quadcopter
(once it has been fully charged)
• Bind your transmitter
• Find a suitable area for fl ying
Flying Checklist
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Always turn the transmitter on fi rst
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Plug the fl ight battery into the lead from the 3-in-1 ESC
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Allow the receiver and ESC to initialize and arm
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Fly the model
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Land the model
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Unplug the fl ight battery from the 3-in-1 ESC
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Always turn the transmitter off last
NOTICE:
Charge only batteries that are cool to the touch
and are not damaged. Look at the battery to make
sure it is not damaged e.g., swollen, bent, broken or
punctured.
CAUTION:
Only use chargers specifi cally
designed to charge the included Li-Po battery.
Failure to do so could result in fi re, causing injury or
property damage.
CAUTION:
Never exceed the recommended
charge rate.
Charger LED Indications
GREEN, Fast Flash
= Ready to Charge
RED Flash
= Charging
RED AND GREEN Flash
= Cell Balancing
GREEN Solid
= Full Charge
BLUE Solid or Flashing
= Error
CAUTION:
Once charging is complete,
immediately remove the battery. Never leave
a battery connected to the charger.
Use only the included power
supply with the included charger.
1. Connect the power supply to
the charger and to a suitable
outlet.
2. Insert the battery into the
charger.
3. Remove the battery from the
charger when the charging
cycle is complete.
Charger Blue LED Error Codes
One Flash
= Initialization failed
Two Flashes
= Input voltage error
Three Flashes
= Battery error
Four Flashes
= Charge current error
Five Flashes
= Charge time protection
Solid
= Hardware protection (Voltage > 4.3V)
CAUTION:
All instructions and warnings must
be followed exactly. Mishandling of Li-Po batter-
ies can result in a fi re, personal injury and/or property
damage.
• NEVER LEAVE CHARGING BATTERIES UNATTENDED.
• NEVER CHARGE BATTERIES OVERNIGHT.
• By handling, charging or using the included Li-Po battery,
you assume all risks associated with lithium batteries.
• If at any time the battery begins to balloon or swell,
discontinue use immediately. If charging or discharging,
discontinue and disconnect. Continuing to use, charge
or discharge a battery that is ballooning or swelling can
result in fi re.
• Always store the battery at room temperature in a dry
area for best results.
• Always transport or temporarily store the battery in a
temperature range of 40–120º F (5–49° C).
• Do not store battery or model in a car or direct sunlight.
If stored in a hot car, the battery can be damaged or
even catch fi re.
• Always charge batteries away from fl ammable materials.
• Always inspect the battery before charging
• Always disconnect the battery after charging, and
let the charger cool between charges.
• Always constantly monitor the temperature of the
battery pack while charging.
• ONLY USE A CHARGER SPECIFICALLY DESIGNED TO
CHARGE LI-PO BATTERIES. Failure to charge the battery
with a compatible charger may cause a fi re resulting in
personal injury and/or property damage.
• Never discharge Li-Po cells to below 3V under load.
• Never cover warning labels with hook and loop strips.
• Never charge batteries outside recommended levels.
• Never charge damaged batteries.
• Never attempt to dismantle or alter the charger.
• Never allow minors to charge battery packs.
• Never charge batteries in extremely hot or cold places
(recommended between 40–120° F or
(5–49° C) or place in direct sunlight.
