TX Battery
INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
(for all Duralite Plus Li-Ion TX batteries except 10X & X9303)
• Prior to using the DURALITE PLUS
™
Battery System please read and
follow the Safety Information & Handling Precautions.
• It is recommended to use a DURALITE Plus
™
charger. However other lith-
ium chargers can be used as long as they are properly set for 2 cells (7.4 volts
for RX packs) or 3 cells (11.1 volts for TX packs).
Note: The charge rate is
not to exceed 1 amp maximum to avoid damge to the balancing circuit.
• Plug supplied battery charging cord connector into the female port
on the top of the charger. The transmitter charging lead for JR has a
Gray housing and is reverse polarity. The transmitter charging lead for
FUTABA has a Black housing. This port is marked TX and is set at 11.1
volts. Make sure you push it all the way into the charger.
•
Stop fly voltage
is when you reach
10.8 volts
reading on your Trans-
mitter.
• A green light will come on to verify charging is in process. The light
will go out when the battery reaches a full charge status (up to 6 hours
depending on the size of the battery ) and at that time you should dis-
connect the battery from the charger. ALWAYS BE PRESENT DURING
CHARGING CYCLE. Always disconnect battery from charger when
charging cycle is complete. Never leave the battery connected to the
charger for more than 6 hours.
• Always check the battery voltage with a one-amp load prior to each
flight. It is the pilot’s responsibility to verify safe operating voltage before
each flight.
MEASURING THE BATTERY VOLTAGE
• A reading by the Transmitter may vary and output voltage may range
from 12.4 or above depending on which transmitter you are using. When
using a Futaba 9Z radio to confirm battery voltage, use the supplied TX
battery Voltage Test Lead. Plug one end into your Digital Load Tester and
the other end into your FUTABA transmitter. Read the Digital Load Meter
with no load and compare the reading with the one on your Transmitter
screen.
The reading off the Digital Load Tester will be accurate
! Take
note if there is a difference in voltage and remember to keep this differ-
ence in mind when reading the Transmitter scre
Transmitter
Transmitter
en voltage during future
flights.
• You will notice that the Transmitter low voltage alarm will not function.
This alarm is not compatible with Li-ion batteries due to the higher volt-
age.
• Discharging the Batteries below 8.4 volts will damage the pack.
• The charger’s power supply receptacle is center negative and the char-
ger’s receiver and transmitter battery charging receptacles are center
positive.
• Always check the battery voltage with prior to each flight thus verify-
ing proper operating voltage.
• Never subject the battery to sustained temperatures below -4° F (-
20° C) or above temperatures of 140° F (60° C.)
SAFETY INFORMATION & HANDLING PRECAUTIONS
Read this information prior to using product. Misuse of a battery may
result in the battery generating heat, exploding or venting flame. Be sure
to follow proper safety precautions.
• It is recommended to use a DURALITE Plus
™
charger.
• The recommended safe charging procedure for all Li-ion & Li-Poly bat-
teries is to charge them out of the aircraft in a fire proof area or container.
If the batteries are too difficult to remove from the aircraft, place the model
on a non-flammable surface, outside and away from anything combustible.
ALWAYS BE PRESENT DURING CHARGING CYCLE. ALWAYS DISCON-
NECT BATTERY FROM CHARGER WHEN CHARGING CYCLE IS COM-
PLETE. NEVER LEAVE THE BATTERY CONNECTED TO CHARGER FOR
MORE THAN 6 HOURS. Never attempt to charge a damaged battery.
• Do not short the battery.
• Do not use the battery with the positive and negative terminals reversed.
• Never disassemble or attempt to modify the battery in anyway. Never remove
the protective shrink covering. Never remove the protective circuitry. The war-
ranty is voided if the battery has been modified or altered in any way.
• Do not pierce the battery, strike the battery, crush the battery or subject the
battery to strong impact.
• Do not directly solder to the battery.
• Do not immerse in water. Do not freeze the batteries.
• The temperature range over which the batteries may be discharged is –4° F
(-20° C) to 140° F (60 ° C).
• Never subject the battery to sustained temperatures below -4° F (-20° C) or
above temperatures of 140° F (60° C.)
• Temperature range over which the batteries may be charged is 32° F (0° C)
to 113° F (45° C).
• Do not discharge the batteries below 8.25 volts. Charge rate not to exceed
1 amp
• If the wire leads accidentally short out place battery in a safe place and observe
for 15 minutes.
• Do not put a damaged battery in the car, house or shop. Always insure that it
is discharged outside on a non-flammable surface until it is safe to dispose of.
Always dispose of discharged or used batteries in an ecologically responsible
manner. Never burn or incinerate any battery.
STORAGE:
Li-ion chemistry batteries perform best if used often.
hemistry batteries perform best if used of
hemistry batteries perform best if used of
With regular
use they do not need to be cycled. They store best if not left in a fully charged
state. If they are to be left for long periods of time (over 4 weeks without use)
you should exercise them by charging them back up, and then discharging
them to about 11.3 volts. This should be performed every 4 - 6 weeks.
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The reading off the Digital Load Tester will be accurate
The reading off the Digital Load Tester will be accurate
The reading off the Digital Load Tester will be accurate
The reading off the Digital Load Tester will be accurate
02-24-09