JR X9303 & 12X TX Battery
INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
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05-06-09
• 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
lithium 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 damage to the balanc-
ing circuit.
• Plug the supplied battery charging cord connector into the female port
on the top of the charger. This port is marked TX and is set at 11.1 volts.
Make sure you push it all the way into the charger. The transmitter charg-
ing lead for JR X9303 and 12X has a yellow JR connector. Remove the
battery access panel from your radio and connect the charge lead to the
yellow charge connector on the battery pack. Do not charge the TX pack
through the radio charge port.
• 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.
•
Stop fly voltage
is when you reach
9.6 volts
reading on your Transmit-
ter or
10.8
volts when tested directly off the battery pack yellow charge
lead.
• 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
• The Duralite X9303 and 12X TX packs have a built in voltage step down
on the power output lead to the radio. This protects the 2.4 module from
receiving the higher voltage that a Lithium Ion can deliver. Because of
this the voltage on the TX screen will be different than if checked directly
the TX screen will be diff
the TX screen will be diff
off the battery pack. Fully charged the radio will display around 11.1 volts
but off the battery pack the voltage will display around 12.5 volts.
•
Stop fly voltage
is when you reach
9.6 volts
reading on your Transmit-
ter or
10.8
volts when tested directly off the battery pack yellow charge
lead.
• 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.
• Charge only with DURALITE 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.