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Charging the Flight Battery
The Battery Charging Process
1.
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.
2.
Attach the input cord of the charger to the appropriate power supply (12V accessory outlet).
3.
When the Li-Po charger is correctly powered up, there will be an approximate 3-second delay, then an audible “beep” and the green (ready) LED will fl ash.
4.
Turn the control on the Amps selector so the arrow points to the charging rate required for the battery (the Scimitar 3200mAh Li-Po battery will charge at
3.0 amps). DO NOT change the charge rate once the battery begins charging.
5.
Move the cell selector switch to 4-cell for your battery.
6.
Connect the balancing lead of the battery to the 4-cell (5 pin) charger port and press the Start button to begin battery charging.
7.
The green and red LEDs may fl ash during the charging process when the charger is balancing cells. Balancing prolongs the life of the battery.
8.
When the battery is fully charged, a beep will sound for about 3 seconds and the green LED will shine continuously. Attempting to charge an over-dis-
charged battery will cause the charger to repeatedly fl ash and beep, indicating an error has occurred.
9.
Always unplug the battery from the charger immediately upon completion of charging.
CAUTION
: Overcharging a battery can cause a fi re.
When a Li-Po battery is discharged below 3V per cell, it will not hold a charge.
The ESC protects the fl ight battery from over-discharge using Low Voltage
Cutoff (LVC). Before the battery charge decreases too much, LVC removes
power supplied to the motor. Power to the motor pulses, showing that some
battery power is reserved for fl ight control and safe landing.
When the motor pulses, land the aircraft immediately and recharge the
fl ight battery. Disconnect and remove the Li-Po battery from the aircraft after
use to prevent trickle discharge. Fully charge your Li-Po battery before storing
it. During storage, make sure the battery charge does not fall below 3V per cell.
Your E-fl ite Carbon-Z Scimitar comes with a DC balancing charger and 4S
Li-Po battery. You must charge the included Li-Po battery pack with a Li-Po
specifi c charger only (such as the included charger). Never leave the battery
and charger unattended during the charge process. Failure to follow the
instructions properly could result in a fi re. When charging, ensure the battery
is on a heat-resistant surface. Charge the battery pack while you are assem-
bling the aircraft. You will need the fl ight battery to confi rm proper aircraft
operation in future steps.
DC Li-Po Balancing Charger Features
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Charges 3- to 4-cell lithium polymer battery packs
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Variable charge rates from 500mAh to 3-amp
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Simple single push-button operation
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LED charge status indicator
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LED cell balance indicator
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Audible beeper indicates power and charge status
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12V accessory outlet input cord
Specifi cations
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Input power: 12V DC, 3-amp
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Charges 3- to 4-cell Li-Po packs with minimum
capacity of 500mAh
E-fl ite 4S 14.8V 3200mAh 30C Li-Po Battery Pack (EFLB32004S30)
The E-fl ite
®
4S Li-Po battery pack features a balancing lead that
allows you to safely charge your battery pack when used with the
included E-fl ite Li-Po balancing charger.
CAUTION:
The balance connector
must
be inserted into the correct
port of your charger prior to charging.
CAUTION
: Only use a charger specifi cally designed to charge a Li-Po
battery. Failure to do so could result in fi re causing injury or property
damage.
CAUTION
: Never exceed the recommended charge rate.
NOTICE:
If using a battery other than the included Li-Po battery, refer to your
battery manufacturer’s instructions for charging.
Low Voltage Cutoff (LVC)
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