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Waco Instruction Manual
LITHIUM POLYMER BATTERY SAFETY
BEFORE CHARGING LI-PO’S
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Before charging your battery check for any damage e.g. check if the battery has expanded or swollen in size or
if the battery cells have been punctured. If any of the above is true: DO NOT CHARGE THE BATTERY!
CHARGING LI-PO’S
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Only use a charger designed to charge Lithium polymer batteries. Never use a nicad or other charger as this is
very dangerous.
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Never attempt to charge at a rate faster than that recommended in the instructions. Check that the battery cell
count matches the charger cell count switch (if fi tted).
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Never charge unattended. Always stay with your battery whilst charging in case of overheating or fi re.
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Charge on a safe surface or container (e.g. old unused microwave oven). Charge only on non-fl ammable
surfaces, e.g. concrete fl oor preferably outdoors, or in a pyrex cooking dish with the battery placed on a bed of
sand, or in a fi replace. Never charge inside a car!
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Switch off charger if battery gets too hot. If the battery becomes hot to the touch during charging, disconnect
and switch off immediately.
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Extinguish fi res with sand. If something goes wrong and your battery catches fi re, always have sand from a fi re
bucket at hand to douse the fl ames. Do NOT use water!
USING LI-PO’S
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Do not modify/change any part of the battery or lead. Do not remove its heat shrink protective covering.
Removal or modifi cation may damage the battery and will invalidate any warranty claim.
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Do not place this battery near fi res or anything with high temperatures.
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Do not charge batteries while you are driving and do not store batteries in any type of motor vehicle.
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Do not let the battery get wet or become submerged in any type of liquid.
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Do not carry loose batteries in your pocket or bag as they could short-circuit against other items.
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If you should get electrolyte from the cells on your skin, wash thoroughly with soap and water. If in your eyes,
rinse thoroughly with water. Seek medical assistance.
LITHIUM POLYMER FLIGHT BATTERY
Charging lead only
The LiPo fl ight battery is a high power battery designed to give a fl ight time of approximately 10mins per charge. It is
supplied in a partially charged state.
As well as a red T-type connector and lead (for connection to the ESC) the battery is also fi tted with a white 3-pin
polarised connector. This is the charge lead. Connect this white plug to the 12V charger. Always leave the battery in a
partially charged state. Never leave it in a discharged state.
The battery should be charged if you notice the model losing power. At this point land and recharge the battery.
Do not be tempted to run the battery past this stage as you will be over-discharging and the battery may be damaged.
WARNING!
We recommend that you use only the supplied EScale charger with this battery.
WARNING!
Over-discharging will shorten the life of the battery or destroy it. Stop fl ying immediately you notice the model is
losing power and recharge the battery.
WARNING!
Do not short circuit—battery may explode!
IF YOU HAVE NOT DONE SO ALREADY PLEASE READ THE LITHIUM POLYMER BATTERY SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
ABOVE BEFORE PROCEEDING ANY FURTHER.
