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Device Care
Battery and Charging
The Firebelly device has a rechargeable lithium-polymer battery that is designed to last the life
of the device. From a full charge you should be able to swim for 6-8 hours depending on the
type and frequency of feedback (more frequent audio feedback uses more battery power).
You can determine the battery level from both the device and the app. When the device turns
on it plays a startup tone and then it announces the battery level
– high (80-100%), medium (30-
79%), or low (0-29%). If the device is on when the battery level gets low you will hear an audio
warning (“low battery”) and the led on the device will blink red. The battery level can also be
viewed from the Firebelly App with the exact battery level shown on the display on the device
status bar.
The device is charged using the supplied USB charging cable. The USB charging cable can be
powered by any certified USB wall charger, hub, or computer port. The cable uses two magnets
to secure itself to the device. Check the orientation to make sure the charging pins on the cable
seat properly on the charging terminals on the device. Make sure the device and charging pins
are dry before charging and that the charging terminals are clean (see Daily Care section for
more information).
When the device is turned on and the charging cable is attached and the device is charging, the
red led will alternate with the green led. Although the device will charge when it is not turned
on, to make sure it there is good contact between the charging cable and the device it is best to
have the unit on while charging. Additionally, a charging icon is displayed on the device status
bar on the Firebelly App next to the battery level indicator. The device requires about an hour to
fully charge. Once the device is fully charged it will return to just flashing green.
Daily Care
It is important to clean and dry your Firebelly device after each use. After using the device in
the pool, rinse it under cold water and dry it thoroughly - especially the charging terminals.
Occasionally the charging terminals may become coated with a light film from the pool water.
You can use a wooden toothpick and optionally alcohol to gently scrape the charging terminals.
Do not use anything sharp to scrape the terminals as it can cause corrosion and prevent proper
function of the charger.
