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Manual
11
Stabiliser Safety & Maintenance
Battery disposal
WARNING: LiPo batteries require special handling for safe disposal. The following steps must be
taken to avoid damage or injury to yourself, your property or anyone who comes into contact with
the battery.
If the battery is damaged and no longer useful:
1. Discharge the battery to a maximum of 1.0V per cell using a safe discharge method.
2. Leave the battery uncharged and retest the battery after 24 hours. If the battery is over 1.0V
per cell, repeat the procedure until the battery is 1.0V per cell or less.
3. Place electrical tape over each wire lead and tape the wire leads to opposite sides of the
battery.
4. Place battery in a sealed plastic bag and place plastic bag in a vented fi re-safe container.
5. Use a fi re-safe container to deliver battery to a recycling centre authorised for LiPo batteries.
Please note that not all battery recycling services accept LiPo batteries. If no LiPo recycling
facility is available in your area, please contact your local HAZMAT agency for instructions.
If the battery is damaged:
If the battery or wiring is damaged, please contact your local HAZMAT facility for instructions.
Batteries must be rendered safe before being transported or recycled.
DO NOT transport or ship batteries which have more than 1.0V per cell charged OR that show
signs of damage without following the instructions given by the HAZMAT agency.
NOTICE: The information contained within this manual and on the carton is subject to change
without further notifi cation. For updated information, please visit www.fl exifoil.com
Battery and Battery Charger
Battery and Battery Charger
WARNING: Please read the safety instructions and warnings carefully. Failure to comply with the
safety instructions while using Lithium Polymer (LiPo) battery could result in damaging the battery,
electrical issues, excessive heat, fi re, or injury and property damage.
1. Stop using or charging the battery immediately, if the battery becomes or appears damaged,
starts to balloon or swell, leaks, becomes deformed or gives off an odour, exceeds
temperature of 71 degrees Celsius (160 degrees Fahrenheit) or if anything else abnormal
occurs.
2. Disconnect the battery and observe in a safe area outside of any building or vehicle for at
least 45 minutes, as a damaged battery can experience a delayed chemical reaction that
could possibly result in fi re.
3. DO NOT disassemble, modify, puncture, shock, drop, crash and/or short circuit the battery.
Leakage, smoke emission, ignition, explosion or fi re can occur, which may result in personal
injury or property damage.
4. DO NOT leave the battery and charger unattended during use.
5. DO NOT attempt to charge “dead” or damaged batteries.
6. DO NOT charge a battery if the cable has been damaged or shortened.
7. DO NOT allow children to charge or use battery packs without adult supervision. Never
charge near moisture, extreme temperatures, fl ammable or combustible materials.
8. DO NOT drop charger or batteries.
9. DO NOT charge or store batteries in extremely hot or cold places (recommended between 10
degrees to 26 degrees Celsius / 50 degrees to 80 degrees Fahrenheit).
10. DO NOT leave batteries in a hot environment (inside an automobile in hot weather), or leave
in direct sunlight.
11. DO NOT place or carry batteries in your pockets or clothing.