Batteries
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Batteries
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Batteries
Inserting batteries
The Flytec Balloon 4 comes with four pre-charged rechargeable AA batteries, which need to be inserted on the back
of the instrument before the first use.
With a full charge, the Flytec Balloon 4 will run for about 35 hours. New rechargeable batteries reach their full
capacity after about 3 charging cycles.
Charging batteries
To charge the batteries, best use the supplied global charger, with the plug best suited for your country, and plug it
into the Micro USB port on the vario's right side.
If you do not have the charger at hand, any phone charger with a Micro USB plug will do, but charging times may be
a little longer.
The Flytec Balloon 4 cannot be charged from a computer.
Charging information
The four batteries are charged in pairs, batteries 1&2 together, and batteries 3&4 together. For each pair, the
charging information can be:
•
charging
: the battery pair is being charged
•
full
: the battery pair is fully charged
•
wait
: the battery pair's temperature is too high, and charging may cause damage to the battery. Charging is
suspended and will resume once the temperature has dropped. Batteries that remain in this state for multiple hours
are most likely damaged or have expired, and should be replaced.
Note:
The Flytec Balloon 4 uses nickel metal hydride (NiMH) rechargeable batteries. These are very safe, and unlike
other battery types (such as those used in mobile computers and phones), do not pose a fire risk, even if their
temperature exceeds the threshold for safe charging. Nevertheless, do not try to recharge physically damaged
batteries.