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malfunction for some other reason, which means that an explosion is always
possible if the cell overheats seriously.
4.
Warning
:
If you accidentally overcharge an NiMH pack, do not touch it! Switch off the
charge current and allow the pack to cool down naturally.
5.
Warning
:
It is essential to avoid short-circuits involving NiMH packs. The result is an
extremely high rate of discharge which heats up the battery immediately, and this
can cause cells to burst in the same way as an overheated pack
→
the explosion
itself represents a serious risk of injury, and any corrosive electrolyte which
escapes from the cell can cause chemical burns.
If electrolyte escapes from a cell, take great care to avoid it getting on your skin
or in your eyes. If this should happen, rinse immediately with copious quantities
of water and seek medical assistance.
6. Never solder a wire or anything else directly to the cell case, as this may damage
the pressure valve.
7.
Warning
:
Never dispose of faulty or exhausted NiMH batteries in a fire
→
they may
explode. Don’t discard them in the household rubbish, as they constitute toxic
waste and require special treatment. Take them to your local toxic waste
collection point (ask your local council for details). It costs nothing to dispose of
exhausted cells properly, and helps preserve a clean environment, as most of the
materials can be recycled.
Notes on building and flying the AMIGO IV
Before you start building the model:
RC system components and the control surface linkages must be installed at the
appropriate stage of construction, as it may be very difficult or even impossible to fit
them later.
When you are buying a radio control system it is important to ensure that the
transmitter and receiving system are designed for use with
model aircraft
, and are
approved by your national Post Office approvals authority. All RC units should
possess an FTZ series approval number.
Please remember that other radio systems and radio-frequency apparatus are also
permitted to operate in the frequency ranges used by model radio control equipment,
and there is no guarantee that your system will not suffer interference caused by
such apparatus.
Depending on where you operate the model, you may need to purchase a licence to
operate a radio control system for model aircraft on the approved channels in the 35
MHz band.
If you are not sure whether this applies to you, contact your nearest Post Office
Telecommunications office. Your local model shop will also have this information.
During construction
When handling adhesives and solvent-based materials it is important to observe the
safety notes and instructions supplied by the manufacturer. Many glues and solvents
are capable of causing injury and damage to materials if they are not used com-
