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Step 4
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Charging the Aircraft Battery
continued
DC Peak Detect Charger Features:
• Variable charge rate from 0.3–1.2 amp charge rate
• Trickle charge
• Automobile 12V power outlet DC adapter
• HobbyZone
®
large battery pack connector
• Charges Ni-Cd and Ni-MH battery packs
• LED charge indicator
Charging HobbyZone Ni-MH Battery Packs
1. Using the dial indicator on the side of the charger,
set the charge rate as indicated in the chart below.
2. Connect the battery pack to the charger.
3. Connect the charger to the 12V power outlet in
your automobile. The LED will continually blink
slowly while the battery charges.
4. Charging is finished when the LED indicator
glows steadily
Note: If you purchase the connector adapter
(HBZ1027), you can use your peak charger to
charge other HobbyZone airplane and boat
batteries. Use the charge rates from the chart
at the left.
Note: Damage to the charger and battery pack
will occur if you exceed the maximum charge
rates recommended in the chart.
Safety Precautions
Do not leave the battery and charger unattended
while in use. While charging, place the battery on
a heat resistant surface and constantly monitor
the temperature of the battery pack. Do not allow
children to charge batteries unless they are super-
vised by a responsible adult.
Battery Capacity Maximum Typical
Charge Rate Charge Time
Aerobird Challenger
900mAh 7.2 and 8.4V Ni-MH 1.2 amps 40 minutes*
Other HobbyZone Batteries
600mAh 4.8 and 6.0V Ni-MH 0.8 amps 40 minutes*
Requires connector adapter (sold separately)
300mAh 6.0V Ni-MH 0.4 amps 40 minutes*
Requires connector adapter (sold separately)
* Above charge times are only estimates. Actual charge
times may vary.
Charging the Aircraft Battery
This charger uses a unique peak detection circuitry that
ensures an accurate charge every time and protects
your Ni-Cd and Ni-MH batteries from the dangers of
over-charging. This charger continually monitors the
battery’s charge curve and automatically stops charging
when the peak charge is detected. The peak detection
charger will help avoid damaging Ni-Cd and
Ni-MH cells.
Important:
The Aerobird Challenger
™
battery should be charged
shortly before flying.If you charge the battery 12 to
24 hours prior to flying, you will need to “re-peak”
the battery before you fly by repeating the steps
on page 9.
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