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Charging the Flight Battery
CAUTION
: Only use a charger specifi cally designed to charge a Li-Po
battery. Failure to do so could result in fi re causing injury or property
damage.
CAUTION
: Never exceed the recommended charge rate.
NOTICE:
If using a battery other than the included Li-Po battery, refer to your
battery manufacturer’s instructions for charging.
When a Li-Po battery is discharged below 3V per cell, it will not hold a charge.
The ESC protects the fl ight battery from over-discharge using Low Voltage
Cutoff (LVC). Before the battery charge decreases too much, LVC removes
power supplied to the motor. Power to the motor pulses, showing that some
battery power is reserved for fl ight control and safe landing.
When the motor pulses, land the aircraft immediately and recharge the
fl ight battery.
Disconnect and remove the Li-Po battery from the aircraft after use to prevent
trickle discharge. Charge your Li-Po battery to about half capacity before stor-
age. During storage, make sure the battery charge does not fall below 3V
per cell.
Low Voltage Cutoff (LVC)
The Battery Charging Process
1.
Charge only batteries that are cool to the touch and are not damaged. Look at the battery to make sure it is not damaged e.g., swollen, bent, broken
or punctured.
2.
Attach the input cord of the charger to the appropriate power supply (12V accessory outlet).
3.
When the Li-Po charger has been correctly powered up, there will be an approximate 3-second delay, then an audible “beep” and the green (ready)
LED will fl ash.
4.
Turn the control on the Amps selector so the arrow points to the charging rate required for the battery (the Albatros D. Va 1800mAh Li-Po battery will
charge at 1.5 amps). DO NOT change the charge rate once the battery begins charging.
5.
Move the cell selector switch to 2-cell or 3-cell depending on your battery.
6.
Connect the Balancing Lead of the Battery to the 3-cell (it has 4 pins) charger port.
7.
The green and red LEDs may fl ash during the charging process when the charger is balancing cells. Balancing prolongs the life of the battery.
8.
When the battery is fully charged, there will be an audible beep for about 3 seconds and the green LED will shine continuously. Attempting to charge
an over-discharged battery will cause the charger to repeatedly fl ash and beep, indicating an error has occurred.
9.
Always unplug the battery from the charger immediately upon completion of charging.
CAUTION
: Overcharging a battery can cause a fi re.
Your Albatros D. Va comes with a DC balancing charger and 3S Li-Po battery.
You should only charge your battery with the included charger. Never leave the
battery and charger unattended during the charge process. Failure to follow
the instructions properly could result in a fi re. When charging, ensure the
battery is on a heat-resistant surface. Charge the fl ight battery while
assembling the aircraft. Install the fully charged battery to perform control
tests and binding.
DC Li-Po Balancing Charger Features
• Balances and Charges 2- to 3-cell lithium polymer battery packs
• Variable charge rates from 300mAh to 2-amp
• Simple single push-button operation
• LED charge status indicator
• LED cell balance indicator
• Audible beeper indicates power and charge status
• 12V accessory outlet input cord
Specifi cations
• Input power: 12V DC, 3-amp
• Charges 2- to 3-cell Li-Po packs with minimum
capacity of 300mAh
3S 11.1V 1800mAh Li-Po battery pack (PKZ1031)
The ParkZone
®
3S Li-Po battery pack features a balancing lead that allows
you to safely charge your battery pack when used with the included ParkZone
Li-Po balancing charger.
CAUTION:
The balance connector must be inserted into the correct port
of your charger prior to charging.
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