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store the batteries fully charged. Charge them immediately before operation. Keep or store the
batteries at room temperature (17-22° C) and in a fireproof container or a LiPo safety bag.
Useful lifetime
The theoretical lifetime of a LiPo cell is around 500 Charge/ discharge cycles, but this only
applies to when it is discharged at a low current.
When discharged at moderate discharge currents the effective life of the cells is lower at
around 300 cycles. At high discharge currents the cycle count falls to the region of 150 to
200 cycles, and at very high discharge currents it is significantly less.
At the end of its useful lifetime the battery is exhausted and has to be disposed.
If you only discharge LiPo batteries to about 70 - 75% when using them, they will repay
you by lasting much longer. We recommend you to cease operations before there is a
detectable loss of performance. To avoid further discharging, disconnect the pack from
the consumer unit after use.
Memory effect, cell capacity
Since LiPo cells do not suffer from the memory (lazy battery) effect, the discharge/charge process
required with NC and NiMH batteries (cycling, cell matching) is not necessary. In fact, you should avoid
discharging a battery before recharging. Every time you charge a LiPo battery, its capacity is reduced
slightly, so this would lead to unnecessary loss of cell capacity.
Disposal of batteries
On no account dispose exhausted batteries into the domestic waste. To protect the
environment it is important first to discharge the faulty or exhausted battery completely and
then to take it to the appropriate toxic waste collection point or battery retailer. To avoid short-
circuits, wrap any bare contacts with adhesive insulating tape.
Exclusion of liability
Since Schele Electronic is unable to monitor the way you handle these batteries, we expressly deny
any liability and any claim under guarantee if the battery is charged, discharged or handled incorrectly.
