If the charger encounters a problem, an
error message will be displayed on the LCD
screen and at the same time you will hear
warning beep sounds.
7. Error messages
Cause of error
LCD
Display
1
2
3
no connection to
the battery
during charging
process, the balance
lead or main power wire
is disconnected or encounters
intermittent connection
Wrong input voltage
ERR 1
ERR 2
ERR 3
8. Specification
DC Input
11-15V
Cell Count
1 - 4 Lithium Battery Cells
Battery
Type
Lithium Polymer
Lithium Ion
LiFePo4 (A123)
Charge
Current
100mA - 3500mA
Circuit
Power
40W
Charge
Cut-Off
Automatic
Dimension
Net Weight
119x66x32mm
144gram
Ensure that there is an unrestricted
airflow to and from the charger's cooling
slots. Never place the charger on a
carpet or similar surface.
Packs to be charged as a unit must
consist of cells of the same maker, the
same type and the same capacity.
Take great care to maintain correct
battery polarity, and avoid shot-circuit.
Read the battery manufacturer's
instructions and adhere to them strictly.
Start the charge process with a press on
the Start/Stop button. You can stop the
charge process at any time by repeatedly
pressing the Start/Stop button again.
The balance LEDs indicate the state of
the cells connected to the charger. If the
LEDs constantly flash, the cells are being
balanced. If the LEDs only flash
sporadically, or do not light up at all, then
the battery is properly balanced.
During the charge process the LCD
Screen alternately displays the overall
voltage, the charge current, the charged-
in capacity and charging time.
When the battery is fully charged, the
LCD screen will display
“
FULL
”
and at
the same time you will hear beep sounds
to inform you the charge process is
completed.
IMAX C403 is suitable solely for charging
rechargeable Lithium batteries. Do not
attempt to recharge dry cells. Charging
other types of batteries may cause fire or
explosion.
Do not leave the charger operating
Unsupervised. It is normal for the charger
to become quite hot when operating.
The charger is designed for use with a DC
power source supplying 11-15 V DC.
Never connect it to any other voltage.
Protect the charger from dust, dirt and
damp.
9. Safety Notes
10. Guarantee
Never place the charger and batteries
connected to it on any form of flammable
surface. Never operate the charger in the
vicinity of inflammable material or gas.
Naturally we guarantee this battery
charger for the period of 12 months. If
you believe you have a valid claim under
guarantee, please contact your dealer in
the first instance, who is responsible for
processing guarantee claims.
This charger is designed and approved
exclusively for use with the types of
batteries stated in these Instruction
Manual. SkyRC accepts no liablility of
any kind if the charger is used for any
p u r p o s e o t h e r t h a n t h a t s t a t e d .
We are unable to ensure that you follow
the instructions supplied with the charger,
and we have no control over the methods
you employ for using, operating and
maintaining the device. For this reason
we are obliged to deny all liability for loss,
damage or costs which are incurred due
to the incompetent or incorrect usage and
operation of our products, or which are
connected with such operation in any way.
Unless otherwise prescribed by law, our
o b l i g a t i o n t o p a y c o m p e n s a t i o n ,
r e g a r d l e s s o f t h e l e g a l a r g u m e n t
employed, is limited to the invoice value
of those SkyRC products which were
immediately and directly involved in the
event in which the damage occurred.
11. Liability Exclusion
iMAX C-403 satisfy all relevant and
mandatory EC directives and
.
For EC directives:
The product has been tested to meet
the following technical standards:
FCC Part 15 Subpart B: 2008
12. Conformity Declaration
Test Standards
EN55014-1:2006
EN55014-2:1997+A1:2001
EN61000-6-1(2007)
EN61000-6-3(2007)
This symbol means that you
must dispose of electrical from
the general household waste
when it reaches the end of its useful life.
Take your charger to your local waste
collection point or recycling centre.
This applies to all countries of the
European Union, and to other
European countries with a separate
waste collection system.
We accept no liability for errors and
technical modifications.
C SkyRC Technology Co., Ltd.2009
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