VOLTCRAFT 1556754, Руководство по эксплуатации

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• Always ensure that the battery is connected in the correct polarity (observe the
plus/+ and minus/- symbols). Connecting the battery in the wrong polarity may
damage the charger and/or battery and cause a fire or explosion!
• The charger features a safety mechanism to prevent the battery from being con-
nected in the wrong polarity.
• If you do not plan to use the charger for an extended period, disconnect any
connected batteries from the charger, and then disconnect the charger from the
power supply.
• The charger does not come with a power switch. To disconnect the charger from
the mains, unplug the mains plug from the mains socket.
• Do not charge a battery when it is still hot. Allow the battery to cool down to room
temperature before charging or discharging it.
• Never damage the casing of a rechargeable battery. This may cause a fire or
explosion!
• Never charge or discharge damaged, leaking or deformed batteries. This may
cause a fire or explosion! Discontinue use immediately and dispose of the battery
in an environmentally friendly manner.
• Disconnect the battery from the charger when the battery is fully charged.
• Rechargeable batteries should be charged at least once every 3 months to pre-
vent damage due to overdischarge.
• Store rechargeable batteries in a suitable location with a smoke detector. Batteries
present a fire hazard and may generate toxic fumes. This applies in particular to
batteries for model toys, which are subjected to high charging/discharge currents
and vibrations.
b) Additional information about lithium rechargeable batteries
• Modern lithium rechargeable batteries have a significantly higher capacity than
NiMH and NiCd batteries and are more lightweight. This makes lithium batteries
(such as LiPo batteries) particularly suitable for use in models.
• However, LiPo batteries require particular care to ensure safe use.
• The following section provides an overview of the potential hazards associated
with LiPo batteries and explains how these hazards can be avoided to ensure
a long lifespan.
• Please also refer to the battery safety information in section 6a.
• The casing of many lithium batteries is made of a thick film, which is very sensitive.
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