Battery Safety Information - Reely Raven Notice D'emploi

7. Battery safety information

Although batteries and rechargeable batteries are very useful in our everyday life, nevertheless
they present numerous safety hazards. Compared with conventional NiMH rechargeable batteries,
LiPo rechargeable batteries have a high energy content. For this reason, it is essential to comply
with safety regulations to prevent the risk of a fire or explosion.
Always observe the following safety information when handling batteries and rechargeable
batteries.
• Keep batteries/rechargeable batteries out of reach of children.
• Do not leave batteries/rechargeable batteries lying around, as they present a choking hazard for children
and pets. Seek immediate medical advice if a battery is swallowed.
• Batteries/rechargeable batteries must never be short-circuited, disassembled or thrown into fire. This
may cause an explosion!
• If you do not plan to use the model for an extended period (e.g. during storage), remove the batteries/
rechargeable batteries from the transmitter to prevent them from leaking and causing damage. Discon-
nect the drive battery and remove it from the vehicle.
• When handling leaking or damaged batteries/rechargeable batteries, always use suitable protective
gloves to avoid burning your skin.
• Liquids leaking from batteries/rechargeable batteries are chemically highly aggressive. Objects or sur-
faces coming into contact with these liquids could be severely damaged. Therefore, keep batteries/
rechargeable batteries in a suitable location.
• Do not attempt to recharge disposable, non-rechargeable batteries. This may cause a fire or explosion!
Only recharge compatible rechargeable batteries and ensure that you use a suitable battery charger.
• Always ensure that the batteries/rechargeable batteries and the drive battery are inserted with the cor-
rect polarity (observe the plus/+ and minus/- symbols).
• Never mix batteries with rechargeable batteries. The transmitter can be powered with batteries or re-
chargeable batteries.
• Always change the entire set of batteries/rechargeable batteries in the transmitter. Do not mix full batter-
ies/rechargeable batteries with half-full ones. Always use batteries or rechargeable batteries of the same
type and from the same manufacturer.
• The type of charger you require may vary depending on the type of rechargeable battery (NiMH, LiPo....).
For example, you should never charge LiPo batteries with a NiMH battery charger. This may cause a
fire or explosion!
• A suitable balancer (usually already integrated in good LiPo battery chargers) is required to charge multi-
cell LiPo rechargeable batteries. A balancer (often referred to as an equaliser) prevents the overcharging
of a single LiPo cell by checking the individual cell voltages.
Overcharging a LiPo battery cell (max. cell voltage 4.24 V) can cause the battery to expand or even
result in a fire or explosion!
• Only charge intact and undamaged rechargeable batteries. Do not charge batteries if the external in-
sulation or battery housing is damaged, or if the battery is deformed or swollen. This may cause a fire
or explosion!
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