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IMPORTANT! ALWAYS CHARGE IN A LIPO SACK
OR TIN AWAY FROM FLAMMABLE MATERIALS
(SUCH AS CARPET). ALWAYS MONITOR CHARGE
STATUS INCASE YOU NEED TO STOP WITH
IMMEDIATE EFFECT AND ALWAYS STORE YOUR
MODEL WITH THE BATTERY UNPLUGGED AND
REMOVED.
The included 900mAh mains LiPo balance
charger will take up to 4 hours to re-
charge the LiPo battery depending on how
discharged it is. Before you start charging
ensure that your LiPo battery is put inside the
Voltz Vault safety LiPo sack.
(Lipo batteries can be dangerous and must
be handled with care. Before commencing
with charging ensure you familiarise yourself
with our safety guidelines at within within the
manual and on the base of the battery. Failure
to do so could result in injury or damage. Lipo
batteries require completely different charging
and care than NiCd and NiMH batteries and
must be used with a LiPo specific charger.
Misuse can result in fire, personal injury and/
or damage to property. The user assumes all
liability and risk associated with the use of
Lithium-Polymer (Li-Po) batteries. Immediately
return the battery, unused, if you do not agree
with these terms).
WARNING! NEVER LEAVE THE BATTERY
UNATTENDED WHILE ON CHARGE.
•
The supplied charger can charge either
2s or 3s (cell number) LiPo batteries. The
supplied battery is a 3s. Ensure you plug it
into the correct 3s balance port.
•
When the charger is connected to the
mains power the power LED will turn
green. Once you connect your balance
connector to the charger the the status
LED is RED, and power is GREEN
indicating that charging is in progress.
Once the battery is fully charged the two
LED's will turn green. If you experience the
LED's blinking red then there is an error
with either the battery or charger. When
charging a completely discharged battery,
the charger can become hot to touch.
•
Always disconnect the charger from the
mains supply and the battery pack when
not in use.
•
To install a charged battery into the
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CHARGING/INSTALLING THE BATTERY
vehicle, remove the body clips and remove
the bodyshell. Loosen the velcro straps,
insert battery and then tighten the straps
so that they securely hold the battery
inside the battery box. Make sure the
model is switched off before connecting
the male and female connectors.
•
Always store your model with the battery
pack unplugged and removed. Always
charge your battery away from the vehicle.
Notes on Battery use:
• Always allow the battery cool after use,
before recharging.
•
Always inspect the battery before
charging.
•
Any bare wires, split heat shrink or leakage
is a sure sign of abuse.
•
Never attempt to charge dead or damaged
batteries.
• Do not disassemble the battery or cut the
connector wires.
•
If the battery connector, battery case or
cable insulation get hot enough to melt or
split there is most likely a serious problem
with your model, driveline, battery wires
or speed controller. Find and correct the
problem before installing another charged
battery pack. (please refer to our detailed
LiPo handling notes below).
LIPO BATTERY - USER SAFETY AND
HANDLING INSTRUCTIONS.
• Read all safety instructions before
charging or using your batteries for the
first time.
• Lipo batteries require completely different
charging and care than NiCd and NiMH
batteries.
• Misuse can result in fire, personal injury
and/or damage to property.
The buyer assumes all liability and risk
associated with the use of Lithium-
Polymer (Li-Po) batteries. Immediately
return the battery, unused, if you do not
agree with these terms.
General guidelines and warnings:
1. Use a Lithium Polymer specific chargers
only! Do not use a NiCd or NiMH charger.
2. NEVER charge unattended. Always charge
in safety sack or metal tin with lid and
away from other flammable materials.
3. During the charge process watch for
swollen or ballooning cells. If this happens
immediately disconnect the charger and
move the battery to a fire proof place for
15 minutes. Do not attempt to charge
again.
4. A short circuit can cause a rapid discharge
of high currents. Avoid short circuits, and
be aware of short circuits on jewellery.
5. Any Lithium Polymer battery involved in a
crash should be removed and observed
in a fireproof space for 15 minutes before
continuing to use or charge the battery.
6. If rewiring the battery pack, rewire the
leads one at a time. Do not cut both leads.
Do not short circuit on tools.
7. Do not expose battery packs to direct
sunlight for extended periods.
8. Do not attempt to tamper with or open
the LiPo Hardcase. The case is protection
against possible battery swelling.
Before charging:
Visually inspect the pack checking for
damaged leads, connectors, cracked
heat shrink covering, swelling or other
abnormalities. Do not charge if the pack is
damaged.
Charging process:
1. NEVER charge unattended.
2. Charge away from flammable materials
and inside a Lipo safe sack or metal tin
with lid.
3. Allow battery to cool before charging.
4. Use the battery label for setting charger
cell count and voltage.
5. Do not exceed 5C MAX charge rate.
(Example, charge a 1000mAH pack at 5A
MAX).
If disposing of a LiPo battery proceed as
follows:
Submerse the battery into a container filled
with about 10 litres of salt water (one cup of
salt in 10L). Leave the battery submerged for
2 weeks, this will slowly and safely discharge
the battery until the voltage has dropped to
zero volts which eliminates the risk of any
chemical reaction. It can then be disposed of
in the general waste collection.
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