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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 IMME-
DIATE EFFECT AND ALWAYS STORE YOUR MODEL
WITH THE BATTERY UNPLUGGED AND REMOVED.
The included 900mAh mains LiPo balance charger
will take up to 2.5 hours to re-charge the LiPo bat-
tery 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 charg-
ing 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
dierent charging and care than NiCd and NiMH
batteries and must be used with a LiPo specic
charger. Misuse can result in re, personal injury
and/or damage to property. The user assumes all
liability and risk associated with the use of Lithi-
um-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 2s. Ensure you plug it into the
correct 2s balance port.
•
When the charger is connected to the mains
power the three power LED’s will turn green.
Once you connect your balance connector
to the charger the status LED’s will turn Red
indicating that charging is in progress (2 LED
for 2S battery and 3 LED for 3S). Once the
battery is fully charged the status 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 dis-
charged 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 vehicle, re-
move 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 o before connect-
ing the male and female connectors.
•
Always store your model with the battery pack
unplugged and removed. Always charge your
battery away from the vehicle. The included
300mAh mains charger will take approx 6
hours to charge a fully discharged battery, but
always remove it from the charger if it becomes
warm to the touch. Always disconnect the
charger from the mains supply and the battery
pack when not in use. Keep children away
from charger and battery during the charging
process.
•
To install a charged battery, remove the body
clips and remove the bodyshell. Remove the
battery retainer clips, insert battery and rein-
stall retainer with the at side facing the battery
and re-insert clips. When connecting battery
and turning car on, ensure it is o the ground,
with wheels away from objects.
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 mod-
el, 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 rst time.
• Lipo batteries require completely dierent
charging and care than NiCd and NiMH batter-
ies.
• Misuse can result in re, personal injury and/or
damage to property.
The buyer assumes all liability and risk asso-
ciated 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 specic 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 ammable 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 re 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 jewelery.
5. Any Lithium Polymer battery involved in a crash
should be removed and observed in a reproof
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 possi-
ble 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 ammable 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 lled 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.
CHARGING/INSTALLING THE BATTERY
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