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ALPHA Electro
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WARNING! If you have purchased another set of batteries, make sure you do not mix the
packs between sets. The same group of 2 packs must always be used!
Charging
The charger is a dedicated charger ranging from 3 kW to 20 kW charging power.Charge time will
vary upon battery charge status and electrical power availability from the network.The charger is a
world-wide charger and a portable unit which can be connected to any 110V and 240V, 50 Hz or 60
Hz electrical grid or the Solar Trailer.
Charging times
Charger: power setting ~ phases VAC Hz Charging time (approx.)
3 kW 1 ~ 85 - 265 45 - 65 8 h
10 kW 1 ~ 85 - 265 45 - 65 2 h 30 min
15 kW 1 ~ 85 - 265 45 - 65 1 h 45 min
10 kW 3 ~ 380 45 - 65 2 h 30 min
20 kW 3 ~ 380 45 - 65 1 h 10 min
WARNING! Before connecting the charger, make sure the aircraft electrical system is OFF
(Master Switch in OFF position).
FULL CHARGE PROCEDURE (fully charged battery for a ight)
- Plug the charger in.
- Unscrew the FAST CHARGE PORT cap.
- Plug the charger into the charging socket located in the nose of the aircraft.
- Power-up the charger using the charger’s rocker switch.
- Access the charger’s display and it’s menu.
- Push the “FULL CHARGE” button in the charger display’s menu.
- Select the desired charger input current from the left side of the display
- Conrm your selection with the “CONFIRM” button.
- The charger will initiate charging.
- The charger’s display indicates when charging is completed > press “CONFIRM” button.
- To disconnect the charger, turn the rocker switch on the right side of the charger to OFF.
- Remove the charging cable from the FAST CHARGE PORT.
- Place the cap back on the aircraft’s charging socket.
NOTE After performing a full charge, do not keep the battery charged above 80%STATE OF
CHARGE (SOC)for more than 5 days. Either perform a ight or run the motor to discharge the
battery to the recommended50-80% SOC for storage.
NOTE Discharging the battery below 20% SOC can negatively aect battery life and thus is
not recommended.
NOTE do not unplug the charger’s cable from the fast charge port during the charge proce-
dure