Transmitter Batteries; Charging Your Transmitter - Spektrum dx18qq Instruction Manual

Battery and Charging Precautions and Warnings
Failure to exercise caution while using this product and comply with the following
warnings could result in product malfunction, electrical issues, excessive heat,
FIRE, and ultimately injury and property damage.
• Read all safety precautions and literature prior to use of this product
• Never allow minors to charge battery packs
• Never drop charger or batteries
• Never attempt to charge damaged batteries
• Never attempt to charge a battery pack containing different types of batteries
• Never charge a battery if the cable has been pinched or shorted
• Never allow batteries or battery packs to come into contact with moisture at
any time
• Never charge batteries in extremely hot or cold places (recommended
between 50–80 degrees F or 10–27 degrees C) or place in direct sunlight
• Always disconnect the battery after charging, and let the charger cool
between charges
• Always inspect a new battery before charging
• Always terminate all processes and contact Horizon Hobby if the product
malfunctions
• Always keep batteries and charger away from any material that could be
affected by heat (such as ceramic and tile), as they can get hot
• Always end the charging process if the charger or battery becomes hot to
the touch or starts to change form (swell) during the charge process

Charging Your Transmitter

The DX18QQ has an internal charger designed to charge the included 2-cell
LiPo battery at a charge rate of 200mAh. The charge port on the right side of the
transmitter is not polarity-dependent.
NOTICE: Never connect an external battery charger to your DX18QQ transmitter.
If you wish to charge the LiPo battery using a LiPo charger, you must remove the
battery from the transmitter before charging.
The fi rst time you charge the transmitter battery, the charge time may be 12–15
hours. Always charge the transmitter on a heat-resistant surface.
1. Power off your transmitter.
2. Connect the power supply connector to the transmitter charge port.
3. Connect the power supply to a power outlet using the appropriate adapter.
4. The blue LED on the front of the transmitter turns on during charging and
turns off when the battery is fully charged.
5. Disconnect the transmitter from the power supply once charging is complete
and disconnect the power supply from the power outlet.
CAUTION: Never leave a charging battery unattended.
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