Transmitter Batteries; Charging Your Transmitter - Spektrum DX18t Instruction Manual

TRANSMITTER BATTERIES

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 DX18t has an internal charger designed to charge the
included 2-cell Li-Po battery at a charge rate of 200mAh.
The charge port is not polarity-dependent.
NOTICE:
Never connect an external battery charger to
your DX18t transmitter. If you wish to charge the Li-Po battery
using a Li-Po charger, you must remove the battery from
the transmitter before charging.
The first 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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lED indicators
The blue LED indicates the transmitter battery is charging. The
orange LED indicates the transmitter is powered on and there
is radio transmission.
Battery Alarm
The System Settings Screen allows you to change the battery
type and low alarm settings. See "System Settings" for more
information.
• An alarm will sound when the battery reaches the low
voltage limit (6.4V for Li-Po).
CAUTION: Never change the low voltage limit for Li-Po
batteries from 6.4V. Doing so could over-discharge the battery
and damage both battery and transmitter.
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