Traxxas XO-1 64077 Owner's Manual page 5

WARNING! CAUTION! DANGER!
FIRE HAZARD!
Before use, read and follow all manufacturer's charging and handling instructions, warnings
and precautions! Lithium Polymer batteries pose a severe risk of fire if not properly handled
and charged per the manufacturer's instructions. Never allow children under the age of 14 to charge batteries
without the supervision of a responsible, knowledgeable adult.
• While charging, always place the battery in a fire retardant/fire
proof container and on a non-flammable surface such as concrete.
• ALWAYS charge batteries in a well-ventilated area.
• REMOVE flammable items and combustible materials from the
charging area.
• ONLY use a Lithium Polymer (LiPo) balance charger with a
balance adapter to charge LiPo batteries.
• NEVER leave batteries unattended while charging.
WARNING - Lithium Polymer (LiPo) batteries are significantly
more volatile than other rechargeable batteries. Charging
and discharging batteries has the potential for fire, explosion,
serious injury, and property damage if not performed per the
instructions.
ONLY use a LiPo Balance charger specifically designed for LiPo
batteries. Traxxas recommends our EZ-Peak Plus Charger (part
#2933). NEVER USE NIMH- OR NICD-TYPE CHARGERS OR CHARGE
MODES TO CHARGE LIPO BATTERIES. The use of a NiMH or NiCd
charger or charge mode will damage the batteries and may
cause fire and personal injury.
NEVER charge or use a LiPo battery or pack that shows any kind
of damage or deformity. Swelling is a sign of internal damage. If
a battery becomes swollen, deformed or appears damaged, DO
NOT CHARGE. Follow the disposal instructions below to properly
and safely dispose the battery.
NEVER allow children under the age of 14 to charge batteries
without the supervision of a responsible, knowledgeable adult.
ALWAYS inspect your LiPo batteries carefully before charging. Look
for any loose leads or connectors, damaged wire insulation, damaged
cell packaging, impact damage, fluid leaks, swelling (a sign of internal
damage), cell deformity, missing labels, or any other damage or
irregularity. If any of the above conditions are observed, DO NOT
CHARGE or use the battery pack. Follow the "BATTERY DISPOSAL
INSTRUCTIONS" included and safely dispose of the battery.
Do NOT let any exposed battery contacts or wires touch each
other. This will cause the battery to short circuit and create the
risk of fire.
ALWAYS charge batteries in a flame retardant/fire proof container.
NEVER charge batteries, in your model, on wood, cloth, carpet
or on any other flammable surfaces. Keep a chemical fire
extinguisher in nearby in case of fire.
Do NOT store or charge LiPo batteries with or around other
batteries or battery packs of any type, including other LiPos. Store
and transport your LiPo batteries in a cool dry place. Do not store
in direct sunlight. Do not allow the storage temperature to exceed
140ºF / 60ºC or the cells may be damaged and risk of fire created.
• If any battery or cell is damaged in any way, do NOT charge,
discharge, or use the battery.
• BEFORE you charge, ALWAYS confirm that the charger settings
exactly match the battery type (chemistry), specification and
configuration to be charged.
• Do NOT exceed the maximum recommended charge rate.
• Do NOT disassemble, crush, short circuit or
expose to flame or other source of ignition.
Do NOT disassemble LiPo cells and charge.
Do NOT attempt to build your own LiPo battery Pack from loose cells.
STORE battery packs safely out of the reach of children and pets.
ALWAYS proceed with caution and use good common sense at
all times.
BATTERY CHARGING AND DISCHARGING PRECAUTIONS
Charging and discharging LiPo batteries, unlike other batteries, has
a greater risk of fire resulting in personal injury and property loss.
Traxxas LiPo Power Cells feature a separate balancing port that
isolates each cell in a pack and charges each cell independently.
This ensures that all cells balance equally and discharge at the same
rate during use. The balancing port is identified by the multi-wire
Molex ® plug. Always use a balance charger with all Traxxas LiPo
Battery packs. Traxxas recommends the EZ-Peak Plus Charger,
part #2933.
Always make sure that your charger settings match those listed
on the battery pack label. Improper battery information imputing
will result in battery damage and create a serious risk of fire.
Do NOT leave the charger and battery unattended while
charging, discharging, or anytime the charger is ON. If there are
any signs of a malfunction, unplug the power source to stop the
charging process immediately.
If at any time during the charging or discharging process the
battery begins to balloon or swell, discontinue charging (or
discharging) immediately. Quickly and safely disconnect the
battery, then place it in a safe, open area away from flammable
materials to observe it for at least 30 minutes. Continuing to
charge or discharge a battery that has begun to balloon or swell
can result in a fire. A battery that has ballooned or swollen even a
small amount must be removed from service permanently.
Make sure charger settings match the battery type and
specifications. Refer to the battery label for the proper cell count
and charging amperage setting.
•Battery Chemistry •Maximum Charge Rate
•Cell Configuration •Voltage
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Make sure the battery connections are connected in the correct
polarity. Black is negative (-) and red is positive (+). A wrong
connection will damage the battery and create a serious risk of fire.
Any time a battery gets hot to the touch during the charging
process (temperature greater than 110°F / 43°C), discontinue
charging immediately and disconnect the battery from the
charger.
Never charge LiPo battery packs in series or parallel without using
the Traxxas Dual Balance Board (part #2947, sold separately).
Charge each battery pack individually only. Charging packs in
series or parallel may result in improper charger cell recognition,
and an improper charging rate that may lead to overcharging,
cell imbalance, cell damage and fire. We recommend using the
Traxxas EZ-Peak Plus when charging your LiPo batteries. The
Traxxas EZ-Peak Plus is specifically designed to automatically
peak charge individual pack cells (up to 6 cell packs) with
convenience and ease.
Do not attempt to charge a battery with low voltage below 2.8V
per cell.
Do not exceed the maximum recommended charging rate.
Never charge a LiPo battery to more than 4.2 Volts per cell. Any
cell that is charged to a voltage higher than 4.2V can be damaged
and potentially catch fire. Never "trickle" charge a LiPo battery.
Trickle charging at even the lowest possible rate will cause the
cells within the battery to charge beyond 4.2V, resulting in cell
damage and potential fire.
Do not charge a 2S (7.4V nominal) battery to more than 8.4V.
Do not charge a 3S (11.1V nominal) battery to more than 12.6V.
The Battery's temperature is important. Use the following
temperature ranges as guidelines:
a. Charge Temp Range: 32 - 110°F / 0-43°C
b. Discharge Temp Range: 32 - 140°F / 0-60°C
For optimum performance in cold climates, warm the pack to
100°F/ 37°C before use. After use or discharging, the battery must
cool to ambient temperature before charging.
BATTERY DISPOSAL INSTRUCTIONS
1. Discharge battery pack to 2.8 Volts per cell or less.
2. Fill a bucket with enough water to submerge the battery pack
completely.
3. Add salt to the water until no more salt will dissolve; the water
is now saturated with salt.
4. Place the battery pack in the bucket and leave submerged in
the salt-water solution for 24 hours.
5. Remove the battery pack from the salt water and test the
voltage with a voltmeter.
6. If the voltage does not read 0.0 Volts, re-submerge and re-test
until the voltage reads 0.0 Volts.
7. Once the battery pack has been discharged to 0.0 Volts, it is
safe to dispose.
8. Recycle by calling RBRC at (800) 822 8831 for the nearest
recycling drop off location.
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