Warning And Safety Notes - HITEC X2 AC Plus Operation Manual

Warning and Safety Notes

Warning: Be sure to read this section for your own safety.
Caution: Be sure to read this section to prevent accidents
Warning Tip and damage to your charger.
Tip: This section will help you maximize the performance of
your charger.
Note Caution
Note: This section will provide more detailed explanations.
These warnings and safety notes are of the utmost importance. You must follow
these instructions for maximum safety. Failure to do so can damage the charger
and the battery and in the worst cases, may cause a fire.
NEVER LEAVE THE CHARGER UNATTENDED WHILE IT IS CONNECTED TO
ITS POWER SOURCE. IF ANY MALFUNCTION IS FOUND, TERMINATE THE
Warning
PROCESS AT ONCE AND REFER TO THE OPERATION MANUAL.
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The allowable DC input voltage is 11-18V DC.
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The allowable AC input voltage is 100-240V AC.
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Keep the charger away from dust, damp, rain, heat, direct sunlight and
excessive vibration.
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If the charger is dropped or suffers any type of impact, it should be inspected
by an authorized service station before using it again.
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This charger and the battery should be put on a heat-resistant, non-
flammable and non-conductive surface.
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Never place a charger on a car seat, carpet or similar surface. Keep all
flammable volatile materials away from the operating area.
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Make sure you know the specifications of the battery to be charged or
discharged to ensure it meets the requirements of this charger. If the
program is set up incorrectly, the battery and charger can be damaged.
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Fire or explosion can occur due to overcharging.
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To avoid a short circuit between the charge lead, always connect the charge
cable to the charger first, then connect the battery. Reverse the sequence
when disconnecting.
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Warning and Safety Notes
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Never attempt to charge or discharge the following types of batteries:
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A battery fitted with an integral charge circuit or a protection circuit
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A battery pack which consists of different types of cells (including
different manufacturer's cells)
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A battery that is already fully charged or just slightly discharged and
non-rechargeable batteries (these pose an explosion hazard)
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A faulty or damaged battery
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Batteries installed in a device or which are electrically linked to other
components
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Batteries that are not expressly stated by the manufacturer to be
suitable for the currents the charger delivers during the charge process
PLEASE BEAR IN MIND THE FOLLOWING POINTS BEFORE YOU
COMMENCE CHARGING:
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Did you select the appropriate program suitable for the type of battery you
are charging?
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Did you set up the adequate current for charging or discharging?
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Have you checked the battery voltage? Lithium battery packs can be wired
in parallel and in series, i.e. a 2-cell pack can be 3.7V (in parallel) or 7.4V (in
series).
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Have you checked that all connections are firm and secure?
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Make sure there are no intermittent contacts at any point in the circuit.
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