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- Li-Ion batteries don't like to be run down too low. If the voltage is dropped dra-
matically they will be damaged and will not recharge! The ESC (Electronic Speed
Control) in the boat has low voltage hard cut off at 3.2V per cell (6.4V): once the
boat starts to slow bring it back to shore immediately. It is recommend charging
the battery after you run the boat and store the battery with a charge. Never
discharge or dead short a Li-Ion battery!
- You Must FULLY charge the battery before using your new boat.
- Do not leave the battery plugged into the boat when it is not being used.
Charging:
You will notice that there are 2 plugs with wires coming out of the battery. The
white plug with the white, black, and red wires is the balance plug. This is the
plug you use with the supplied wall mount charger.
This is a keyed plug and will only go in
one way.
1. Plug the AC charger into the wall.
The green light will become solid to
indicate the power on.
2. Plug the white balance plug on your
battery into the white balance charge
port.
3. The green light will change to solid
red to let you know it's charging.
4. The red light will turn to solid green
when the battery is fully charged.
5. Typically there is a 1 hour to 1.5
hour charge time.
During charging:
- It is normal for the battery to get warm during the charging process. Do not
charge the battery on a surface that is fl ammable or can be damaged by heat.
- Do not leave the battery and charger unattended while charging.
- Do not store the battery plugged into the charger
Installation of battery into the boat:
Place your LiteHawk CHAMP on its supplied boat stand to avoid damage to the
rudder and propeller. It is best to always have your boat on the provided stand
when not in the water.
- Remove the hatch on the deck by turning the 2 latches, then turning the twist
tab on the front hull - move the hatch forward to remove.
- Insert the Li-Ion battery in the centre of the boat hull. You will see a Velcro
strap to wrap around the battery to hold it in place.
- Plug the Red battery plug into the matching plug in the boat. This is a tight fi t,
but the plug is keyed so it will only go in one way.
- Reinstall the top hatch.
- Do not store the battery plugged into the boat.
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