Safety Precautions; Recommended Tools; Charging The Battery Pack - Merlin CESSNA T-206 Instruction Manual

Safety Precautions

Read and follow this manual completely, observing all instructions and safety directions. Otherwise, serious
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injury and damage can occur. Think about your safety, and the safety of others, first.
Hold the aeroplane securely when the flight battery is plugged in, keep the propeller away from body parts
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and clothing, even when it isn't spinning, as it could be turned on by accident. Beware of hair becoming en
tangled in the propeller, especially while launching your aeroplane.
Do not fly when it's too windy or you may lose control and crash, causing injury or damage. Never fly near
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people, vehicles, train tracks, buildings, power lines, water, hard surfaces or trees. Never allow anyone to
attempt to catch the aeroplane while it's in flight or serious injury may result.
Adult supervision for flying and battery charging is recommended for pilots age 14 and younger.
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Only use a battery charger that is Li-Po compatible to charge the flight battery. Never leave the charger
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unattended while charging. This will help prevent overcharging and make sure damage does not occur to the
battery, charger or any other property. While charging, place the battery on a heat-resistant surface. Do not lay
it on carpet or upholstery while charging.
Never cut into the battery, charger, or aeroplane wires or serious injury may occur. Causing the battery to
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"short out" (crossing negative and positive bare wires) can cause fire, serious injury and damage.
When you finish flying your aeroplane, always unplug the battery before you turn off the transmitter.
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Never fly on the same frequency as another RC aeroplane in your area. The frequency of the aeroplane is
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shown on the frequency crystals.

Recommended Tools

These tools are not included with the product but are recommended for use whilst working with this product
Foam Safe Super Glue

Charging the battery pack

Use the supplied charger to charge the supplied battery. Other products are available and if used, you must follow
the products instructions to avoid damage.
The charge time for the battery is 130 minutes.
1. Connect the 240V wall mounted transformer (12V output) to the input side of the supplied charger, the red
power indicator should glow.
2. Plug the aeroplane battery into the 7.4V 2-cell output socket of the charger. The charge indicator should glow
green after 5 seconds to indicate charging is taking place.
3. When charging is complete the charger will automatically stop charging and the green light will go out.
4. Unplug the battery and input to the charger.
If the charge indicator does not glow green when the battery is plugged in or flashes then the battery is already fully
charged. For flying field use a 12V lead input is provided which can be connected to an automotive car battery ensur-
ing the correct polarity is used. Red = positive terminal, black = negative terminal
Cautions
Use the charger with adult supervision. Do not use the charger near water or when wet.
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Do not use the charger if the wire is frayed or worn. If the wire is frayed or worn a short circuit can cause a fire
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or burns.
If your battery gets hot and exceeds 50 degrees C during charge it may be faulty and should be replaced.
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If the battery pack bulges during charge or use it is faulty and should be replaced.
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Never leave your battery on charge unattended.
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