Intel Falcon 8+ User Manual page 38

• Never store or charge a battery inside of your car in extreme temperatures, since
extreme temperature could cause a fire.
Charging
• Before charging make a visual inspection of the battery. Look for any damaged
connectors, or other irregularities. Do not use it if you find any of the above issues
with your battery.
• If any damage to the battery is found, or the voltage is significantly less for your
battery than what is specified below, do not attempt to charge or fly the battery;
contact your supplier.
• It may happen that you witness a battery starting to balloon or swell up. This may
lead to a deformed housing so that it does not fit into the battery compartment of
the UAV any mores. If at any time you notice such a deformation do not start
charging this battery. If already started, discontinue the charging process
immediately. Disconnect the battery and observe it in a safe place for an
appropriate period of time. Continuing to charge a battery that has begun to swell
will result in fire. Never use a battery if you find it swollen or ballooned.
• Never charge batteries unattended.
• Charge in an isolated area, away from other flammable materials. Use deliverable
LiPo-safe bags or a non-flammable case for charging.
• Let the battery cool down to ambient temperature before charging.
Discharging
Do not discharge a battery to a level below 3.5 V per cell. Deep discharging a battery
cell below 3.5 V can reduce battery performance or even destruct them.
Storage & transportation
Preparing for storage: Storing a fully charged battery has negative effects on its life
span. Thus, the battery comes in a mode, where it slowly unloads itself to a healthy
storage-voltage using internal circuitry.
• Whenever possible store the batteries in the Storage Mode (see
Storage Mode on page
next flight.
• For transporting and storing the batteries use LiPo-safe bags or cases.
• Store batteries at room temperature between a min. of 5°C and 25°C (41°F and
77°F) for best results.
• Do not expose batteries to direct sunlight (heat) for extended periods.
• Never leave the LiPo batteries on a full charge for more than 2 - 3 days. For longer
intermissions you need to activate the Battery Storage Mode (see section
option 2, Storage Mode on page
battery again. Recharge the batteries right before the next mission.
Caring for batteries
• Please check the battery voltage after charging. It is shown on the Main Screen of
the Status display and by the LEDs of the battery.
The voltage for a 4-cell battery should fall e.g. between 16.4 V – 16.8 V
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35) and only charge them completely shortly before the
35) for safe storage until you are ready to use the
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