Intel FALCON 8 Plus User Manual page 55

USER MANUAL
INTEL® FALCON™ 8+ UAS
• You may witness a battery starting to balloon or swell up. This may lead to a
deformed housing where the battery no longer fits into the UAV battery
compartment. If you notice such a deformation, do not start charging this
battery. If you already started charging, discontinue the charging process
immediately. Disconnect the battery and observe it in a safe place for an
appropriate period. 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 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 destroy the battery.
Storage & Transportation
Preparing for storage: Storing a fully charged battery has negative effects on its life
span. The battery comes in a mode, where it slowly unloads itself to a healthy storage
voltage using the internal circuitry.
• Whenever possible, store the batteries in the Storage Mode (see Operating The
BMS Menu, "Menu Option 2, Storage Mode" on page 50) and only completely
charge them immediately before the next flight.
• For transporting and storing the batteries, use LiPo-safe bags or cases.
• Always store batteries within the specified temperature ranges. "TECHNICAL
SPECIFICATION" on page 178 for further details.
• Do not expose batteries to direct sunlight or heat for extended periods.
• Never leave the LiPo batteries with a full charge for more than 2 - 3 days. For
longer intermissions, you need to activate the Battery Storage Mode (see
Operating The BMS Menu, "Menu Option 2, Storage Mode" on page 50) for safe
storage until you are ready to use the 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 between 16.4 V – 16.8 V.
• Do not discharge batteries to a level below 14 V. Deep discharge below 14 V will
deteriorate the battery performance.
• Never puncture the battery cells. Punctured cells may cause fire.
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