HITEC X1RED Instruction Manual page 18

Table of contents
Introduction ..................................................................... 3
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Warnings and Safety Notes .............................................. 4
Charger Layout ................................................................ 8
Specifications ................................................................... 9
Features ......................................................................... 10
Charger Connections ...................................................... 12
Getting Started .............................................................. 13
Operating the Charger ................................................... 15
Introduction
Congratulations on your choice of the X1 RED charger.
The X1 RED is a high-performance, microprocessor-cont-
rolled charger/discharger with battery management capa-
bilities that are suitable for use with most popular battery
types. The X1 RED also features integrated balancing for
Warnings and Safety Notes
The charging and discharging of RC hobby
batteries can be dangerous.
Failure to follow these explicit warnings can
result in propery damage and/or loss of life.
These warnings and safety notes are of the utmost
importance. You must follow these instructions for maxi-
mum 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 process
at once and refer to the operation manual.
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AC/DC-Input, Professional
Balance Charger, Discharger, Multicharger
Charging Your Battery .................................................... 18
System Settings .............................................................. 19
Battery Meter ................................................................. 23
Warnings and Error Messages ........................................ 24
Using the Control Master - "Chargemaster" .................. 25
Warranty and Service ..................................................... 26
Disposal ......................................................................... 27
Regulatory Compliance .................................................. 27
six-cell, Lithium-Polymer (LiPo), Lithium-Ferrite (LiFe) and
Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion), as well as the latest high voltage
Lithium-Polymer (LiHV) batteries.
Please read this entire operating manual before using the
X1 RED Charger.
· Never leave your charger unattended while in
operation.
· Never charge on or around comubstible materials.
· Never charge a damaged battery pack.
· Low cost, no-name battery packs pose the most danger.
We recommend you only use battery packs that are
sold and warranted by a reputable company.
· It is highly recommended that you utilize a safety
device while charging lithium chemistry batteries.
Failure to follow these warnings can be considered
negligence by the operator an may negate any claims for
damages incurred.