HobbyZone DC Li-Po Balancing Charger Instructions

DC Li-Po Balancing Charger Instructions

NOTICE

All instructions, warranties and other collateral documents are subject
to change at the sole discretion of Horizon Hobby, Inc. For up-to-date
product literature, visit http://www.horizonhobby.com and click on the
support tab for this product.

Meaning of Special Language

The following terms are used throughout the product literature to indicate
various levels of potential harm when operating this product:
CAUTION: Procedures, which if not properly followed, create the
probability of physical property damage AND a possibility of serious injury.
WARNING: Procedures, which if not properly followed, create the
probability of property damage, collateral damage, and serious injury OR
create a high probability of superficial injury.
WARNING: Read the ENTIRE instruction manual to become
familiar with the features of the product before operating.
Failure to operate the product correctly can result in damage to
the product, personal property and cause serious injury.
This is a sophisticated hobby product and NOT a toy. It must be operated
with caution and common sense and requires some basic mechanical
ability. Failure to operate this Product in a safe and responsible manner
could result in injury or damage to the product or other property.
This product is not intended for use by children without direct adult
supervision. Do not attempt disassembly, use with incompatible
components or augment product in any way without the approval of
Horizon Hobby, Inc. This manual contains instructions for safety,
operation and maintenance. It is essential to read and follow all the
instructions and warnings in the manual, prior to assembly, setup or use,
in order to operate correctly and avoid damage or serious injury.

WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS

Failure to exercise caution while using this product and comply with the
following warnings could result in product malfunction, electrical issues,
excessive heat, FIRE, and ultimately injury and property damage.
Read all safety precautions and literature prior to use
of this product.
Never leave
Never connect charger
Never dismantle
charging Batteries to 12V outlet while
the charger.
vehicle is running.
unattended.
Never allow Never charge
Never drop
minors to charge
battery with
charger or
batteries without
damaged wiring.
batteries.
adult supervision.
Never allow batteries
Never charge a battery
Never charge
to come into contact
pack with different
batteries in extremely
types of batteries. with moisture.
hot or cold places.
Always use
Always disconnect the
Always let charger
battery after charging.
Li-Po Batteries.
cool between charges.
Never connect more
Always monitor the
Always keep
than one battery back
temperature of the
away from materials
to charger at a time.
battery while charging.
affected by heat.
• Always ensure program settings are correct to
prevent battery damage or fire.
• Always make sure you know the specifications
of the battery to be charged or discharged to
ensure it meets the requirements of this charger.
• Always terminate all processes and contact
Always stop charging
Horizon Hobby if the product malfunctions.
if the charger or
battery becomes hot.
This charger uses unique circuitry that ensures an accurate charge every
time and protects your Li-Po battery from the dangers of overcharging.
This charger continually monitors the battery and automatically stops
12V
charging when the battery is fully charged.
Never reverse
positive (+) and
negative (-) terminals.
Never charge
damaged Batteries.

Features

• Chargers 3-cell lithium ploymer battery packs at 1.3 amps
Never place
in direct sunlight.
• LED charge status indicator
• 12V accessory outlet input cord
CAUTION: Never leave the battery and charger unattended
during the charging process. Failure to follow the instructions
properly could result in a fire. When charging, make certain the
battery is on a heat-resistant surface.
Instructions
Always
inspect battery
IMPORTANT: The 12V DC 3S Li-Po balancing charger provides
before charging.
a charge current of approximately 1.3-amps. The typical
charge time for the included 11.1V 1300mAh Li-Po is
approximately 1 hour.
1. Locate the saftey charge lead on the battery pack. Connect the
battery to the charger. Charge through the balance lead on the
battery back. The blue EC3
when using the included charger.
Always stop
2. Connect the charger to the 12V power outlet in a vehicle. The LED
charging if the
will blink continuously while the battery charges.
battery starts to swell.
NOTE: Some 12V outlets require your vehicle to be running
for the outlet to be operational. We recommend you consult
your vehicle owner's manual if you are unsure. We do not
recommend charging the batteries while the vehicle is
in motion.
3. Charging is finished when the LED glows steadily.
connector will remain disconnected
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