Charging The Aircraft Battery - HobbyZone Firebird Scout Instruction Manual

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Motor Test and Battery Discharge
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Adult Supervision Required
WARNING: Keep everything clear of the propeller and
hold the plane securely. A moving propeller can cause
severe injury.
1. Turn the transmitter on.
2. Install the battery in the fuselage slot and plug in
the connector.
3. Move the transmitter's left stick all the way down
and hold for one second. This will arm the motor.
4. Move the transmitter's left stick up. Since most
batteries come partially charged, the prop should
spin at high speed. (If the motor does not run,
proceed to charging the battery.)
5. In order to fully discharge the battery, run the
motor at high speed until it shuts off. If there is
not enough charge in the battery to power the
propeller, then proceed to Step 4.
6. When finished with the motor test, be sure to
disconnect the battery first then turn off the
transmitter.

Charging the Aircraft Battery

Note: Never charge a hot battery or a battery
that is already charged. Always discharge before
every charge.
See "Warnings and Safety" on page 24.
1. The charger supplied with the Firebird Scout ™ has
a built-in timer. Plug the battery into the charger,
and then plug the charger into the wall. The LED
indicator should glow constantly. After about 2.5
hours, the LED will turn off, indicating the battery
is charged and ready to use.
2. To charge another battery, the charger must first
be unplugged from both the wall and the battery
to reset the timer.
Important: Charge the battery shortly before flying.
While charging, place the battery on a heat-resistant
surface. Do not lay it on carpet or upholstery while
charging. If you charge the battery 12–48 hours before
flying, charge again for 30 minutes right before you fly.
Stop charging immediately when the battery becomes
warm, indicating it is fully charged.
Note: If the weather is cold, keep the battery in a warm
place until you are ready to fly. A cold battery will have
dramatically reduced performance and the throttle will
shut off early.
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