Lithium Polymer Battery Warnings - Please Read - Model Tech Blue Max Assembly Instructions Manual

LITHIUM POLYMER BATTERY WARNINGS - PLEASE READ

WARNINGS AND SAFETY PRECAUTIONS FOR ALL BRANDS OF LITHIUM POLYMER BATTERIES
Please read and understand the warnings listed in this section. Make sure to read any and all warnings included
in the packaging with your battery, too. If used improperly, lithium polymer batteries can be very dangerous,
so please follow these warnings and suggestions at all times.
from misuse of this product.
Do NOT use this product before reading and understanding all directions and warnings.
Do NOT overcharge. Maximum voltage for each pack must be followed.
Do NOT over-discharge. NEVER discharge below minimum volts.
Do NOT discharge at a rate greater than the maximum continuous discharge.
Do NOT use or charge if the battery is hot.
ONLY use a charger made for Lithium Polymer batteries.
Do NOT charge at a rate higher than 1C. Example: if the battery's rating is 340mAH, then the charger's charge rate must be set at
340mAH or less.
Do NOT leave in direct sunlight or in a hot car or storage area.
Do NOT get wet or expose to moisture.
Do NOT short-circuit the battery.
Do NOT charge with reverse polarity.
Do NOT leave the battery connected when not in use.
Do NOT operate or charge unattended.
Do NOT solder to the battery directly and do not get the battery hot in any way.
CHARGING WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS FOR ALL BRANDS OF LITHIUM POLYMER BATTERIES
Do NOT use the product if you do not understand the warnings and proper use of the product.
Always let the battery cool and "rest" between uses and charging.
To avoid over-discharging, only use a speed control that is made for LiPO batteries.
Do NOT charge inside your car or inside your house.
Inspect the battery before each use for swelling or other malformation. If the cell has ballooned, it MUST be discarded.
Check polarity and then connect battery to charger.
In use, do not over-discharge or exceed maximum discharge.
When handling the battery, remember not to poke, bend or damage the cells. The cell's outer casing is soft and can be damaged.
Remember, the cells must never exceed 71º Celcius (160º Fahrenheit) for any reason.
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C/G AND BALANCING
IMPORTANT It is critical that your aircraft be balanced correctly. Incorrectly balancing your aircraft can cause your aircraft to lose
control and crash!
BALANCE POINT (C/G):
aircraft is nose heavy. To correct this, move the battery and/or receiver back far enough to bring the aircraft into balance. If the tail of
the aircraft drops, the aircraft is tail heavy. To correct this, move the battery and/or receiver forward far enough to bring the aircraft into
location.
IMPORTANT Balance the aircraft with the fuel tank empty or the LiPO battery installed (if using a brushless electric motor).
forward will cause the aircraft to be more stable, but less responsive.
LATERAL BALANCING
Lateral balancing will make the aircraft's controls easier to trim and will make the aircraft track straighter in the air.
Turn the aircraft upside down and loop one length of string around the propeller shaft, then loop a second length of string around
the tail wheel wire.
With someone helping you, carefully lift the aircraft up by the two lengths of string. Watch how the wing reacts. If one side of the wing
drops, that side is heavier than the other. To correct this condition, stick a small piece of self-adhesive lead weight to the bottom of the
lighter wing half (the one that doesn't drop). For best mechanical advantage, place the weight as close to the wing tip as possible, but
you lift the aircraft.
CONTROL THROWS
We recommend initially setting up the aircraft using the Test Flying control throws. These control throws are suggested for initial test
characteristics of the aircraft using the Test Flying control throws.
TEST FLYING
Ailerons: 3/8" (10mm) Up and 3/8" (10mm) Down
Elevator: 1/2" (13mm) Up and 1/2" (13mm) Down
Rudder: 3/4" (19mm) Right and 3/4" (19mm) Left
IMPORTANT
THE CONTROL THROWS ARE
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