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SECTION 5: LITHIUM POLYMER BATTERY WARNINGS - PLEASE READ
If you will be powering your Speedy Bee ARF with an electric motor and are using a lithium polymer flight
battery, please read and understand the warnings listed in this section. Also make sure to read any and all
warnings included in the packaging with your battery. If used improperly, lithium polymer batteries can be very
dangerous, so please follow these warnings and suggestions at all times.
WARNINGS AND SAFETY PRECAUTIONS FOR ALL BRANDS OF LITHIUM POLYMER BATTERIES
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This product may explode or catch fire. Serious injury can result from misuse. Serious injury, loss of property, fire and death
can result from misuse of this product.
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All instructions, warnings and cautions must be followed at all times. Failure to do so can lead to serious injury or fire.
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Do NOT use this product before reading and understanding all directions and warnings.
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Do NOT overcharge. Maximum voltage for each pack must be followed.
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Do NOT over-discharge. NEVER discharge below minimum volts.
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Do NOT discharge at a rate greater than the maximum continuous discharge.
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Do NOT use or charge if the battery is hot.
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ONLY use a charger made for Lithium Polymer batteries.
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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.
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Do NOT leave in direct sunlight or in a hot car or storage area.
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Do NOT get wet or expose to moisture.
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Do NOT short-circuit the battery.
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ONLY discharge and charge the battery outdoors or in a fire-safe container.
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Do NOT charge with reverse polarity.
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Do NOT leave the battery connected when not in use.
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Do NOT operate or charge unattended.
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Do NOT solder to the battery directly and do not get the battery hot in any way.
CHARGING PRECAUTIONS FOR ALL BRANDS OF LITHIUM POLYMER BATTERIES
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Do NOT use the product if you do not understand the warnings and proper use of the product.
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Always let the battery cool and "rest" between uses and charging.
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To avoid over-discharging, only use a speed control that is made for LiPO batteries.
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We recommend the use of a fire-safe container when charging or storing.
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Do NOT charge inside your car or inside your house.
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Inspect the battery before each use for swelling or other malformation. If the cell has ballooned, it MUST be discarded.
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Set the charger to 1C (charge at 1/2C or less for the first 5 cycles).
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Check polarity and then connect battery to charger.
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In use, do not to over-discharge or exceed maximum discharge.
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When handling the battery, remember not to poke, bend or damage the cell. The cell outer casing is soft and can be damaged.
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Remember, the cells must never exceed 160 degrees Fahrenheit for any reason.
You MUST use a LiPO-compatible
charger, like the WattAge Charge-It-All,
to charge LiPO batteries
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