User Manual

USB CHARGING WARNINGS

CHARGE THE VEHICLE BATTERY

WARNING: 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.

• NEVER LEAVE CHARGING BATTERIES UNATTENDED.

• NEVER CHARGE BATTERIES OVERNIGHT.

• Never attempt to charge dead, damaged or wet battery packs.

• Never attempt to charge a battery pack containing different types of batteries.

• Never allow children under 14 years of age to charge battery packs.

• Never charge batteries in extremely hot or cold places or place in direct sunlight.

• Never charge a battery if the cable has been pinched or shorted.

• Never connect the charger if the power cable has been pinched or shorted.

• Never attempt to dismantle the charger or use a damaged charger.

• Always use only rechargeable batteries designed for use with this type of charger.

• Always inspect the battery before charging.

• Always keep the battery away from any material that could be affected by heat.

• Always monitor the charging area and have a ﬁre extinguisher available at all times.

• Always end the charging process if the battery becomes hot to the touch or starts to change form (swell) during the

charge process.

• Always connect the positive leads (+) and negative leads (–) correctly.

• Always disconnect the battery after charging, and let the charger cool between charges.

• Always charge in a well-ventilated area.

• Always terminate all processes and contact Horizon Hobby if the product malfunctions.

• Charge only rechargeable batteries. Charging non-rechargeable batteries may cause the batteries to burst, resulting

in injury to persons and/or damage to property.

• The USB outlet shall be installed near the equipment and shall be easily accessible.

CAUTION: Always ensure the battery you are charging meets the speciﬁcations of this charger. Not doing so

can result in excessive heat and other related product malfunctions, which can lead to user injury or property

damage. Please contact Horizon Hobby or an authorized retailer with compatibility questions.

CAUTION: If at any time during the charge process the battery pack becomes hot or begins to puff, disconnect the

battery immediately and discontinue the charge process as batteries can cause ﬁre, collateral damage and injuries.

Use only the included USB charger to charge the battery.

1. Connect the charger to a suitable USB power port. The charger will work with most 5V

mobile power sources or smartphone chargers with at least 1 amp of power output.

NOTICE: Charging the battery with a USB power port with less than 1 amp of power

output can produce heat.

2. Connect the charge lead to the battery, noting correct polarity. Charging a fully

discharged battery takes approximately 45–60 minutes. Charge times may vary

depending on the power source.

3. Remove the battery from the charger when the charging cycle is complete.

4. Remove the charger from the power supply.

CAUTION: Once charging is complete, immediately remove the battery. Never

leave a battery connected to the charger.

CHARGER LED INDICATIONS

RED, solid = Charging

RED, solid; GREEN, ﬂashing = Stand by

GREEN, solid = Charging complete