User Manual

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Battery Charging
Charging Warnings
The Battery Charging Process
1. Connect the charger to a 12V power source, noting proper polarity.
2. The CHARGE STATUS LED glows solid red.
3. Connect the battery balance lead to the charger. The balance connector is keyed to prevent reverse polarity.
4. The CELL STATUS LEDs glow solid green or yellow and the CHARGE STATUS LED glows solid red when the battery is charging.
5. Charging is complete when all LEDs glow solid red.
6. Always unplug the battery from the charger immediately upon completion of charging.
CAUTION: Overcharging a battery can cause a fi re.
LED Indications
Cell Status LEDs Charge Status LED Instruction
Red Solid Red Flashing Battery charger is powered. Li-Po battery is not connected
Green Solid Red Solid Li-Po battery is connected and charging
Yellow Solid Red Solid Charger is balancing the battery pack cells
Red Solid Red Solid Li-Po battery is connected and charging is complete
Red and Green Flashing Red Solid Charge Error
The Battery Charger (EFLC3115) included with your helicopter has been designed
to safely charge the Li-Po battery.
NOTICE: All instructions and warnings must be followed exactly. Mishandling of
Li-Po batteries can result in a fi re, personal injury and/or property damage.
• NEVER LEAVE CHARGING BATTERIES UNATTENDED.
• NEVER CHARGE BATTERIES OVERNIGHT
.
• By handling, charging or using the included Li-Po battery, you assume all risks
associated with lithium batteries.
• If at any time the battery begins to balloon or swell, discontinue use immediately. If
charging or discharging, discontinue and disconnect. Continuing to use, charge or
discharge a battery that is ballooning or swelling can result in fi re.
• Always store the battery at room temperature in a dry area for best results.
• Always transport or temporarily store the battery in a temperature range of 40–
120º F (5–49° C). Do not store battery or model in a car or direct sunlight. If stored
in a hot car, the battery can be damaged or even catch fi re.
• Always charge batteries away from fl ammable materials.
• Always inspect the battery before charging.
• Always disconnect the battery after charging, and let the charger cool between
charges.
• Always constantly monitor the temperature of the battery pack while charging.
• ONLY USE A CHARGER SPECIFICALLY DESIGNED TO CHARGE LI-PO BATTERIES.
Failure to charge the battery with a compatible charger may cause a fi re resulting
in personal injury and/or property damage.
• Never discharge Li-Po cells to below 3V under load.
• Never cover warning labels with hook and loop strips.
• Never leave charging batteries unattended.
• Never charge batteries outside recommended levels.
• Never charge damaged batteries.
• Never attempt to dismantle or alter the charger.
• Never allow minors to charge battery packs.
• Never charge batteries in extremely hot or cold places (recommended between
40–120° F or 5–49° C) or place in direct sunlight.
CAUTION: Only charge batteries that are cool to the touch and are not
damaged. Look at the battery to make sure it is not damaged e.g.,
swollen, bent, broken or punctured.
NOTICE:
Always connect cable polarities correctly.
First Flight Preparation
• Remove and inspect contents
• Begin charging the fl ight battery
• Install the fl ight battery in the helicopter (once it has been fully charged)
• Program your computer transmitter
• Bind your transmitter (BNF only)
• Familiarize yourself with the controls
• Find a suitable area for fl ying
Flying Checklist
❏ Always turn the transmitter on fi rst
❏ Plug the fl ight battery into the lead from the ESC
❏ Allow the ESC to initialize and arm properly
❏ Fly the model
❏ Land the model
❏ Unplug the fl ight battery from the ESC
❏ Always turn the transmitter off last