User manual

9Safety notices
troduced. The temperature can easily be checked
with the infrared thermometer, order no. 1963. The
battery must never be discharged via the transmit-
ter’s charging socket. This socket is not suitable for
this purpose.
Other handling notices
• Never short-circuit the battery. A short-circuit al-
lows very high current to flow and this heats up
the cells. This will lead to loss of electrolyte, the
production of gases and perhaps even explosions.
In the vicinity of, or while handling, Graupner LiIo-/
LiPo batteries, avoid electrically conducting sur-
faces because of the danger of creating a short-
circuit condition.
• Handling connectors
These connectors are not as robust as for other
batteries. This applies particularly to the plus pole
connector. The connections can easily be broken
off. Due to thermal transfer, the connector tabs
may not be soldered directly.
• Cell connection
Direct soldering on battery cells is not permitted.
The heat of direct soldering can damage battery
components, such as separator or isolator.
Battery connections should only be made by in-
dustrial spot welding. A professional repair made
by the manufacturer or distributor is necessary to
replace missing or torn-off cables.
• Replacing individual battery cells
The replacement of battery cells may only be
made by the manufacturer or distributor and never
by the user himself.
• Damaged cell usage
Damaged cells may never be used or returned to
service.
Characteristics of damaged cells include: dam-
aged housing packing, deformed battery cells,
electrolyte or leaking electrolyte. In these cases,
further use of the battery is not permissible.
Damaged or useless cells are hazardous waste
items and must be appropriately disposed.
General warning notices
• Batteries must never be put in fire or burned.
• Battery cells must not be submerged in liquids,
such as water, seawater or beverages. Any contact
with liquids, of whatever nature, is to be avoided.
• Individual battery cells and batteries are not toys
and must therefore not get into the hands of chil-
dren. Batteries/cells must be kept out of the reach
of children.
• Batteries must not get into the vicinity of babies or
small children. If a battery is swallowed, immedi-
ately go to a doctor or emergency medical facility.
• Batteries must not be put in a microwave oven or
put under pressure. Smoke, fire and more can be
the consequences.
• Never dismantle a LiIo-/LiPo battery. Dismantling
a battery can cause internal short-circuits. Gas,
fire, explosions and other problems can result.
• The electrolyte and electrolytic vapors in LiIo-/LiPo
batteries are harmful. Absolutely avoid all direct
contact with electrolytes. If electrolytes come into
contact with skin, eyes or other body parts, im-
mediately wash out or rinse out with generous
amounts of fresh water then be sure to consult
a doctor.
• Batteries built into equipment must always be
removed from that equipment when it is not cur-
rently in use. Always switch off equipment after it is
used to prevent deep discharging. Always charge
batteries before it is too late. Store batteries on a
non-combustible, heat resistant, non-conducting
surface! Deep-discharged LiIo-/LiPo batteries are
defective and may no longer be used!
Notice for remote control set mc-16 HoTT and
mc-20 HoTT
Order no. 33016 / 33020
These radio control sets are fitted as standard with a
LiIo transmitter battery with integral protective circuit
(changes reserved). Once the factory preset voltage
limit of 3.60 V has been reached, a warning will ap-
pear in the display.
Disposal of used batteries
Some countries have laws requiring that all used
batteries be turned over to an authorized collection
center.
Disposing of batteries along with common household
garbage is forbidden. Old batteries can be turned into
communal collection centers for disposal at no charge
or they can be returned to one of our dealerships or
anywhere else where batteries of that given type are
sold. Used batteries we have delivered can also be
sent back to us, at your cost, through the mail. Use
the return address below:
Graupner GmbH & Co. KG
Service: Used batteries
Henriettenstr. 94-96
D-73230 Kirchheim unter Teck
This represents an essential contribution to environ-
mental protection.
Caution:
Damaged batteries require among other things,
special packaging, because they are very toxic!