Traxxas 5709L - Manual (Page 5)

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#2933, or the 2-Cell/3-Cell LiPo Balance Charger. The use of a NiMH or
NiCad charger or charge mode will damage the batteries and may cause
fire and personal injury.
Never charge LiPo battery packs in series or parallel with this charger.
Charging packs in series or parallel may result in improper charger cell
recognition and an improper charging rate that may lead to overcharging,
cell imbalance, cell damage and fire.
• ALWAYS inspect your LiPo batteries carefully before charging. Look for
any loose leads or connectors, damaged wire insulation, damaged cell
packaging, impact damage, fluid leaks, swelling (a sign of internal damage),
cell deformity, missing labels, or any other damage or irregularity. If any of
the above conditions are observed, do not charge or use the battery pack.
• Do not store or charge LiPo batteries with or around other batteries or
battery packs of any type, including other LiPos.
• Store and transport your LiPo batteries in a cool dry place. Do not store in
direct sunlight. Do not allow the storage temperature to exceed 140°F or
60°C or the cells may be damaged and risk of fire created.
• Do NOT disassemble LiPo batteries or cells.
• Do NOT attempt to build your own LiPo battery pack from loose cells.
• ALWAYS proceed with caution and use good common sense at all times.
Charging and Handling Precautions/Warnings
• ALWAYS proceed with caution and use good common sense at all times.
• Children require adult supervision while using this charger.
• Do NOT let any exposed battery contacts or wires touch each other. This will
cause the battery to short circuit and create the risk of fire.
• While charging, ALWAYS place the battery (all types of batteries) in a fire
retardant/fire proof container and on a non-flammable surface such as
concrete.
• NEVER charge batteries on wood, cloth, carpet, or on any other flammable
material.
• ALWAYS charge batteries in a well-ventilated area.
• REMOVE flammable items and combustible materials from the charging
area.
• DO NOT operate the charger in a cluttered space, or place objects on top of
the charger or battery.
• If any battery or battery cell is damaged in any way, do NOT charge,
discharge, or use the battery.
• Keep a Class D fire extinguisher nearby in case of fire.
• BEFORE you charge, ALWAYS confirm that the charger settings exactly
match the type (chemistry), specification, and configuration of the battery to
be charged.
• Do NOT use the 2-3 cell LiPo charger, part #2935, to charge NiMH batteries.
• Do NOT exceed the battery manufacturer’s maximum recommended
charge rate.
• Do NOT disassemble, crush, short circuit, or expose the batteries or cells to
flame or any other source of ignition.
• If a battery gets hot to the touch during the charging process (temperature
greater than 110°F / 43°C), immediately disconnect the battery from the
charger and discontinue charging.
• Do NOT leave the charger and battery unattended while charging,
discharging, or anytime the charger is ON with a battery connected. If there
are any signs of a malfunction, unplug the power source and/or stop the
charging process immediately.
• ALWAYS unplug the charger from the wall outlet and disconnect the battery
when not in use.
• Do NOT operate the charger inside of an automobile.
• AVOID short-circuits by always connecting the charge cable to the charger
first and then to the battery to charge or discharge. Remember to always
reverse this procedure when disconnecting the battery.
• NEVER connect more than one battery at a time to the charger.
• DO NOT disassemble the charger.
• REMOVE the battery from your model or device before charging.
• Do NOT expose the charger to water or moisture.
• ALWAYS store battery packs safely out of the reach of children and pets.
• DO NOT charge batteries if you observe ANY of the following conditions:
- Batteries that are fully charged or have been only slightly discharged.
- Batteries that are hot (temperature greater than 110°F / 43°C)
- Batteries that are not expressly stated by the manufacture to be suitable
to accept the power output (voltage and amperage) the charger delivers
during the charging process.
- Batteries that are damaged or defective in any way. Examples of damage
or defects include, but are not limited to: batteries with dented cells,
damaged or frayed wires, loose connections, fluid leaks, corrosion, plugged
vents, swelling, cell deformity, impact damage, missing labels, melted
components or any other signs of damage.
- Battery packs that have been altered from original manufacturer
configuration.
- Non-rechargeable batteries (explosion hazard).
- Batteries that have an internal charge circuit or a protection circuit.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS