Charging, Charging safety precautions and guidelines – Spektrum SPM3200 DX3R PRO User Manual

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SPEKTRUM DX3R PRO USER GUIDE

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You can also use optional NiMH 1.2-volt AA

rechargeable batteries (SPM9525), which you can

recharge using the charge jack (not available on all

transmitters) below the transmitter’s on/off switch and

Spektrum’s optional charger (SPM9526).

WARNING: Charge only rechargeable

batteries. Non-rechargeable batteries may burst

causing injury to persons and/or damage to property,

and they may cause fire. Dry location use only.

ChargINg

(NOT avaIlablE ON all TraNsmITTErs)

Note: DX3R Pro transmitters with part numbers

that end in E or FR do not have charge jacks.

All Spektrum charge jacks are center pin negative.

Before using a charger, make sure the connector is

center pin negative, you can use a voltmeter for this.

Also, the DX3R PRO uses four cells. When charging,

use a charger designed for four cells (4.8-volt battery

pack).

Charger Pigtail for Transmitter

Spektrum Transmitter Charge Jack Polarity

BLACK TO POSITIVE

BLACK W/WHITE STRIPE TO NEGATIVE

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ChargINg safETy PrECauTIONs
aNd guIdElINEs

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.
If the transmitter voltage drops below 4.0 volts

or the battery alarm goes off, change the batteries

or recharge them (if using rechargeable batteries)

immediately.
Read all safety precautions and literature prior to use

of this product.
• Never leave battery and charger unattended during

use.

• Never allow minors to charge battery packs without

adult supervision.

• Never attempt to charge dead or damaged batteries.
• Never charge a battery if the cable has been pinched

or shorted.

• Never allow batteries or charger to come into

contact with moisture at any time.

• Never charge batteries in extremely hot or cold

places (recommended between 50–80 degrees

Fahrenheit) or place in direct sunlight.

• Always use only NiMH rechargeable batteries.

Chargers cannot charge batteries such as “heavy

duty,” “alkaline battery,” or “mercury battery.”

• Always properly connect charger and battery.
• Always disconnect the battery and charger after

charging, and let them cool between charges.

• Always inspect the battery before charging.
• Always terminate all processes and contact Horizon

Hobby if the product malfunctions.

• Always make sure you know the specifications of

the battery to be charged or discharged to ensure it

meets the requirement of this charger.

• Always constantly monitor the temperature of the

battery pack while charging.

• Always end the charging process if the charger or

battery comes hot to the touch or starts to change

form during the charge process.

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