Flyzone FLZA3342 - Manual (Page 5)

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● Do not leave the charger unattended while charging.
Disconnect the battery and remove input power from
charger immediately if either becomes hot! However,
it is normal for the charger to get warm.
● Disconnect the battery from the charger immediately
and remove to a fi reproof location if the battery
begins to swell or smoke!
● Only use the included car adapter or approved AC
adapter to power the charger.
● Do not use charger with car running.
● Do not allow water, moisture or foreign objects into
the charger.
● Do not block the air intake holes, which could cause
the charger to overheat.
● Do not place the charger or any battery on a
fl ammable surface or near a combustible material
while in use.
● Do not charge on a carpet, cluttered workbench, paper,
plastic, vinyl, leather, wood, or inside an R/C model.
● Never charge inside a full-sized vehicle.
● Always disconnect charger from input power when
not in use.
● Do not attempt to charge a battery if it is swollen
or hot.
● Keep out of reach of children.
Charging Batteries
IMPORTANT!! ALWAYS charge a LiPo battery in a
location that is fi reproof. NEVER leave the battery
unattended while being charged! If the battery feels
warm during charge, remove the battery at once and
disconnect the charger from the power source.
Heat-resistant LiPo charging bags (GPMP0751) provide
additional safety when charging and are available
through your hobby supplier.
Use only approved power input accessories – the
included car adapter and AC adapter (also available
separately GPMM3310).
To charge a battery:
1. Connect input power to
the charger. The GREEN
LED will be lit, indicating
standby mode. The RED
LED will be OFF.
2. Connect the battery to
be charged to the balance
plug. The RED LED will
also be lit, and remain RED
during charging. Both LEDs should be lit solid while charging.
3. When the battery is fully charged, the GREEN LED will turn
OFF. Remove the battery from the charger at this time.
4. Charging time depends on level of discharge and capacity
of the battery. To estimate how long it should take to charge an
empty battery, divide the capacity of the battery in mAh by the
charge rate in milliamps:
600 mAh battery / 450 mA ~ 80 minutes
LED scheme – Use this table to determine charge action:
RED LED GREEN LED ACTION
OFF Solid ON No battery is connected
OFF Flashing Conditioning battery
Solid ON Solid ON Battery charging
Solid ON OFF Charge complete
Flashing Flashing ERROR
Possible sources of battery error may include a highly unbalanced
pack, charger timed out, or one cell in the pack which is low
voltage. In the case of a battery error, please remove the battery
pack from the charger and inspect it carefully for swelling or any
other damage, such as broken wires.
Optional 11.1V Battery
The Eraze can also be fl own with a 3-cell 11.1V 600mAh LiPo
battery (GPMP0821). The added power is recommended only
for those who are already familiar with the fl ight characteristics
of Eraze using the included 2-cell battery. The roll rate becomes
impressively fast at the increased speed and the orientation
of the Eraze could become diffi cult to discern for unprepared
pilots. If you purchase the optional 11.1V battery, you will also
need a charger capable of balance charging a 3-cell LiPo. An
economical choice would be the Great Planes AC/DC 3S
LiPo Balancing Smart Charger (GPMM3318). A much more
comprehensive charger which can function for most or all of
your charging needs is Great Planes ElectriFly Triton EQ AC/
DC Charger (GPMM3155).
TTX404 TRANSMITTER
For more information on the Tactic Radio System included
with the Eraze visit tacticrc.com
To install the batteries, slide the battery door down. Insert the
cells as shown in the diagram, making sure to note proper
polarity for each cell. Close the battery door.
Power Switch, LED,
and Low Battery Alarm
The red power LED should light when the power switch is moved
upwards to the “ON” position. The Tx should have adequate
power for fl ight when the LED is on constantly. Anytime the
LED begins to fl ash, accompanied by the sounding of an
audible tone, the Tx battery voltage has dropped too low and
operation of the model should NOT be attempted!