Important precautions – Heli-Max HMXE0802 User Manual

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important precautions

• Only use the included charger with the included battery or replacement

part (GPMP0408).

• Do not attempt to use this charger with NiCd or NiMH battery packs.
• Never charge in excess of 4.20V per cell.
• If the battery should become damaged, discard the battery. Do not attempt to

use a damaged battery.

• Do not leave the charger unattended while charging. Disconnect the battery

and remove input power from the charger immediately if either becomes hot!
However, it is normal for the charger to get warm.

• Disconnect the battery from the charger and carefully move the battery to a

fireproof location if the battery begins to swell or smoke!

• Never charge at currents greater than 1C.
• Always charge in a fireproof location.
• Never trickle charge.
• Never allow the battery temperature to exceed 150° F [65° C].
• Never disassemble or modify pack wiring in any way or puncture cells.
• Never discharge below 2.75V per cell.
• 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 flammable 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 the battery from the charger and the power supply from

the charger when not in use.

• Do not attempt to charge a battery if it is swollen or hot.
• ALWAYS KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.

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