Charging warnings and precautions – Pro Boat PRB3650 User Manual

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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.

• Read all safety precautions and

literature prior to use of this product.

• Never leave the battery and charger

unattended during use.

• Never attempt to dismantle the

charger.

• Never attach your charger to both an

AC and DC power source at the same

time.

• Never reverse the positive and

negative terminals. Wrong connection

will damage the battery and may

cause damage to the charger.

• Never allow minors to charge battery

packs without adult supervision.

• Never drop charger or batteries.
• Never attempt to charge dead or

damaged batteries

• Never attempt to charge a battery

pack containing different types of

batteries.

• Never charge a battery if the cable

has been pinched or shorted.

• Never allow batteries or battery packs

to come into contact with moisture at

any time.

• Never charge batteries in extremely

hot or cold places (recommended

between 50–80 degrees F) or place in

direct sunlight.

• Always use only rechargeable

batteries. This charger cannot

charge batteries such as “heavy

duty,” “Alkaline battery,” or “Mercury

battery.”

• Always connect the positive red

lead (+) and negative black lead (-)

terminals of the battery to the charger

terminals correctly.

• Always disconnect the battery after

charging, and let the charger cool

between charges.

• Always inspect the battery before

charging.

• Always terminate all processes and

contact Horizon Hobby if the product

malfunctions.

• Always keep batteries and charger

away from any material that could be

affected by heat (such as ceramic and

tile), as they can get hot.

• Always monitor the area, use a fire

alarm and have a fire extinguisher

available at all times.

• Always make sure you know the

specifications of the battery to be

charged or discharged to ensure

it meets the requirements of this

charger. If the program is set up

incorrectly, the battery and charger

may be damaged. Improper settings

can cause the battery to become

overcharged potentially leading to fire

or explosion.

• Always connect the charge cable to

the charger first, then connect the

battery to avoid short circuit between

the charge leads. Reverse the

sequence when disconnecting.

• Never connect more than one battery

pack to this charger at a time.

• Always constantly monitor the

temperature of the battery pack while

charging.

• Always end the charging process if the

charger or battery becomes hot to the

touch or starts to change form (swell)

during the charge process.

Charging Warnings and Precautions

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