ParkZone PKZ5280 - Manual (Page 5)

Charging the Flight Battery
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Battery Capacity Maximum Charge Rate
300-400mAh 300mA
500-1000mAh 500mA
1000-1500mAh 1A
1500-2000mAh 1.5A
2000mAh + 2.0A
The Battery Charging Process
1. Charge only batteries that are cool to the touch and are not damaged. Look at the battery to make sure it is not damaged
e.g., swollen, bent, broken or punctured.
2. Attach the input cord of the charger to the appropriate power supply (12V accessory outlet).
3. When the Li-Po charger has been correctly powered up, there will be an approximate 3-second delay, then an audible
“beep” and the green (ready) LED will flash.
4. Turn the control on the Amps selector so the arrow points to the charging rate required for the Battery (see chart, for
example the Stinson Reliant’s 1800mAh Li-Po battery will charge at 1.8 amps). DO NOT change the charge rate once the
battery begins charging.
5. Move the cell selector switch to 2-cell or 3-cell for your battery.
6. Connect the Balancing Lead of the Battery to the 2-cell (it has three (3) pins) or 3-cell (it has four (4) pins) Charger port.
7. The green and red LEDs may flash during the charging process, when the charger is balancing cells. Balancing prolongs
the life of the battery.
8. When the battery is fully charged, there will be an audible beep for about 3 seconds, and the green LED will shine
continuously.
9. Always unplug the battery from the charger immediately upon completion of charging.
CAUTION: Overcharging a battery can cause a fire.
Your Stinson Reliant comes with a DC balancing charger and
3S Li-Po battery. You must charge the included Li-Po battery
pack with a Li-Po specific charger only (such as the included
charger). Never leave the battery and charger unattended
during the charge process. Failure to follow the instructions
properly could result in a fire. When charging, make certain the
battery is on a heat-resistant surface. Charge the flight battery
while assembling the aircraft. Install the fully charged battery to
perform control tests and binding.
DC Li-Po Balancing Charger Features
• Charges 2- to 3-cell lithium polymer battery packs
• Variable charge rates from 300mAh to 2-amp
• Simple single push-button operation
• LED charge status indicator
• LED cell balance indicator
• Audible beeper indicates power and charge status
• 12V accessory outlet input cord
Specifications
• Input power: 12V DC, 3-amp
• Charges 2- to 3-cell Li-Po packs with minimum
capacity of 300mAh
3S 11.1V 1800mAh Li-Po Battery Pack
The ParkZone 3S Li-Po battery pack features a balancing
lead that allows you to safely charge your battery pack
when used with the included ParkZone Li-Po balancing
charger.
WARNING: Failure to use the proper charger for a Li-Po
battery can result in serious damage, and if left charging
long enough, will cause a fire. ALWAYS use caution when
charging Li-Po batteries.
WARNING: Selecting a charge rate higher than 1x (one
times) the battery capacity may cause a fire.
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Note: Attempting to charge an over-discharged battery will cause the charger to repeatedly flash and beep, indicating an error has occured.
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