Flyzone HCAA28 - Manual (Page 5)

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❏ 5. Switch on the transmitter and check the LED
on the front of the transmitter. The LEDs keep
you informed of the amount of battery power
remaining during fl ying. When all three LEDs are
illuminated, it is safe to fl y. As battery power is
depleted, the green and yellow LEDs will go out.
When only the red LED is illuminated, land your
Diablo EDF and install fresh batteries.
OPTIONAL RECHARGEABLE
TRANSMITTER BATTERY
The Tactic ™ 4-channel transmitter is equipped
with a charge jack that will allow you to use a
rechargeable NiCd battery pack and charge it
directly through the transmitter.
For a rechargeable pack that works with
this transmitter, use part number FUTM1450
Transmitter NiCd 9.6V 500mAh.
A charge lead and an appropriate charger will also
be required. For an economical multi-purpose
charger, use HCAP0100 R/C Multi-Charger. For
charge leads, use HCAP0101 Tx/Rx Charge leads.
Caution:
•Do not mix old and new batteries.
• Do not mix alkaline, standard (carbon-zinc) or
rechargeable (NiCd) batteries.
• Non-rechargeable batteries are not to
be recharged.
• Only batteries with the same or equivalent type
as recommended are to be used.
• Batteries are to be inserted with the
correct polarity.
• Exhausted batteries are to be removed from the
transmitter.
• The supply terminals are not to be
short circuited.
LIPO BATTERY CHARGING PRECAUTIONS
• Always remove the battery from the airplane
before charging.
• Remember to check the temperature of the
battery every 5 minutes during charging. If the
battery becomes hot during charging, unplug it
from the battery charger immediately even if it
has not completely charged.
• Charge the battery in a fi reproof location away
from fl ammable materials.
• DO NOT leave the battery charger unattended
while it is charging.
• DO NOT charge a LiPo battery inside of a
vehicle. Extend the charger cord and place the
battery and charger outside the vehicle away
from fl ammable materials.
• DO NOT charge the battery with the vehicle
running. This increases the chances of the battery
becoming overcharged.
• ALWAYS use the included 3S LiPo balance charger
to charge the LiPo battery.