Great Planes LiPo Smart Chargers - GPMM3318/3319 - Manual

READ THIS ENTIRE INSTRUCTION MANUAL TO LEARN ABOUT
SPECIFIC FUNCTIONS AND FEATURES, AND SAFETY INFORMATION.
INTRODUCTION
The ElectriFly ™ LiPo Battery Charger is great for simple balance charging of 3-cell lithium-polymer batteries for small
electric models. Only charge batteries with 1500mAh capacity to a maximum of 2100mAh.
SPECIFICATIONS
Input voltage: 11.7V-15V DC
Battery types, # cells: 3 lithium-polymer cells connected in Series (11.1V LiPo)
Charge current: 800mA maximum
Charge method: CC-CV (current drop-off termination)
Minimum battery capacity: 1500mAh
Status indicator: Two LEDs; one green, one red
Input connectors: polarized DC power jack for DC input
Output connectors: one 3S balance plug
Case size: 2.18" x 1.13" x 3.26" [55 x 28 x 82mm]
Weight: 2.5oz. [72g]
SPECIAL FEATURES
• A very economical, portable and simple way to balance charge LiPo batteries
• Specifi cally designed for 3-cell lithium-polymer batteries only
• “Constant current / constant voltage” charge method
• Automatically starts charge upon connection of battery to the balance plug
• 800mA maximum charge current requires no adjustment
• Twin LEDs indicates charging status
IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS
• Charge only lithium-polymer (LiPo) rechargeable batteries that are 3S (3 cells in series) 11.1V nominal voltage, from
1500mAh to 2100mAh, which have a balance connector.
• Do not attempt to use this charger with NiCd, NiMH or different types of Lithium-Ion batteries as they are not compatible!
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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 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 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.
LIPO BALANCE CHARGER
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