Great Planes SafeCharge LiPo Charge Bag - GPMP0751 User Manual

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Placing the bag, charger, and battery in the center of an open garage away
from vehicles, walls, etc. is one suggestion. Pay close attention to all warning

statements listed above before proceeding.

3. Connect the LiPo battery to a LiPo compatible charger, but do NOT start charge

at this time. It is the user’s responsibility to select an appropriate charger and
settings for the LiPo battery to be charged. Refer to the instructions provided

with the battery and charger. Do not charge a battery inside the SafeCharge

bag that is rated above 11.1V and/or 3200mAh nominal.

4. Open all snaps, open the bag and place the battery inside as far down into the

bag as possible.

5. Route the wires from the

battery and charger through

the small gap located on either
side of the bag near where the
fl ap closes (see picture).

6. Close ALL SNAPS, ensuring

a tight connection for each.

7. Command the charger to start

charge.

8. Stand by to monitor the

charging.

In the Event of a Fire – Safety and Disposal

IMPORTANT! If a battery catches fi re while inside the SafeCharge
Bag, always maintain a safe distance from the fi re! Do NOT attempt
to remove a hot or swollen battery from the bag. Do not attempt
to touch the bag as it may be very hot. Stay upwind and avoid
inhaling the smoke!

1. Interrupt power to the battery or to the charger (whichever is safest). Either

disconnect the connection to the battery, or on the input of the charger.

2. ONLY IF SAFE TO DO SO, fi ght the fi re. Use a “class D” fi re extinguisher, or

completely cover the fl ame with sand.

3. Once the fl ame has been extinguished after approximately 30 minutes, or until

the bag and battery have cooled, move the bag with battery inside to a safe
location outdoors and follow the disposal instructions below.

DO NOT allow the internal electrolyte or smoke from a LiPo battery to get in the
eyes or on skin. Refer to the FIRST AID INSTRUCTIONS section on page 4.

Refer to the instructions with your battery, or ask the battery supplier for proper

instructions for disposal of a LiPo battery.