Great Planes F-86 Sabre Micro EDF RTF - GPMA1770 - Manual (Page 5)

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● “Constant current/constant voltage” charge method
● Automatically starts charge upon connection of
battery to the balance plug
● 450 mA maximum charge current requires no
adjustment
● Twin LEDs indicate charging status
Important Precautions
● Charge only lithium-polymer (LiPo) rechargeable
batteries that are 2S (2 cells in series) 7.4V nominal
voltage, from 150 mAh to 750 mAh, 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!
● 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 to 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 use charger with car running.
● 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.
Charging Batteries
IMPORTANT!! ALWAYS charge a LiPo battery in a
location that is fi reproof. NEVER leave the battery
unattended while being charged! If the battery feels
warm during charge, remove the battery at once and
disconnect the charger from the power source.
Heat-resistant LiPo charging bags (GPMP0751) provide
additional safety when charging and are available
through your hobby supplier.
Use only approved power input accessories – the
included car adapter and AC adapter (also available
separately GPMM3310).
To charge a battery:
1. Connect input power to
the charger. The GREEN
LED will be lit, indicating
standby mode. The RED
LED will be OFF.
2. Connect the battery to
be charged to the balance
plug. The RED LED will
also be lit, and remain RED
during charging. Both LEDs should be lit solid while charging.
3. When the battery is fully charged, the GREEN LED will turn
OFF. Remove the battery from the charger at this time.
4. Charging time depends on level of discharge and capacity
of the battery. To estimate how long it should take to charge an
empty battery, divide the capacity of the battery in mAh by the
charge rate in milliamps:
200 mAh battery / 450 mA ~ 30 minutes
350 mAh battery / 450 mA ~ 50 minutes
LED scheme – Use this table to determine charge action:
RED LED GREEN LED ACTION
OFF Solid ON No battery is connected
OFF Flashing Conditioning battery
Solid ON Solid ON Battery charging
Solid ON OFF Charge complete
Flashing Flashing ERROR
Possible sources of battery error may include a highly unbalanced
pack, charger timed out, or one cell in the pack which is low
voltage. In the case of a battery error, please remove the battery
pack from the charger and inspect it carefully for swelling or any
other damage, such as broken wires.
1-Year Limited Warranty – *USA and Canada Only
Great Planes ® warrants this product to be free from defects in
materials and workmanship for a period of one (1) year from the
date of purchase. During that period, Great Planes will, at its option,
repair or replace without service charge any product deemed
defective due to those causes. You will be required to provide
proof of purchase (invoice or receipt). This warranty does not cover
damage caused by abuse, misuse, alteration or accident. If there
is damage stemming from these causes within the stated warranty
period, Great Planes will, at its option, repair or replace it for a
service charge not greater than 50% of its then current retail list
price. Be sure to include your daytime telephone number in case
we need to contact you about your repair. This warranty gives you
specifi c rights. You may also have other rights, which vary from
state to state.
For service on your Great Planes product, warranty or non-warranty,
send it post-paid and insured to:
HOBBY SERVICES (217) 398-0007
3002 N. Apollo Drive, Suite 1
Champaign, IL 61822
*For warranty and service information if purchased outside the
USA or Canada, see the additional warranty information insert (if
applicable) or ask your retailer for more information.
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