Pro Boat PRB3050B - Manual (Page 4)

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Charging Warnings
WARNINg: Failure to exercise caution while
using this product and comply with the following
warnings could result in product malfunction,
electrical issues, excessive heat, FIRE, and
ultimately injury and property damage.
• Read all safety precautions and literature prior to use
of this product.
• Never leave the battery and charger unattended
during use.
• Never allow children under 14 years of age to charge
battery packs.
• Never attempt to charge damaged batteries.
• Never charge a battery if the cable has been pinched
or shorted.
• Never allow the batteries or charger to come into
contact with moisture at any time.
• Never charge batteries in extremely hot or cold places
(recommended between 50–80°F (10–26°C)) or in
direct sunlight.
• Always use only Ni-MH rechargeable batteries.
This charger cannot charge batteries such as
“heavy duty”, “alkaline battery”, “mercury
battery” or “lithium battery”.
• Always connect to the charger correctly.
• Always disconnect the battery and charger after
charging and let them cool between charges.
• Always inspect the battery before charging.
• Always terminate all processes and contact Horizon
Hobby if the product malfunctions.
• Always make sure you know the specifications of
the battery to be charged or discharged to ensure
it meets the requirements of this charger.
• Always connect the charge cable to the charger
first, then connect the battery to avoid short circuit
between the charge leads. Reverse the sequence
when disconnecting.
• Always constantly monitor the temperature
of the battery pack while charging.
• Always end the charging process if the charger
or battery becomes hot to the touch or starts
to change form during the charge process.
Battery Charger
This light and compact charger (DYN4113) quickly and
easily charges 5–8 cell Ni-MH battery packs with an
installed EC3 ™ power connector.
Instructions
1. Connect the AC power cord to the power slot on
the charger, then connect the other end of the
power cord to an AC power source.
2. The Power LED and Charging LED will turn
GREEN when the charger is connected to
the AC power source.
3. Connect the battery pack connector to the
charge connector.
4. Press the On/Off button to charge the battery.
The Charging LED turns RED.
5. When the battery pack is fully charged, the Charging
LED will turn GREEN.
6. Press the On/Off button to stop charging. Disconnect
the battery pack connector from the charge connector.
CAuTION: If at any time during the charge
process the battery pack becomes hot to
the touch, unplug the battery immediately
and discontinue the charge process.
Initial Charge
Your Dynamite peak voltage detection charger includes
safety circuitry and programming allowing the charger to
stop charging after 15 minutes, if it senses any issues
that have come up in charging. The high electrical
resistance commonly found in new, unconditioned,
Ni-MH batteries can cause this safety circuit to activate
turning the charger off before a full charging cycle is
complete. This is commonly known as a “false peak” in
your battery charge. Should this occur during your first
charge cycle, it does not necessarily indicate a failure of
either your charger or battery. Instead it shows that the
charger is functioning properly and that the battery is not
yet fully conditioned. To complete your first full charging
cycle in the event of a false peak, restart the charger by
pressing the Start button again. Repeat this process until
the charge cycle continues to charge past 15 minutes.
It may take as many as 2 to 4 restarts to complete your
first one or two full charge cycles. Once your charger
completes a charge cycle longer than 15 minutes your
battery will be fully charged. A typical first full-charge
cycle should run for 45 to 90 minutes, depending on
the self-discharge condition of the battery since it was
shipped from the factory. Once your battery is properly
conditioned through a few full charge and discharge
cycles, you will see normal operation of the charger by
a single press of the start button, followed by a 60 to 90
minute charge cycle.