Charging warnings and precautions – Pro Boat PRB3650 User Manual
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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 attempt to dismantle the
charger.
• Never attach your charger to both an
AC and DC power source at the same
time.
• Never reverse the positive and
negative terminals. Wrong connection
will damage the battery and may
cause damage to the charger.
• Never allow minors to charge battery
packs without adult supervision.
• Never drop charger or batteries.
• Never attempt to charge dead or
damaged batteries
• Never attempt to charge a battery
pack containing different types of
batteries.
• Never charge a battery if the cable
has been pinched or shorted.
• Never allow batteries or battery packs
to come into contact with moisture at
any time.
• Never charge batteries in extremely
hot or cold places (recommended
between 50–80 degrees F) or place in
direct sunlight.
• Always use only rechargeable
batteries. This charger cannot
charge batteries such as “heavy
duty,” “Alkaline battery,” or “Mercury
battery.”
• Always connect the positive red
lead (+) and negative black lead (-)
terminals of the battery to the charger
terminals correctly.
• Always disconnect the battery after
charging, and let the charger cool
between charges.
• Always inspect the battery before
charging.
• Always terminate all processes and
contact Horizon Hobby if the product
malfunctions.
• Always keep batteries and charger
away from any material that could be
affected by heat (such as ceramic and
tile), as they can get hot.
• Always monitor the area, use a fire
alarm and have a fire extinguisher
available at all times.
• Always make sure you know the
specifications of the battery to be
charged or discharged to ensure
it meets the requirements of this
charger. If the program is set up
incorrectly, the battery and charger
may be damaged. Improper settings
can cause the battery to become
overcharged potentially leading to fire
or explosion.
• 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.
• Never connect more than one battery
pack to this charger at a time.
• 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 (swell)
during the charge process.
Charging Warnings and Precautions