VOLTCRAFT V-CHARGE 80GPS Bedienungsanleitung Seite 60

• Always observe correct polarity (plus/+ and minus/-) when connecting the rechargeable battery to
your model or charger. Connecting the battery incorrectly will not only damage the model but also the
rechargeable battery. There is a risk of fire and explosion!
This charger has a mechanism that protects against connecting the poles incorrectly. Nonetheless, it is
possible that an incorrectly connected battery may lead to damage in certain situations.
• If the product is not to be used for an extended period of time (e.g. storage), disconnect any connected
rechargeable battery from the charger and disconnect the charger from the voltage/current supply.
The charger has no mains switch. If you operate the charger via the mains cable, pull the mains plug
from the socket when you no longer need the charger.
• Do not charge/discharge any battery that is still hot (e.g. caused by high discharging current from the
model). Allow the rechargeable battery to cool down to room temperature before attempting to charge
or discharge it.
• Never damage the exterior cover of a battery. There is a risk of fire and explosion!
• Never charge/discharge damaged, leaking or deformed batteries. This can result in a fire or explosion!
Dispose of any unusable rechargeable batteries in an environmentally compatible fashion. Do not
continue to use them.
• Remove the rechargeable battery from the charger when it is fully charged.
• Recharge the rechargeable batteries about every 3 months. Otherwise, so-called deep discharge may
result, rendering the rechargeable batteries useless.
• Keep rechargeable batteries in a suitable location. Use a smoke detector in the room. The risk of fire
(or the occurrence of toxic smoke) cannot be excluded. Special rechargeable batteries for the model
construction area are subject to great stress (e.g. high charging and discharging currents, vibrations,
etc.).
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