B) Additional Information On Lithium Batteries - VOLTCRAFT UCT 100-6 Bedienungsanleitung

• Never damage the exterior of a battery. There is a risk of fire and explosion!
• Never charge/discharge a battery directly in the model. Remove the battery from
the model first.
• Place the charger and battery on a non-flammable, heat-resistant surface (e.g.
stone tiles). Maintain enough distance to flammable objects. Allow enough distance
between the charger and the battery - never place the battery on the charger.
• As both the charger and the battery heat up during the charge/ discharge procedure, it
is necessary to ensure sufficient ventilation. Never cover the charger or the battery!
• Never charge/discharge batteries unsupervised.
• If any battery connector cables need to be cut to size (e.g. if the battery is supplied
without a connector plug), cut each cable individually to prevent a short circuit
occurring. Risk of fire and explosion!

b) Additional information on Lithium batteries

Modern batteries with lithium technology do not only have a clearly higher capacity than NiMH or NiCd
rechargeable battery packs but they also have a considerably lower weight. This makes this type of
battery very interesting for application in model construction; so-called LiPo batteries (lithium-polymer)
are often used here.
LiPo batteries (and the LiFe and LiIon batteries that can be charged with the device) do require special
care however during charging/discharging as well as operation and handling.
For this reason, we would like to provide you with some information in the sections below about the
dangers and how you can avoid them, thus helping such batteries to maintain their performance for
a long time to come.
See also chapter 6. a).
• The exterior covering of a LiPo battery, consisting solely of a very thick film, is
extremely sensitive. Never destroy or damage the battery, never let the battery fall,
do not pierce the battery with any objects. Avoid applying any mechanical loads to
the battery, never pull on the battery's connector cables! There is a risk of fire and
explosion! These guidelines must also be observed when the battery is inserted into
the model (if the model is removed, for example).
• Ensure that the battery does not overheat during usage, recharging, discharging,
transport or storage. Do not place the battery adjacent to sources of heat (e.g. cruise
control, motor), keep the battery away from direct sunlight. There is a risk of fire and
explosion if the battery overheats! The battery must not reach a temperature of more
than 60°C (any other manufacturer warnings must also be heeded as applicable!).
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