Notes On Batteries And Rechargeable Batteries; A) General Information; B) Special Information On Lipo Flight Battery - Reely F-18 Blue Angel Wichtige Informationen

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7. Notes on Batteries and Rechargeable Batteries

Despite the fact that handling batteries and rechargeable batteries in daily life nowadays is a matter of fact, there are still numerous dangers and
problems involved. For LiPo/LiIon rechargeable batteries in particular, due to their high energy content (in comparison to conventional NiCd or
NiMH rechargeable batteries), various regulations must be observed under any circumstances, because otherwise there is danger of explosion and
fire.
Ensure that you observe the following information and safety measures when handling batteries and rechargeable batteries.

a) General Information

• Keep batteries/rechargeable batteries out of the reach of children.
• Do not leave the batteries/rechargeable batteries lying around openly; there is a risk of them being swallowed by children or pets. If swallowed, consult a
doctor immediately!
• Batteries/rechargeable batteries must never be short-circuited, dismantled or thrown into fire. There is danger of explosion!
• Leaky or damaged batteries/rechargeable batteries may cause caustic burns if they come into contact with skin. Therefore, you should use suitable protective
gloves.
• Do not recharge non-rechargeable batteries. There is a risk of fire and explosion! Only charge rechargeable batteries intended for this purpose. Use suitable
battery chargers. Normal batteries (1.5 V) are meant to be used once only and must be disposed of when empty.
• When inserting batteries/rechargeable batteries or when connecting a battery pack or a charger, observe the correct polarity (plus/+ and minus/-). Wrong
polarity may damage the transmitter, the airplane and the rechargeable batteries. There also is a risk of fire and explosion.
• Never charge rechargeable batteries unattended.
• Always replace the entire set of batteries or rechargeable batteries in the transmitter. Never mix fully charged batteries/rechargeable batteries with partially
discharged ones. Always use batteries or rechargeable batteries of the same type and manufacturer.
• Never mix batteries and rechargeable batteries! Use only normal batteries or rechargeable batteries for the transmitter.
• To avoid damage caused by leaky batteries/rechargeable batteries, remove them when the device is not used over a period of time (e.g. when stored).
The transmitter can be operated with rechargeable instead of regular batteries.
However, the lower voltage (batteries=1.5 V, rechargeable batteries=1.2 V) and the lower capacity of rechargeable batteries do lead to a decrease
of the operating time. Normally this does not matter, since the operating time of the transmitter exceeds that of the model.
When using batteries in the transmitter, we recommend the use of high-quality alkaline batteries.
When rechargeable batteries are used, the range can be reduced.
b) Special Information on the LiPo Flight Battery
• After the flight, the flight battery must be disconnected from the model. Do not leave the flight battery connected to the model if you do not use it (e.g. during
transport or storage). Otherwise, the flight battery might be fully discharged and rendered destroyed/unusable!
• To charge the flight battery, remove it from the model and place it on a fire-proof surface. Keep a distance to flammable objects.
• Only use a suitable charger with balancer for charging the LiPo flight battery.
• Disconnect the flight battery from the charger when it is fully charged.
• Never charge the flight battery immediately after use. Always let the flight battery to cool down until it has reached room or ambient temperature again. The
same applies for the charging process; This will cause the flight battery to heat up.
• Only recharge the flight battery when it is intact and undamaged. If the external insulation of the rechargeable battery is damaged or if the rechargeable battery
is deformed or bloated, it must not be charged. In this case, there is immediate danger of fire and explosion!
• Recharge rechargeable batteries about every 3 months, as otherwise they might be fully discharged due to self-discharge, which renders the rechargeable
batteries useless.
• Never damage the outer cover of the flight battery, do not cut the foil cover, and do not prick the flight battery with sharp objects. There is a risk of fire and
explosion!
• The flight battery must not get damp or wet. There is a risk of fire and explosion!
• Do not expose the flight battery to any high/low temperatures or to direct solar radiation.
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