Warnings And Safety Information - HITEC X1 Pro Bedienungsanleitung

Professional Balance Charger, Discharger

1.1. Warnings and Safety Information

Warning
Be sure to read this section
for your own safety.
These warnings and safety notes are of the utmost importance.
You must follow these instructions for maximum safety.
Failure to do so can damage the charger and the battery;
and in the worst cases, may cause a fi re.
· The allowable DC input voltage is 11-18 V DC.
· Keep the charger away from dust, damp, rain, heat, direct
sunlight and excessive vibration.
· If the charger is dropped or suffers any type of impact,
it should be inspected by an authorized service station
before using it again.
· This charger and the battery should be put on a heat-
resistant, non-fl ammable and non-conductive surface.
· Never place a charger on a car seat, carpet or similar
surface. Keep all fl ammable volatile materials away from
the operating area.
· Make sure you know the specifi cations 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 can be damaged.
· Fire or explosion can occur due to overcharging.
· To avoid a short circuit between the charge lead, always
connect the charge cable to the charger fi rst, then connect
the battery. Reverse the sequence when disconnecting.
Never attempt to charge or discharge the following
types of batteries:
· A battery fi tted with an integral charge circuit or a
protection circuit
· A battery pack which consists of different types of cells
(including different manufacturer's cells)
Caution
Be sure to read this section
to prevent accidents and
damage to your charger.
Tip
This section will help you
maximize the performance
of your charger.
Never leave the charger unattended when it
is connected to its power source. If any
malfunction is found, terminate the process
immediately and refer to the operation manual.
· A battery that is already fully charged or just slightly
discharged
· Any non-rechargeable batteries (these pose an explosion
hazard)
· A faulty or damaged battery
· Batteries installed in a device or which are electrically
linked to other components
· Batteries that are not expressly stated by the manufacturer
to be suitable for the currents the charger delivers during
the charge process
Please bear in mind the following points before you
commence charging:
· Did you select the appropriate program suitable for the
type of battery you are charging?
· Did you set up the adequate current for charging or
discharging?
· Have you checked the battery voltage? Lithium battery
packs can be wired in parallel and in series, i.e. a 2-cell
pack can be 3.7 V (in parallel) or 7.4 V (in series).
· Have you checked that all connections are fi rm and secure?
· Make sure there are no intermittent contacts at any point
in the circuit.
Note
This section will provide
more detailed explanations.
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