Duralite PLUS Instructions For Use Manual

INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
Prior to using the DURALITE PLUS Battery System please read and follow
the Safety Instructions on the reverse side of this sheet.
• Li-ion chemistry batteries perform best if used often. With regular use they do not need to be cycled. They store best if not left in a fully charged state. If they are to be left for long periods of time (over 4 weeks without use) you should exercise them by charging them back up, and then discharging them to about 7.6 volts for a RX pack and 11.3 volts for a TX pack. This should be
performed every 4 - 6 weeks.
• It is recommended to use a DURALITE Plus charger. However other lith­ium chargers can be used as long as they are properly set for 2 cells (7.4 volts for RX packs) or 3 cells (11.1 volts for TX packs). Note: The charge rate is
not to exceed 1 amp maximum to avoid damge to the balancing circuit.
• When using the optional A/C adaptor (#21915) plug the adaptor into the charger and wall outlet. When using the 12-volt power chord hook the alligator clips to a f
• Plug the yellow battery charge leads supplied with your charger to the yellow lead coming from the 7.4 volt Li-ion battery.
• A green light will come on to verify charging is in process. The light will go out when the battery reaches a full charge status (up to 6 hours depending on the size of the battery nect the battery from the charger. ALWAYS BE PRESENT ING CYCLE. Always disconnect battery from charger when charging cycle is complete. Never leave the battery connected to the charger for more than 6 hours.
• Always check the battery voltage with a one-amp load prior to each flight. It is the pilot’s responsibility to verify safe operating voltage before each flight.
• The charger’s power supply receptacle is center negative and the charger’s receiver and transmitter battery charging receptacles are center positive.
• Never subject the battery to sustained temperatures below -4° F (-20° C) or above temperatures of 140° F (60° C.)
• If your aircraft suffers a crash, always carefully check the batteries for damage. Never put a damaged pack in your car, house or shop. Always insure that it is discharged outside on a non-flammable surface until it is safe to dispose of. Always dispose of a battery in an ecologically safe manner. Do not incinerate.
ully charged 12-volt battery and plug into the charger.
and discharge state) and at that time you should discon-
DURING CHARG-
SAFETY INFORMATION & HANDLIN
Read this information prior to using product. Misuse of a battery may result in the battery generating heat, exploding or venting flame. Be sure to follow proper safety precautions.
It is recommended to use a DURALITE Plus charger.
• Do not short the battery.
• Do not use the battery with the positive and negative terminals reversed.
• Never disassemble or attempt to modify the battery in anyway. Never remove the protective shrink covering. Never remove the protective circuitry. Warranty is voided if the battery has been modified or altered in any way.
• Do not pierce the battery, strike the battery, crush the battery or subject the battery to strong impact.
• Do not directly solder to the battery.
• Do not immerse in water. Do not freeze the batteries.
• The temperature range over which the batteries may be discharged is –4° F (-20° C) to 140° F (60 ° C).
• Never subject the battery to sustained temperatures below -4° F (-20° C) or above temperatures of 140° F (60° C.)
• Temperature range over which the batteries may be charged is 32° F (0° C) to 113° F (45° C).
• Do not discharge the batteries below 5.6 volts.Charge rate not to exceed 1 amp
• If the wire leads accidentally short out place battery in a safe place and observe for 15 minutes.
• Do not put a damaged battery in the car, house or shop. Always insure that it is discharged outside on a non-flammable surface until it is safe to dispose of. Always dispose of discharged or used batteries in an ecologically responsible manner. Never burn or incinerate any battery.
G PREC
AUTIONS
DURALITE PLUS™ RX, ECU, POWERBOX, & IGNITION BATTERY PARAMETERS
7.4 Volt Li-ion Battery Pack
Plug the male end of the supplied 7.4 volt battery charging cord connec­tor into the female port on the top of the charger. This port is marked REC and is set at 7.4 volts.
Stop fly voltage is when you reach 6.9 volts as checked with a one-amp load through power output lead(s) or the lead with the yellow charge connector.
Check the battery with the DURALITE Digital Load Tester™. If fully charged the battery will read 8.2 volts or above with no load and above 7.5 volts with a one-amp load.
• Discharging the Batteries below 5.6 volts will damage the pack.
11.1 Volt Li-ion Transmitter Pack:
• Plug supplied battery charging cord connector into the female port on the top of the charger. This port is marked TX and is set at 11.1 volts. Make sure you push it all the way into the charger.
Stop fly voltage is when you reach 10.8 volts reading on your Trans- mitter.
• A reading by the Transmitter may vary and output voltage may range from 12.4 or above depending on which transmitter you are using. will notice that the Transmitter low voltage alarm will not function. This alarm is not compatible with Li-ion batteries due to the higher voltage.
Discharging the Batteries below 8.4 volts will damage the pack.
1
You
TX Battery
Battery System please read and
fol
charger
e used as long as they are properly set for 2 cells (7.4 volts
for RX packs
) or 3 cells (11.1 volts for TX packs).
on the top of t
T
JR
and is reverse polarity. The transmitter charging lead for
This port is marked TX and is set at 11.1
volts. Make sure you push it all th
e way into the charger.
Stop fly voltage
is when you reach
reading on your Trans-
A green light will come on to verify charging is in process. The light
will go out when the battery reaches a full charge status (up to 6 hours
depending on the size of the battery ) and at that time you should dis-
connect the battery from the charger. ALWAYS BE PRESENT DURING
CHARGING CYCLE.
Always disconnect battery from charger when
charging cycle is complete. Never leave the battery connected to the
charger for more than 6 hours.
Always check the battery voltage with a one-amp load prior to each
flight.
e
to
verify safe operating voltage before
each flight.
A reading by the Transmitter may vary and output voltage may range
from 12.4 or above depending on which transmitter you are using.
When
to
c
onfirm battery
voltage
use the su
the other end into your FUTABA transmitter. Read the Digital Load Meter
with no load and compare the reading with the one on your Transmitter
screen.
Take
ember to keep this differ-
ence in mind when reading the
Transmitter
scre
en voltage during future
flights.
You will notice that the Transmitter low voltage alarm will not function.
This alarm is not compatible with Li-ion batteries due to the higher volt-
age.
charging the Batteries below
8.4
vol
ts will damage the pack.
The charger’s power supply receptacle is center negative and the char-
ger’s receiver and transmitter battery charging receptacles are center
20° C) or above temperatures of 140° F (60° C.)
SAFETY INFORMATION & HANDLING PREC
AUTIONS
ead this information prior to using product.
to follow proper safety
It is recommended to use a
charger
The recommended safe charging procedure for all Li-ion & Li-Poly bat-
teries is to charge them out of the aircraft in a fire proof area or container.
on a non-flammable surface, outside and away from anything combustible.
ALWAYS BE PRESENT DURING CHARGING CYCLE. ALWAYS DISCON-
emble or attempt to modify the battery in anyway.
the protective shrink covering.
The w
a
The temperature range over which the batteries may be discharged is –4° F
above temperatures of 140° F (60° C.)
Temperature range over which the batteries may be charged is 32° F (0° C)
to 113° F (45° C).
8.25
volts. Charge rate not to exceed
for 15 minutes.
Always insure that it
Always dispose of discharged or used batteries in an ecologically responsible
S
TORAGE:
ten.
With
regular
they
do not n
eed to b
e cycled. They store best if not left in a fully charged
state. If they are to be left for long periods of time (over 4 weeks without use)
you should exercise them by
c
them to about
volts
This should be
performed every 4 - 6 weeks.
02-24-09
JR X9303 & 12X
TX Battery
05-06-09
Battery System please read and
fol
volts for RX packs) or 3 cells (11.1 volts for TX packs).
on the top of t
This port is marked TX and is set at 11.1 volts.
e way into the charger.
JR
X9303
and 12X
yellow
JR connector
yellow charge connector on the battery pack. Do not charge the TX pack
through the radio charge port.
A green light will come on to verify charging is in process. The light
will go out when the battery reaches a full charge status (up to 6 hours
depending on the size of the battery ) and at that time you should dis-
connect the battery from the charger. ALWAYS BE PRESENT DURING
CHARGING CYCLE.
Always disconnect battery from charger when
charging cycle is complete. Never leave the battery connected to the
charger for more than 6 hours.
Stop fly voltage
is when you reach
9.6
volts
reading on your Transmit-
ter or
volts when tested directly off the battery pack yellow charge
Always check the battery voltage with a one-amp load prior to each
flight.
e
to
verify safe operating voltage before
each flight.
The Duralite X9303 and 12X TX packs have a built in vo
on the power output lead to the radio. This protects the 2.
4 module from
can deliver. Because of
th
tage on
the TX screen will be diff
erent than if checked directly
off the battery pack. Fully charged the radio will display around 11.1 volts
Stop fly voltage
is when you reach
9.6
volts
reading on your Transmit-
ter or
volts when tested directly off the battery pack yellow charge
You will notice that the Transmitter low voltage alarm will not function.
This alarm is not compatible with Li-ion batteries due to the higher volt-
age.
charging the Batteries below
8.4
vol
ts will damage the pack.
The charger’s power supply receptacle is center negative and the char-
ger’s receiver and transmitter battery charging receptacles are center
20° C) or above temperatures of 140° F (60° C.)
SAFETY INFORMATION & HANDLING PREC
AUTIONS
ead this information prior to using product.
to follow proper safety
Charge only with
The recommended safe charging procedure for all Li-ion & Li-Poly bat-
teries is to charge them out of the aircraft in a fire proof area or container.
on a non-flammable surface, outside and away from anything combustible.
ALWAYS BE PRESENT DURING CHARGING CYCLE. ALWAYS DISCON-
emble or attempt to modify the battery in anyway.
the protective shrink covering.
The w
a
The temperature range over which the batteries may be discharged is –4° F
above temperatures of 140° F (60° C.)
Temperature range over which the batteries may be charged is 32° F (0° C)
to 113° F (45° C).
8.25
volts. Charge rate not to exceed
for 15 minutes.
Always insure that it
Always dispose of discharged or used batteries in an ecologically responsible
S
TORAGE:
ten.
With
regular
they
do not n
eed to b
e cycled. They store best if not left in a fully charged
state. If they are to be left for long periods of time (over 4 weeks without use)
you should exercise them by
c
them to about
volts
This should be
performed every 4 - 6 weeks.
CAREFULLY READ THE FOLLOWING TERMS AND CON-
THIS AGREEMENT, UNDERSTAND IT AND AGREE TO BE BOUND
The purpose of these terms & conditions is to warn you of the safety
considerations surrounding products of this type so that you are better
their use. These batteries are intended for RC flight only, no other use
agreement that you have read, understood & follow the safety precau-
tions printed here and that you agree to accept full responsibility for any
SYSTEMS, INC. harmless & defend it in any action arising out of its
You are also responsible for inspecting and detecting any signs of damage
You are also responsible for inspecting and detecting any signs of damage
or defect before and after flight and prior to charging and to discontinue
or defect before and after flight and prior to charging and to discontinue
you should never charge li-ion & li-po batteries unattended.
you should never charge li-ion & li-po batteries unattended.
TACT THE PLACE OF PURCHASE AND RETURN THE PRODUCT
WITHIN 30 DAYS OF PURCHASE WITH THE ORIGINAL SALES
WARRANTY: APPLICABLE WITH PROOF OF PURCHASE ONLY
TM
Li-ion Batteries - 2 Year Pro-Rate
batteries & Regulators to be free of defects in material and work-
or
24
tomer is not satisfied with the prod-
accessory will be replaced or repaired based on the following pro-rated
formula:
5th - 12th mth:
Second Year
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all express and implied warranties for its products. Such disclaimer applies
all express and implied warranties for its products. Such disclaimer applies
to and any and all express and implied warranties, including, but not limited
to and any and all express and implied warranties, including, but not limited
to, the implied warranty of merchantability and any warranty that the product
to, the implied warranty of merchantability and any warranty that the product
ficulties of proof of loss.
ficulties of proof of loss.
except as stated above, to you for any damages of any type, including, but
except as stated above, to you for any damages of any type, including, but
damages arising out of the use or inability to use the product, whether arising
damages arising out of the use or inability to use the product, whether arising
out of contract, negligence, strict tort, or under any warranty, or otherwise,
out of contract, negligence, strict tort, or under any warranty, or otherwise,
even if DURALITE ENERGY SYSTEMS, INC. has been advised of the pos-
even if DURALITE ENERGY SYSTEMS, INC. has been advised of the pos-
sibility of such damages or for any other claim by any other party. DURALITE
sibility of such damages or for any other claim by any other party. DURALITE
the price of the product under the prorated amounts set out above.
the price of the product under the prorated amounts set out above.
GENERAL PROVISIONS:
transferable or assignable.
volts for RX packs) or 3 cells (11.1 volts for TX packs).
circuit.
3. Any damages or problems with the battery Product arising out of the
“DURALITE PLUS™ Battery Safety Information & Handling Precautions”
shall void the above warranty on the battery Product.
4. All return shipping costs are the responsibility of the customer. COD ship-
Warr
anty returns must be approved prior to shipping.
Contact 1-877-744-3685 prior to sending any items for service.
5. Tampering with or changing the Product in any way will void the above
warranty.
6. DURALITE ENERGY SYSTEMS, INC. reserves the right to change or
7. By using the product, buyer agrees that all disputes arising out of pur-
chase and/or use of the product shall be governed by the Laws of the State
of Washington, regardless of the nature of the dispute, including, but not lim-
or under any warranty or term and condition of the acquisition.
8. All disputes arising out of use and/or purchase of the product shall be
waives any challenge to subject matter or personal jurisdiction by the Wash-
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