SAFETY
ADVISORY
NOTICE
[
Lithium-Polymer
(LiPo)
Batteries]
LiPo batteries differ from conventional batteries
in
that their chemical contents are
encased
in
a relatively insubstantial foil packaging. This has the advantage
of
significantly reducing their weight, but does make them more susceptible to
damage if roughly
or
inappropriately handled. As with all batteries, there is a risk
of
fire
or
explosion if safety practices are ignored:
Charge and store LiPo batteries in a location where a battery fire
or
explosion (including smoke hazard) will
not
endanger life
or
property
Keep LiPo batteries away from children and animals
Consider how you would deal with a LiPo battery fire/explosion as part
of
your
normal home Fire Safety & Evacuation Planning
Never charge a LiPo pack that has ballooned or swelled due to
over-/under-charging or from a crash
Never charge a LiPo battery pack that has been punctured or damaged
in
a
crash (After a crash, inspect the battery pack for the sign
of
damage. Discard
in accordance with your country's recycling laws.).
Do not charge LiPo batteries near flammable materials
or
liquids
Ensure that charging leads are connected correctly. Reverse polarity charging
can lead to battery damage or a fire
or
explosion
Never charge a LiPo battery
in
a moving vehicle
Only charge your LiPo battery using the supplied "balanced" charger
Have a suitable( electrical type) fire extinguisher near the charging area OR a
large bucket
of
dry sand. Do not try to extinguish electrical (LiPo) battery fires
with water
Reduce risks from fire/explosion by storing and charging LiPo batteries inside
a suitable container: a LiPo Sack
or
metal/ceramic container is advised
Monitor recharging LiPo batteries for signs
of
overheating
Never over charge a LiPo battery
Never leave a LiPo battery unattended during recharging
Protect your LiPo battery from accidental damage during storage and
transportation. (Do not put battery packs
in
pockets
or
bags where they can
short circuit
or
can come into contact with sharp
or
metallic objects.)
If your LiPo battery is subjected to a shock (such as a helicopter crash) you
should place it
in
a metal container and observe for signs
of
swelling
or
heating
for
at least 30 minutes
0 Do not attempt to disassemble
or
modify
or
repair a LiPo battery