GB - Instructions for the use of Lithium Batteries (LiPo/Li-Ion)
Important Notice
Read the manual and the safety precautions for the Lithium-Cells properly.
• Lithium-Cells have no memory-effect
• Lithium-Cells are recharged with a constant voltage and a constant
power
• Lithium-Cells have a small self-discharging Voltage
Liability exclusion
ThomaxX is not liable for any damage caused to the pro- duct
itself or through this, provided this is due to improper operation or
handling errors. The Customer alone bears the full responsibility
for the proper use and handling, including without limitation, the
assembly, the charging process, the use and choice of the operation
area. Please refer to the operating and user instructions, it contains
important information and warnings.
Lithium-Cells may only be stored and recharged, on fi reproof non-
fl ammable grounds. ThomaxX recommends to recharge the cells only with
the transmitter. When using an other charger or when using the permitted
charger incorrect, no liability can be taken. Because of their enormous
power-compactivity Lithium-Cells are fl ammable when damaged. This can
happen through extreme overcharging, a crash or a mechanical damage
etc. Therefore, it is extremely important to supervise the recharging
process. After a crash the cell/pack should be checked carefully. For
example the cell/pack could have been damaged, but does not heat up
before 30 minutes. So, in case of a damage at one pack or a cell always
strictly supervise.
If the cell overheats, swells, burns or smoke is coming from it,
do not touch it under any circumstances. Keep away in a safe
distance and prepare adequate extinguishing agents such (No water
explosion, well dry sand, fi re extinguishers, fi re blanket, salt water).
Safety precautions
Because of the high power comp-activity (up to 150 Wh/kg) the cells are
quite dangerous and need special care! The company ThomaxX excludes
explicitly, all types of liability for damages, that can occur when using the
Lithium-Cells inadequate.
• - When using the battery incorrect there is a risk of getting fi re- or
acid-injuries.
• Overcharging, too high power, or discharging at low level destroys the
cell.
• Protect from mechanical stress (squeezing, pushing, bending, drilling).
• Never open or cut open, do not throw into fi re, keep away from
children.
• Handle damaged or leaking battery with care. Injuries or damages to
the product can occur.
• Under no circumstance short-circuit the device and always watch out
for correct polarity.
• Protect batteries from heat above 65 °C , mount away from hot objects
(for example exhaust pipe).
• Before storing batteries (for example in the winter) charge the battery.
Do not store in fully charged or in non charged state!
• If stored over a longer period of time, observe the power level
occasionally.
• The contents of the cell is harmful for skin and eye.
• If the content comes into contact with skin, clean with plenty of water
and take off moist clothes.
• If the content comes into contact with the eyes, clean with plenty of
water and consult a doctor.
Technical data
Case:
The case of the cells consists of an aluminium-plasticfoil. This foil should
not be damaged under any circumstance, because this will lead to a
damaged cell. Take care of suffi cient protection (i.e. vibrations) in the
model. If damaged, they might leak, avoid contact under all circumstances.
Overcharging:
If charging does not stop because of any damage to the charger the battery
may catch fi re. Therefore supervise the charging process frequently.
Speed charging:
Speed charging is not possible. The charging voltage for these cells must
be followed.
Charging temperature:
0°C to +45°C outside temperature. During charge, the battery should not
get warmer than 70 °C.
Discharging temperature:
-20°C to +40°C: For operation in winter is therefore possible. At
temperatures beneath 0 degrees, it is likely that the capacity may be
reduced by approx. 20% and the discharge level may be smaller as well.
Lifetime:
Very user-dependent.
Storage:
The cells need to be between half full and full charged. The storing empty
cells will lead to their destruction. New cells are therefore half full.
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