LiPo Safety
Last updated
Last updated
Fully Charge | 4.2 V |
Storage Voltage | 3.8 V |
Nominal | 3.7 V |
Low | 3.5 V |
Critical | 3.0 V |
e.g. for a 2200 mAh battery, maximum charging current should be 2200mAh / h = 2.2 A
NEVER LEAVE A CHARGING BATTERY UNATTENDED.
Double-check the parameters on the charger. Make sure cell type, cell count, and maximum charge current match the label on the battery.
Never charge a battery that is still warm after usage, and never use a battery that is still warm from charging.
Never charge your LiPo batteries inside a Vehicle.
Never expose LiPo batteries to extreme temperatures or in direct sunlight for prolonged periods. The suitable temperature range is between 4 °C ~ 49 °C (40 ~ 120°F).
Never discharge your LiPos below 3 V under load.
Take LiPos out from the model when you’re done.
Put LiPos on a clear surface when not in use for a short amount of time. DO NOT put them into your pockets even for short periods.
Keep battery connectors/terminals away from metal objects.
If the LiPo battery is swelling (puffing), stop immediately and dispose of it.
Always store your LiPos at room temperature of between 4 °C ~ 21 °C (40 ~ 70 °F).
If you will not be using your LiPos for more than three days, charge/discharge them to storage voltage.
Never store your LiPos fully charged.
Make sure each cell is as balanced as possible.
Check the Internal Resistance (IR) and Voltage (V) for LiPos that have been stored away for more than 6 months. For safe LiPos, the voltage of each cell should never reach below 3V and the IR should not exceed the original value by over 80-90%.
Batteries that have lost 20% of their initial capacity should be removed from service and disposed of properly.
If the LiPo battery is swollen, ballooned, or damaged, or has been overcharged or over-discharged (voltage have been fallen under 3V), or has lost 20% of its initial capacity:
Fully discharge the battery with a resistive load.
Keep close monitor of the battery's temperature.
Bring the battery to a proper recycle center.
1. Click "Batt. Type / Stop" button, select the correct battery chemistry type. Click "Dec. / <" button to change type. Click "Start / Enter" to confirm selection.
2. Click "Dec. / <" or "Inc. / >" to change charging type to LiPo BALANCE. Click "Start / Enter" to configure maximum charging current and cell count. Click "Dec. / <" or "Inc. / >" to change value.
3. Plug in the battery main terminal and balance port. Long-press the "Start / Enter" button to start battery check.
4. Click the "Start / Enter" button to start charging.
5. During charging, clicking "Dec. / <" or "Inc. / >" can view different battery info.
