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Safety instructions

(1) Use Li-polymer charger ONLY, do not use NiMH or NiCD charges.

(2) If you need to adjust the length of wires, cut them separately.

(3) To put a connector on battery leads. Remove insulating tape of the RED wire and solder it to the positive terminal of a connector first, than remove the insulating tape of a black wire and solder it to the negative terminal of the connector.

Carefully, do not short the wire leads. Shorting can cause fire, if you short the wires by an accident, you MUST place the battery on the nonflammable surface best outside of your house for observation for 15-20 minutes. (Battery can ignite even after 10 minutes)

(4) Charging:
Do not charge battery packs in series.
You must select the voltage or cell count printed on the battery label.
Example: Charge as 2 Cell (7.4V) or may cause fire. You must select 2 Cells for charging.
Charge as 3 Cell (11.1V) or may cause fire. You must select 3 Cells for charging.
Selecting wrong cell count can cause fire.

You must select current not exceeding 1C, higher setting can cause fire.
Example 860mAh: Charge battery at 860mAh or lower setting. 1320mAh: Charge battery at 1320mAh or lower setting. 2100mAh: Charge battery at 2100mAh or lower setting. 8200mAh: Charge battery at 82000mAh or lower setting.

DO NOT CHARGE BATTERY UNATTENDED!!!

(5) Storage and transportation. Store battery at room temperature.
Do not temporarily store in vehicle, temperature inside of the vehicle may exceed 150 deg. Storing batteries at 170 deg. F for extended period of time may cause battery damage and possible fire.

FAILURE TO FOLLOW THIS INSTRUCTIONS CAN CAUSE FIRE, PERSONAL INJURY AND DAMAGE OF THE PROPERTY.

(6) Taking care of your battery.
(a) Charge battery with high quality charger.
(b) Set voltage and charging current correctly.
(c) Check the voltage after the first charge.

1cell: 4.2V (4.15 to 4.22)
2cell: 8.4V (8.32 to 8.44)
3cell: 12.6V (12.48 to 12.66)
4cell: 16.8V (16.64 to 16.88)
5cell: 18.5V (18.30 to 18.60)

(d) Let the battery cool down to ambient temperature before charging.
(e) Do not discharge battery below 3V per cell. (2.5V under load).
(f) Do not puncture or mechanically damage the cells.

IN CASE OF CRASH, PLACE THE BATTERY TO SAFE OPEN SPACE AND OBSERVE AT LEAST FOR 15-20 MINUTES!!!

(7) Operating temperature. Charge: 32-113 deg F
Discharge: 32 to 140 deg F

(8) Battery life cycle:
Battery that loses 20% of the capacity must be removed from service and properly disposed.

(9) First battery use:
Keep the flight time around 6 minutes with 15 minutes break between the flights

How to charge Thunder Power Li-Polymer batteries.

(1) Measure battery voltage before charging.

Voltage before charging Status
2SxP 6V or higher Good condition
3SxP 9V or higher Good condition
4SxP 12V or higher Good condition


(2) Select number of cells or appropriate voltage.

2SxP = 2 cells or select 7.4V
3SxP = 3 cells or select 11.1V
4SxP = 4 cells or select 14.8V


(3) Select charge current.
If not listed, limit charge current to 1C!!!

Capacity Charge current
730 mAh - 700-750 mAh
880 mAh - 700-900 mAh
1200 mAh - 1000-1300 mAh
1300 mAh - 1000-1300 mAh
1950 mAh - 1500-2000 mAh
2050 mAh - 1500-2000 mAh
2600 mAh - 2000-2600 mAh
6000 mAh - 2000-6000 mAh
7800 mAh - 2000-8000 mAh
8200 mAh - 2000-8000 mAh


(4) Check your charger for safety.
(a) After charging, check the battery with Voltmeter, the voltage should be:

Cell count Fully charge voltage
2 cells pack 8.32-8.45V
3 cells pack 12.48-12.68V
4 cells pack 16.64-16.90V

(b) For Triton charger reset timer to 5 hours.
(c) Do not use Orbit charger with 6.1 firmware (selecting wrong cell count can cause fire)
(d) Let the battery cool down to ambient temperature before charging.


(5) Charging batteries in series.
(a) Battery packs must have the same level of discharge (within 0.1V for 3S4P and 4S4P)
(b) Battery pack must be fully charged before use.


(6) Storage.
(a) Never store your battery inside of your car in extreme temperatures.
(b) Do not expose battery pack to direct sunlight for extended period.
(c) Do not discharge below 3V per cell.

 

 

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