ECX Circuit ECX03020 Instruction Manual - page 4
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COMPONENTS
VEHICLE PREPARATIONS
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CHARGING THE VEHICLE BATTERY
1. Connect the AC power cord to the power slot on the charger, then
connect the other end of the power cord to an AC power source.
2. The Power LED and Charging LED will turn GREEN when the
charger is connected to the AC power source.
3. Connect the battery pack connector to the charge connector.
4. Press the On/Off button to charge the battery. The Charging LED
turns RED.
5. When the battery pack is fully charged, the Charging LED will turn
GREEN.
6. Press the On/Off button to stop charging. Disconnect the battery
pack connector from the charge connector.
CAUTION: If at any time during the charge process the
battery pack(s) becomes hot to the touch, unplug the
battery immediately and discontinue the charge process.
The vehicle battery charger produces 2000 milliAmps (2 Amps) per
hour. Divide the mAh capacity on the label of a battery by 2000 to know
how long battery charging will require. For example, a fully
discharged 1800mAh battery requires 0.9 hours (54 minutes) to charge.
INITIAL CHARGE
Your Dynamite peak voltage detection charger includes safety circuitry
and programming. The charger will stop charging after 15 minutes if it
senses any issues that have come up in charging. The high electrical
resistance commonly found in new, unconditioned, Ni-MH batteries
can cause this safety circuit to turn off the charger before a full
charging cycle is complete. This is commonly known as a “false peak”
in your battery charge.
Should this occur during your fi rst charge cycle, it does not necessarily
indicate a failure of either your charger or battery. Instead, it shows
that the charger is functioning properly and that the battery is not yet
fully conditioned.
To complete your fi rst full charging cycle in the event of a false peak,
restart the charger by pressing the Start button again. Repeat this
process until the charge cycle continues to charge past 15 minutes.
It may take as many as 2 to 4 restarts to complete your fi rst one or
two full charge cycles. Once your charger completes a charge cycle
longer than 15 minutes, your battery will be fully charged. A typical
fi rst full charge cycle should run for 45 to 90 minutes, depending on the
self-discharge condition of the battery since it was shipped from the
factory.
Once your battery is properly conditioned through a few full charge
and discharge cycles, you will see normal operation of the charger by a
single press of the start button, followed by a 60- to 90- minute charge
cycle.
CHARGING WARNINGS
WARNING: Failure to exercise caution while using this
product and comply with the following warnings could result
in product malfunction, electrical issues, excessive heat, FIRE, and
ultimately injury and property damage.
• Read all safety precautions and literature prior to use of this
product.
• Never leave the battery and charger unattended during use.
• Never allow children under 14 years of age to charge battery
packs.
• Never attempt to charge dead or damaged batteries.
• Never charge a battery if the cable has been pinched or shorted.
• Never allow batteries or charger to come into contact with
moisture at any time.
• Never charge batteries in extremely hot or cold places
(recommended between 50–80°F (10–26°C)) or place in direct
sunlight.
• Always use only Ni-MH rechargeable batteries. This charger
cannot charge batteries such as “heavy duty”, “alkaline”,
“mercury” or “lithium” battery.
• Always connect to the charger correctly.
• Always disconnect the battery and charger after charging and let
them cool between charges.
• Always inspect the battery before charging.
• Always terminate all processes and contact Horizon Hobby if the
product malfunctions.
• Always make sure you know the specifications of the battery to
be charged or discharged to ensure it meets the requirements of
this charger.
• Always constantly monitor the temperature of the battery pack
while charging.
• Always end the charging process if the charger or battery
becomes hot to the touch or starts to change form during the
charge process.
• Always charge in a well ventilated area.
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