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Pulse XT 25e Manual - E-flite

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Crash DamageIf there are signs of smoke or overheating, DO NOT go near the battery orequipment until it has been observed from a safe distance for at least 15minutes. Once it is safe, remove the battery and check for damage. Dispose ofdamaged batteries appropriately.Swollen BatteriesImmediately stop using or charging a battery showing any signs of swelling orbecoming too warm. If the battery is not warm to the touch, move it to an opensafe area and observe it for at least 15 minutes. Be VERY CAREFUL whenmoving the batteries. Do NOT put ANY pressure on the batteries or coveringas this may cause fire.Additional Information and Guidelines1. Battery temperature is the best indicator for safety. The E-<strong>flite</strong> LiPo battery’stemperature should never drop below 32 degrees Fahrenheit or go above 130degrees Fahrenheit while charging or discharging.2. Changing plugs or connectors is not recommended as the process isdangerous and any error can cause fire due to shorts, reverse polarity or otherimproper handling which can cause battery damage.3. Batteries should be stored in a vented, fire resistant container. Each packshould be stored in its own locked plastic bag within the container. Thenumber of packs per container should be extremely limited to avoid chainreactions. Storage temperatures should not fall below 32 degrees Fahrenheit orabove 130 degrees Fahrenheit. Damaged batteries must be kept at even moreambient temperatures. High temperatures may cause fire even withundamaged batteries.Battery DisposalLiPo batteries require special handling for safe disposal. The following arebasic instructions for safe disposal. For more detailed safety, disposal andrecycling please go to: www.rbrc.org or www.earth911.org.Basic Disposal InstructionsBefore discarding any LiPo battery it must be rendered safe. The followingsteps must be taken to avoid damage or injury to yourself, your property andanyone who comes in contact with the battery.If the battery is undamaged but no longer useful:1. Discharge the battery to a maximum of 2.5V using a slow, safe dischargemethod.2. Leave battery discharged and retest after 24 hours. Many batteriesexperience ‘rebound’ and may measure more than 2.5V after 24 hours. If thevoltage is greater than 2.5, repeat the procedure until the battery measures2.5V or less.3. Insulate each wire lead with electrical tape or other suitable material.4. Assure that wire leads cannot touch each other by taping them to oppositesides of the battery.5. Place battery in a sealed plastic bag and place bag in a sealed, vented,fire-safe container.6. Use fire-safe container to deliver battery to a recycling center authorized forLithium Polymer batteries. Please note that not all battery recycling servicesinclude LiPo’s. If no LiPo recycling facility is available in your area, contact yourlocal or state Hazmat agencies for instructions.7. If the battery or wiring is damaged, please contact your local or stateHazmat facilities for instructions. Batteries must be rendered safe before beingtransported or recycled. Do NOT transport or ship batteries which have morethan a 2.5V charge OR that show signs of damage without following theinstructions given by authorities. Damaged batteries should be rendered assafe as possible and stored in a vented fireproof container until recycled.Instructions for Disposal of WEEE by Users in the European UnionThis product must not be disposed of with other waste. Instead, it is the usersresponsibility to dispose of their waste equipment by handing it over to adesignated collection point for the recycling of waste electrical and electronicequipment. The separate collection and recycling of your waste equipment atthe time of disposal will help to conserve natural resources and ensure that it isrecycled in a manner that protects human health and the environment. Formore information about where you can drop off your waste equipment forrecyclying, please contact your local city office, your household waste disposalservice or where you purchased the product.32

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