USER MANUAL
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1. the less power they will deliver It s best to have less then 5 minutes from the end of the charge to the start of your run e Many of our teamdrivers already install the battery into the car before they begin to charge it So they can charge the battery just in time for the race All products from NOSRAM are manufactured according to the highest quality standards NOSRAM gua rantees this product to be free from defects in materials or workmanship for 90 days non european coun tris only from the original date of purchase verified by sales receipt This limited warranty doesn t cover defects which are a result of misuse improper maintenance outside interference or mechanical damage This especially applies on already used batteries or batteries which show signs of heavy usage Damages or output losses due to improper handling and or overload are not a product fault Signs of wear loss of capacity after intensive usage are also no product fault To eliminate all other possibilities or improper handling first check all other components in your model and the trouble shooting guide if available before you send in this product for repair If products are sent in for repair which do operate perfectly we have to charge a service fee according to our pricelist The following points do also result in a service fee e Use of anon reverse polarity protected power plug system Competition batteries e Send in the battery without power plug e2. AA00512 VTEC 4200 www nosram com No toy Not suitable for children under 14 years Keep the product out of the reach of children Pay close attention to the following points as they can destroy the product and void your warranty Non observance of these points can lead to property damage personal and severe injuries e Avoid incorrect connections or connections with reversed polarity of the product e All wires and connections have to be well insulated Short circuits can possibly destroy the product e Always remove the battery from your product or disconnect the product from the power source if the product is not in use e Do not throw away used batteries in the household garbage but only give them to the collection stations or dispose of them ar a special garbage depot e Avoid soldering longer then 5 seconds per soldering joint while soldering batteries directly to prevent damage to the batteries due to overheating Use a high power soldering station with at least GOW for soldering e Always charge the battery outside of the product you want to use The product could get damaged if a battery defect occurs e Avoid short circuits overcharging and reverse polarity of the battery or single cells This can lead to fire or explosion e Never open a battery ora single cell e Never leave the battery unattended while charging e During charging the battery has to be kept on a non flammable heat resistant mat Furtherm
3. Removed or damaged original heatshrink With sending in this product the customer has to advise NOSRAM if the product should be repaired in either case If there is neither a warranty nor guarantee claim the inspection of the product and the repairs if necessary in either case will be charged with a fee at the customers expense according to our price list A proof of purchase including date of purchase needs to be included Otherwise no warranty can be granted For quick repair and return service add your address and detailed description of the malfunction If NOSRAM no longer manufactures a returned defective product and we are unable to service it we shall provide you with a product that has at least the same value from one of the successor series The specifications like weight size and others should be seen as guide values Due to ongoing technical improvements which are done in the interest of the product NOSRAM does not take any responsibility for the accuracy of these specs NOSRAM Distributor Service e Package your product carefully and include sales receipt and detailed description of malfunction e Send parcel to your national NOSRAM distributor e Distributor repairs or exchanges the product e Shipment back to you usually by COD cash on delivery but this is subject to your national NOSRAM distributor s general policy
4. a 4 2A omV OFF LIN Please note You can use your VTEC NiMH batteries up to 3 times per day but they require at least 3 hours minimum rest between the cycles to fully cool down C Nominal capacity of the battery E g with a nominal capacity of 4200mAh 4 2Ah the battery can be charged with a max current of 4 2A 3 DISCHARGING NiMH batteries should never be stored completely empty Always pay special attention that your battery is not completely discharged Even if you use the battery once a week the battery should never be stored completely empty Be sure to also check the information which is given in the section Storage Best results will be obtained when the battery pack gets discharged with a high current 10 Amps or more to a cut off voltage of 5 4V one hour before you need to start charging After this the battery has to be put on the NOSRAM Gravity Evolution Discharge Board 91370 and has to be discharged to 1V cell in order to equalize the cells before start charging Pay attention that the battery back has cooled down completely before beginning the charge VTEC SC 4200UP cells are high performance cells manufactured for competition use Discharging each cell below 1V over a longer period of time harms the battery and reduces the capacity Therefore we do not recommend the use of any other brands discharge trays with the VTEC SC 4200UP cells Only use the NOSRAM Gravity Evolution Di
5. diately damages the cells We recommend to only store your NiMH battery packs with some capacity left in them A common way to do this is to partially charge the empty battery with 4 2A for 25 minutes You can then store the pack for at least 4 weeks at a temperature of 20 C without problems Store the battery preferably in a cool place Attention Storing NiMH batteries at higher temperatures increases the self discharge rate of the batte ries Therefore you have to recharge the battery more often when storing it at higher temperatures After along storage period the battery pack has to be discharged with a high current 10 Amps or more to a cut off voltage of 5 4V After this the battery has to be put on the NOSRAM Gravity Evolution Discharge Board 91370 and has to be discharged to 1V cell in order to equalize the cells before start charging Pay attention that the battery pack has cooled down completely before beginning the charge NOSRAM strongly recommends not to use any other brands discharge trays with the VTEC SC 4200UP cells Only use the NOSRAM Gravity Evolution Discharge Board 91370 which was specially desi gned for these kind of cells 5 RACING TIPS e Do not use a fan to cool your NiMH batteries during charging since this will increase their internal resis tance and therefore results in lower performance e Always try to charge the battery just in time for the race The earlier your batteries peak before the race
6. ore no flammable or highly inflammable objects may be close to the battery e Never exceed the maximum charge discharge current which is recommended by NOSRAM e Under no circumstances a NiMH battery shall be deep discharged e The battery may never get in touch with fire water or other liquids e Only charge in a dry place e Only use chargers and dischargers which are specified for NiMH NiCd batteries by the manufacturer Never use chargers or dischargers which are specified for LiPo batteries e Do not use different types of batteries and do not mix new and used batteries e If individual cells in the battery pack heat up excessively immediately stop the charging process The manufacturer can not be held responsible for damages which are a result of non observance of the warning notes and security advices 2 CHARGING We generally recommend a maximum charge current of 1C and chargers which are suited for NiMH batteries Our charger family of SIRIUS and STEALTH are perfect for this application Make sure not to overcharge your battery pack Charge up to a maximum cell temperature of 42 C when you are using a temperature cut off charger We recommend the following settings if you are using a charger of the SIRIUS and STEALTH family Number Charge P Cell type of cells am Delta Peak Trickle Mode VTEC SC 4200UP Big Mama 4 2A 10mV OFF LIN VTEC SC 4200UP Big Mama 4 2A 10mV oF LIN VTEC SC 4200UP Big Mam
7. scharge Board 91370 which was specially designed for these kind of cells IMPORTANT Do not dead short or deep discharge the VTEC cells to OV Also do not use the common light bulbs without a cut off or a monitoring device This will immediately damage the cells irreversible NOSRAM 2007 Dear Customer thank you for your trust in this NOSRAM product By purchasing a NOSRAM VTEC NiMH battery you have chosen a high performance battery for your RC model Please read the following instructions to ensure that your NOSRAM VTEC NiMH battery always works up to your full satisfaction NiMH batteries need special treatment and care Please read the following instructions carefully before you start using your NOSRAM VTEC NiMH battery This user guide contains important notes for the installation the safety the use and the maintenance of this product Thus protecting yourself and avoid damages of the product Proceed according to the user guide in order to understand your NOSRAM VTEC NiMH battery better Please take your time as you will have much more joy with your product if you know it exactly This user manual shall be kept in a safe place If another customer is using this product this manual has to be handed out together with it 4 STORAGE If you are not using your battery pack for several days weeks under no circumstances it shall be stored fully discharged Storing of fully discharged NiMH batteries even for just a few days imme
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