Operating instructions for lithium polymer (LiPo) batteries

Charging

Caution: This type of battery should only be charged with a special charger in balance mode, which monitors and balances the voltage on each section. Simple charging can damage the battery as it is not balanced.

The chargingcurrent should not exceed the 1C rating, so for example, if you have a battery with a capacity of 1800mAh (1.8Ah), the charging current should be 1.8 Amps, respectively, if 4200mAh (4.2Ah), the current can be 4.2 Amps. In some cases and models of LiPo batteries, it is permissible to increase the rating to 3C-5C for urgent charging, but for a long battery life, it is still recommended to charge with a current equal to 1C.

When charged, each cell should have a voltage of 4.2 volts.

Discharging

Caution: Do not discharge the battery below 3 volts per cell, as this will irreversibly damage the battery. Use different discharge alarms.

Caution: Do not discharge lithium polymer batteries with the IMAX B6 (or other similar chargers), as this may damage your battery because this device discharges the battery without balancing the voltage on each cell.

The allowable discharge current is usually indicated on batteries as the discharge rate. For example, if the discharge rating is 40C and the capacity is 1800mAh (1.8Ah), then the stated allowable discharge current will be 72 Amps (40C*1.8Ah).

This type of battery does not have a memory effect, so there is no need to cycle discharge and then charge.

Storage.

The battery should not be left discharged or fully charged for a long time (more than a week). If you know that you will not be using the battery for some time, you should put it into storage mode with the charger, which will significantly extend the life of your battery and preserve its capacity.

In storage mode, each cell should have a voltage of 3.8-3.85 volts.

Keep batteries away from heat sources, as these batteries are easily combustible.

Also, avoid deformation and damage to the battery, as this can lead to fire.

Attention: All charging and discharging operations with lithium-polymer batteries must be performed only under supervision.