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Tenergy Corp. 1292 Kifer Road Unit 807 Sunnyvale, CA 94086 |
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408-739-2833 (Tel) 408-739-2081(Fax)
sales@all-battery.com
www.all-battery.com |
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Basic Lithium Polymer Battery Guidelines |
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By purchasing this battery, the buyer assumes all risks associated with
lithium batteries. We assume no liability for failure to comply with |
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these warnings and safety guidelines. |
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Lithium Polymer batteries are volatile and can be very dangerous if mis-handled,
stored, charged or discharged improperly. Failure to |
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read and follow these instructions may result in fire, personal injury,
and damage to property. |
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Store below 80F and above 40F whenever possible ( not in direct sunlight
). Never store or charge a battery pack inside your car in |
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extreme temperatures ( 100F and above ), since extreme temperature could
cause fire. Use caution to avoid puncture of the cells. |
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Puncture of cells may cause fire. |
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Charge before using. Use only chargers made specifically for lithium
polymer batteries. Before the firs charge, check for damage to |
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the connectors, wire leads or any other abnormality. Please check the
voltage of your pack. Packs are shipped from the factory at the |
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following voltages. Never charge Lithium Polymer batteries unattended. |
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2 cell packs -7.6 volts +/- .5 volt |
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3 cell packs -11.6 volts +/- .5 volt |
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4 cell packs -15.2 volts +/- .5 volt . . . |
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You must select the charge rate current that does not exceed lC (one time
the capacity of the battery, unless otherwIse noted). A hIgher |
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setting may cause fire. This chart is calculated at 1 x capacity of pack.
Generally speaking, charging at even lower rates will extend |
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battery life. |
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800 mAh: Charge at or below 800mA |
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6000 mAh: Charge at or below 6.0 Amps |
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If at any time you witness a battery starting to balloon or swell up,
discontinue the charging process immediately. Disconnect the battery |
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and observe it in a safe place for approximately 15 minutes. Continuing to
charge a battery that has begun to swell may result in fire. |
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Please check-pack voltage -after the-first charge. -The following
information shows the correct voltage range after the first charge is |
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completed. |
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Example: 2-cell 8.4V ( 8.36 to 8.44 ) |
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3-cell 2.6V ( 12.48 to 12.66 ) |
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4-cell 6.8V ( 16.68 to 16.88) • |
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Do not attempt to solder connectors to Lithium Polymer batteries unless
you have sufficient experience. |
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Wire lead shorts can cause fire. If you accidentally short the wires, the
battery must be placed in a safe area for observation for |
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approximately 15 minutes. Additionally, if a short occurs and contact is
made with metal ( such as rings orr your hand ), severe injuries |
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may occur due to the conductibility of electric current. |
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If, for any reason, you need to cut the terminal wires, it will be
necessary to cut each wire separately, ensuring the wires do not touch |
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each other, or a short may occur potentially causing a fire. |
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To solder a connector, remove any protective insulation on the red wire
and solder to the positive terminal of a connector, then remove |
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any protective insulation on the black wire and solder to the negative
terminal of the connector. Be careful not to short the wire lead. If |
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you accidentally cause the battery to short, place it in a safe open space
and observe the battery for approximately 15 minutes. A battery |
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may swell or even possibly catch fire after a short time. |
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Do not charge battery packs in series. Charge each battery pack
individually. Failure to do so may result in incorrect battery recognition |
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and charging functions. Overcharging may occur and fire may be the result. |
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You must check the pack voltage before each charging session. Do not
attempt to charge any pack if the voltage per cell is less than 3.0V. |
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Example: Do not charge a 2-cell pack if below 6.0V |
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Do not charge a 3-cell pack if below 9.0V |
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Do not discharge battery to a level below 3V per cell under load. Deep
discharge below 3V per cell can dramatically deteriorate battery |
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performance and will likely cause the battery pack to become defective and
un-usable. |
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Batteries that lose 20% of their capacity must be removed from service and
disposed of properly. For example, a 2000mAh battery that |
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behaves as if it is only 1600mAh battery is unsuitable for service.
Discharge the battery to 3V/cell, making sure that output wires are |
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insulated. Wrap battery in a bag and place in an appropriate disposal
canister. |
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