1. Never fast-charge any battery type unattended.
2. Never charge Li-Po cells/packs at any rate unattended.
3. Only charge Li-Po cells/packs with a charger designed specifically for lithium polymer 
chemistry. Example chargers include the Kokam USA, LIPO 402, LIPO 102 and LIPO 202; Bishop Power 
Products Apache S1215 and S1500; Great Planes Triton; and Schulze chargers with lithium charging 
capability.
4. Li-Po cells can ignite because of unmatched cell capacity or voltage, cell damage, charger 
failure, incorrect charger settings and other factors.
5. Always use the correct charging voltage. Li-Po cells or battery packs may ignite if connected 
to a charger supplying more than 6 volts per cell.
6. Always assure the charger is working properly.
7. Always charge Li-Po cells or battery packs where no harm can result, no matter what happens. 
We suggest a brick box or likeness. Have sand handy in a bucket for any need to extinguish any 
fire. NEVER use water on any cells or battery pack.
8. Never charge a cell/pack in a model. A hot pack may ignite wood, foam, plastic, etc.
9. Never charge a cell/pack inside a motor vehicle, or in a vehicle's engine compartment.
10. Never charge a cell/pack on a wooden workbench, or on any flammable material.
11. If a cell/pack is involved in a crash:
a. Remove the cell or battery pack from the model.
b. Carefully inspect the cell or battery pack for shorts in the wiring or connections. If in 
doubt, cut all wires from the cell or battery pack.
c. Disassemble the pack.
d. Inspect cells for dents, cracks and splits. Dispose of damaged cells (see below).
12. Dispose of cells or battery packs as follows: 
a. Discharge: with the cell or battery pack in a safe area, connect a moderate resistance across 
the terminals until the cell or battery pack is discharged. CAUTION: the cell or battery pack may 
be hot!
b. Discard: 
- NiMH: place in regular trash.
- NiCd: recycle (cadmium is toxic).
- Li-Po: puncture plastic envelope, immerse in salt water for several hours and place in regular 
trash. 
13. Handle all cells or battery packs with care, as they can deliver high currents if shorted. 
Shorting by a wedding ring, for example, will remove a finger.
14. Always store cells or battery packs in a secure location where they cannot be shorted or 
handled by children.
15. When constructing a pack, use only cells of the same capacity (mAh).