Dynamite Nitro Field Charger User manual

Nitro Field Charger
Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the DC Nitro Field Charger peak
detection charger. Charging 1-cell ni-starters, 6- to 8-cell,
and 4- to 5-cell Ni-Cd and Ni-MH battery packs safely
and efficiently has never been so easy. Just select a charge
rate of 1, 2 or 4 amps and press the appropriate start
button. The charger will automatically stop fast charging
when it senses the pack is fully charged and enters a safe
trickle charge mode to equalize cell voltage and maintain
full charge.
The beeper volume can be adjusted to suit the charging
environment. Simply use a small flat-bladed screwdriver to
adjust the alert volume from the front of the charger.
Features
• DC input power
• Ni-Cd and Ni-MH compatible
• Charge rates of 1, 2, or 4 amps
(maximum of 6 amps total)
• Heavy-duty alligator clips
• Advanced trickle charge
• LED and beeper indicate when charge is complete
• Charges 4- to 8-cell Ni-Cd or Ni-MH battery packs
• Charges single-cell ni-starters
• Receiver pack charge lead, Tamiya and BEC
connector adapter included
• Limited 5-year warranty

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Supplying Power to the Charger
The Nitro Field Charger is powered using the provided
alligator clips connecting the charger to a 12-volt DC power
source, such as a 12V hobby battery (HAN102), a 12-volt
power supply or an automobile battery.
Connect the red (positive) end of the alligator clips to
the red terminal of the DC power source and the black
(negative) end of the alligator clips to the black terminal
of the DC power source. If you choose to power the
charger with an automobile battery, never do so with the
automobile running!
Charging
Charging 6- & 8-Cell Ni-Cd or Ni-MH
Battery Packs
1. When power is initially applied, the charger will beep and
the LED will flash once.
2. Connect the appropriate charge lead to the corresponding
charge jack with respect to polarity.
3. Connect the battery pack to the charger, and the charger
will beep again. The LED will repeatedly blink until you
begin the charging process.
4. Select either a 1, 2, or 4 amp charge rate based on the
battery’s capacity rating. See “Charge Times” chart on
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5. Push the Start button to begin the charging process. The
LED will be solid red during the charging process.
6. Once the battery has peaked, the LED will flash, and the
beeper will sound for 30 seconds. If the battery is left
connected after 30 seconds, the LED will continue to
flash, and the beeper will sound approximately every
90 seconds.
When the battery has peaked, the Nitro Field Charger will
automatically transition to Advanced Trickle Charge.
Charging 4- & 5-Cell Ni-Cd or Ni-MH
Receiver Packs
1. When power is initially applied, the charger will beep and
the LED will flash once.
2. Connect the battery pack to the charger using the
included Rx charge adapter, and the charger will beep
again. The LED will repeatedly blink until you begin the
charging process.
3. Select a charge rate of either 1 or 2 amps, depending on
the receiver pack you are going to charge. We recommend
that you charge 600mAh or lower capacity receiver packs
at 1 amp, while you may charge higher capacity packs at
2 amps.
4. Push the Start button to begin the charging process. The
LED will be solid red during the charging process.
5. Once the battery has peaked, the LED will flash, and the
beeper will sound for 30 seconds. If the battery is left
connected after 30 seconds, the LED will continue to
flash, and the beeper will sound approximately every
90 seconds.
When the battery has peaked, the Nitro Field Charger will
automatically transition to Advanced Trickle Charge.
Charging 1-Cell Ni-Cd or Ni-MH Ni-Starters
1. When power is initially applied, the charger will beep and
the LED will flash once.
2. Connect the ni-starter pack to the charger, and the charger
will beep again. The LED will repeatedly blink until you
begin the charging process.
3. Push the Start button to begin the charging process. The
LED will be solid red during the charging process.
4. Once the ni-starter has peaked, the LED will flash, and
the beeper will sound for 30 seconds. If the ni-starter is
left connected after 30 seconds, the LED will continue to
flash, and the beeper will sound approximately every
90 seconds.
When the ni-starter has peaked, the Nitro Field Charger will
automatically transition to Advanced Trickle Charge.
Note: The charger can charge all three packs
simultaneously, provided you stay under or
at the maximum capacity of the charger’s
6-amp limit.
Alert Volume
4- to 5-cell charger
(1 or 2 amp charge rate)
Ni-Starter charger
DC Charger Input
Charger Outputs
6- to 8-cell charger
(1, 2, or 4 amp charge rate)

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Limited Warranty
(a) This warranty is limited to the original Purchaser
("Purchaser") and is not transferable. REPAIR OR
REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED UNDER THIS WARRANTY
IS THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY OF THE PURCHASER. This
warranty covers only those Products purchased from an
authorized Horizon dealer. Third party transactions are not
covered by this warranty. Proof of purchase is required
for warranty claims. Further, Horizon reserves the right
to change or modify this warranty without notice and
disclaims all other warranties, express or implied.
(b) Limitations- HORIZON MAKES NO WARRANTY
OR REPRESENTATION, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, ABOUT
NON-INFRINGEMENT, MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS
FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OF THE PRODUCT. THE
PURCHASER ACKNOWLEDGES THAT THEY ALONE
HAVE DETERMINED THAT THE PRODUCT WILL
SUITABLY MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE
PURCHASER’S INTENDED USE.
(c) Purchaser Remedy- Horizon's sole obligation hereunder
shall be that Horizon will, at its option, (i) repair or (ii)
replace, any Product determined by Horizon to be defective.
In the event of a defect, these are the Purchaser's exclusive
remedies. Horizon reserves the right to inspect any and
all equipment involved in a warranty claim. Repair or
replacement decisions are at the sole discretion of Horizon.
This warranty does not cover cosmetic damage or damage
due to acts of God, accident, misuse, abuse, negligence,
commercial use, or modification of or to any part of the
Product. This warranty does not cover damage due to
improper installation, operation, maintenance, or attempted
repair by anyone other than Horizon. Return of any goods
by Purchaser must be approved in writing by Horizon
before shipment.
Damage Limits
HORIZON SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR SPECIAL,
INDIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, LOSS OF
PROFITS OR PRODUCTION OR COMMERCIAL LOSS IN
ANY WAY CONNECTED WITH THE PRODUCT, WHETHER
SUCH CLAIM IS BASED IN CONTRACT, WARRANTY,
NEGLIGENCE, OR STRICT LIABILITY. Further, in no event
shall the liability of Horizon exceed the individual price of
the Product on which liability is asserted. As Horizon has
no control over use, setup, final assembly, modification
or misuse, no liability shall be assumed nor accepted for
any resulting damage or injury. By the act of use, setup or
assembly, the user accepts all resulting liability.
If you as the Purchaser or user are not prepared to accept
the liability associated with the use of this Product, you
are advised to return this Product immediately in new and
unused condition to the place of purchase.
Law: These Terms are governed by Illinois law (without
regard to conflict of law principals).
Advanced Trickle Charge
Once the battery is fully charged, the charger will
immediately enter a pulse trickle charge. This pulse trickle
charge will condition the battery, extend its life and make
certain it is fully charged when you are ready to use it. You
will know the charger has entered Advanced Trickle Charge
when the charger beeps and the LED continuously flashes.
Charge Times
The following are approximate charge times necessary for
a battery that is fully discharged. Please note these are
estimated times only.
1 amp
600mAh Tx/Rx Pack: 36 minutes
700mAh Tx/Rx Pack: 42 minutes
1000mAh Tx/Rx Pack: 60 minutes
2 amp
1000mAh Tx/Rx Pack: 30 minutes
4 amp
1500mAh 6-Cell Sub-C Car Pack: 23 minutes
2000mAh 6-Cell Sub-C Car Pack: 30 minutes
3000mAh 6-Cell Sub-C Car Pack: 45 minutes
3300mAh 6-cell Sub-C Car Pack: 49 minutes
3800mAh 6-cell Sub-C Car Pack: 57 minutes
Safety Precautions
• Never leave the battery and charger unattended
during use.
• Always allow the charger to cool between charges.
• Never connect the charger to an automobile 12V
battery while the vehicle is running.
• Carefully observe correct polarities at all times.
• Do not let children charge battery packs without adult
supervision.
• Keep away from liquid, flammable chemicals
and moisture.
Warranty Period
Exclusive Warranty- Horizon Hobby, Inc., (Horizon)
warranties that the Products purchased (the
“Product”) will be free from defects in materials and
workmanship for a period of 5 years from the date of
purchase by the Purchaser.

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Warranty Inspection and Repairs
To receive warranty service, you must include your
original sales receipt verifying the proof-of-purchase
date. Provided warranty conditions have been met, your
Product will be repaired or replaced free of charge. Repair
or replacement decisions are at the sole discretion of
Horizon Hobby.
Non-Warranty Repairs
Should your repair not be covered by warranty
the repair will be completed and payment will
be required without notification or estimate of
the expense unless the expense exceeds 50%
of the retail purchase cost. By submitting the item
for repair you are agreeing to payment of the repair
without notification. Repair estimates are available upon
request. You must include this request with your repair.
Non-warranty repair estimates will be billed a minimum
of ½ hour of labor. In addition you will be billed for
return freight. Please advise us of your preferred method
of payment. Horizon accepts money orders and cashiers
checks, as well as Visa, MasterCard, American Express,
and Discover cards. If you choose to pay by credit card,
please include your credit card number and expiration date.
Any repair left unpaid or unclaimed after 90 days will be
considered abandoned and will be disposed of accordingly.
Please note: non-warranty repair is only available
on electronics and model engines.
Electronics and engines requiring inspection or repair
should be shipped to the following address:
Horizon Service Center
4105 Fieldstone Road
Champaign, Illinois 61822
All other Products requiring warranty inspection or repair
should be shipped to the following address:
Horizon Product Support
4105 Fieldstone Road
Champaign, Illinois 61822
Please call 877-504-0233 with any questions or
concerns regarding this product or warranty.
Safety Precautions
This is a sophisticated hobby Product and not a toy. It
must be operated with caution and common sense and
requires some basic mechanical ability. Failure to operate
this Product in a safe and responsible manner could result
in injury or damage to the Product or other property.
This Product is not intended for use by children without
direct adult supervision. The Product manual contains
instructions for safety, operation and maintenance. It
is essential to read and follow all the instructions and
warnings in the manual, prior to assembly, setup or use, in
order to operate correctly and avoid damage or injury.
Questions, Assistance, and Repairs
Your local hobby store and/or place of purchase cannot
provide warranty support or repair. Once assembly, setup
or use of the Product has been started, you must contact
Horizon directly. This will enable Horizon to better answer
your questions and service you in the event that you may
need any assistance. For questions or assistance, please
direct your email to [e-mail], or
call 877.504.0233 toll free to speak to a service technician.
Inspection or Repairs
If this Product needs to be inspected or repaired, please
call for a Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA). Pack
the Product securely using a shipping carton. Please note
that original boxes may be included, but are not designed
to withstand the rigors of shipping without additional
protection. Ship via a carrier that provides tracking and
insurance for lost or damaged parcels, as Horizon is not
responsible for merchandise until it arrives and
is accepted at our facility. A Service Repair Request is
available at www.horizonhobby.com on the “Support” tab.
If you do not have internet access, please include a letter
with your complete name, street address, email address and
phone number where you can be reached during business
days, your RMA number, a list of the included items,
method of payment for any non-warranty expenses and a
brief summary of the problem. Your original sales receipt
must also be included for warranty consideration. Be sure
your name, address, and RMA number are clearly written
on the outside of the shipping carton.
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