Dynamite Li-Po Glow Driver User manual

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Li-Po GLOW DRIVER
WITH BATTERY AND CHARGER
INSTRUCTIONS
© 2010 Horizon Hobby, Inc.
Created 04/10 www.dynamiterc.com 17914
MEANING OF SPECIAL LANGUAGE
The following terms are used throughout the product literature to indicate various levels of potential harm when
operating this battery:
NOTICE: Procedures, which if not properly followed, create a possibility of physical property damage AND a small
or null possibility of injury.
CAUTION: Procedures, which if not properly followed, create the probability of physical property damage AND a
possibility of serious injury.
WARNING: Procedures, which if not properly followed, create the likely probability of physical property damage
AND may lead to a dangerous condition or cause death or serious injury to the user, OR procedures, which if not
followed, create the high probability of superficial injury.

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WARNING: This product is not a toy. To ensure
proper function and to avoid risk of injury and damage,
read and follow all instructions before operating the
product. Lithium Polymer (LiPo) batteries are
significantly more volatile than other rechargeable
batteries used in RC applications. Failure to read and
follow these instructions and safety precautions may
result in fire, personal injury and damage to property.
Horizon Hobby, Inc., its retailers, and any other
representatives, assume absolutely no liability for use
of this product or failure to comply with these
instructionsand precautions.
CAUTION: Attempting to charge batteries different
that those provided can result in excessive heat, puffing
and other related product malfunctions, which can
lead to user injury or property damage. Please
contact Horizon Hobby or an authorized retailer with
compatibility questions.
WARNING: Read all instructions before use. Lithium
Polymer (Li-Po) batteries are very volatile. Never leave
charger unattended, near flammable material or in
extreme temperatures as excessive heat, fire, damage
and injury can occur. Use only with compatible lithium
batteries.
OTHER WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS
Failure to exercise caution while using this product
and comply with the following warnings could result in
product malfunction, electrical issues, excessive heat,
FIRE, and ultimately injury and property damage.
Read all safety precautions and literature prior to•
use of this product.
Never leave the battery and charger unattended•
during use.
Never attempt to dismantle the charger.•
Never attach your charger to both an AC and DC•
power source at the same time.
Never connect the charger to an automobile 12V•
battery while the vehicle is running.
Never reverse the positive and negative terminals.•
Wrong connection will damage the battery and may
cause damage to the charger.
Never allow minors to charge battery packs without•
adult supervision.
Never drop charger or batteries.•
Never attempt to charge dead or damaged•
batteries.
Never attempt to charge a battery pack containing•
different types of batteries.
Never charge a battery if the cable has been pinched•
or shorted.
Never allow batteries or battery packs to come into•
contact with moisture at any time.
Never charge batteries in extremely hot or cold•
places (recommended between 50–80º F) or place
in direct sunlight.
Always use only rechargeable batteries. This charger•
cannot charge batteries such as “heavy duty,”
“Alkaline battery,” “Nickel”, or “Mercury battery.”
Always connect the positive red lead (+) and•
negative black lead (-) terminals of the battery to the
charger terminals correctly.
Always disconnect the battery after charging, and let•
the charger cool between charges.
Always inspect the battery before charging.•
Always terminate all processes and contact Horizon•
Hobby if the product malfunctions.
Always keep batteries and charger away from any•
material that could be affected by heat (such as
ceramic and tile), as they can get hot.
Always monitor the area, use a fire alarm and have a•
fire extinguisher available at all times.
Always ensure program settings are correct to•
prevent battery damage or fire.
Always make sure you know the specifications of•
the battery to be charged or discharged to ensure it
meets the requirements of this charger. If the
program is set up incorrectly, the battery and
charger may be damaged. Improper settings can
cause the battery to become overcharged potentially
leading to fire or explosion.
Always connect the charge cable to the charger•
first, then connect the battery to avoid short circuit
between the charge leads. Reverse the sequence
when disconnecting.
Never connect more than one battery pack to this•
charger at a time.

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Always constantly monitor the temperature of the•
battery pack while charging.
Always end the charging process if the charger•
or battery becomes hot to the touch or starts to
change form (swell) during the charge process.
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. This 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.
OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS
1. Before using, initial charge time will be 10–12
hours. Subsequent charging time is may be as
long as 8 hours. Only use the Dynamite Li-Po Glow
Driver 1S charger for this purpose.
2. Connect the glow igniter to the charger by connect-
ing the output end of the charger to the input hole
of the glow igniter. Then, plug the charger into a
wall socket. The red LED on the charger indicates
that the unit is charging. When charging is com-
plete, the red LED on the charger will go out.
3. To connect to your engine’s glow plug simply
depress spring loaded plunger and release when in
place on glow plug’s hexagonal body.
4. When the LED on the igniter turns green, the glow
igniter is working normally. When the LED on the
igniter turns red the battery is about to run out
of power. This indicates the battery is in need of
charging.
If the LED on the igniter is off, it means this glow
igniter may be faulty or the glow plug has failed.
WARRANTY AND REPAIR INFORMATION
Exclusive Warranty- Horizon Hobby, Inc., (Horizon)
warranties that the Products purchased (the “Product”)
will be free from defects in materials and workmanship
at the date of purchase by the Purchaser.
Limited Warranty
Horizon reserves the right to change or modify
this warranty without notice and disclaims all
other warranties, express or implied.
(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.
(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 here-
under 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

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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).
WARRANTY SERVICES
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.
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 notifi-
cation. 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 cashier’s 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.

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Country of
Purchase
Horizon Hobby Address Phone Number/ Email
United States Horizon
Service Center
(Electronics and engines)
4105 Fieldstone Road
Champaign, Illinois
61822 USA
877-504-0233
productsupport @horizonhobby.com
Horizon
Product Support
(All other products)
4105 Fieldstone Road
Champaign, Illinois
61822 USA
877-504-0233
productsupport @horizonhobby.com
United
Kingdom
Horizon Hobby UK Units 1-4 Ploysters Road
Staple Tye
Harlow, Essex
CM18 7NS
United Kingdom
[phone]
[e-mail]
Germany Horizon
Technischer
Service
Hamburger Str. 10
25335 Elmshorn
Germany
[phone]
[e-mail]
France Horizon Hobby SAS 14 Rue Gustave Eiffel
Zone d’Activité du Réveil Matin
91230 Montgeron
[phone]
COMPLIANCE INFORMATION FOR THE EUROPEAN UNION
Declaration of Conformity
(in accordance with ISO/IEC 17050-1)
No. HH20100520
Product(s): DYN LiPo Glow Driver
Item Number(s): DYN1926UK, DYN1926EU
The object of declaration described above is in conformity with the requirements of the specifications listed below,
following the provisions of the European EMC Directive 2004/108/EC:
EN61000-6-3
EN55022
EN61000-3-2
EN61000-3-3
EN 61000-6-1
ENV 50204
Signed for and on behalf of:
Steven A. Hall
Vice President
International Operations and Risk Management
Horizon Hobby, Inc.
Horizon Hobby, Inc.
Champaign, IL USA
May 20, 2010

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Instructions for Disposal of WEEE by Users in the European Union
This product must not be disposed of with other waste. Instead, it is the user’s responsibility to dispose
of their waste equipment by handing it over to a designated collection point for the recycling of waste
electrical and electronic equipment. The separate collection and recycling of your waste equipment at
the time of disposal will help to conserve natural resources and ensure that it is recycled in a manner
that protects human health and the environment. For more information about where you can drop off your waste
equipment for recycling, please contact your local city office, your household waste disposal service or where you
purchased the product.