KAVAN C3 - Instruction manual
C3 charger
Introduction
Congratulations on your choice of the KAVAN C3 LiPo charger. This unit is simple to use, yet the proper operation of this charger, as well as the proper usage of your batteries, does require some knowledge on the part of the user. It is therefore important that you read the entire instruction manual before you attempt to use your new charger for the first time
Technical specifications
| Power supply | 230 V AC / 50 Hz |
|---|---|
| Battery chemistry | LiPo only |
| Cell count | 2S or 3S (7.4 V or 11.1 V nominal) |
| Charging current | 800 mA |
| Maximum charging power | 10 W |
| Charging method | Constant Current/Constant Voltage (CC/CV) |
| Connection | JST-XH 2S or 3S balance socket |
| Simultaneous batteries | One |
| Dimensions | 90×58×33 mm |
| Weight | 151 g |
Set contents
KAVAN C3 charger and instruction manual
Safety notes
Charge only rechargeable 2S or 3S LiPo packs. Never connect a battery to each socket at the same time. Do not charge LiHV, LiFe, Li-ion, NiCd, NiMH, lead-acid or primary batteries with this charger.
- Read the battery manufacturer's charging instructions. The battery must accept a charging current of 800 mA.
- Charge under constant supervision, outside the model, on a firm, non-flammable, heat-resistant, nonconductive surface. Keep combustible materials away.
- Keep the charger and battery cool, dry and ventilated. Do not cover them or use them in direct sunlight.
- Stop charging if a battery swells, leaks, becomes unusually hot or shows damage. Do not reuse a damaged battery.
- Keep the charger's mains connections dry. Do not use a damaged cable or dismantle the charger.
- Children must use the charger under responsible adult supervision.
- Allow a battery to cool to room temperature before charging. Disconnect the battery and unplug the charger after use.
Main section
Charging the battery
- Connect the power cable to the charger.
- Plug the power cable of the charger into the mains socket (230V/50 Hz). All the LED glow green and flash red indicating the charger is ready to charge.
- Plug the balance connector of your flight battery (JST-XH) into the corresponding socket on the charger.
- The charger starts charging. LEDs will start to glow red. If 2S pack is connected, Cell 1 and Cell 2 LEDs will glow red; if 3S pack is conne- cted, Cell 1, Cell 2 and Cell 3 LEDs will glow red.
- Once a particular cell in the flight battery has been fully charged, the corresponding LED will glow green. 2S pack will be fully char- ged, if Cell 1 and Cell 2 LEDs glow green; 3S pack will be fully char- ged, if Cell 1, Cell 2 and Cell 3 LEDs glow green.
- Disconnect the flight battery from the charger; LEDs will glow green indicating the charger is ready to charge another pack. Unplug the charger from the mains socket if you are not going to charge another battery.
Interpreting the indicators
| Green with red flashes before connection | Standby; ready to connect a pack |
|---|---|
| Applicable cell LED red | That cell is charging |
| Applicable cell LED green after charging | That cell is fully charged |
| All applicable cell LEDs green | Charging complete; disconnect the battery |
If charging does not start
Disconnect the battery and mains supply. Check the mains cable, battery chemistry, cell count, connector orientation and condition of the leads. Never bypass the balance connection or substitute a different battery chemistry to force charging. If the expected indication does not return, stop using the charger and contact your retailer.
On a 2S pack, only Cell 1 and Cell 2 indicate the connected cells. The unused third cell indicator is not part of the completion check.
Appendix
Guarantee
The KAVAN Europe s.r.o. products are covered by a guarantee that fulfils the currently valid legal requirements in your country. If you wish to make a claim under guarantee, please contact the retailer from whom you first purchased the equipment. The guarantee does not cover faults caused by: crashes, improper use, incorrect connection, reversed polarity, improper maintenance, modifications or repairs which were not carried out by the KAVAN Europe s.r.o. or authorised by KAVAN Europe s.r.o., accidental or deliberate damage, defects caused by normal wear and tear, operation outside the Specification. Please be sure to read the appropriate information sheets in the product documentation!
Recycling and waste disposal note (European Union)
Electrical equipment marked with the crossed-out waste bin symbol must not be discarded in the domestic waste; it should be disposed of via the appropriate specialised disposal system. In the countries of the EU (European Union) electrical devices must not be discarded via the normal domestic waste system (WEEE - Waste of Electrical and Electronic Equipment, Directive 2012/19/EU). You can take your unwanted equipment to your nearest public collection point or recycling centre, where it will be disposed of in the proper manner at no charge to you. By disposing of your old equipment in a responsible manner you make an important contribution to the safeguarding of the environment.
EU declaration of conformity
Hereby, KAVAN Europe s.r.o. declares that the KAVAN C3 charger is in compliance with the essential requirements as laid down in the relevant European directives and norms. The full text of the Declaration of Conformity is available at www.kavanrc.com/doc.