Discharging
To maintain safe operation during use it is recommended to have anyone handling the battery read this section and follow the Discharging Guidelines listed below:
Discharge Guidelines
Make sure the status LED is blinking green before use.
Never use a battery that is showing signs of physical damage.
Never discharge batteries at amperage rates higher than specified in Section, IB388 Technical Specifications.
Never operate the battery in ambient temperatures exceeding 45C or 113°F during discharge.
Adequate cooling, such as rapid air circulation in flight, is required.
Never discharge the battery to a level below 3.3V per cell (19.8v total) under load.
Never leave the battery plugged into a load unattended.
During the discharging process, the operator should monitor the battery and be prepared to react to potential problems that may occur.
In the event of an emergency, discontinue the discharging activity immediately. If physically damaged, disconnect the battery, place it in a well ventilated dry area clear of flammable materials, and observe it for approximately one hour. If a battery is physically damaged it may leak, the contents are flammable and highly reactive. See Section: Battery Disposal on what to do with a damaged battery.
Self Discharging
IB388 batteries have an automatic discharge feature built in that will discharge the batteries in 48 hours to a storage charge state.
IB388 batteries have the ability to self discharge to a safe storage voltage. When this occurs the status LED will blink Blue.
NOTE: The face of the battery with the power connector will get warm during self discharge.
From the factory, IB388 batteries will automatically enter self discharging if it detects an unsafe storage level voltage for more than 48 hours.
Users can initiate self discharging by holding the button for 10 seconds, or until the status LED begins to blink blue.
A fully charged battery may take up to 4 days to fully discharge to a safe long term storage level.
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