Home Plus requires a four cell, 14.8v, LiPo battery. Follow the manufacturer's instructions on how to charge, use, and store the battery. Here are some general tips:
1. Always charge to full INCLUDING the first charge out of the box, even if you only used it a little the time before.
The last stage of the charge cycle balances the voltage between the internal cells in the battery pack. If the internal cells are not balanced, using it may cause it to swell and permanently damage the battery.
Note: The maximum capacity will naturally decline over time - once it declines to 80% it has reached the end of its lifespan and needs to be replaced. Do not leave the battery plugged into the charger after it reaches a full charge.
2. Always stop to recharge the battery when voltage drops to13v to avoid over-discharging, which will damage the battery
3. Do not leave the battery plugged into the drive unit when not in use - it will continue to drain the battery
4. Do not leave the battery fully charged or discharged (13v) longer than 2 days without using it.
5. If the battery will sit longer than 2 days unused - only charge to nominal voltage (the voltage printed on the battery label) and then fully charge it just before use.
6. Always store at the nominal or "storage" voltage (the voltage printed on the battery label)
7. Always charge and store the battery inside a charging bag
CAUTION: The battery should always be allowed to come to room-temperature before charging. Charging a hot or cold battery might delay charging or damage the battery. For best results, charge the battery at temperatures between 50º and 80ºF (10º-30ºC).
Disclaimer
The advice given above is general in nature and you are responsible for the safety of your batteries. SwiftPaws is not responsible for any direct, indirect, special, or consequential damages and personal injuries, including that to life, and health, resulting from the customer’s application and use of batteries.