Tyco 92136-0920 manual Tips & Hints, Flash Charge Compatibility, Special Note to Adults, Warranty

TIPS & HINTS

•Your vehicle’s running time may be slightly shorter than normal the first two times you use a new Flash Charge battery pack. Subsequent charges will provide full vehicle running time.

•A single charge cycle is all that is required to charge the battery pack. Do not attempt to charge the battery pack further following completion of the charging process.

•The charger is designed to operate in normal room temperatures. Do not use the charger in temperatures below 60° F (15° C) or above 95° F (35° C).

•Unlike alkaline batteries, whose power loss is gradual, a NiCd (Nickel- Cadmium) battery will run for its normal running time, depending on your particular vehicle, and then lose most of its power at once. It is time to recharge the battery pack.

•If you don’t use your battery for a long period (more than 14 months), dam- age to the battery may occur. To avoid this, the battery should be fully charged at least once every 12 months.

FLASH CHARGE™ COMPATIBILITY

The Flash Charge power system uses exclusive technology to deliver a full charge in approximately 30 minutes. For this reason, there are some important things to know about battery and vehicle compatibility.

•The Flash Charge battery pack is fully compatible with ALL TMH™ powered R/C vehicles, old AND new. It will not work in any 6.0V or 9.6V NiCd powered vehicles.

•The Flash Charge power system is NOT compatible with existing conventional TMH battery packs ONLY Flash Charge branded Flex Pak™ battery packs can be charged in the Flash Charge charger. To charge existing conventional 6.0V NiCd battery packs, please use the TYCO® R/C conventional TMH charger.

•The Flash Charge power system is designed for use ONLY with TYCO® R/C Flash Charge branded battery packs. DO NOT attempt to use the Flash Charge charger with competitors’ battery packs.

•Flash Charge branded battery packs can be safely charged in the existing conventional TYCO® R/C TMH charger. However, the charging process will require that charger’s normal 4 hour charge time, rather than the 30 minute charge time provided by the Flash Charge power system.

CAUTIONS:

•DO NOT RECHARGE BATTERY PACK IF IT’S HOT. ALLOW IT TO COOL BEFORE RECHARGING.

•DO NOT CHARGE A BATTERY PACK THAT SHOWS LEAKAGE OR CORROSION.

•DO NOT DISASSEMBLE THE BATTERY PACK. THE BATTERY PACK IS A SEALED NiMH (NICKEL-METAL HYDRIDE) BATTERY.

•DO NOT DISPOSE OF THE BATTERY PACK IN FIRE.

•EXERCISE CAUTION IN HANDLING A HOT BATTERY PACK.

•IF BATTERY PACK AND/OR CHARGER ARE WET, THOROUGHLY DRY BEFORE CHARGING.

SPECIAL NOTE TO ADULTS:

•This product is age-graded for ages 8 and over; it should be operated in the presence of children under age 8 only with adult supervision.

•Regularly examine for damage to the plug, enclosure and other parts. In the event of any damage, the toy must not be used with the transformer until the damage has been repaired.

•This toy is not intended for children under 3 years old. The transformer is not a toy.

Unlike NiCd (Nickel-Cadmium) rechargeable batteries, your TMH™ FlexPak™ battery pack requires no special procedures or precautions for disposal. However, as with all products, you should dispose of your battery pack in an environmentally responsible and considerate manner.

Here are our answers to some of the questions our customers ask most often.

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS	ANSWERS!
Can I leave my charger plugged in all the time?	Just as a matter of basic electrical safety, we don’t recommend this practice.
Can I charge my battery pack for less than the full charge time?	You can interrupt the charging process at any time by raising the charger door. Although you can
	do this occasionally without harm to the battery pack, we don’t recommend it as a routine prac-
	tice. Please note that interrupting the charging process will reset the charger’s timer.
Can I recharge my battery pack before it’s fully discharged?	We discourage this practice. Although it poses no safety hazard, it may significantly reduce bat-
	tery pack life.
How will I know if my battery pack is “wearing out”?	After many, many uses, the battery pack’s average running time will start to decrease: it’s nearing
	the end of its life.
How long will a fully-charged battery pack hold its charge if I’m not actually using it?	At room temperature, the battery pack will hold its charge for a good while; at warmer tempera-
	tures, it will discharge more quickly. For gift giving, you can certainly charge your battery pack a
	day or so beforehand and wrap the battery pack and vehicle together. That way the fun can start
	right away!
If I’m going to store my battery pack for a long time, should I put it away charged or discharged?	From the standpoint of electrical safety, we recommend storing the battery pack in a discharged
	condition.

WARRANTY

TYCO® R/C 90-DAY LIMITED WARRANTY: Battery Pack/Battery Pack and Charger

Mattel, Inc. (the “Guarantor”) warrants this Battery Pack/Battery Pack and Charger (the “Product”) to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of ninety (90) days from the date of purchase. Guarantor will repair or replace the Product (at its sole option) if any such defect should appear within the period of this warranty. This warranty applies only to the original purchaser. PLEASE RETAIN YOUR ORIGINAL DATED PURCHASE RECEIPT.

RETURN PROCEDURE

In the event of such a defect occurring within the period of this warranty, DO NOT RETURN THE PRODUCT TO THE STORE. Instead, please call the TYCO® R/C toll-free number listed below. Many problems can be solved in this manner. If necessary, you will be given an authorization number to return the Product, postage prepaid insured, to the TYCO® R/C Consumer Affairs Department (please see address below). Enclose your name and address, your dated receipt, and an explanation of the defect. If the defect is covered by this warranty, replacement will be FREE OF CHARGE (less shipping and handling costs). Please do not send products without authorization; delays in service will result.

NOT COVERED UNDER WARRANTY

This warranty covers normal use and does not cover the Product if it has been damaged by unreasonable use, neglect, accident, abuse, misuse, improper service or other causes not arising out of defects in materials or workmanship. Failure to furnish an original dated purchase receipt may result in the Product not being covered by this warranty.

LIMITATIONS AND EXCLUSIONS

The Guarantor’s sole and exclusive liability for defects in material and workmanship shall be limited to repair or replacement of the Product (at its sole option), and the Guarantor shall not be liable for incidental, consequential, or contingent damages (except in those states that do not allow this exclusion or limitation). This warranty is exclusive, and is made in lieu of any other express or implied warranty. This warranty gives you specific legal rights. You may have other rights which vary from state to state. This warranty (and toll-free number) valid in the U.S.A. only.

TOLL-FREE 1-888-557-TYCO (1-888-557-8926)

Call between 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time, Monday-Friday.

Expect some delay in January following the holiday season. Please be patient and keep trying the toll-free number.

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