Optipower and Optifuel Technical Guides and Safety Information
Technical sheets
Here you able be able to download technical, important safety information and instructions for using our products. If you need more information, contact us and we would be happy to help.
Ultraguard Manual
Manual for ultra guard 430-led option intelligent back-up technology from Optipower.
International Lithium Battery Regulations
The regulations applicable to international air shipments of lithium batteries have changed. Compliance with the regulations became mandatory on January 1, 2013.
Click HereCharging and Keeping Lipo's Safe
Lithium batteries are the preferred power sources for most electric modellers today.
They offer high discharge rates and a high energy storage/weight ratio.
Fire Control
Specialist fire extinguishers are required to tackle Class D flammable metal fires. As you might expect when dealing with such volatile and specialist materials, you need the correct agent for the metal being extinguished.
Click HereUsing Optipower fuel cells for the 1st time
Review our important guide on what to do if you are using Optipower lithium cells for the 1st time.
Click HereSafe Disposal of Lithium Polymer Batteries
Lithium Polymer batteries are used in a wide variety of both scientific equipment and personal electrical equipment. There are several types of Lithium batteries but they are all high energy
power sources and all are potentially hazardous.
Facts - Myths and Ratings
This brief discussion is intended to clear up a few terms and concepts around electricity as it applies to electric aeroplanes and helicopters.
Click HereLithium Battery IATA Regulations 2017
Transport of Lithium Metal and Lithium Ion Batteries Revised for the 2017 Regulations.
Click HereIR Meter
This IR meter is intended to measure the cell and pack internal resistances of LiPo packs
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