To Remove the Battery Pack from the Radio
(Refer to Figure 3.)
1.
Turn the radio OFF by sliding the ON/OFF switch
on the battery pack, to the OFF position.
2.
Press down on the battery pack release latch and
slide the battery pack out in the direction of the re-
lease latch.
To Re-Connect the Battery Pack to the Radio
(Refer to Figure 4.)
1.
Be sure the ON/OFF switch on the battery is in the
OFF position.
2.
Align the battery pack with the grooves in the back
of the radio and slide the battery pack toward the
front of the radio.
3.
Insert the battery pack into the grooves until the
battery release latch clicks into place.
RECHARGING THE BATTERY PACKS
The radio is equipped with a battery voltage indicator
that is displayed in the LCD window when the battery pack
voltage reaches a low level and the battery requires charg-
ing.
There are several chargers and charge rates available for
charging the PCS battery packs. The battery pack may be
charged while connected to the radio or removed for charg-
ing. For specific instructions regarding the battery charger,
refer to the applicable charger Operator’s Manual.
INTRINSICALLY SAFE USAGE
Selected personal radios with appropriate factory-in-
stalled F4 Options are certified as Intrinsically Safe by the
Factory Mutual Research Corporation for use in Class 1, Di-
vision 1 or 2, hazardous locations in the presence of Groups
C and D atmospheres; or non-incendive Class 1, Division 2,
hazardous locations in the presence of Groups A, B, C, and
D atmospheres.
Hazardous locations are defined in the National Electri-
cal Code. Useful standards NFPA 437A and NFPA 437M
for the classification of hazardous areas may be ordered
from the National Fire Protection Association, Batterymarch
Park, Quincy, MA 02269. (See "Battery Pack" section for
additional information concerning Ni-Cd batteries.)
Reduced Capacity in Nickel/Cadmium
Batteries
Nickel-Cadmium batteries, in some applications, can de-
velop a condition or reduced capacity, sometimes called
"Memory Effect." This condition may occur when :
1.
The battery is continuously overcharged for long
periods of time.
Figure 3 - Removing the Battery Pack
Figure 4 - Installing the Battery Pack
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