Ericsson EDACS PRISM HP, Operator'S Manual

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Chargers are available with nominal charge times of
one hour. Combinations include single and multiposition,
rapid charge units. When charging a battery pack that is
attached to a radio, always turn the radio off to ensure a
full charge. For specific instructions refer to the applica-
ble charger Operating Manual. Charging in non-Ericsson
equipment may lead to battery damage and void the
battery warranty.
Batteries which have been stored (charged or dis-
charged) will generally not be capable of full capacity
until the batteries have been fully cycled two or three
times. Charging a battery in an Ericsson rapid charger
and discharging the battery pack with the radio until low
battery is indicated is considered one cycle.
Improvements in the manufacturing of present gen-
eration NiCD rechargeable batteries minimize the prob-
ability of Ericsson batteries developing memory. If mem-
ory is suspected, then it can be easily canceled by
charging and discharging the problem battery two or
three times. The battery should be charged on an
Ericsson rapid charger and discharged on the radio until
the low battery is indicated.
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