INSTRUCTIONS
DESKTOP CHARGER
BC-144N
Thank you for purchasing the
BC-144N
DESKTOP CHARGER
. The BC-144N charges
a Ni-Cd or Ni-MH battery pack in approx.
1–2.5 hrs.
Please read these instructions thorough-
ly before operating the BC-144N.
PRECAUTION
•
R
USE INDOORS ONLY! NEVER
expose
the charger to rain, snow or any liquids.
•
R
NEVER
attempt to charge alkaline or
dry cell batteries. They may burst causing
damage and personal injury.
•
NEVER
let metal, wire, etc. touch any
internal part of the charger.
•
NEVER
incinerate used batteries. This
may cause an explosion.
•
NEVER
use the charger when it is covered
by objects which impede heat dispersal.
• Place the charger in a secure place to
avoid inadvertent use by children.
•
AVOID
charging in conditions of extreme
cold (under 10°C; +50°F) or extreme heat
(over +40°C; +104°F). Batteries may not
charge under extreme temperatures.
• Turn the transceiver power OFF when
charging with the battery pack attached to
the transceiver to obtain a full charge.
• Keep the charger away from TV sets or
radios to prevent interference.
Make sure battery and charger contacts
are always clean, otherwise batteries
may not fully charge.
In order to get the maximum life out of your
batteries:
1. Avoid overcharging— batteries must be
removed from the charger to stop charg-
ing. Batteries should not be charged for
more than 15 hours after the charging
indicator turns green.
2. Use the batteries until they become
almost completely exhausted under nor-
mal conditions.
If your batteries seem to have no capac-
ity even after being fully charged, com-
pletely discharge them, then fully charge
them again. If they still do not retain a
charge (or very little), new batteries
must be purchased.
NOTE:
The charger rapidly charges a
battery pack to a specified level, not a
completed level, to prevent over charg-
ing. Leave the battery pack in the charg-
er for a few more hours (up to 15 hours;
depending on battery condition) after the
charging indicator turns green, to charge
the battery completely.
Recycling information (U.S.A. only)
The battery (BP-209/N or BP-222/N) that you have purchased is recyclable. At
the end of its life, under various state and local laws, it may be illegal to dis-
pose of this battery into the municipal waste stream. Call 1-800-822-8837 for
battery recycling options in your area or contact your dealer.
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Turn power OFF!
AC adapter
BC-145A/E/V/UK
(Not supplied with
some versions.)
AC adapter
BC-145A/E/V/UK
(Not supplied with
some versions.)
BP-209/N, BP-210/N
or BP-222/N only
Charging indicator
Charging indicator
Check orientation and the
spacer combination.
*The combination may dif-
fer according to transceiv-
er type. See the back
page for details.
Check orientation.
*Viewable stamps may
differ according to the
spacer combination.
See the back page for
details.
BP-209/N, BP-210/N
or BP-222/N attach-
ed to the transceiver.
BATTERY PACK CHARGING
• Approx. charging period
BP-209/N
: 1.5 hours
BP-210/N
: 2.5 hours
BP-222/N
: 1 hour
The battery pack
MUST BE
re-
moved from the charger to stop
charging. Remove battery pack
after 15 hrs. of charging.
• Charging indicator information
*When the charging indicator does not light even after a bat-
tery pack is inserted properly, the battery pack may have a
problem.
Light
color
Orange
Green
Red
(Blinks)
Description
During rapid charging.
Rapid charging is completed
(still charging in
trickle (for Ni-Cd) or pulse (for Ni-MH) charge mode)
.
The inserted battery pack or the charger has a
problem.
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