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Battery cautions
NEVER incinerate used battery packs. Internal battery gas
may cause an explosion.
NEVER immerse the battery pack in water. If the battery pack
becomes wet, be sure to wipe it dry BEFORE attaching it to
the receiver.
NEVER short terminals of the battery pack. Also, current may
flow into nearby metal objects so be careful when placing bat-
tery packs in handbags, etc.
If your battery pack seems to have no capacity even after
being charged, completely discharge it by leaving the power
ON overnight. Then, fully charge the battery pack again. If the
battery pack still does not retain a charge (or very little), a
new battery pack must be purchased.
Use Icom battery packs, chargers or cables only. The use of
non-Icom products may impair receiver performance and in-
validate the warranty.
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Battery charging
Prior to using the receiver for the first time, the battery pack
must be fully charged for optimum life and operation.
CAUTION: To avoid damage to the receiver, turn it OFF
while charging.
• Recommended temperature range for charging:
0°C to +35°C; +32°F to +95°F
• Use the wall charger (BC-136A/D*) or optional desktop
charger (BC-135 for rapid charging) only. NEVER use an-
other manufactures’ charger.
* Not supplied with some versions.
• An optional cable CP-18A/E (for 12 V cigarette lighter
socket) can be used in-stead of the AC adapters of the
above chargers.
CAUTION: BE SURE to remove the CP-18A/E when charg-
ing is finished, because, a slight current still follows in the
CP-18A/E and the vehicle’s battery will become exhausted.
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Battery pack installation
q
Remove the battery cover from the receiver.
w
Remove the supplied battery spacer for alkaline battery
use.
e
Install the Li-Ion battery pack (BP-206).
• Be sure to observe the correct direction.
• Charge Li-Ion battery pack before use.
•Battery pack installation
•Battery pack removal
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