Icom IC-4088SR, Instruction Manual

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BATTERY CHARGING
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Battery caution
CAUTION NEVER short the terminals.
NEVER mix old and new batteries.
NEVER incinerate used battery cells. Internal battery gas may
cause explosion.
Make sure all battery cells are the same brand, type and capacity.
AVOID over charging — The BP-202 can be charged during oper-
ation when the AC adapter or the optional cigarette lighter cable is
connected. To prevent over charging, the IC-4088SR has charging
timer that automatically disconnecting the charging line electroni-
cally after 15 hours from charging. However, the charging timer will
reset and start charging again when disconnect then re-connecting
the AC adapter or CP-18E more than 1 min. interval.
Recommended temperature range for charging: +10˚C to +40˚C
The optional BP-202
BATTERY PACK
includes rechargeable Ni-Cd
batteries and can be charged approx. 300 times. Charge the battery
pack before first operating the transceiver or when the battery pack
becomes exhausted.
If the battery pack seems to have no capacity even after being fully
charged, completely discharge it by leaving the power ON all day.
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.
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