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Charging caution
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DANGER! NEVER
charge the battery pack in areas with ex-
tremely high temperatures, such as near fires or stoves, inside a
sun heated car, or in direct sunlight. In such environments, the
safety/protection circuit in the battery will activate, causing the bat-
tery to stop charging.
WARNING! DO NOT
charge or leave the battery in the battery
charger beyond the specified time for charging. If the battery is not
completely charged by the specified time, stop charging and re-
move the battery from the battery charger. Continuing to charge the
battery beyond the specified time limit may cause a fire, overheat-
ing, or the battery may rupture.
WARNING! NEVER
insert the transceiver (battery attached to the
transceiver) into the charger if it is wet or soiled. This could corrode
the battery charger terminals or damage the charger. The charger is
not waterproof.
CAUTION! DO NOT
charge the battery outside of the specified
temperature range: 0˚C to +45˚C; +32˚F to +113˚F. Icom recom-
mends charging the battery at +20˚C (+68˚F). The battery may heat
up or rupture if charged out of the specified temperature range. Ad-
ditionally, battery performance or battery life may be reduced.
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Optional battery chargers
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Regular charging with the BC-152
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Attach the BC-152 to a flat surface, such as a desk, if desired.
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Connect the AC adapter (BC-147) as shown below.
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Insert the battery pack with/without the transceiver into the
charger.
• The charge indicator lights green.
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Charge the battery pack approx. 9–10 hours, depending on the
remaining power condition.
• The charge indicator goes off when charging is complete.
Charge indica-
tor lights green
while charging.
AC adapter
BC-152
Supplied screws
Ensure the guide lobs
on the battery pack are
correctly aligned with
the guide rails inside of
the charger adapter.
Lobs
Guide rails
Turn power OFF
Battery pack
Transceiver
