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BATTERY CHARGING
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Battery charging
Please refer to the BC-162 instruction manual when
charging the BP-252
Li-Ion
BATTERY
PACK
with the BC-162
DESKTOP
CHARGER
.
Prior to using the transceiver for the first time, the battery
pack must be fully charged for optimum life and operation.
CAUTION:
To avoid damage to the transceiver, turn the
power OFF while charging.
• Recommended temperature range for charging:
+10°C to +40°C (+50°F to +104°F)
• Use the specified chargers (BC-158, BC-162, BC-119N
and BC-121N).
NEVER
use another manufacture’s charger.
• Use the supplied AC adapter for the BC-158.
NEVER
use
another manufacture’s adapters.
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Recycling information
The product that you have purchased contains
a rechargeable battery. The battery is recycla-
ble. At the end of its life, under various state and
local laws, it may be illegal to dispose 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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Battery cautions
CAUTION! NEVER
insert battery pack/transceiver
(with the battery pack attached) with wet or soiled into the
charger. This may result in corrosion of the charger terminals
or damage to the charger. The charger is not waterproof and
water can easily get into it.
NEVER
incinerate used battery packs. Internal battery
gas may cause an explosion.
NEVER
immerse battery pack in water. If the battery pack
becomes wet, be sure to wipe it dry immediately (particularly
the battery terminals BEFORE attaching it to the transceiver).
NEVER
short the terminals of the battery pack. Also, cur-
rent may fl ow into nearby metal objects, such as a necklace,
etc. Therefore, be careful when carrying in a pocket, backpack
or handbag, and when placing the radio near metal objects.
If your battery pack seem 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 batteries still do not retain a charge (or very little), new
battery pack must be purchased.
Turn the transceiver OFF when charging an attached bat-
tery pack. Otherwise, the battery pack may not become
full-charging or may not charge properly.