5
BATTERY CHARGING
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Battery caution
Misuse of Li-ion batteries may result in the following
hazards: smoke, fire, or the battery may rupture�
Misuse can also cause damage to the battery or
degradation of battery performance�
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DANGER! NEVER
incinerate used battery packs�
Internal battery gas may cause an explosion�
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DANGER! NEVER
strike or otherwise impact the
battery pack� Do not use the battery pack if it has
been severely impacted or dropped, or if the pack
has been subjected to heavy pressure� Battery pack
damage may not be visible on the outside of the
case� Even if the surface of the battery does not
show cracks or any other damage, the cells inside the
battery may rupture or catch fire�
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DANGER! NEVER
leave the battery pack in
places with temperatures above 60°C (140°F)� High
temperature buildup in the battery cells, such as
could occur near fires or stoves, inside a sun-heated
vehicle, or in direct sunlight for long periods of time
may cause the battery cells to rupture or catch fire�
Excessive temperatures may also degrade the battery
pack’s performance or shorten the battery cell’s life�
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DANGER! NEVER
place battery packs near a fire�
Fire or heat may cause them to rupture or explode�
Dispose of used battery packs in accordance with
local regulations�
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DANGER! NEVER
solder the battery terminals, or
NEVER modify the battery pack� This may cause heat
generation, and the battery may burst, emit smoke or
catch fire�
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DANGER! NEVER
let fluid from inside the battery
get in your eyes� This can cause blindness� Rinse
your eyes with clean water, without rubbing them, and
immediately go to a doctor�
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WARNING! NEVER
let fluid from inside the battery
cells come in contact with your body� If it does,
immediately wash with clean water�
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WARNING! NEVER
put the battery pack in a
microwave oven, high-pressure container, or in an
induction heating cooker� This could cause a fire,
overheating, or cause the battery cells to rupture�
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WARNING! NEVER
use deteriorated battery packs�
They could cause a fire�
CAUTION: DO NOT
use the battery pack out of
the specified temperature range for the transceiver
(–30°C ~ +60°C (–22°F ~ +140°F)) and the battery
itself (–20°C ~ +60°C (–4°F ~ +140°F))� Using the
battery out of its specified temperature range will
reduce its performance and battery cell’s life� Please
note that the specified temperature range of the
battery may exceed that of the transceiver� In such
cases, the transceiver may not work properly because
it is out of its operating temperature range�
CAUTION: DO NOT
leave the pack fully charged,
completely discharged, or in an excessive
temperature environment (above 50°C, 122°F) for
an extended period of time� If the battery pack must
be left unused for a long time, it must be detached
from the transceiver after discharging� You may use
the battery pack until the remaining capacity is about
half, then keep it safely in a cool and dry place at the
following temperature range:
–20°C ~ +50°C (–4°F ~ +122°F) (within a month)
–20°C ~ +40°C (–4°F ~ +104°F) (within three months)
–20°C ~ +20°C (–4°F ~ +68°F) (within a year)
CAUTION: DO NOT
expose the battery pack to rain,
snow, saltwater, or any other liquids� Do not charge or
use a wet pack� If the pack gets wet, be sure to wipe it
with a clean dry cloth before using�
CAUTION: DO NOT
continue to use the battery pack
if it emits an abnormal odor, heats up, or is discolored
or deformed� If any of these conditions occur, contact
your Icom dealer or distributor�
BE SURE
to replace the battery pack with a new one
approximately five years after manufacturing, even if
it still holds a charge� The material inside the battery
cells will become weak after a period of time, even
with little use� The estimated number of times you can
charge the pack is between 300 and 500� Even when
the pack appears to be fully charged, the operating
time of the transceiver may become short when:
• Approximately 5 years have passed since the pack
was manufactured�
• The pack has been repeatedly charged�
