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BATTERY CHARGING
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Charging caution
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DANGER! NEVER
charge the battery pack in areas
with extremely high temperatures, such as near fires
or stoves, inside a sun-heated vehicle, or in direct
sunlight� In such environments, the safety/protection
circuit in the battery will activate, causing the battery
to stop charging�
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WARNING! NEVER
charge the transceiver during
a lightning storm� It may result in an electric shock,
cause a fire or damage the transceiver� Always
disconnect the power adapter before a storm�
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WARNING! NEVER
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 remove the
battery from the battery charger� Continuing to charge
the battery beyond the specified time limit may cause
a fire, overheating, or the battery may rupture�
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WARNING!
Occasionally observe the battery pack
condition while charging� If any abnormal condition
occurs, discontinue using the battery pack�
CAUTION: DO NOT
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 pack outside
of the specified temperature range: 10°C ~ 40°C
(50°F ~ 104°F)� Icom recommends charging the pack
at 20°C (68°F)� The pack may heat up or rupture
if charged out of the specified temperature range�
Additionally, battery performance or battery life may
be reduced�