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BATTERY CHARGING
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CAUTION:
Always use the battery within the specified
temperature range, –20˚C to +60˚C. Using the battery
pack out of its specified temperature range will reduce the
battery’s performance and battery life.
CAUTION:
Shorter battery life could occur if the battery
pack is left fully charged, completely discharged, or in an
excessive temperature environment (above +50˚C) 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 until the remaining capacity is
about half, then keep it safely in a cool dry place with the
temperature range as below:
–20˚C to +50˚C
(within a month)
–20˚C to +40˚C
(within three months)
BE SURE
to replace the battery pack with a new one
approximately five years after manufacturing, even if it still
holds a charge. The inside battery material will become
weak after a period of time, even with little use. The
estimated number of times you can charge the
battery is between 300 and 500.
Even when the battery appears to be fully charged, the
operating time of the transceiver may become short when:
• Approximately five years have passed since the battery
was manufactured.
• The battery has been repeatedly charged.
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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
pack will activate, causing the battery pack to stop charging.
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WARNING! NEVER
charge or leave the battery pack in
the battery charger beyond the specified time for charging.
If the battery pack is not completely charged by the
specified time, stop charging and remove the battery pack
from the battery charger. Continuing to charge the battery
pack beyond the specified time limit may cause a fire,
overheating, or the battery pack 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.
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WARNING! NEVER
insert the transceiver (battery pack
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: NEVER
charge the battery outside of the
specified temperature range: BC-213 (+10˚C to +40˚C).
BC-214 (+15˚C to +40˚C). Icom recommends charging
the battery at +20˚C. The battery may heat up or rupture if
charged out of the specified temperature range. Additionally,
battery performance or battery life may be reduced.
