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OPTIONAL PRODUCTS
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■ Battery pack cautions (continued)
extended period of time. If the battery must be left unused
for a long time, it must be detached from the transceiver
after discharging. You may use the battery until the battery
indicator shows half capacity, then keep it safely in a cool
and dry place at the following temperature range:
–20°C (–4°F) ~ +50°C (+122°F) (within a month)
–20°C (–4°F) ~ +35°C (+95°F) (within three months)
–20°C (–4°F) ~ +20°C (+68°F) (within a year)
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.
• 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
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.
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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 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.
CAUTION: NEVER
charge the battery outside of the
specified temperature range:
BC-202IP2: 10°C ~ 40°C (50°F ~ 104°F)
BC-211:
10°C ~ 40°C (50°F ~ 104°F)
BC-218:
10°C ~ 40°C (50°F ~ 104°F)
Icom recommends charging the battery at 25°C (77°F). The
battery may heat up or rupture if charged out of the specified
temperature range. Additionally, battery performance or
battery life may be reduced.
