jotron RCH-20, Handbook

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RCH-20
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All rechargeable batteries lose charge while stored. The rate is dependent on the temperature.
When stored at 25°C a fully charged battery will have more than 50% capacity after a few
months, while at 45°C it might be down at 50% after approx one month.
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Although it is possible to charge the battery while the Tron TR20 is switched on it is
recommended to charge with the radio switched off. Otherwise the current consumption of the
radio may confuse the charger to terminate before full charge is reached.
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If the battery has been totally discharged (below the Tron TR20 switch off threshold), or stored for
a long time, the charger may terminate before full charge is reached.
In this case do as follows:
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Insert the battery and charge for a few minutes.
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Discharge the battery by inserting it into the radio, and press PTT a few times.
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Start charging.
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Never short-circuit, solder, reverse charge, crush, disassemble or incinerate. This may result in
fire, explosion and severe burn hazard.
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Avoid charging under 0
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C or over 40
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C.