Kenwood TK-2160, Instruction Manual, Page: 16 / 218

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NSTALLING
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EMOVING
A
LKALINE
B
ATTERIES
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Do not install batteries in a hazardous environment where sparks
could cause an explosion.
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Never discard old batteries in fire; extremely high temperatures
can cause batteries to explode.
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Do not short circuit the battery case terminals.
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Do not use commercially available rechargeable batteries.
Note:
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If you do not plan to use the transceiver for a long period, remove
the batteries from the battery case.
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This battery case has been designed for transmitting at a power
of approximately 1 W (the low power setting on your transceiver).
If you want to transmit a stronger signal (using the high power
setting on your transceiver), use an optional rechargeable battery
pack.
1 To open the battery case,
press on the 2 tabs on the
upper rear of the case then
pull the 2 halves apart.
2 Insert 6 AA (LR 6) alkaline
batteries into the battery
case.
• Be sure to match the polarities
with those marked in the bottom
of the battery case.
3 Align the tabs of the cover
with the base, then push
down on the cover until it
locks in place.