IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON CHARGING AND USING RECHARGEABLE
BATTERIES
1.
Recharge the batteries in any case at least every 2 months.
2. Make sure the Battery charger switch next the battery compartment is set to the
“
CHARGE NiMH ON
” position.
3.
Put the batteries in the compartment whilst paying attention to the correct
polarity of the batteries (+ and -).
4.
First use: Charge new batteries in one continuous, uninterrupted, charge until
they are full.
This first charge may take longer than normal. For longer battery life it
is advised to always recharge in one continuous, uninterrupted charge until batteries
are full and to not recharge again whilst the batteries are still full.
5. New batteries will only reach their full capacity after some time of use (several
charge – discharge cycles).
6. Leave the complete group of batteries in place inside the radio and do not use these
batteries or a few of them for other purposes. This will result in a mix of (fully)
charged and (partly) empty batteries. This can seriously damage the batteries and
radio when recharged.
7. It is advised to only charge batteries at room temperatures between 5 degrees C –
35 degrees C. In lower or higher temperatures full charge cannot be achieved.
8. Depending on the capacity of the batteries, charging from “empty” to “full” can take
several hours, even up to 10 hours or more.
9. Do not charge batteries when the radio is hot or exposed to heat or heat sources.
10. It is advised to clean the metal contacts of the batteries and of the charger inside
the radio e.g. with a contact-spray from time to time.
11. Do not use a mix of old and new rechargeable batteries.
12. Do not use a mix of rechargeable and non-rechargeable batteries.
13. Do not use a mix of full and empty rechargeable batteries.
14. Do not use batteries that have a different mAh capacity.
15. Do not use damaged, deformed or leaking batteries.
16. Battery level indication is an approximate indication only and can vary with battery
type used.
17. Batteries can become hot during charging.
18. In cold conditions the capacity of batteries will be much lower than when used at
normal room temperature
19. Batteries (even when supplied with the radio), as being consumables, do not fall
under the warranty conditions of the radio.
20. It is advised to use Perfectpro rechargeable batteries as the radio and its charger
were developed for use with these batteries.
21. Always disconnect from mains power before installing the batteries.
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