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Ray101 Handheld VHF Radio
Important Information
Safety Warnings
CAUTION: Navigation Aid
This unit is only an aid to navigation. Its accuracy can be affected by many factors,
including equipment failure or defects, environmental conditions, and improper
handling or use. It is the user’s responsibility to exercise common prudence and
navigational judgments. This radio should not be relied upon as a substitute for
such prudence and judgment.
CAUTION: Battery and Charger Use
• The battery charger is intended for use in 12 VDC systems only.
• Charge the batteries with the radio powered off for at least 24 hours before
using the radio for the first time or if the radio has not been used in several
months.
• Do not operate the radio in the charger when the battery tray is empty as this
may damage the radio.
• Do not transmit with the radio in the charger.
• Do not short terminals in charger base.
• Do not place charger in water.
• Do not use charger if power plug or cable is damaged.
• Do not charge batteries with + and – terminals reversed.
• Do not recharge batteries if physically deformed or leaking.
• Do not charge anything other than AA-size Ni-MH cells in charger.
• Do not mix Alkaline and Ni-MH cells.
• Do not solder cells directly into battery tray.
• Do not dispose of cells in fire.
• Do not dismantle cells.
• Replace all cells at the same time.
• Store cells in a cool, dry place.
• Charge and discharge under ambient temperature mentioned in cell’s specifi-
cations.
• Using batteries in extreme conditions (extreme temperature, deep cycle,
extreme overcharge and over discharge, etc.) may affect their service life.
