Sailor SP3520 VHF GMDSS, User Manual

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Chapter 3
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Batteries
Battery types
• The yellow primary battery pack contains a non-rechargeable Lithium
battery. This battery pack is only to be used in case of emergency.
• The black secondary battery pack contains a rechargeable battery.
This battery pack is for daily use.
The primary battery
Before using the primary battery, remove the seal on the battery pack.
Then do as follows:
1. Attach the battery pack to the radio as
shown.
2. Lock the battery with the safety lock at the
bottom.
The primary battery is capable of providing
sufficient power for 8 hours of operation defined
as 10% Tx, 10% Rx and 80% standby.
When the primary pack is not in use it must
always be placed in the dedicated rear position
in the charger cradle, see
The battery charger on
page 15.
Important The yellow primary battery pack is only for emergency use,
and is
not rechargeable.
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