STR-1000 User Guide
Sandia Research Corporation
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There is also a fast battery charger cable provided to directly connect to the battery. Remove the
battery from the radio to charge. Plug the 6 pin cable into the output side of the charger body,
replacing the 19 pin normal charger plug.
The battery charging temperature is recommended to be between 32 degrees F (0 degrees C) to
104 degrees F (40 degrees C). If the temperature of the battery is above 104 degrees F (40
degrees C) the charger will not operate. If charging is underway and the temperature rises to 122
degrees F (50 degrees C) the charging will be stopped automatically.
During the first 20 cycles of a new battery, it is recommended that the battery not be discharged
fully. After every 20 charge cycles, the battery should be fully discharged (leave the radio on – it
will shut off automatically) and then fully charged again. This procedure will give maximum
battery life.
If the batteries are to be stored for an extended amount of time, they should be fully charged
beforehand. When batteries are taken out of storage, they should be fully charged before use.
The length of time that a battery can be stored before recharging depends upon the storage
temperature. At 85 degrees F (30 degrees C) the storage time is 6 months, at 70 degrees F (20
degrees C) the storage time is 12 months.
When a battery is no longer serviceable, it should be recycled in accordance with local
regulations and environmental acts. Batteries should not be burned or disposed of in landfills.
