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USE INDOORS ONLY! NEVER expose the charger
to rain, snow or any liquids.
• NEVER let metal, wire, etc. touch any internal part of
the charger.
• NEVER incinerate used batteries. This may cause an
explosion.
• NEVER use the charger when it is covered by objects
which impede heat dispersal.
• Place the charger in a secure place to avoid inadver-
tent use by children.
• AVOID charging in extreme cold (under 0°C; +32°F)
or extreme heat (over +45°C; +113°F). Batteries may
not charge fully under extreme temperatures.
• Keep the charger away from TV sets or radios to pre-
vent interference.
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NEVER attempt to charge alkaline or dry cell bat-
teries. They may burst causing damage and personal
injury.
Make sure battery and charger contacts are always
clean, otherwise batteries may not fully charge.
In order to get the maximum life out of your Ni-Cd bat-
teries:
1. Avoid overcharging—batteries must be removed
from the BC-137 to stop charging. Batteries should
not be charged for more than 15 hours.
2. Use the batteries until they become almost com-
pletely exhausted under normal conditions.
If your batteries seem to have no capacity even after
being fully charged, completely discharge them, then
fully charge them again. If they still do not retain a
charge (or very little), new batteries must be pur-
chased.
NOTE: When charging with a DC power supply
(13.8 V) and the ambient temperature is near 0°C
(+32°F), in some cases the charging LED may go
out. This does not indicate a malfunction.
Recycling information (U.S.A. only)
The battery (BP-209) that you have purchased is re-
cyclable. At the end of its life, under various state and
local laws, it may be illegal to dispose of this battery
into the municipal waste stream. Call 1-800-822-8837
for battery recycling options in your area or contact your dealer.
• Approx. charging period
: 15 hours
(both BP-209 and BP-210)
Batteries MUST BE removed from the BC-137 to
stop charging. Remove BP-209 or BP-210 after
15 hours of charging.
Information:
The BC-137 has 2 DC power connectors for a parallel
connection, one for DC power source, and the other
one for parallel connection. Up to 6 BC-137’s can be
connected using power cables with specified connec-
tors* at both ends.
*Ask your dealer, or see the service manual of the IC-
F4GT/GS for details.
For parallel connection of BC-137’s, use an ade-
quate capacity DC power supply (13.8–16 V DC,
more than 1 A).
BC-137
BP-209 or
BP-210 only
BP-209 or BP-210
attached to the
transceiver.
CP-1, CP-17L
or OPC-515L
CP-1, CP-17L
or OPC-515L
AC adapter
BC-122A/E/V
AC adapter
BC-122A/E/V
BC-137
Check orientation.
Check orientation.
*AD-94 for #01;
AD-97 for #02
is supplied.
*
INSTRUCTIONS
BATTERY CHARGER
BC-137
(#01: for IC-F3G series)
(#02: for IC-F30G series)
Thank you for purchasing the BC-137 BATTERY
CHARGER. The BC-137 charges a Ni-Cd or a Ni-
MH battery pack in approx. 15 hrs.
Please read these instructions thoroughly before op-
erating the BC-137.
CAUTION
BATTERY PACK CHARGING
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