INSTRUCTIONS
DESKTOP CHARGER
BC-162
Thank you for purchasing the
BC-162
desktop
charger
. The BC-162 charges a
Ni-Cd or a Li-ion battery pack in approx.
1–2 hrs.
Please read these instructions thoroughly
before using the BC-162.
PRECAUTIONS
1-1-32 Kamiminami, Hirano-ku, Osaka 547-0003, Japan.
A-6439D-1EX-
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Kingdom, Germany, France, Spain, Russia and/or other countries.
To get the maximum life out of your Ni-Cd
batteries:
1. Avoid overcharging— batteries must be
removed from the charger to stop charg-
ing. Batteries should not be charged for
more than 15 hours after the LED indica-
tor turns green.
2. Use the batteries until they become
almost completely exhausted under nor-
mal conditions.
If your batteries seem to have no capac-
ity even after being fully charged, com-
pletely discharge them, then fully charge
them again. If they still do not retain a
charge (or very little), new batteries
must be purchased.
Recommendation— Li-ion battery pack:
• Li-ion batteries are different from Ni-Cd
batteries in that it is not necessary to
completely charge and discharge them to
prolong the battery life. Therefore, charg-
ing the battery in intervals, and not for
extended periods is recommended.
Dimensions
: 86(W)
×
87.5(D)
×
75(H) mm
(proj. not incl.)
3
3
⁄
8
(W)
×
3
7
⁄
16
(D)
×
2
31
⁄
32
(H) in.
Weight
: Approx. 146 g; 5.2 oz
Charging temperature range
:
0˚C to 45˚C; +32˚F to +113˚F
Power supply requirement
:
12 to 20 V DC or the specified
Icom AC adapter
(BC-145S)
Charging current
:
840 mA±10%
(rapid charge)
30 mA±15 mA
(trickle charge)
Electrostatic durability
:
Air discharge
8 kV
Contact discharge
4 kV
SPECIFICATIONS
All stated specifications are subject to change without notice or obligation.
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DANGER!
Charge the specified Icom
batteries only. Only tested and approved for
use with genuine Icom batteries. Fire and/
or explosion may occur when a third party
or counterfeit battery pack is charged.
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USE INDOORS ONLY! NEVER
expose
the charger to rain, snow or any liquids.
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CAUTION! NEVER
insert battery pack
(with/without the transceiver)
in a wet or soiled
condition into the charger. This may result
in corrosion of the charger terminals or
damage to the charger. The charger is not
waterproof and water can easily get into it.
NEVER
attempt to charge alkaline or dry
cell batteries. They may burst causing dam-
age and personal injury.
NEVER
let metal, wire, etc. touch any inter-
nal 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.
AVOID
charging in conditions of extreme
cold
(under 0°C; +32°F)
or extreme heat
(over
+45°C; +113°F)
. Batteries may not charge
under extreme temperatures.
AVOID
leaving the Li-ion battery pack in
a fully charged, or completely discharged
condition for long time. It causes shorter
battery life. In case of leaving the battery
pack unused for a long time, it must be
kept safely after discharge, or use the bat-
tery until the battery indicator shows middle
level.
Place the charger in a secure place to
avoid inadvertent use by children.
Keep the charger away from TV sets or
radios to prevent interference.
Make sure battery and charger contacts
are always clean, otherwise batteries
may not fully charge.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!
These
instructions contain important safety and
operating details for the
BC-162
.
Information (U.S.A. only)
The Ni-Cd battery that you have
purchased is recyclable. 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.
Some versions of the BC-162
which display the “CE” symbol on
the serial number comply with the
essential requirements of the 89/336/EEC
directive for Electromagnetic Compatibility.
This compliance is based upon the harmo-
nised CENELEC generic standard EN61000-
3-2: 2001, EN61000-3-3+A1: 2001, EN61000-
6-1: 2001 and EN61000-6-3: 2001.
PRECAUTIONS
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