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BATTERY CHARGING
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• WARNING! NEVER put the battery in a microwave oven,
high-pressure container, or in an induction heating cooker.
This could cause a fire, overheating, or cause the battery
to rupture.
• CAUTION! Always use the battery within the specified
temperature range for the receiver (–10˚C to +60˚C; +14˚
F to +140˚F) and the battery itself (–20˚C to +60˚C; –4˚F to
+140˚F). Using the battery out of its specified temperature
range will reduce the battery’s performance and battery
life. Please note that the specified temperature range of the
battery may exceed that of the receiver. In such cases, the
receiver may not work properly because it is out of its oper-
ating temperature range.
• CAUTION! Shorter battery life could occur if the battery
is left fully charged, completely discharged, or in an ex-
cessive temperature environment (above +50˚C; +122˚F)
for an extended period of time. If the battery must be left
unused for a long time, it must be detached from the radio
after discharging. You may use the battery until the battery
indicator shows half-capacity, then keep it safely in a cool
dry place with the below temperature range.
–20˚C (–4˚F) to +50˚C (+122˚F) (within a month).
–20˚C (–4˚F) to +35˚C (+95˚F) (within three months).
–20˚C (–4˚F) to +20˚C (+68˚F) (within a year).
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Charging caution
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DANGER! NEVER charge the battery pack in areas with
extremely high temperatures, such as near fires or stoves,
inside a sun heated car, or in direct sunlight. In such en-
vironments, the safety/protection circuit in the battery will
activate, causing the battery to stop charging.
• WARNING! DO NOT charge or leave the battery in the re-
ceiver beyond the specified time for charging. If the battery
is not completely charged by the specified time, stop charg-
ing and remove the external DC power from the receiver.
Continuing to charge the battery beyond the specified time
limit may cause a fire, overheating, or the battery may rup-
ture.
• CAUTION! DO NOT charge the battery outside of the
specified temperature range: +5˚C to +35˚C (+41˚F to
+95˚F). Icom recommends charging the batter y at
+25˚C (+77˚F). The battery may heat up or rupture if
charged out of the specified temperature range. Addition-
ally, battery performance or battery life may be reduced.