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VI. Getting Started
Charging the NiMH Battery Pack
You will need to charge the battery pack fully before initial use.
For best results from
your charging cycle,
follow these tips:
•
Ensure the ambient temperature is between 41 and 104° F (5 and 40° C) while charging.
Temperatures
outside this range may not fully charge the battery.
•
Always switch OFF the transceiver equipped with a NiMH battery pack before charging.
Using the
radio during the charging cycle will hinder correct charging.
•
Do not recharge the battery pack if it is already fully charged. Doing so may cause
the life of the
battery pack to shorten or the battery pack may be damaged.
•
If the battery is stored for 2 months or more, it is a good idea to complete the
charge / discharge cycle
two or three times to allow the battery capacity to return to normal.
•
Never dispose of the battery in fire - it can explode causing personal injury.
•
Never attempt to disassemble the battery or remove its case material or charging
contacts. Do not short
the battery terminals.
NOTE:
The first few uses from the battery will not be at “ n ormal ” capacity. After
repeating the charge /
discharge cycle two or three times, the battery capacity will increase to provide full
capacity.
1. Plug the AC adapter cable in the adapter jack located on the rear of the charger,
then into an AC outlet.
2. Slide the NiMH battery pack (or the radio equipped with a NiMH battery pack) into the
charging slot.
3. Ensure that the metal contacts on the battery pack come in contact with the charging
terminals.
4. When charging the NiMH battery pack alone, insert the provided plastic spacer (stored
in charger base)
into the charging well, then insert the battery pack.
5. The charger LED will light to advise that charging has begun. Charge the standard
battery pack for
9 hours. THEN REMOVE THE PACK OR RADIO FROM THE CHARGER.
IMPORTANT NOTE: The ACC-410 SLOW charger DOES NOT
TURN OFF AUTOMATICALLY after
the charging
cycle has been completed.
Damage to the battery or reduced battery life may result if
charged in
excess of the recommended charging time.
Attaching and Removing the Battery Pack
NOTE:
After recharging the battery pack, REMOVE IT FROM THE CHARGER. Charging the battery
pack for more than 5 days may reduce the battery life.
The battery pack life is over when its operating time decreases even though it is fully
and correctly charged. Replace the pack with the manufacturer’s recommended model.
Average battery pack life from the supplied 750 mAh battery is 8+ hours; the optional 1350
mAh battery, 10+ hours. This service time is calculated using 90% standby, 5% transmit and
5% receive time and 5W operation.
After charging the battery pack as described, you are ready to install it to the radio
body. Simply;
1. Match the four grooves of the battery pack with the guides on the back of the radio.
2. Slide the battery pack up along the back of the radio until the release latch locks.
To remove the battery pack, push down on the release latch and slide the pack downward,
and away from the
radio.
Installing the Antenna
