
Figure
9
6.
Care
and
Maintenance
6.1
Battery
Maintenance
To maintain the battery:
•
Periodically charge the battery to extend battery life
.
•
Switch off power after radio use to extend battery life
.
•
Remove the battery or reinsert the plastic battery pull tab for extended storage
.
•
Remove the AAA batteries for extended storage to prevent battery leakage
.
The battery is a rechargeable 3.7V / 600 mAh lithium ion battery. To replace the battery, open the
battery compartment cover (Figure 2) by squeezing the tab.
NOTE:
Only replace with rechargeable 3.7V lithium ion battery. Replacing the battery with a non-
rechargeable battery may damage the unit.
6.2
General
Care
and
Maintenance
•
Do not tamper the internal components of the unit.
•
Clean your unit with a damp (never wet) cloth. Solvent or detergent should never be used.
•
Avoid leaving your unit in direct sunlight or in hot, humid or dusty places.
•
Keep your unit away from heating appliances and sources of electrical noise such as
fluorescent lamps or motors
.
CAUTION
: Never allow any water to enter the unit while cleaning.
7.
Specifications
Battery
Power:
3.7V / 600 mAh lithium ion rechargeable
battery (replaceable) or 3 x AAA (UM-4) batteries
Radio
Bands:
AM: 522 KHz to 1629 KHz
FM: 87.5 MHz to 108 MHz
WeatherBand: 162.400 to 162.550 MHz
Flashlight:
3-LED Flashlight
Size
and
Dimensions:
11
Dimensions:
7.75"
x
3.75"
x
2.0"
Weight:
about
1
lb.
Temperature
Range:
Working
temperature
range:
32
to
131
°
F
(0
to
55
°
C)
Storage
temperature
range:
14
to
140
°
F
(
-
10
to
60
°
C)