Charging The Nicad Battery Pack; Getting The Most Out Of Your Nicad Battery Pack - Raymarine Ray 106 User Manual

2.3.4 Charging the NiCad Battery Pack

Although some voltage may be measured on the NiCad battery pack initially, it must be fully
charged before normal use.
1) Insert the radio with the battery pack attached into the battery charger.
2) Connect the AC wall adapter into a standard 110VAC wall outlet, and insert the molded
plug into the connector on the side of the NiCad battery charger. The "CHARGE" indicator
on the front of the charger will illuminate when the it is receiving voltage from the AC
adapter.
3) A typical time to recharge the battery pack can be up to 15 hours. Normal operating time
will be an average of 6 to 8 hours on a fully charged battery. To conserve battery life, use
the low (1W) power setting when using the radio for primarily short range communications.

2.3.5 Getting the most out of your Nicad Battery Pack

To extend the life of your NiCad Battery Pack and maintain its best performance during
the use of your radio, follow the guidelines listed below.
To recharge the radio's battery pack safely, always use only the AC adapter that comes with
your radio or an equivalent replacement.
The radio should always be turned OFF while recharging the battery pack.
Avoid short charging cycles. In general, the battery should only be recharged when fully
discharged. The optional Universal Drop-In Charger (M56791C) features a discharge key and a
rapid recharge for fully automatic discharge/recharge battery cycles.
Avoid high ambient temperatures (over 110
When the battery pack becomes warm to the touch, it is fully charged and should be removed
from the charger.
If the radio is to be stored for an extended period of time, remove the battery pack to avoid
possible damage and/or resultant battery failure.
Charging the NiCad Battery Pack
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