Icom IC-F34GT Instruction Manual page 35

• 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 tem-
perature range for the transceiver (–25˚C to +55˚C) and
the battery itself (–20˚C to +60˚C). Using the battery out
of its specified temperature range will reduce the battery's
performance and battery life. Please note that the speci-
fied temperature range of the battery may exceed that of
the transceiver. In such cases, the transceiver may not
work properly because it is out of its operating temperature
range.
• CAUTION! Shorter battery life could occur if the battery is
left fully charged, completely discharged, or in an excessive
temperature environment (above +50˚C) 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 remaining capacity is
about half, then keep it safely in a cool dry place with the
temperature range as below:
–20˚C to +50˚C (within a month)
–20˚C to +40˚C (within three months)
–20˚C to +20˚C (within a year)
BATTERY CHARGING
D Charging caution
• R 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 envi-
ronments, the safety/protection circuit in the battery will acti-
vate, causing the battery to stop charging.
• WARNING! NEVER charge or leave the battery in the bat-
tery charger beyond the specified time for charging. If the
battery is not completely charged by the specified time, stop
charging and remove the battery from the battery charger.
Continuing to charge the battery beyond the specified time
limit may cause a fire, overheating, or the battery may rup-
ture.
• WARNING! NEVER insert the transceiver (battery attached
to the transceiver) into the charger if it is wet or soiled. This
could corrode the battery charger terminals or damage the
charger. The charger is not waterproof.
• CAUTION! NEVER charge the battery outside of the speci-
fied temperature range: BC-160 (0˚C to +40˚C). Icom rec-
ommends charging the battery at +20˚C. The battery may
heat up or rupture if charged out of the specified tempera-
ture range. Additionally, battery performance or battery life
may be reduced.
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