Battery Charging; I Battery Charging; I Battery Caution - Icom IC-F43GT Instruction Manual

I Battery charging

Prior to using the transceiver for the first time, the battery
pack must be fully charged for optimum life and operation.
CAUTION: To avoid damage to the transceiver, turn the
power OFF while charging.
• Recommended temperature range for charging:
+10°C to +40°C (+50°F to +104°F)
• Use the specified chargers (BC-119N, BC-121N and BC-
160). NEVER use another manufacture's charger.
• Use the specified AC adapter. NEVER use another manu-
facture's adapter.
Recommendation:
Charge the supplied battery pack for a maximum of
up to 10 hours. Li-Ion batteries are different from Ni-
Cd batteries in that it is not necessary to completely
charge and discharge them to prolong the battery life.
Therefore, charging the battery in intervals, and not
for extended periods is recommended.

BATTERY CHARGING

I Battery caution

R DANGER
Charge the specified Icom batteries only.
Only tested and approved for use with genuine Icom batter-
ies. Fire and/or explosion may occur when a third party bat-
tery pack or counterfeit product is charged.
CAUTION! NEVER
insert battery pack/transceiver (with the
battery pack attached) in a wet or soiled condition into the
charger. This may result in corrosion of the charger terminals
or damage to the charger. The charger is not waterproof and
water can easily get into it.
NEVER
incinerate used battery packs. Internal battery gas
may cause an explosion.
NEVER
immerse the battery pack in water. If the battery
pack becomes wet, be sure to wipe it dry BEFORE attaching
it to the transceiver.
NEVER
short the terminals of the battery pack. Also, current
may flow into nearby metal objects, such as a necklace, etc.
Therefore, be careful when carrying with, or placing near
metal objects, carrying in handbags, etc.
AVOID
leaving the battery pack in a fully charged, or completely
discharged condition for long time. It causes shorter battery life.
In case of leaving the battery pack unused for a long time, it
must be kept safely after discharge, or use the battery until the
battery indicator appears, then remove it from the transceiver.
If your battery pack seems to have no capacity even after
being charged, fully charge the battery pack again. If the bat-
teries still do not retain a charge (or very little), new battery
pack must be purchased.
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