Battery Charging; Battery Caution - Icom IC-M32 Instruction Manual

■ Battery charging

Please refer to the BC-162 instruction manual when
charging the BP-252
Li-ion battery pack
.
desktop charger
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-150, BC-119N and BC-
121N). NEVER use another manufacture's charger.
• Use the supplied AC adapter for the BC-150. NEVER use
another manufacture's adapters.
NEVER connect DC power to the battery case when in-
stalling alkaline batteries. Such a connection will damage
the transceiver.
D Recycling information (U.S.A. only)
The product that you have purchased contains a
rechargeable battery. The battery is recyclable.
At the end of its life, under various state and
local laws, it may be illegal to dispose of this
battery into the municipal waste stream. Call
1-800-822-8837 for battery recycling options in
your area or contact your dealer.
BATTERY CHARGING

■ Battery caution

CAUTION! NEVER
(with the battery pack attached) with wet or soiled into the
with the BC-162
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
may cause an explosion.
NEVER
becomes wet, be sure to wipe it dry BEFORE attaching it to
the transceiver.
NEVER
rent 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.
If your battery pack seem to have no capacity even after
being charged, completely discharge them by leaving the
power ON overnight. Then, fully charge the battery pack
again. If the batteries still do not retain a charge (or very lit-
tle), new battery pack must be purchased.
insert battery pack/transceiver
incinerate used battery pack. Internal battery gas
immerse battery pack in water. If the battery pack
short the terminals of the battery pack. Also, cur-
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