Icom IC-R6 Instruction Manual page 19

• CAUTION: Shorter battery life could occur if the batteries
are left completely discharged, or in an excessive temper-
ature environment (above +55˚C; +131˚F) for an extended
period of time. If the batteries must be left unused for a
long time, they must be detached from the receiver after
charging. Keep them safely in a cool dry place at the fol-
lowing temperature range:
–20˚C to +45˚C (–4˚F to +113˚F) (up to a month)
–20˚C to +35˚C (–4˚F to +95˚F) (up to six months)
–20˚C to +25˚C (–4˚F to +77˚F) (up to a year*)
* We recommend charging the batteries every 6 months.
• If your Ni-MH batteries seem to have no capacity, even
after being charged, completely discharge them by leaving
the power ON overnight. Then, fully charge the batteries
again. If the batteries still do not retain a charge (or only
very little charge), a new batteries must be purchased.
Prior to using the receiver for the first time, the batteries
must be fully charged for optimum life and operation.
• The supplied batteries are rechargeable batteries.
Charge the batteries before first operating the receiver, or
when the batteries become exhausted.
If you want to prolong the battery life, the following points
should be observed:
- Avoid over charging.
- Use the batteries until it becomes almost completely ex-
hausted, under normal conditions.
BATTERY CHARGING
D Charging caution
• R WARNING! NEVER charge alkaline batteries.
The receiver can charge only the Ni-MH batteries (1.2 V,
1400 mAH typ.). Other types of rechargeable battery, such
as Ni-Cd or Li-Ion cannot be charged.
• AVOID over charging— The installed rechargeable batter-
ies can be charged during operation when the AC adapter
or the cigarette lighter cable is connected. To prevent over
charging, the IC-R6 has charging timer that automatically
disconnecting* the charging line electronically after 15 hours
from charging. However, the charging timer will reset and
start charging again when disconnect then reconnecting the
AC adapter or CP-18A/E more than 1 minute interval.
* When the "CHARGE" setting in the Set mode is set to "CHG2,"
the receiver continues to trickle charge after 15 hours have past.
• Recommended temperature range for charging:
between 0°C (+32˚F) and +40°C (+140˚F) by the receiver.
• Use the BC-196S/BC-153SC AC adapter or CP-18A/E cig-
arette liter cable only. NEVER use other manufacturers'
chargers.
• The external DC power supply voltage must be between
12–16 V to charge the batteries and for operation when
using an optional CP-18A/E.
• If the battery icons ("
1 minute after connecting to the DC power supply, the bat-
teries may have problem. In this case,
dealer/distributor, or purchase a new batteries.
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contact your Icom
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