Battery Charging; Battery Caution - Icom IC-M23 Instruction Manual

■ Battery caution

Misuse of Lithium-ion batteries may result in the follow-
ing hazards: smoke, fi re, or the battery may rupture.
Misuse can also cause damage to the battery or deg-
radation of battery performance.
R DANGER! Use and charge only specifi ed Icom battery pack with
Icom radios or Icom chargers. Only Icom battery packs are tested
and approved for use and charge with Icom radios or Icom chargers.
Using third-party or counterfeit battery packs or chargers may cause
smoke, fi re, or cause the battery to burst.
D Battery caution
R DANGER! DO NOT hammer or otherwise impact the battery. Do
not use the battery if it has been severely impacted or dropped, or if
the battery has been subjected to heavy pressure. Battery damage
may not be visible on the outside of the case. Even if the surface
of the battery does not show cracks or any other damage, the cells
inside the battery may rupture or catch fi re.
R DANGER! NEVER use or leave battery pack in areas with tem-
peratures above +50˚C. High temperature buildup in the battery,
such as could occur near fi res or stoves, inside a sun-heated car, or
by setting the battery in direct sunlight may cause the battery to rup-
ture or catch fi re. Excessive temperatures may also degrade battery
performance or shorten battery life.

BATTERY CHARGING

R DANGER! DO NOT expose the battery to rain, snow, saltwater,
or any other liquids. Never charge or use a wet battery. If the battery
gets wet, be sure to wipe it dry before using. The battery by itself is
not waterproof.
R DANGER! NEVER incinerate a used battery pack since internal
battery gas may cause them to rupture or may cause an explosion.
R DANGER! NEVER solder the battery terminals, or NEVER
modify the battery pack. This may cause heat generation, and the
battery may rupture, emit smoke or catch fi re.
R DANGER! Use the battery only with the transceiver for which it is
specifi ed. Never use a battery with any other equipment, or for any
purpose that is not described in this instruction manual.
R DANGER! If fl uid from inside the battery gets in your eyes, blind-
ness can result. Rinse your eyes with clean water, without rubbing
them, and see a doctor immediately.WARNING! Immediately stop
using the battery if it emits an abnormal odor, heats up, or is discol-
ored or deformed. If any of these conditions occur, contact your Icom
dealer or distributor.
WARNING! Immediately wash, using clean water, any part of the
body that comes into contact with fl uid from inside the battery.
WARNING! NEVER put the battery in a microwave oven, high-
pressure container, or in an induction heating cooker. This could cause
overheating, a fi re, or cause the battery to rupture.
CAUTION: Always use the battery within the specific temperature
range for the transceiver (–15˚C to +55˚C) and the battery itself
(–20˚C to +60˚C). Using the battery out of its specific temperature
range will reduce the battery's performance and battery life. Please
note that the specifi ed 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.
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