Battery Cautions - Icom iC-F30GT Instruction Manual

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BATTERY PACKS

' ' Battery cautions

• CAUTION! NEVER short terminals (or charging terminals) of the
battery pack. Also, current may flow into nearby metal objects
such as a necklace, so be careful when placing battery packs (or
the transceiver) in handbags, etc.
Simply carrying with or placing near metal objects such as a neck-
lace, etc. causes shorting. This will damage not only the battery
pack, but also the transceiver.
• NEVER incinerate used battery packs. Internal battery gas may
cause an explosion.
• NEVER immerse the battery pack in water. If the battery pack be-
comes wet, be sure to wipe it dry BEFORE attaching it to the
transceiver.
• Clean the battery terminals to avoid rust or miss contact.
• Keep battery contacts clean. It's a good idea to clean battery ter-
minals once a week.
If your Ni-Cd or Ni-MH battery pack seems to have no capacity
even after being charged, completely discharge it by leaving the
power ON overnight. Then, fully charge the battery pack again. If
the battery pack still does not retain a charge (or only very little
charge), a new battery pack must be purchased. (p. 24)
D D Recycling information (U.S.A. only)
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The Ni-Cd battery (BP-209N or BP-222N) that you
have purchased 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.