D Charging Caution - Icom IC-F3230D series Instruction Manual

CAUTION: Always use the battery within the specified tempera-
ture range, –20˚C to +60˚C (–4˚F to +140˚F). Using the battery
out of its specified temperature range will reduce the battery's
performance and battery life.
CAUTION: Shorter battery life could occur if the battery is left
fully charged, completely discharged, or in an excessive temper-
ature environment (above +50˚C; +122˚F) for an extended period
of time. If the battery must be left unused for a long time, it must
be detached from the transceiver after discharging. You may use
the battery until the remaining capacity is about half, then keep
it safely in a cool dry place with the temperature range as below:
–20˚C to +50˚C (–4˚F to +122˚F)
–20˚C to +35˚C (–4˚F to +95˚F)
BE SURE to replace the battery pack with a new one approxi-
mately five years after purchasing, even if it still holds a charge.
The inside battery material will become weak after a period of
time, even with little use. The estimated number of charging and
discharging cycles is between 300 and 500, depending on the
type of operation. Even when the battery appears to be fully
charged, the operating time of the transceiver may become short
when:
• Approximately five years have passed since the battery was
manufactured.
• The battery has been repeatedly charged.
(within a month)
(within three months)
BATTERY CHARGING

D Charging caution

R DANGER! NEVER charge the battery pack in areas with ex-
tremely high temperatures, such as near fires or stoves, inside a
sun heated car, or in direct sunlight. In such environments, the
safety/protection circuit in the battery will activate, causing the
battery to stop charging.
R WARNING! NEVER charge or leave the battery in the bat-
tery charger beyond the specified time for charging. If the battery
is not completely charged by the specified time, stop charging
and remove the battery from the battery charger. Continuing to
charge the battery beyond the specified time limit may cause a
fire, overheating, or the battery may rupture.
R WARNING! NEVER insert the transceiver (battery attached to
the transceiver) into the charger if it is wet or soiled. This could
corrode the battery charger terminals or damage the charger.
The charger is not waterproof.
CAUTION: NEVER charge the battery outside of the speci-
fied temperature range: BC-160/BC-171
. BC-119N/BC-121N/BC-197
to +113˚F)
. Icom recommends charging the battery at +20˚C
to +104˚F)
. The battery may heat up or rupture if charged out of the
(+68˚F)
specified temperature range. Additionally, battery performance or
battery life may be reduced.
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(0˚C to +45˚C; +32˚F
(+10˚C to +40˚C; +50˚F
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