Before You Begin; Precautions; Battery Installation And Removal - Vertex Standard VXA-220 Operating Manual

Precautions

This apparatus is capable of two-way communication
on channels used for critical aviation safety commu-
nications. Therefore, it is important that this radio be
kept away from children or other unauthorized users
at all times.
When making DC connections via the supplied E-
DC-5B DC cable, be absolutely certain to observe
the proper voltage level and polarity guidelines. Do
not connect this radio directly to any 24 ~ 28 Volt DC
source, nor to AC power of any kind. Connecting the
VXA-220 directly to a source which exceeds 15.0
Volts DC will result in damage to the unit. The Lim-
ited Warranty for this product does not cover damage
caused by the application of improper voltage.
Do not dispose of the Ni-MH Battery Pack in a fire.
Do not carry a Ni-MH Battery Pack in your pocket,
where keys or coins could short the terminals. This
could create a serious fire/burn danger, and possibly
cause damage to the Ni-MH pack.
Although the VXA-220 is designed to be water resis-
tant, the enclosure is not "waterproof." Do not allow
the radio to become submersed in water, and do not
expose it and/or its Ni-MH Battery Pack to water spray
under pressure.
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Battery Installation and Removal

To install the battery, hold the transceiver with your
left hand, so your palm is over the speaker and your
thumb is on the top of the Belt Clip. Insert the battery
pack into the battery compartment on the back of the
radio while tilting the Belt Clip outward, then close
the Battery Pack Latch until it locks in place with a
"Click."
To remove the battery, turn the radio off and remove
any protective cases. Open the Battery Pack Latch on
the bottom of the radio, then slide the battery down-
ward and out from the radio while unfolding the Belt
Clip.
Do not attempt to open any of the recharge-
able Ni-MH packs, as personal injury or dam-
age to the Ni-MH pack could occur if a cell or cells
become accidentally short-circuited.
VXA-220 P
Close the Battery Pack Latch
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