Battery Packs And Case; Battery Charging - Icom iC-A14 Instruction Manual

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BATTERY PACKS AND CASE

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Battery charging

Misuse of Lithium-ion batteries may result in the following
hazards: smoke, fi re, or the battery may rupture. Misuse
can also cause damage to the battery or degradation of
battery performance.
RDANGER! Use and charge only specifi ed Icom battery
packs with Icom radios or Icom charger. Only Icom battery
packs are tested and approved for use and charge with Icom
radios or Icom charger. Using third-party or counterfeit bat-
tery packs or charger may cause smoke, fi re, or cause the
battery to burst.
D Battery caution
RDANGER! DO NOT hammer or otherwise impact the bat-
tery. 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.
RDANGER! NEVER use or leave battery packs in areas with
temperatures above +60°C. High temperature buildup in the
battery, such as could occur near fi res or stoves, inside a sun
heated car, or 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.
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RDANGER! DO NOT expose the battery to rain, snow, sea-
water, or any other liquids. Never charge or use a wet bat-
tery. If the battery gets wet, be sure to wipe it dry before
using. The battery is not waterproof.
RDANGER! NEVER incinerate used battery packs since in-
ternal battery gas may cause them to rupture, or may cause
an explosion.
RDANGER! 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.
RDANGER! Use the battery only with the transceiver for
which it is specified. Never use a battery with any other
equipment, or for any purpose that is not specifi ed in this in-
struction manual.
RDANGER! If fl uid from inside the battery gets in your eyes,
blindness can result. Rinse your eyes with clean water, with-
out rubbing them, and see a doctor immediately.
RWARNING! Immediately stop using the battery if it emits
an abnormal odor, heats up, or is discolored or deformed. If
any of these conditions occur, contact your Icom dealer or
distributor.
RWARNING! Immediately wash, using clean water, any part
of the body that comes into contact with fl uid from inside the
battery.