Icom BC-160 Instructions

DESKTOP CHARGER
BC-160
PRECAUTIONS
RDANGER!
• Charge specifi ed Icom batteries only. The
charger has been tested and approved for use with only
genuine Icom batteries. Fire and/or explosion may occur
when trying to charge a third party or counterfeit battery
pack.
RDANGER! NEVER
•
since internal battery gas may cause it to rupture, or may
cause an explosion.
RUSE INDOORS ONLY! NEVER
•
ger to rain, snow or any liquids.
RWARNING! NEVER
•
Ni-MH batteries. The BC-160 charges Li-ion batteries only.
RWARNING! NEVER
•
dry cell batteries. They may burst causing damage and per-
sonal injury.
RWARNING! NEVER
•
correct reassembly may result in a fi re hazard or electric
shock.
RWARNING! NEVER
•
any internal part of the charger.
CAUTION: NEVER
• insert a battery pack or a trans-
ceiver (with the battery pack attached) in a wet or soiled
condition into the charger. This may result in corrosion of
the charger terminals or damage to the charger. The char-
ger is not waterproof and water can easily get into it.
CAUTION: NEVER
• use the charger when it is covered
by objects which impede heat dispersal.
• Place the charger in a secure place to avoid inadvertent
use by children.
DO NOT
• charge in conditions of extreme cold (under
0°C; +32°F) or extreme heat (over +45°C; +113°F). Batter-
ies may not charge under extreme temperatures.
• Keep the charger away from TV sets or radios to prevent
interference.
• SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. These instructions contain
important safety and operating details for the BC-160.
Make sure battery and charger contacts are always clean,
otherwise batteries may not fully charge.
If your batteries seem to have no capacity even after being
fully charged, charge them again. If they still do not retain
a charge (or very little), new batteries must be pur-
chased.
1-1-32 Kamiminami, Hirano-ku, Osaka 547-0003, Japan
INSTRUCTIONS
incinerate a used battery pack
expose the char-
attempt to charge Ni-Cd or
attempt to charge alkaline or
disassembly the charger. In-
let metal, wire, and so on touch
Thank you for purchasing the BC-160
The BC-160 charges a Li-ion battery pack in approxi-
mately 1.5–3.5 hours.
Please read these instructions thoroughly before using the
BC-160.
BATTERY PACK CHARGING
AC adapter
(Not supplied with
some versions.)
Battery pack
Optional OPC-515L* (for
power source) or CP-23L
(for 12 V cigarette lighter
socket) can be used
instead of the AC adapter.
*About OPC-515L
CAUTION: NEVER con-
nect the OPC-515L to a
power source using re-
verse polarity. This will
ruin the battery charger.
White line : +
: _
Black line
IMPORTANT!
Ensure the guide tabs
on the battery pack
are correctly aligned
with the guide rails in
the charger.
• Approximate charging time
BP-230/N : 1.5 hours
BP-231 : 2 hours
BP-232/N : 3 hours
BP-232H/WP : 3.5 hours
• LED indication
Orange : Lights while rapid charging
Green : Lights when charging is completed
Red (blink) : The inserted battery pack or the charger has
a problem.
* When the LED indicator does not light, even after a battery pack
is inserted properly, the battery pack may have a problem.
Icom, Icom Inc. and the Icom logo are registered trademarks of Icom
Incorporated (Japan) in Japan, the United States, the United King-
dom, Germany, France, Spain, Russia and/or other countries.
A-6381D-1EX-q Printed in Japan
DESKTOP CHARGER
Battery pack
only
with transceiver
Turn
OFF the
power
Tabs
Guide rail
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.