Icom IC-GM1600E Instruction Manual page 21

R DANGER! DO NOT expose the battery to rain, snow, sea-
water, or any other liquids. Do not charge or use a wet battery.
If the battery gets wet, be sure to wipe it dry before using.
R DANGER! KEEP battery packs away from fire. Fire or
heat may cause them to rupture or explode. Dispose of an
used battery pack according to local ordinances and/or reg-
ulations.
R DANGER! NEVER solder the battery terminals, or modify
the battery pack. This may generate heat in the battery, and
the battery pack may burst, emit smoke or catch fire.
R DANGER! 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 specified in the instruction manual.
R DANGER! If fluid from inside the battery gets in your
eyes, blindness can result. Rinse your eyes with clean water,
without rubbing them, and see a doctor immediately.
R WARNING! 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.
R WARNING! Immediately wash, using clean water, any
part of the body that comes into contact with fluid from in-
side the battery.
R WARNING! NEVER put the battery in a microwave oven,
high-pressure container, or in an induction heating cooker. This
could cause a fire, overheating, or cause the battery to rupture.
BATTERY CHARGING (FOR ON-BOARD USE ONLY)
CAUTION: Always use the battery within the specified tempera-
ture range, for the transceiver –20°C to +55°C and the battery
itself –20°C to +60°C. Using the battery out of its specified tem-
perature range will reduce the battery's performance and battery
life. Please note that the specified temperature range of the bat-
tery may exceed that of the transceiver. In such cases, the trans-
ceiver may not work properly because it is out of its operating
temperature range.
CAUTION: Shorter battery life could occur if the battery is
left fully charged, completely discharged, or in an excessive
temperature environment (above 50°C) for an extended pe-
riod of time. If the battery must be left unused for a long
time, it must be detached from the transceiver after dis-
charging. You may use the battery until the remaining capac-
ity is about half, then keep it safely in a cool dry place at the
following temperature range:
–20°C to +50°C (within a month)
–20°C to +35°C (within three months)
–20°C to +20°C (within a year)
BE SURE to replace the battery pack with a new one ap-
proximately five years after manufacturing, 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 times you can charge the battery is between 300 and 500.
Even when the battery appears to be fully charged, the oper-
ating time of the transceiver may become short when:
• Approximately five years have passed since the battery was manu-
factured.
• The battery has been repeatedly charged.
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