Icom BC-162 Manual

INSTRUCTIONS
DESKTOP CHARGER
BC-162
PRECAUTIONS
RDANGER! Charge the specified Icom
batteries only. Only tested and approved for
use with genuine Icom batteries. Fire and/
or explosion may occur when a third party
or counterfeit battery pack is charged.
R USE INDOORS ONLY! NEVER expose
the charger to rain, snow or any liquids.
R CAUTION! NEVER insert battery pack
in a wet or soiled
(with/without the transceiver)
condition into the charger. This may result
in corrosion of the charger terminals or
damage to the charger. The charger is not
waterproof and water can easily get into it.
NEVER attempt to charge alkaline or dry
cell batteries. They may burst causing dam-
age and personal injury.
NEVER let metal, wire, etc. touch any inter-
nal part of the charger.
NEVER incinerate used batteries. This may
cause an explosion.
NEVER use the charger when it is covered
by objects which impede heat dispersal.
Information (U.S.A. only)
The Ni-Cd battery that you have
purchased is recyclable. At the
end of its life, under various state
and local laws, it may be illegal to
dispose of this battery into the
municipal waste stream. Call 1-800-822-8837
for battery recycling options in your area or
contact your dealer.
Thank you for purchasing the BC-162
. The BC-162 charges a
desktop charger
Ni-Cd or a Li-ion battery pack in approx.
1–2 hrs.
Please read these instructions thoroughly
before using the BC-162.
AVOID charging in conditions of extreme
cold or extreme heat
(under 0°C; +32°F) (over
. Batteries may not charge
+45°C; +113°F)
under extreme temperatures.
AVOID leaving the Li-ion battery pack in
a fully charged, or completely discharged
condition for long time. It causes shorter
battery life. In case of leaving the battery
pack unused for a long time, it must be
kept safely after discharge, or use the bat-
tery until the battery indicator shows middle
level.
Place the charger in a secure place to
avoid inadvertent use by children.
Keep the charger away from TV sets or
radios to prevent interference.
Make sure battery and charger contacts
are always clean, otherwise batteries
may not fully charge.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS! These
instructions contain important safety and
operating details for the BC-162.
Some versions of the BC-162
which display the "CE" symbol on
the serial number comply with the
essential requirements of the 89/336/EEC
directive for Electromagnetic Compatibility.
This compliance is based upon the harmo-
nised CENELEC generic standard EN61000-
3-2: 2001, EN61000-3-3+A1: 2001, EN61000-
6-1: 2001 and EN61000-6-3: 2001.
PRECAUTIONS
To get the maximum life out of your Ni-Cd
batteries:
1. Avoid overcharging— batteries must be
removed from the charger to stop charg-
ing. Batteries should not be charged for
more than 15 hours after the LED indica-
tor turns green.
2. Use the batteries until they become
almost completely exhausted under nor-
mal conditions.
If your batteries seem to have no capac-
ity even after being fully charged, com-
pletely discharge them, then fully charge
them again. If they still do not retain a
charge (or very little), new batteries
must be purchased.

SPECIFICATIONS

Dimensions : 86(W)×87.5(D)×75(H) mm
3 3 ⁄ (W)×3 7 ⁄ (D)×2 31 ⁄ (H) in.
(proj. not incl.)
8 16 32
Weight : Approx. 146 g; 5.2 oz
Charging temperature range:
0˚C to 45˚C; +32˚F to +113˚F
Power supply requirement:
12 to 20 V DC or the specified
Icom AC adapter
(BC-145S)
All stated specifications are subject to change without notice or obligation.
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Recommendation— Li-ion battery pack:
• Li-ion batteries are different from Ni-Cd
batteries in that it is not necessary to
completely charge and discharge them to
prolong the battery life. Therefore, charg-
ing the battery in intervals, and not for
extended periods is recommended.
Charging current:
840 mA±10%
(rapid charge)
30 mA±15 mA
(trickle charge)
Electrostatic durability:
Air discharge 8 kV
Contact discharge 4 kV
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