Before Using The Charger; Charging Temperatures - Tait TP9500 User Manual

Before Using the Charger

Check the battery label and charger label to see if the charger is compatible with the battery. See also About the Char-
gers"About the Chargers" on page 107
Handle the battery safely. Failure to observe the following handling recom-
mendations could result in personal injury and/or equipment damage.
• Before using a Li-ion battery, read the Li-ion Battery Safety Information (MPD-00002-xx) included with your
battery, and follow the instructions it provides. Incorrect use of a Li-ion battery can cause explosion or fire.
• Do not short-circuit the battery contacts to the radio, neither intentionally nor accidentally, e.g. by placing the
battery with conductive materials such as keys or jewelry inside a pocket or container. Short-circuiting the
battery contacts can heat up the conductive material.
• Do not obstruct the vent hole(s) on the battery. If the vent on the battery is obstructed the battery may explode,
causing personal injury and/or equipment damage. If the vent on the radio is obstructed, audio quality and/or
key function may deteriorate and radio seals may be damaged.
Turn the radio off before removing the battery, and turn it on again after attaching the battery.
Notice
This ensures that the radio powers down and up correctly. Failing to follow this procedure may
require the radio to be turned off then on again to operate correctly.

Charging Temperatures

Do not expose a battery to very high or very low temperatures for extended periods of time.
Notice
Doing so will shorten the usable life ('service life') of the battery.
To achieve the best results when charging the battery:
• Before beginning to charge the battery, ensure that the battery temperature is close to the room temperature in
which the battery is to be charged.
• If possible, charge the battery in temperatures between 50°F and 77°F (between 10°C and
25°C).This temperature range is the optimal charging range.
Charging only starts when the battery is between 32°F to 104°F (0°C to 40°C).
When the battery temperature is outside the normal charging range, the orange LED on the charger
is lit. Charging will start or resume once the temperature is within normal limits, and no action is
required.
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