Removing The Battery From The Charger; Maintaining Battery Life And Performance; Storing Batteries; Disposing Of Batteries - Tait TP9500 User Manual

Removing the Battery from the Charger

• Desktop charger and 6-way charger: Lift the battery/radio out of the charger.
• Battery-only vehicle charger: Pull up the top clip of the vehicle charger, and then lift out the battery.
• Vehicle charger: Press down once firmly on the release bar at the top of the vehicle charger, and then lift out
the radio.
A battery/radio can be removed from the charger at any time without harming the battery, the radio, or the charger.
When the battery/radio is returned to the charger, charging is automatically resumed. A battery/radio can also be left
in the charger once charging is complete.

Maintaining Battery Life and Performance

With proper care and maintenance you will maintain the performance and life of the battery. It is recommended that
you:
• Use only Tait chargers and batteries.
• Do not expose a battery to very high or very low temperatures for extended periods of time. Doing so will
shorten the service life of the battery.
Very high: above 140°F (60°C)
Very low: less than –4°F (–20°C)
• Charge the battery at a room temperature of between 50°F and 77°F (between 10°C and 25°C). This
temperature range is the optimal charging range.
• Wipe excess moisture and dirt from the radio, radio contacts and battery contacts before charging the battery.
• Store batteries properly when not in use. See Storing Batteries.

Storing Batteries

When not in use for a month or more, batteries should be stored correctly to prolong their life.
• Remove the battery from the radio before storage.
• Fully charge the battery if storing for less than one month.
• Charge batteries to about 30% if storing for longer than one month.
• Store in a cool dry place.
Batteries that have been stored for any length of time must be charged before being used. See Charging a Battery.

Disposing of Batteries

Run the battery flat before disposing of it. When disposing of the battery, be sure to do so in an envir-
onmentally sensitive manner. Please contact your radio provider for information on recycling pro-
grams in your area. See Environmental Responsibilities on page 1 for more information.
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