D Battery Cautions; D Charging Cautions; Battery And Charging Cautions - Icom iC-R30 Basic Manual

■ Battery and charging cautions

D Battery cautions

Misuse of Li-ion batteries may result in the
following hazards: smoke, fire, or the battery
may rupture. Misuse can also cause damage
to the battery or degradation of battery's
performance.
R DANGER! NEVER strike or otherwise impact
the battery pack. Do not use the battery pack if it
has been severely impacted or dropped, or if the
pack has been subjected to heavy pressure. Battery
pack damage may not be visible on the outside of
the case. Even if the surface of the battery does not
show cracks or any other damage, the cells inside
the battery may rupture or catch fire.
R DANGER! NEVER place or leave the battery
pack in areas with temperatures above 60˚C (140˚F).
High temperature buildup in the battery cells, such as
could occur near fires or stoves, inside a sun-heated
vehicle, or in direct sunlight for long periods of time
may cause the battery cells to rupture or catch fire.
Excessive temperatures may also degrade pack's
performance or shorten the battery cell's life.
R DANGER! NEVER place or leave battery
packs near fire. Fire or heat may cause them
to rupture or explode. Dispose of used battery
packs in accordance with local regulations.
R DANGER! NEVER solder the battery
terminals, or NEVER modify the battery pack.
This may cause heat generation, and the battery
may burst, emit smoke or catch fire.
R DANGER! NEVER let fluid from inside
the battery get in your eyes. This can cause
blindness. Rinse your eyes with clean water,
without rubbing them, and immediately get
medical treatment from an eye doctor. NEVER
disassemble the battery pack.
R WARNING! NEVER use 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! NEVER let fluid from inside the
battery cells come in contact with your body. If it
does, immediately wash with clean water.
R WARNING! NEVER put the battery pack in a
microwave oven, high-pressure container, or in an
induction heating cooker. This could cause a fire,
overheating, or cause the battery cells to rupture.
R CAUTION: DO NOT expose the battery pack
to rain, snow, saltwater, or any other liquids. Do not
charge or use a wet pack. If the pack gets wet, be
sure to wipe it dry before using.
CAUTION: DO NOT use the battery pack outside
the specified temperature range, –20˚C ~ +60˚C
(–4˚F ~ +140˚F). Otherwise this will reduce the
pack's performance and battery cell life.
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DO NOT leave the pack fully charged, completely
discharged, or in an excessive temperature
environment (above 50˚C, 122˚F) for an
extended period of time. Otherwise a shorter
battery pack life could occur. If the battery pack
must be left unused for a long time, it must be
detached from the receiver after discharging. You
may use the pack until the remaining capacity is
about half, then keep it safely in a cool dry place
in the following temperature range:
–20˚C (–4˚F) ~ +50˚C (+122˚F) (for a month)
–20˚C (–4˚F) ~ +40˚C (+104˚F) (for three months)
–20˚C (–4˚F) ~ +20˚C (+68˚F) (for a year).
NOTE: Replace the battery pack with a new one
approximately five years after manufacturing,
even if it still holds a charge. The material inside
the battery material will become weak after a
period of time, even with little use. The estimated
number of times you can charge the pack is
between 300 and 500. Even when the battery
appears to be fully charged, the operating time of
the receiver may become short when:
• Approximately five years have passed since the
battery was manufactured.
• The pack has been repeatedly charged.

D Charging cautions

R DANGER! NEVER charge the battery pack in
areas with extremely high temperatures, such as
near fires or stoves, inside a sun-heated vehicle,
or in direct sunlight. Otherwise the safety/
protection circuit in the battery will activate,
causing the battery cells to stop charging.
R DANGER! NEVER charge the receiver during
a lightning storm. It may result in an electric shock,
cause a fire or damage the receiver. Always
disconnect the power adapter before a storm.
R WARNING! DO NOT charge or leave
the battery in the battery charger beyond the
specified time for charging. If the pack is not
completely charged by the specified time, stop
charging and remove the battery from the
battery charger. Continuing to charge the battery
beyond the specified time limit may cause a fire,
overheating, or the battery may rupture.
R CAUTION: DO NOT insert the receiver with the
battery pack attached into the charger if they are wet or
soiled. This could corrode the battery charger terminals
or damage the charger. The charger is not waterproof.
CAUTION: DO NOT charge the battery pack
outside of the specified temperature range:
15˚C ~ 40˚C (59˚F ~ 104˚F). Icom recommends
charging the pack at 25˚C (77˚F). The pack
may heat up or rupture if charged out of the
specified temperature range. Additionally, battery
performance or battery life may be reduced.