Battery Packs; Battery Charging; Battery Cautions - Icom IC-A24E Instruction Manual

■ Battery charging

Prior to using the transceiver for the first time, the battery
pack must be fully charged for optimum life and operation.
CAUTION: To avoid damage to the transceiver, turn the
power OFF while charging.
• Recommended temperature range for charging:
+10°C to +40°C
• Use the supplied AC adapter on regular charging. NEVER
use another manufacture's adapters.
• Use the specified chargers (BC-119N, BC-121N and
BC-144N). NEVER use another manufacture's charger.
NEVER connect DC power to the transceiver when in-
stalling Alkaline batteries. Such a connection will damage
the transceiver.

BATTERY PACKS

■ Battery cautions

CAUTION! NEVER
insert battery pack/transceiver
(with the battery pack attached) with wet or soiled 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
incinerate used battery packs. Internal battery
gas may cause an explosion.
NEVER
immerse battery pack in water. If the battery pack
becomes wet, be sure to wipe it dry immediately (particularly
the battery terminals BEFORE attaching it to the transceiver.
NEVER
short the terminals of the battery pack. Also, cur-
rent may fl ow into nearby metal objects, such as a necklace,
etc. Therefore, be careful when carrying with, or placing near
metal objects, carrying in handbags, etc.
If your battery pack seem to have no capacity even after
being charged, completely discharge them by leaving the
power ON overnight. Then, fully charge the battery pack
again. If the batteries still do not retain a charge (or very lit-
tle), the new battery pack must be purchased.
Turn the transceiver power OFF when charging the
battery pack. Otherwise, the battery pack may not fully
charge or charge properly.
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