Icom BC-143 Instructions

INSTRUCTIONS
DESKTOP CHARGERS
BC-143
(for IC-F3 series)
BC-144
(for IC-F3G, IC-F30G, IC-F11 series)
CAUTION
• RUSE INDOORS ONLY! NEVER expose
the charger to rain, snow or any liquids.
• NEVER let metal, wire, etc. touch any
internal 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.
• Place the charger in a secure place to
avoid inadvertent use by children.
• AVOID charging in conditions of extreme
cold (under 10°C; +50°F) or extreme heat
(over +40°C; +104°F). Batteries may not
charge under extreme temperatures.
• Keep the charger away from TV sets or
radios to prevent interference.
• RNEVER attempt to charge alkaline or
dry cell batteries. They may burst causing
damage and personal injury.
Make sure battery and charger contacts
are always clean, otherwise batteries
may not fully charge.
Recycling information (U.S.A. only)
The battery (BP-195, BP-196, BP-209 or BP-222) 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.
, Icom Inc. are registered trademarks of Icom Incorporated (Japan) in the United States and/or
other countries.
Thank you for purchasing the BC-
143/BC-144 . The BC-
DESKTOP CHARGER
143 charges a Ni-Cd, and the BC-144
charges a Ni-Cd or Ni-MH battery pack in
approx. 1–2 hrs.
Please read these instructions thoroughly
before operating the BC-143/BC-144.
In order 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.
NOTE: The charger rapidly charges a
battery pack to a specified level, not a
completed level, to prevent over charg-
ing. Leave the battery pack in the charg-
er for a few more hours (up to 15 hours;
depending on battery condition) after the
LED indicator turns green, to charge the
battery completely.
BATTERY PACK CHARGING— BC-143
BP-195 or
BP-196 only
Check
orientation.
Charging indicator
BP-195 or BP-196 attached
to the transceiver.
Check
orientation.
Charging indicator
• Approx. charging period • LED indication
BP-195 : 1 hour
BP-196 : 1.5 hours
Battery pack MUST BE removed
from the charger to stop charging.
Remove battery pack after 15 hrs.
of charging.
*When the LED indicator does not light even after a bat-
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AC adapter
BC-145A/E/V/UK
The adapter
supplied with
the BC-143.
Turn power
OFF
AC adapter
BC-145A/E/V/UK
Light
Description Charging current
color
Orange During rapid charging 700 mA±10%
Rapid charging is com-
Green pleted (still charging in 30 mA±10 mA
trickle charge mode)
tery pack is inserted properly, the battery pack may have
a problem. However, when the LED flashes orange, it is
not a malfunction.
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