Bp-234 Lithium Battery Pack - Icom IC-GM1600E Instruction Manual

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BP-234 LITHIUM BATTERY PACK

The IC-GM1600E is certified as a GMDSS survival craft
portable radio ONLY when used with the BP-234 Lithium
battery pack.
For reasons of shelf-life and air cargo regulations, the BP-234
Lithium battery pack is listed as an option but its use in
GMDSS applications is mandatory.
Always ensure the sufficient BP-234 Lithium battery packs
are available for use in any distress situation and their
sealed bag are intact and that their shelf-life has not expired.
The BP-234 Lithium battery pack is not rechargeable and
must be replaced after any use.
The following precautions must be observed.
NEVER
• dispose of the BP-234 Lithium battery pack in a fire. This
could result in a fire or explosion.
DO NOT
• short-circuit the BP-234 Lithium battery pack. Metal con-
tact (such as paper clip, another battery, etc.) across the battery
contacts can result in a sustained high rate discharge, which could
damage the battery, void the warranty and create a burn or a fire
hazard.
NEVER
• expose of the BP-234 Lithium battery pack to excessive
heat of 60°C or above. This could result in electrolyte leakage,
possibly causing an explosion or fire.
NEVER
• attempt to recharge the BP-234 Lithium battery pack.
Lithium batteries may explode or cause a fire in such cases.
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DO NOT
• disassemble the BP-234 Lithium battery pack. The BP-234
Lithium battery pack contains no user serviceable parts. Internal
battery gas can cause throat irritation. Also, exposed lithium may
generate heat and ignite.
DO NOT
• apply excessive pressure to the battery. This may result
in electrolyte leakage, possibly causing a explosion or fire.
• The storage life of the BP-234 Lithium battery pack is about 5
years. Once the expiration date on the battery pack expires, a new
must
battery pack be used.
• For safety reasons, once the BP-234 Lithium battery pack is used,
a spare one should be purchased. The original battery pack can be
continued to be used for regular communications; save the spare
one for emergency situations.
• BP-234 Lithium battery pack
IMPORTANT:
• This battery pack uses for EMERGENCY ONLY.
• Usable temperature range is within –20°C to +55°C.
• Stored temperature range is within –30°C to +35°C.
• Once this bag's seal is broken, a new emergency bat-
tery pack must be used for EMERGENCY use.