Icom ic-F3161 series Instruction Manual page 25

CAUTION: Always use the battery within the specified tem-
perature range for the transceiver (–30˚C to +60˚C; –22˚F
to +140˚F) and the battery itself (–20˚C to +60˚C; –4˚F to
+140˚F). Using the battery out of its specified temperature
range will reduce the battery's performance and battery life.
CAUTION: Shorter battery life could occur if the battery is left
fully charged, completely discharged, or in an excessive tem-
perature environment (above +50˚C; +122˚F) for an extended
period of time. If the battery must be left unused for a long
time, it must be detached from the transceiver after discharg-
ing. You may use the battery until the remaining capacity is
about half, then keep it safely in a cool dry place with the
temperature range as below:
–20˚C to +50˚C (–4˚F to +122˚F) (within a month)
–20˚C to +40˚C (–4˚F to +104˚F) (within three months)
–20˚C to +20˚C (–4˚F to +68˚F)
BE SURE to replace the battery pack with a new one ap-
proximately five years after manufacturing, even if it still holds
a charge. The inside battery material will become weak after
a period of time, even with little use. The estimated number
of times you can charge the battery is between 300 and 500.
Even when the battery appears to be fully charged, the oper-
ating time of the transceiver may become short when:
• Approximately five years have passed since the battery was
manufactured.
• The battery has been repeatedly charged.
(within a year)
BATTERY CHARGING
D Charging caution
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. In such en-
vironments, the safety/protection circuit in the battery will ac-
tivate, causing the battery to stop charging.
R WARNING! NEVER charge or leave the battery in the
battery charger beyond the specified time for charging. If the
battery 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 rup-
ture.
R WARNING! NEVER insert the transceiver (battery at-
tached to the transceiver) into the charger if it is wet or soiled.
This could corrode the battery charger terminals or damage
the charger. The charger is not waterproof.
CAUTION: NEVER charge the battery outside of the speci-
fied temperature range: BC-160 (0˚C to +40˚C; +32˚F to
+104˚F). Icom recommends charging the battery at +20˚C
(+68˚F). The battery may heat up or rupture if charged out of
the specified temperature range. Additionally, battery perfor-
mance or battery life may be reduced.
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