Opening The Transceiver's Case; Clock Backup Battery Replacement - Icom IC-7600 Instruction Manual

■ Opening the transceiver's case

Follow the case opening procedures shown here
when you want to replace the clock backup battery or
internal fuse.
CAUTION: Turn the power OFF and disconnect the
DC power cable from the transceiver before
performing any work on the transceiver.
Otherwise, there is danger of electric shock and/or
equipment damage.
q Remove the two screws from the carrying
handleand remove the handle from the transceiver.
w Remove the 6 screws from the top of the
transceiver and the 4 screws from the sides, then
lift up the top cover.
e Turn the transceiver upside-down.
CAUTION: NEVER HOLD THE MAIN DIAL OR
ANY OTHER KNOBS when the transceiver is
being turned upside down. This may damage
them, or cause you to drop the transceiver.
r Remove the 6 screws from the bottom, and then lift
off the bottom cover.
About the leg pads
✓
To detach the leg pads from the right side panel of
the top/bottom cover, push them from the inner side
of each cover after steps q to r as above.

■ Clock backup battery replacement

The IC-7600 has a lithium backup battery (CR2032)
inside for clock and timer functions. The usual life of
the backup battery is approximately 2 years.
When the backup battery is discharged, the
transceiver transmits and receives normally but
cannot retain the current time.
CAUTION: Turn the power OFF and disconnect the
DC power cable from the transceiver before
removing the transceiver's cover.
q Remove the bottom cover as shown above.
w Replace the clock backup battery, located on the
front panel as illustrated to the right.
• Make sure the battery polarity is correct.
e Return the bottom cover to the original position.
r Set the date and time in the time set mode.
(p. 124)
For customers in California (U.S.A.)
The IC-7600 uses a Coin Lithium Battery which
contains Perchlorate Material—special handling
may apply.
See
http://www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate
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