D Charging Caution - Icom IC-F3030 Series Instruction Manual

CAUTION: Shorter battery life could occur if the battery pack
is left fully charged, completely discharged, or in an excessive
temperature environment (above +50˚C: +122˚F) for an extended
period of time. If the battery pack must be left unused for a long
time, it must be detached from the transceiver after discharging.
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)
–20˚C to +35˚C (–4˚F to +95˚F)
BE SURE to replace the battery pack with a new one approximately
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 operating
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 month)
(within three months)
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 environments, the
safety/protection circuit in the battery pack will activate, causing the
battery pack to stop charging.
R WARNING! NEVER charge the transceiver during a lightning
storm. It may result in an electric shock, cause a fire or damage the
transceiver. Always disconnect the power adapter before a storm.
R WARNING! NEVER charge or leave the battery pack in the
battery charger beyond the specified time for charging. If the battery
pack is not completely charged by the specified time, stop charging
and remove the battery pack from the battery charger. Continuing to
charge the battery pack beyond the specified time limit may cause a
fire, overheating, or the battery pack may rupture.
R WARNING! NEVER insert the transceiver (battery pack attached
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 specified
temperature range: BC-160 and BC-171 (0˚C to +45˚C: +32˚F to
+113˚F). BC-119N and BC121N (+10˚C to +40˚C: +50˚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 performance or battery life
may be reduced.
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