Icom IC-F70 / F80 Instruction Manual - Page 34

5 BATTERY CHARGING I Battery charging I Battery caution Prior to using the transceiver for the first time, the battery pack must be fully charged for optimum life and operation. CAUTION: To avoid damage to the transceiver, turn the power OFF while charging. • Recommended temperature range for charging: +10°C to +40°C (+50°F to +104°F) • Use the specified chargers (BC-119N and BC-121N). NEVER use another manufacture's charger. • Use the specified AC adapter. NEVER use another manufacture's adapter. R DANGER Charge the specified Icom batteries only. Only tested and approved for use with genuine Icom batteries. Fire and/or explosion may occur when a third party battery pack or counterfeit product is charged. CAUTION! NEVER insert battery pack/transceiver (with the battery pack attached) in a wet or soiled condition into the charger. This may result in corrosion of the charger terminals or damage to the charger. The charger is not waterproof and water can easily get into it. NEVER incinerate used battery packs. Internal battery gas may cause an explosion. NEVER immerse the battery pack in water. If the battery pack becomes wet, be sure to wipe it dry BEFORE attaching it to the transceiver. NEVER short the terminals of the battery pack. Also, current may flow into nearby metal objects, such as a necklace, etc. Therefore, be careful when carrying with, or placing near metal objects, carrying in handbags, etc. Recommendation: Charge the supplied battery pack for a maximum of AVOID leaving the battery pack in a fully charged, or completely discharged condition for long time. It causes shorter battery life. In case of leaving the battery pack unused for a long time, it up to 10 hours. Li-Ion batteries are different from Ni- must be kept safely after discharge, or use the battery until the Cd batteries in that it is not necessary to completely battery indicator appears, then remove it from the transceiver. charge and discharge them to prolong the battery life. If your battery pack seems to have no capacity even after Therefore, charging the battery in intervals, and not being charged, fully charge the battery pack again. If the bat- for extended periods is recommended. 30 teries still do not retain a charge (or very little), new battery pack must be purchased.