Icom IC-F9011 Instruction Manual 1 - Page 23

BATTERY CHARGING 4 • CAUTION: Always use the battery pack within the specified tem- D Charging caution 1 perature range; -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 pack • R DANGER! NEVER charge the battery pack in areas with extremely high temperatures, such as near fires or stoves, inside a 2 out of its specified temperature range will reduce the performance and the life. sun-heated vehicle, or in direct sunlight. In such environments, the 3 safety/protection circuit in the battery pack will activate, causing • CAUTION: Shorter battery life could occur if the battery pack is the battery to stop charging. 4 left fully charged, completely discharged, or in an excessive tem- • R WARNING! NEVER charge or leave the battery pack in the 5 perature environment (above +45˚C; +113˚F) for an extended peri- battery charger beyond the specified time for charging. If the bat- od of time. If the battery pack must be left unused for a long time, tery pack is not completely charged by the specified time, stop 6 it must be detached from the radio after discharging. You may use the battery pack until the remaining capacity is about half, then keep it safely in a cool and dry place at the following tempera- charging and remove the battery pack from the battery charger. 7 Continuing to charge the battery pack beyond the specified time limit may cause a fire, overheating, or the battery pack may rup- 8 ture range: -20˚C to +45˚C (-4˚F to +113˚F) (within a month) ture. 9 • R WARNING! Occasionally observe the battery pack condition -20˚C to +35˚C (-4˚F to +95˚F) (within three months) while charging. If any abnormal condition occurs,discontinue using 10 -20˚C to +25˚C (-4˚F to +77˚F) (within a year) the battery pack. 11 • BE SURE to replace the battery pack with a new one approxi- • R WARNING! NEVER insert the radio (the battery pack attached mately five years after manufacturing, even if it still holds a charge. to the radio) into the charger if it is wet or soiled. This could cor- 12 The inside battery material will become weak after a period of rode the battery charger terminals or damage the charger. The 13 time, even with little use. The estimated number of times you can charger is not waterproof. charge the battery is between 300 and 500. • CAUTION: NEVER charge the battery pack outside of the speci- 14 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 man- fied temperature range: 0˚C to +40˚C (+32˚F to +104˚F). Icom rec- 15 ommends charging the battery at +20˚C (+68˚F). The battery pack may heat up or rupture if charged out of the specified temperature 16 ufactured. • The battery has been repeatedly charged. range. Additionally, battery performance or battery life may be reduced. • C AUTION: DO NOT place the charger on unstable surfaces. 18