Icom IC-A24 Instruction Manual

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257 BATTERY PACKS■ Battery chargingPrior to using the transceiver for the first time, the batterypack must be fully charged for optimum life and operation.CAUTION: To avoid damage to the transceiver, turn thepower OFF while charging.• Recommended temperature range for charging:+10°C to +40°C (+50°F to +104°F)• Use the supplied AC adapter on regular charging. NEVERuse another manufacture’s adapters.• Use the specified chargers (BC-119N, BC-121N andBC-144N). NEVER use another manufacture’s charger.CAUTION: NEVER connect DC power to the transceiverwhen installing Alkaline batteries. Such a connection willdamage the transceiver.D Recycling information (U.S.A. only)The product that you have purchased containsa rechargeable battery. The battery is recycla-ble. At the end of its life, under various state andlocal laws, it may be illegal to dispose of thisbattery into the municipal waste stream. Call1-800-822-8837 for battery recycling options inyour area or contact your dealer.■ Battery cautionsR DANGER! NEVER incinerate used battery packs.Internal battery gas may cause an explosion.R DANGER! NEVER immerse battery pack in water.If the battery pack becomes wet, be sure to wipe it dry im-mediately (particularly the battery terminals BEFORE at-taching it to the transceiver).R DANGER! NEVER short the terminals of the bat-tery pack. Also, current may flow into nearby metal objects,such as a necklace, etc. Therefore, be careful when carryingwith, or placing near metal objects, carrying in handbags,etc.CAUTION: NEVER insert battery pack/transceiver(with the battery pack attached) with wet or soiled into thecharger. This may result in corrosion of the charger terminalsor damage to the charger. The charger is not waterproof andwater can easily get into it.If your battery pack seem to have no capacity even afterbeing charged, completely discharge them by leaving thepower ON overnight. Then, fully charge the battery packagain. If the batteries still do not retain a charge (or very lit-tle), new battery pack must be purchased.Turn the transceiver power OFF when charging the batterypack. Otherwise, the battery pack may not fully charge orcharge properly.