Icom IC-M90 Instruction Manual

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22BATTERY CHARGING9■ Battery chargingPlease refer to the BC-162 instruction manual whencharging the BP-252 Li-Ion BATTERY PACK with the BC-162DESKTOP CHARGER.Prior 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 specified chargers (BC-158, BC-162, BC-119Nand BC-121N). NEVER use another manufacture’s charger.• Use the supplied AC adapter for the BC-158. NEVER useanother manufacture’s adapters.D Recycling informationThe 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 cautionsCAUTION! 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.NEVER incinerate used battery packs. Internal batterygas may cause an explosion.NEVER immerse battery pack in water. If the battery packbecomes wet, be sure to wipe it dry immediately (particularlythe battery terminals BEFORE attaching it to the transceiver).NEVER short the terminals of the battery pack. Also, cur-rent may flow into nearby metal objects, such as a necklace,etc. Therefore, be careful when carrying in a pocket, backpackor handbag, and when placing the radio near metal objects.If your battery pack seem to have no capacity even afterbeing charged, completely discharge it by leaving the powerON overnight. Then, fully charge the battery pack again. Ifthe batteries still do not retain a charge (or very little), newbattery pack must be purchased.Turn the transceiver OFF when charging an attached bat-tery pack. Otherwise, the battery pack may not becomefull-charging or may not charge properly.