116 Charging and caring for batteriesYou can remove a battery/radio from the charger atany time without harming the battery, the radio, or thecharger. When you return the battery/radio to thecharger, charging is automatically resumed. You canalso leave a battery/radio in the charger oncecharging is complete.Maintaining battery life andperformanceWith proper care and maintenance you will maintainthe performance and life of the battery. It isrecommended that you:■ Use only Tait batteries and chargers.■ Do not expose a battery to very high or very lowtemperatures for extended periods of time. Doingso will shorten the service life of the battery.Very high: above 140 °F (60 °C)Very low: less than –22 °F (–30 °C)■ Charge the battery at a room temperature ofbetween 50 °F and 77 °F (between 10 °C and25 °C). This temperature range is the optimalcharging range.■ Store batteries properly when not in use.See "Storing batteries" on page 117.Cleaning the contacts of the batteryNotice Do not scratch or scrape the contacts of thebattery. If necessary, wipe the contacts of the batterywith a dry, lint-free cloth to remove any dirt, oil orgrease.
