Icom BC-143 Instructions
INSTRUCTIONS
DESKTOP CHARGER
BC-143
Thank you for purchasing the BC-143
DESKTOP CHARGER
.
The BC-143 charges a Ni-Cd battery
pack in approx. 1–1.5 hrs. Please read
these instructions thoroughly before
operating the BC-143.
CAUTION
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USE INDOORS ONLY! NEVER expose
the charger to rain, snow or any liquids.
• NEVER let metal, wire, etc. touch any
internal part of the charger.
• NEVER incinerate used batteries. This
may cause an explosion.
• NEVER use the charger when it is cov-
ered by objects which impede heat dis-
persal.
• Place the charger in a secure place to
avoid inadvertent use by children.
• AVOID charging in conditions of extreme
cold (under 10°C; +50°F) or extreme heat
(over +40°C; +104°F). Batteries may not
charge under extreme temperatures.
• Keep the charger away from TV sets or
radios to prevent interference.
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NEVER attempt to charge alkaline or
dry cell batteries. They may burst causing
damage and personal injury.
Make sure battery and charger contacts
are always clean, otherwise batteries
may not fully charge.
In order to get the maximum life out of your
Ni-Cd batteries:
1. Avoid overcharging— batteries must be
removed from the BC-143 to stop charg-
ing. Batteries should not be charged for
more than 15 hours after the LED indica-
tor turns green.
2. Use the batteries until they become
almost completely exhausted under nor-
mal conditions.
If your batteries seem to have no capac-
ity even after being fully charged, com-
pletely discharge them, then fully charge
them again. If they still do not retain a
charge (or very little), new batteries
must be purchased.
NOTE: The charger charges a battery
pack to a specified level, not a complet-
ed level, to prevent over charging.
Leave the battery pack in the charger for
a few more hours (up to 15 hours;
depending on battery condition) after the
LED indicator turns green, to charge the
battery completely.
Recycling information (U.S.A. only)
The battery (BP-195 or BP-
196) that you have purchased
is recyclable. At the end of its
life, under various state and
local laws, it may be illegal to dispose of
this battery into the municipal waste
stream. Call 1-800-822-8837 for battery
recycling options in your area or contact
your dealer.