Icom BC-143 Instructions

INSTRUCTIONS

DESKTOP CHARGERS

BC-143

(for IC-F3 series)

BC-144

(w/AD-94: IC-F3G; w/AD-97: IC-F30G series)

Thank you for purchasing the BC-

143/BC-144 

DESKTOP CHARGER

. The BC-

143 charges a Ni-Cd, and the BC-144

charges a Ni-Cd or Ni-MH battery pack in

approx. 1–2 hrs. 

Please read these instructions thoroughly

before operating the BC-143/BC-144.

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 covered

by objects which impede heat dispersal.

• 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 charger 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 rapidly charges a

battery pack to a specified level, not a

completed level, to prevent over charg-

ing. Leave the battery pack in the charg-

er 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, BP-196 or BP-209) that you have purchased is recy-

clable. 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.