Icom BC-190 Instructions
INSTRUCTIONS
DESKTOP CHARGER
BC-190
Thank you for purchasing the
BC-190
desktop
charger
. The BC-190 is
designed to charge Li-ion battery packs.
Please read these instructions thoroughly
before using the BC-190.
PRECAUTIONS
This equipment has been tested and found
to comply with the limits for a Class B digi-
tal device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC
Rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful
interference in a residential installation.
This equipment generates, uses and can
radiate radio frequency energy and, if not
installed and used in accordance with the
instructions, may cause harmful interfer-
ence to radio communications. However,
there is no guarantee that interference will
not occur in a particular installation.
If this equipment does cause harmful in-
terference to radio or television reception,
which can be determined by turning the
equipment off and on, the user is encour-
aged to try to correct the interference by
one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the
equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on
a circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced ra-
dio/TV technician for help.
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DANGER! Charge the specified Icom
battery packs only. Only tested and
approved for use with genuine Icom bat-
tery packs. Fire and/or explosion may
occur when a third-party or counterfeit bat-
tery pack is charged.
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USE INDOORS ONLY! NEVER expose
the charger to rain, snow or any liquids.
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CAUTION! NEVER insert battery pack
(with/without the transceiver)
in a wet or
soiled condition into the charger. This may
result in corrosion of the charger terminals
or damage to the charger. The charger is
not waterproof and water can easily get
into it.
NEVER attempt to charge alkaline or dry
cell battery packs. The BC-190 charges
Li-ion battery packs only.
NEVER let metal, wire, etc. touch any
internal part of the charger.
NEVER incinerate used battery packs.
This may cause an explosion.
NEVER use the charger when it is covered
by objects which impede heat dispersal.
AVOID charging in conditions of extreme
cold (under +10°C; +50°F) or extreme
heat (over +40°C; +104°F), or unusual
conditions like overvoltage. Otherwise, the
safety/protection circuit in the charger will
activate, then stop charging.
Place the charger in a secure place to
avoid inadvertent use by children.
Keep the charger away from TV sets or
radios to prevent interference.
Make sure battery and charger contacts
are always clean; otherwise battery
packs may not be charged properly.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS! These
instructions contain important safety and
operating details for the
BC-190.
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Recommendation:
Li-ion battery packs are different from
Ni-Cd battery packs in that it is not neces-
sary to completely charge and discharge
them to prolong the battery life. Therefore,
charging the battery in intervals and not
for extended periods is recommended.
FCC INFORMATION
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CAUTION! Changes or modifications
not expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could void the
user's authority to operate the equipment.
FCC WARNING
Some versions of the BC-190 which
display the “CE” symbol on the seri-
al number comply with the essential
requirements of the 2004/108/EC directive for
Electromagnetic Compatibility.
This compliance is based upon the harmonised
CENELEC generic standard EN61000-3-2:
2006, EN61000-3-3+A2: 2005, EN61000-6-1:
2007 and EN61000-6-3: 2007.
This device complies with Part 15 of the
FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the fol-
lowing two conditions: (1) this device may
not cause harmful interference, and (2)
this device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.