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BATTERY PACKS AND CASE
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WARNING!
NEVER
put the battery in a microwave oven,
high-pressure container, or in an induction heating cooker.
This could cause a fi re, overheating, or cause the battery to
rupture.
CAUTION:
Always use the battery within the specifi ed tem-
perature range for the transceiver (–10°C to +60°C; +14°F
to +140°F) and the battery itself (–20°C to +60°C; –4°F to
+140°F). Using the battery out of its specifi ed temperature
range will reduce the battery’s performance and battery life.
Please note that the specifi ed temperature range of the bat-
tery may exceed that of the transceiver. In such cases, the
transceiver may not work properly because it is out of its op-
erating temperature range.
CAUTION:
Shorter battery life could occur if the battery is left
fully charged, completely discharged, or in an excessive tem-
perature environment (above +50°C) for an extended period
of time. If the battery must be left unused for a long time, it
must be detached from the radio after discharging. You may
use the battery until the remaining capacity is about half, then
keep it safely in a cool dry place with the temperature range
as below:
–20°C to +50°C; –4°F to +122°F (up to a month)
–20°C to +35°C; –4°F to +95°F (up to three months)
–20°C to +20°C; –4°F to +68°F (up to a year)
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Charging caution
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DANGER! NEVER
charge the battery pack in areas with
extremely high temperatures, such as near fi res or stoves, in-
side a sun heated car, or in direct sunlight. In such environ-
ments, the safety/protection circuit in the battery will activate,
causing the battery to stop charging.
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WARNING! NEVER
charge or leave the battery in the bat-
tery charger beyond the specifi ed time for charging. If the
battery is not completely charged by the specifi ed time, stop
charging and remove the battery from the battery charger.
Continuing to charge the battery beyond the specifi ed time
limit may cause a fi re, overheating, or the battery may rup-
ture.
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WARNING! NEVER
insert the transceiver (battery attached
to the transceiver) into the charger if it is wet or soiled.
This could corrode the battery charger terminals or damage
the charger. The charger is not waterproof.
CAUTION: NEVER
charge the battery outside of the spec-
ifi ed temperature range: BC-179 (0°C to +40°C; +32°F to
+104°F). Icom recommends charging the battery at +20°C
(+68°F). The battery may heat up or rupture if charged out of
the specifi ed temperature range. Additionally, battery perfor-
mance or battery life may be reduced.
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