Icom_BC-143_BC-144_user.pdf

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. 12 hrs. Please read these instructions thoroughly before operating the BC-143/BC-144. CAUTION RUSE 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 10C; +50F) or extreme heat (over +40C; +104F). Batteries may not charge under extreme temperatures. Keep the charger away from TV sets or radios to prevent interference. RNEVER 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. Downloaded by? ? Amateur Radio Directory Downloaded by? ? Amateur Radio Directory BC-143 BP-195 or BP-196 only Turn power OFF Turn power OFF BP-195/BP-196 attached to the transceiver. BP-209/BP-210 attached to the transceiver. AC adapter BC-145A/E/V AC adapter BC-145A/E/V BC-144 BC-143 BC-144 Check orientation. BP-209 or BP-210 only AD-97 for IC-F30G; AD-94 for IC-F3G series Check orientation. The adopter supplied with the BC-143. Approx. charging period BC-143 BP-195: 1 hour BP-196: 1.5 hours BC-144 BP-209: 1.5 hours BP-210: 2 hours Battery pack MUST BE removed from the charger to stop charging. Remove battery pack after 15 hrs. of charging. 1-1-32 Kamiminami, Hirano-ku, Osaka 547-0003 Japan Count on us! A-5697D-1EX-qPrinted in Japan 2000 Icom Inc. BATTERY PACK CHARGING LED indication *When the LED indicator does not light even after a bat- tery pack is inserted properly, the battery pack may have a problem. However, when the LED flashes orange, it is not a malfunction. Lighting color Orange Green Charging current 700 mA10% (BC-143) 800 mA10% (BC-144) 30 mA10 mA Description During rapid charging Rapid charging is com- pleted (still charging in trickle charging mode) Downloaded by? ? Amateur Radio ? Directory