6. GETTING STARTED
6.1 BATTERIES AND CHARGERS
If the radio has never been used, or its charge is depleted, it may be charged
by connecting the SBH-27 Charger Cradle with the SAD-25/SAD-23 AC
Adapter, see section "6.1.2 BATTERY CHARGING". If 12V DC power is
available, the supplied E-DC-19A DC Cable with 12 V Cigarette Lighter Plug
may be used for charging the battery. The SAD-25/SAD-23 and E-DC-19A
will charge a completely discharged built-in battery in approximately 3 hours.
Capacity
Nominal Voltage
Temperature Range
Charge
Discharge
Storage
To avoid risk of explosion and injury, the built-in battery pack should only
be charged or recharged in non-hazardous environments.
6.1.1 BATTERY SAFETY
The built-in battery of this transceiver contains Li-ion batteries. This type
of battery stores a charge powerful enough to be dangerous if misused or
abused, especially when removed from the transceiver. Please observe the
following precautions:
DO NOT SHORT BATTERY PACK TERMINALS: Shorting the terminals
that power the transceiver can cause sparks, severe overheating, burns, and
battery cell damage. If the short is of sufficient duration, it is possible to melt
battery components. Do not place a loose battery pack on or near metal sur-
faces or objects such as paper clips, keys, tools, etc. When the battery pack
is installed on the transceiver, the terminals that transfer current to the trans-
ceiver are not exposed. The terminals that are exposed on the battery pack
when it is mounted on the transceiver are charging terminals only and do not
constitute a hazard.
DO NOT INCINERATE: Do not dispose of any battery in a fire or incinerator.
The heat of fire may cause battery cells to explode and/or release dangerous
gases.
Built-in Rechargeable Battery
Minimum
°C
5
–20
–10
CAUTION
1850 mAh
7.4 V
Maximum
°F
°C
41
35
–4
60
14
35
°F
95
140
95
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