Icom BC-143 User manual

INSTRUCTIONS
DESKTOP CHARGERS
BC-143
(for IC-F3 series)
BC-144
(for IC-F3G, IC-F30G, IC-F11 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
•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 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.
•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, BP-209 or BP-222) that you have purchased is
recyclable. 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.
• Approx. charging period
BP-195 : 1 hour
BP-196 : 1.5 hours
Battery pack MUST BE removed
from the charger to stop charging.
Remove battery pack after 15 hrs.
of 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.
Light
color
Orange
Green
Charging current
700 mA±10%
30 mA±10 mA
Description
During rapid charging
Rapid charging is com-
pleted (still charging in
trickle charge mode)
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BP-195 or
BP-196 only
BP-195 or BP-196 attached
to the transceiver.
AC adapter
BC-145A/E/V/UK
AC adapter
BC-145A/E/V/UK
Check
orientation.
Check
orientation.
The adapter
supplied with
the BC-143.
Charging indicator
Charging indicator
Turn power
OFF
BATTERY PACK CHARGING— BC-143
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other countries.

When removing the spacer (Spacer B/C)
Push the notch carefully with your finger to
remove the spacer (Spacer B/C) from the
adapter (Spacer A).
RCAUTION!
DO NOT push or force the notch using a
screw driver, etc., to remove it.
DO NOT bend the notch when the
adapter and spacer are not joined
together. This will cause weakening of
the notch plastic.
Both cases may break the notch and it
may not be able to be reattached.
Turn power OFF
BP-209, BP-210
or BP-222 attached
to the transceiver.
AC adapter
BC-145A/E/V/UK
AC adapter
BC-145A/E/V/UK
BP-209, BP-210
or BP-222 only
Charging indicator
Charging indicator
Check orientation and the
spacer combination.
*The combination may dif-
fer according to transceiv-
er type. Details at right.
Check orientation.
*
Viewable stamps may
differ according to the
spacer combination.
See the right page for
details.
BATTERY PACK CHARGING— BC-144
• For IC-F30G Series The adapter (Spacer A) only is required.
• For IC-F3G Series Attach the spacer (Spacer B/C) to the
adapter (Spacer A) with the orientation as
illustrated in the diagram at left.
• Attach the spacer (Spacer B/C) to the
adapter with the orientation of the stamp
“ ” pointing up.
• For IC-F11 Series Attach the spacer (Spacer B/C) to the
adapter (Spacer A) with the orientation as
illustrated in the diagram at left.
• Attach the spacer (Spacer B/C) to the
adapter with the orientation of the stamp
“ ” pointing up.
Spacer A
Check orientation
and
Spacer A
Spacer B/C
Check orientation
and
Spacer A
Spacer B/C
Push the notch
carefully.
Remove the spacer (Spacer B/C)
from the adapter.
AD-99 SPACER COMBINATIONS
*The adapter, either theAD-94 (charging for IC-F3G series only) orAD-97 (charging for IC-F30G series
only) supplied versions are also available.
• Approx. charging period
BP-209 : 1.5 hours
BP-210 : 2 hours
BP-222 : 1 hour
Battery pack MUST BE removed
from the charger to stop charging.
Remove battery pack after 15 hrs.
of 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.
Light
color
Orange
Green
Charging current
800 mA±10%
30 mA±10 mA
Description
During rapid charging
Rapid charging is com-
pleted (still charging in
trickle charge mode)