•RDANGER Charge the specified Icom batteries
only. Only tested and approved for use with genuine
Icom batteries. Fire and/or explosion may occur when
a third party or counterfeit battery pack is charged.
•RUSE INDOORS ONLY! NEVER expose the
charger to rain, snow or any liquids.
•RCAUTION! NEVER insert battery pack/trans-
ceiver (with the battery pack attached) 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.
•RNEVER attempt to charge Ni-Cd or Ni-MH batter-
ies. The BC-160 charges Li-Ion batteries only.
•RNEVER attempt to charge alkaline or dry cell bat-
teries. They may burst causing damage and personal
injury.
•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 inadver-
tent use by children.
•AVOID charging in conditions of extreme cold (under
0°C; +32°F) or extreme heat (over +45°C; +113°F). Bat-
teries may not charge under extreme temperatures.
•Keep the charger away from TV sets or radios to pre-
vent interference.
Make sure battery and charger contacts are always
clean, otherwise batteries may not fully charge.
☞
Recommendation
Li-Ion batteries are different from Ni-Cd batteries in that
it is not necessary to completely charge and discharge
them to prolong the battery life. Therefore, charging the
battery in intervals, and not for extended periods is rec-
ommended.
If your batteries seem to have no capacity even after
being fully charged, charge them again. If they still
do not retain a charge (or very little), new batteries
must be purchased.
• Approx. charging period
BP-230 : 1.5 hours
BP-231 : 2 hours
BP-232 : 3 hours
• LED indication
Orange : During rapid charging
Green : Rapid charging is completed
Red (blink) : The inserted battery pack or the charger
has problem.
*When the LED indicator does not light even after a battery
pack is inserted properly, the battery pack may have a
problem.
AC adapter
(Not supplied with
some versions.)
Optional OPC-515L
(for 13.8 V power
source) or CP-17L
(for 12 V cigarette
lighter socket) can
be used instead of
the AC adapter.
Battery pack
only Battery pack
with transceiver
Turn
power
OFF
bc-160
IMPORTANT!:
Ensure the guide lobs
on the battery pack
are correctly aligned
with the guide rails
inside the charger.
Guide rail
Lobs
INSTRUCTIONS
DESKTOP CHARGER
BC-160
Thank you for purchasing the BC-160
DESKTOP
CHARGER
. The BC-160 charges a Li-Ion battery pack
in approx. 1.5–3 hrs.
Please read these instructions thoroughly before op-
erating the BC-160.
PRECAUTION BATTERY PACK CHARGING
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