Icom BC-171 User manual

ICOM
INSTRUCTIONS
DESKTOP CHARGER
BC-171
Thank you for purchasing the BC-171
desktop charger. The BC-171 charges a
Li-Ion battery pack, BP-230/231/232, in
approx. 4-10 hrs.
Please read these instructions thorough
ly before operating the BC-171.
PRECAUTION
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ADANGER Charge the specified Icombat
teries 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.
AUSE INDOORS ONLY! NEVER expose
the charger to rain, snow or any liquids.
ACAUTION! NEVER insert battery
pack/transceiver (IC-F14/F24 series; with the
battery pack attached) in a wet or soiled con
dition into the charger. This may result in
corrosion of the charger terminals or dam
age to the charger. The charger is not
waterproof
and water can easily get into it.
ANEVER attempt to charge Ni-Cd or Ni
MH batteries. The BC-171 charges Li-Ion
batteries only.
ANEVER attempt to charge alkaline or dry
cell batteries. They may burst causing
damage and personal injury.
NEVER let metal, wire, etc. touch any inter
nal 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.
Some versions of the BC-171 which dis
play the "CE"symbol on the serial num
ber comply with the essential require
ments of the 89/3367EEC directive for
Electromagnetic Compatibility.
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AVOID charging in conditions of extreme
cold (under0°C;
+32°F) or extreme heat (over
+45°C; +113°F). Batteries may not be
charged under extreme temperatures.
AVOID leaving the Li-Ion battery pack in a
fully charged, or completely discharged con
ditionfor long time. It causes shorter battery
life. In
case of leaving the battery pack
unused for a long time, it must be kept safe
lyafter discharge, or use the battery untilthe
battery level becomes middle level.
Keep the charger away from TV sets or
radios to prevent interference.
% Make sure battery and charger contacts
^are always clean, otherwise batteries
^ may not be fully charged.
^Recommendation
Li-Ion batteries are different from Ni-Cd
batteries in that it is not necessary to com
pletely charge and discharge them to pro
long the battery life. Therefore, charging
the battery in intervals, and not for extend
ed periods is recommended.
2? Ifyour batteries seem to have no capac-
0 ity even after being fully charged, charge
^ them again. If they still do not retain a
% charge (or very little), they must be
% replaced with new batteries.
This compliance is based upon the harmonised
CENELEC generic standard EN61000-3-2:
2000, EN61000-3-3+A1: 2001, EN61000-6-1:
2001 and EN61000-6-3: 2001.
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BATTERY PACK CHARGING
AC adapter
(Not supplied with
some versions.) Battery pack
only
Battery pack with
IC-F14/F24 series
transceiver
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.
IMPORTANT!:
Ensure the guide lobs
on the battery pack
are correctly aligned
with the guide rails
inside
the charger.
Guide rail
3* NOTE: The battery charger, BC-171,
^has charging timer. The timer stops
%charging after 14 hours (approx.) of
% charging is performed.
• Charging indication
Orange : During charging
Green : Normal charging is completed
Orange or green (blink)
: The inserted battery pack or
the charger has problem.
Icom Inc.
1-1-32 Kamiminami, Hirano-ku, Osaka 547-0003, Japan
• Approx. charging period
BP-230 :4 hours
BP-231 :5.5 hours
BP-232 :10 hours
O Specifications:
Dimensions :86(W)x49(H)x87.5(D) mm
(proj. not incl.) ; 3%(W)x115/ie(H)x37/i6 in
Weight (approx.) : 120 g; 4.2 oz
Usabletemp, range : ±0'C to +45"C
;+32Tto+113T
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