28 BK Radio
BATTERY INSTALLATION AND REMOVAL
BK Radio battery packs are available in a variety of sizes and types for special
applications. Rechargeable battery packs can be charged separately or while
attached to a radio.
INSTALLING THE BATTERY
1. LOCATE THE CENTER HUB on the radio base and
place it in the recess of the battery pack.
2. P
OSITION THE BATTERY PACK at the 30° offset,
seating the two metal studs in their recess.
3. A
PPLY UPWARD PRESSURE to the pack while
twisting the pack to its original position. The
metal tab will click, locking the pack in position.
REMOVING THE BATTERY
1. TURN THE RADIO OFF.
2. P
USH UP THE METAL TAB on the side of the case
while twisting the battery pack approximately 30°.
3. R
EMOVE BATTERY PACK from the radio.
NOTE: Periodically check the contacts on the
battery pack for dirt that could prevent
a good electrical contact with the
charging base.
WARNING: Explosion Hazard
Do not dispose a battery pack into a fire.
To avoid explosion, intrinsically safe radios designed for
use in hazardous environments MUST use replacement
batteries approved by Factory Mutual.