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Helpful Tips
maintenance services. Through its maintenance and installation 
program, Motorola makes available the finest service to those 
desiring reliable, continuous communications on a contract basis. For 
a contract service agreement, please contact your nearest Motorola 
service or sales representative, or an authorized Motorola dealer.
Express Service Plus (ESP) is an optional extended service coverage 
plan, which provides for the repair of this product for a period of three 
years from the date of shipment from the factory, or the date of 
delivery if purchased from an authorized Motorola two-way radio 
dealer. For more information about ESP, contact the Motorola Radio 
Support Center, 2204 Galvin Drive, Elgin, IL 60123, 1-800-227-6772.
Battery
Battery Life
Battery life is determined by several factors. Among the more critical 
are the regular overcharge of batteries and the average depth of 
discharge with each cycle. Typically, the greater the overcharge and 
the deeper the average discharge, the fewer cycles a battery will last. 
For example, a battery which is overcharged and discharges 100% 
several times a day, will last fewer cycles than a battery that receives 
less of an overcharge and is discharged to 50% per day. Further, a 
battery which receives minimal overcharging and averages only 25% 
discharge, will last even longer.
Charging the Battery 
Motorola batteries are designed specifically to be used with a 
Motorola charger and vice-versa. Charging in non-Motorola 
equipment may lead to battery damage and void the battery warranty. 
Motorola-authorized battery chargers may not charge batteries other 
than the ones listed on page 96.
The battery should be at about 77°F (25°C) (room temperature), 
whenever possible. Charging a cold battery (below 50° F [10°C]) may 
result in leakage of electrolyte and ultimately in failure of the battery. 
Charging a hot battery (above 95°F [35°C]) results in reduced 
discharge capacity, affecting the performance of the radio. Motorola 
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