Battery Caution
To reduce the risk of injury, use only batteries
specied by RCA Communications Systems.
» To avoid risk of personal injury, do not dispose
of batteries in a re.
» Dispose of batteries according to local recycling
regulations. Do not dispose as household
waste.
» Never attempt to disassemble the battery.
» When charging a battery, keep it at a
temperature between 41°F ~ 104°F (5°C ~
40°C) to ensure a full charge. Temperatures
outside this range signicantly reduce battery
life. The operating time (talk-time and standby
time) is noticeably shorter than normal, replace
the battery.
» Before charging a battery attached to a radio,
turn the radio off to ensure a full charge. Never
leave a radio on while in the charger, as it can
damage both the battery and the radio; the
charger is not a radio stand.
» Do not cut off the power supply or remove
battery while charging.
» Never charge a battery that is wet. Dry it with
soft cloth prior charging.
» The battery will eventually weaken. When the
operating time (talk-time and standby time)
becomes noticeably shorter than normal,
replace the battery.
» Battery performance greatly decreases at
temperatures below -4°F (-20°C). Having a
spare battery is always necessary in extremely
cold environments. A cold battery may work
again when it returns to room temperature, so
keep it for later use.
» Dust on the battery contact may cause the
battery not to work or charge properly. Use a
clean dry cloth to wipe it before attaching the
battery to the radio.
» Batteries with damaged contacts can be
extremely dangerous. Any battery with
damage to one or more contacts should be
replaced immediately and not used under any
circumstances.