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Chapter 4: Operating the Charger
Chapter 4
Operating the Charger
The Charger System is a fully automated battery care system. The charger pockets accommodate
either a radio with a battery attached, or a battery alone. Batteries charge best at room temperature.
Prerequisites:
Before charging a radio with a battery attached, turn off the radio.
Procedure:
1 Place the radio or battery into the charger.
2 Remove the radio or battery when it is fully charged.
When the radio or battery is fully charged, the LED illuminates solid green.
4.1
Charging the Battery
Prerequisites:
Before charging a radio with a battery attached, turn off the radio.
Procedure:
1 Plug the charger end of the power supply cord into the power receptacle at the back of the
charger.
2 Plug the wall receptacle end of the power supply cord into the appropriate AC outlet.
If the power-up sequence is successful, the indicator on the charger blinks once in green.
3 Insert a battery or the radio with a battery into the pocket of the charger by performing the
following actions:
a Align the grooves on each side of the battery with the corresponding raised rails on each side
of the pocket.
b Press the battery towards the rear of the pocket.
c Slide the battery into the pocket, ensuring complete contact between the charger and battery
contacts.
When the charger detects contact with the battery, the indicator on the charger illuminates.
Table 1: Battery Charging Indicators
Charge Indicator
Single Green Blink
Solid Red
Blinking Green
Solid Green
Blinking Orange
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Description
The charger successfully powers up.
The battery is in rapid charge mode.
The battery completed rapid charge (>90 % available capaci-
ty).
The battery is in Top-Off charge (Trickle charge).
The battery completed charging and is fully charged.
The battery is detected by the charger but is waiting to
charge. Either the battery voltage is too low or, the battery