Kenwood KNB-45L Manual De Instrucciones

PRECAUTIONS
This rechargeable battery pack is designed exclusively for use with KENWOOD transceivers.
Use the battery pack only with equipment whose instruction manual recommends its use. To prevent
possible damage, do not attempt to use the battery pack with other types of transceivers or chargers.
The battery pack includes flammable objects such as organic solvent. Mishandling may cause the
battery to rupture producing flames or extreme heat, deteriorate, or cause other forms of damage to the
battery. Please observe the following prohibitive matters.
DANGER
• Do not disassemble or reconstruct battery.
• Do not short-circuit the battery.
• Do not incinerate or apply heat to the battery.
• Do not leave the battery near fires, stoves, or other heat generators (areas reaching over 80 °C).
• Do not immerse the battery in water or get it wet by other means.
• Do not charge the battery near fires or under direct sunlight.
• Use only the specified charger and observe charging requirements.
• Do not pierce the battery with any object, strike it with an instrument, or step on it.
• Do not jar or throw the battery.
• Do not use the battery pack if it is damaged in any way.
• Do not solder directly onto the battery.
• Do not reverse the battery polarity (and terminals).
• Do not reverse-charge or reverse-connect the battery.
• Do not touch a ruptured and leaking battery.
If the electrolyte liquid from the battery gets into your eyes, wash your eyes out with fresh water as soon as
possible, without rubbing your eyes. Go to the hospital immediately. If left untreated, it may cause eye-problems.
WARNING
• Do not charge the battery for longer than the specified time.
• Do not place the battery pack into a microwave or high pressure container.
• Keep ruptured and leaking battery packs away from fire.
• Do not use an abnormal battery.
• Do not change or charge the battery in hazardous locations.
USING THE BATTERY PACK
• Charge the battery pack before using it.
• Charging temperature range is 5 °C ~ 40 °C.
To keep the battery discharge at a minimum, remove the battery pack from the equipment when it is not in use.
Store the battery pack in a cool and dry location.
• When storing the battery pack for a long period:
1 Remove the battery pack from the equipment.
2 Discharge the battery pack, if possible.
3 Store the battery pack in a cool (below 25 °C) and dry location.
BATTERY PACK CHARACTERISTICS
• As the battery pack is charged and discharged repeatedly, the battery capacity decreases.
• Even if the battery pack is unused, the battery pack degrades.
• It takes a longer time to charge the battery pack in cooler areas.
• The life of battery pack is shortened when it is charged and discharged in hotter areas. When the battery pack
is stored in a hot location, the battery pack degrades quicker. Do not leave the battery pack in vehicles or near
heating appliances.
• When the battery pack operating time becomes short, even if it is fully charged, replace the battery pack.
Continuing to charge and discharge the battery pack may result in electrolyte leakage.
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BATTERY PACK
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
B5A-1081-00