Thank you for purchasing the BC-146 BATTERY

INSTRUCTIONS CHARGER. The BC-146 charges a Ni-Cd or a Ni-

MH battery pack. (Max. charging time approx. 18.5 hrs;
BATTERY CHARGER depending on battery pack)

BC-146 Please read these instructions thoroughly before op-

erating the BC-146.

CAUTION BATTERY PACK CHARGING

• RUSE INDOORS ONLY! NEVER expose the charger • Charging with transceiver
to rain, snow or any liquids.
• NEVER let metal, wire, etc. touch any internal part of
the charger.
• NEVER incinerate used batteries. This may cause an
explosion. Turn power OFF
• NEVER use the charger when it is covered by objects
which impede heat dispersal.
• Place the charger in a secure place to avoid inadver-
tent use by children.
• AVOID charging in extreme cold (under 0°C; +32°F) CP-1, CP-17L
or OPC-515L
or extreme heat (over +45°C; +113°F). Batteries may (Option)
not charge fully under extreme temperatures.
• Keep the charger away from TV sets or radios to pre- Check orientation
and the spacer
vent interference.
combination.
• RNEVER attempt to charge alkaline or dry cell bat- *The combination
teries. They may burst causing damage and personal may differ accord-
injury. AC adapter
(Option; ing to transceiver
BC-147A/E type.
Make sure battery and charger contacts are always BC-122V) See the back
Charging indicator
clean, otherwise batteries may not fully charge. page for details.

In order to get the maximum life out of your batteries: • Charging battery pack only
1. Avoid overcharging—batteries must be removed
from the BC-146 to stop charging. Batteries should BP-209, BP-210
not be charged for more than 24 hours. or BP-222 only
2. Use the batteries until they become almost com- CP-1, CP-17L
pletely exhausted under normal conditions. or OPC-515L
(Option)

If your batteries seem to have no capacity even after Check orientation.

being fully charged, completely discharge them, then *Viewable stamps
fully charge them again. If they still do not retain a may differ accord-
charge (or very little), new batteries must be pur- ing to the spacer
chased. AC adapter combination. See
(Option; the back page for
BC-147A/E details.
Recycling information (U.S.A. only) BC-122V)
The battery (BP-209 or BP-222) that you have pur- • Approx. charging period
chased is recyclable. At the end of its life, under vari- BP-209 : 12 hours
ous state and local laws, it may be illegal to dispose of BP-210 : 18.5 hours
this battery into the municipal waste stream. Call 1- BP-222 : 6.5 hours
800-822-8837 for battery recycling options in your area
or contact your dealer.
NOTE:
The charging indicator will not go out even after a
battery pack is fully charged.

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 SPACER COMBINATIONS

• Charging with the IC-F11 Series • Charging with the IC-F3G Series

Check orientation Check orientation

and and
Spacer A Spacer A

Spacer B/C Spacer B/C

Attach the spacer (Spacer B/C) to the adapter
(Spacer A) with the orientation as illustrated in the
diagram above.
• Attach the spacer (Spacer B/C) to the adapter with
the orientation of the stamp “ ” pointing up.
Attach the spacer (Spacer B/C) to the adapter
(Spacer A) with the orientation as illustrated in the
diagram above.
• Attach the spacer (Spacer B/C) to the adapter with
the orientation of the stamp “ ” pointing up.

• Charging with the IC-F30G Series

Spacer A

The adapter (Spacer A) only is required.

When removing the spacer (Spacer B/C)

Remove the spacer (Spacer B/C)
Push the notch carefully with your finger to remove
from the adapter. the spacer (Spacer B/C) from the adapter (Spacer A).

Push the notch R CAUTION!

carefully. DO NOT push or force the notch with a screw
driver, etc., to remove it.
DO NOT bend the notch when the adapter and
spacer are not joined together. This will cause
weakening of the notch plastic.
Both cases may break the notch and it may not
be able to be reattached.

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