Motorola BASIC XTS 3000 - Manual (Page 40)

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Additional Information
Battery Charging and Disposal
• Charging Batteries
This product is powered by a nickel-cadmium (Ni-Cd) or nickel-metal-hydride
(NiMH) rechargeable battery. Charge the battery before use to ensure optimum
capacity and performance. The battery was designed specifically to be used
with a Motorola charger. Charging in non-Motorola equipment may lead to
battery damage and void the battery warranty.
When charging a battery that is attached to the radio, turn the
radio off to ensure a full charge.
The battery should be at about 77 ° F (room temperature) whenever possible.
Charging a cold battery (below 50
°
F) may result in leakage of electrolyte and
ultimately, in failure of the battery. Charging a hot battery (above 95
°
F)
results in reduced discharge capacity, affecting the performance of the radio.
Motorola rapid-rate battery chargers contain a temperature-sensing circuit to
ensure that the battery is charged within these temperature limits.
• Recycling or Disposal of Batteries
At the end of its useful life, the NiCd battery can be recycled. However,
recycling facilities may not be available in all areas. Under various state or local
laws, the battery must be recycled or disposed of properly and cannot be
disposed of in landfills or incinerators.
Note
WARNING
Do not attempt to change or charge the battery in a
hazardous atmosphere.
!
WARNING
Care should be taken to avoid external short circuiting of
the battery. A sustained high-rate discharge (for example,
a paper clip placed accidentally across the battery
contacts) may permanently damage the battery, void the
battery warranty, and create a burn or fire hazard.
!
NiCd
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