Standard Horizon HX370S - Manual (Page 9)

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3. BATTERY
The FNB-83 and FNB-V57IS (intrinsically Safe Version) are high perfor-
mance rechargeable battery providing high capacity in a compact package.
Note: FNB-83 is supplied with the HX370S and the FNB-V57IS is supplied
with the HX370AS only.
CAUTION
To avoid risk of explosion and injury, FNB-83/FNB-V57IS battery pack
should only be removed, charged or recharged in non-hazardous envi-
ronments.
3.1 BATTERY CHARGING
If the radio has never been used, or its charge is depleted, it may be charged
by connecting the NC-88 battery charger (see figure 2 on page 8). If 12V DC
power is available, the optional E-DC-6 or the E-DC-19A DC adapter with
cigarette plug may be used for charging the battery. The NC-88, E-DC-6 and
E-DC-19A will charge a completely discharged FNB-83/FNB-V57IS battery
pack in about 10 hours.
3.2 BATTERY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
1. Turn the transceiver off.
2. To remove, open the Battery Pack Latch on the bottom of the trans-
ceiver, then slide the battery downward and out from the transceiver.
3. To install, insert the battery pack into the battery compartment on the
back of the transceiver, then close the Battery Pack Latch until it locks in
place with a “click.”
Figure 1
Install the Battery Pack
Close the
Battery Pack Latch
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Important Notice
To avoid the ingress of water between the transceiver body and battery
pack/case, close the Battery Pack Latch until it locks in place with a
“click” while pressing and holding the battery pack/case in to ward the
top panel (secure the upper edge of the battery pack/case snugly against
the upper edge of the battery nest).