Cobra Electronics MR HH125 - Manual (Page 7)

Install Batteries
VHF Marine Radio Protocols Installation VHF Marine Radio Protocols Installation
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Batteries and Charging Batteries and Charging
Batteries and Charging
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The radio is is shipped with five (5) NiMH rechargeable
batteries.
WARNING
The 12V power cord supplied with this radio is only
to be used with its rechargeable batteries. Do not
attempt to charge any other type of batteries in the
radio as fire, explosion or battery damage will occur.
Rechargeable battery life will be prolonged if extreme
ambient temperatures are avoided.
When your rechargeable batteries begin to discharge too
quickly, it is time to install new batteries. Your radio will also
operate with five (5) high-quality AAA alkaline batteries.
Installing the Batteries
Install the AAA batteries in the slots in the battery
compartment with the batteries oriented according
to the polarity (+ & -) marks in the slots.
Initial Charge
The Cobra-provided NiMH batteries may be charged in a car
or boat using the appropriate 12V power cord.
1. Insert the power cord into the side of the radio.
2. Insert the other end of the power cord into a 12V power
source.
3. Observe that the red light on the power cord glows to
indicate that power is present.
4. Allow the batteries to charge for 12 to 14 hours before use.
WARNING
Only the rechargeable NiMH batteries can be
recharged. You MUST use the charging device
provided with this radio. Do not substitute any other
type of charging adapter. Battery damage, fire or
explosion may result. It is equally important to
prevent the NiMH batteries from freezing to obtain
best performance from them.
Install Batteries
Power Source
To Remove Batteries from Radio
1. Pivot the locking tab on the battery cover and remove it.
2. Pull the individual batteries out of the radio housing.
NOTICE
NiMH batteries are toxic. Please dispose of properly.
Some marine suppliers accept old batteries for
recycling and some municipal waste disposal agencies
have special provisions for battery disposal.
Fully Charged
Partially Charged
Fully Discharged
Locking Tab
Maintaining the Battery Charge
As you use your radio, the battery power icon will show the
battery power remaining. When the icon begins to flash, it is
time to recharge or change the batteries.
NOTICE
Use only the 12V power cord provided by Cobra. Do
not use the power cord with alkaline batteries; only
the NiMH batteries are rechargeable. Spent alkaline
batteries must be discarded and replaced.
It is a good idea to keep a set of fresh, high-quality AAA
alkaline batteries with your radio. Should the rechargeable
batteries become discharged and no electrical power source
be available, you can insert fresh alkaline batteries and
continue to use your radio.