Ericsson LBI-38732E - Manual (Page 10)

FOR BEST PERFORMANCE
1. Charge battery to full capacity, 14 hours at the stand-
ard C/10 rate (capacity X .10). For "rapid" chargers,
allow additional time (2-3 hours) for "topping off" the
charge after it switches from "fast" to "slow".
2. Use the battery soon and use as much of the battery
capacity as possible or practical. A battery that is
charged and discharged completely will maintain the
longest running time capacity. Also, several
charge/discharge cycles are recommended to bring
a new battery up to its rated capacity.
3. Store and charge the batteries at room temperature
65°F to 75°F. Batteries that have been stored for over
a month should be recharged before putting into
service due to chemical self-discharge which occurs
at a rate of approximately 1% per day. Do not charge
cold batteries (40°F or below).
4. Reduced capacity or "memory effect" may result
from repeated identical shallow discharge/full re-
charge cycles. If such a condition is suspected, run
the battery until the instrumentation loses all power,
then fully recharge and discharge again. Repeat this
cycle 3-4 times.
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