Cobra Electronics MR HH425LI VP - Manual (Page 22)

Introduction
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Introduction
Batteries and Charger Batteries and Charger
Initial Charge
The Cobra-provided lithium-ion (LiON) battery pack may be
charged at home, in a car or in a boat using the appropriate
12V or 120V power cord with the charger.
1. Insert one (1) of the power cords into the back of the
drop-in charger.
2. Insert the other end of the power cord into the
appropriate 12V or 120V power source.
3. Remove the spacer from the charger and insert the entire
radio into the charger. The metal charge contacts on the
radio will contact the mating prongs in the charger to
transfer the charging current.
4. Observe that the red light on the front of the charger
glows to indicate that the battery pack is properly seated
and the charger is operating.
5. Allow the batteries to charge for three (3) to four (4)
hours before use. The light will change back to green
when the battery is fully charged.
WARNING
Only the rechargeable lithium-ion (LiON) battery pack
can be recharged. You MUST use one of the charging
devices provided with this radio. Do not substitute
any other type of charging adapter or charger base
for this radio. Battery damage, fire or explosion may
result. It is equally important to prevent the lithium-
ion (LiON) battery pack from freezing to obtain best
performance from the battery pack.
NOTE
If the drop-in charger is used on a boat, Cobra
recommends you attach it to a horizontal shelf or
vertical bulkhead (using the screw holes provided) to
prevent possible damage due to the boat rolling or
pitching. The charging base has been designed to
hold the battery pack in place during rough sea
conditions.
Installation Installation
To Remove Battery Pack from Radio
1. Pivot the locking tab off of the back of the battery pack to
unlock.
2. Lift the bottom of the battery pack slightly to remove it
from the radio housing.
3. Pull battery pack out of the radio housing.
NOTE
The lithium-ion (LiON) battery pack can also be
charged in the battery charger without being installed
in the radio. Insert the spacer into the battery charger
to support the battery pack during this charging
process. Follow the same procedures in “Initial
Charge” to charge the battery pack.
NOTICE
Lithium-ion (LiON) batteries are toxic. Please dispose
of properly. Some marine suppliers accept old battery
packs for recycling and some municipal waste
disposal agencies have special provisions for battery
disposal.
Alkaline Batteries
There is an alkaline battery tray (P/N CM 110-011) provided
with this radio. The alkaline battery tray is provided as a
backup or “Emergency” power source should the battery
pack run low on power and needs to be recharged. The
radio will transmit at full power when using six (6) new AA
Alkaline batteries.
WARNING
Never attempt to recharge alkaline batteries. They are
not made to be recharged, and should be disposed of
in a proper manner.
Alkaline Battery Tray
Locking Tab
Initial Battery Charge
Battery Pack Charging Only
Power Sources
Remove Charger Spacer