Getting Started; Radio Care; Batteries And Chargers; Battery Safety - Standard Horizon HX210 Owner's Manual

5. GETTING STARTED

5.1 RADIO CARE

After using the HX210 in salt water environment is recommended to clean
the radio with fresh by rinsing the radio under a sink faucet or by dunking the
radio in a bucket of fresh water. After washing, use a soft cloth and thorough-
ly dry all parts of the radio. This is to keep the rubber switches and speaker
grill clean and in top operating condition.

5.2 BATTERIES AND CHARGERS

If the radio has never been used, or its charge is depleted, it may be charged
by connecting the SBH-25 Charger Cradle with the SAD-23B AC Adapter,
see section "5.2.2 BATTERY CHARGING". If 12V DC power is available, the
supplied E-DC-19A DC Cable with 12 V Cigarette Lighter Plug may be used
for charging the battery. The SAD-23B and E-DC-19A will charge a com-
pletely discharged built-in battery in approximately 3 hours.
To avoid risk of explosion and injury, the built-in battery pack should only be
charged or recharged in non-hazardous environments.

5.2.1 BATTERY SAFETY

The built-in battery of this transceiver contains Li-ion batteries. This type
of battery stores a charge powerful enough to be dangerous if misused or
abused, especially when removed from the transceiver. Please observe the
following precautions:
DO NOT SHORT BATTERY PACK TERMINALS: Shorting the terminals
that power the transceiver can cause sparks, severe overheating, burns, and
battery cell damage. If the short is of sufficient duration, it is possible to melt
battery components. Do not place a loose battery pack on or near metal sur-
faces or objects such as paper clips, keys, tools, etc. When the battery pack
is installed on the transceiver, the terminals that transfer current to the trans-
ceiver are not exposed. The terminals that are exposed on the battery pack
when it is mounted on the transceiver are charging terminals only and do not
constitute a hazard.
DO NOT INCINERATE: Do not dispose of any battery in a fire or incinerator.
The heat of fire may cause battery cells to explode and/or release danger-
ous gases.
Battery Maintenance
For safe and proper battery use, please observe the following:
 The built-in battery should be charged only in non-hazardous environ-
ments.
HX210
CAUTION
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