INSTRUCTIONS
DESKTOP CHARGER
BC-119N
Thank you for purchasing the BC-119N DESKTOP CHARGER. The BC-119N charges a Ni-Cd or Ni-MH battery pack in approx. 1–2 hrs., or a Li-Ion battery pack in approx. 2–3 hrs.
Please read these instructions thoroughly before operating the BC-119N.
CAUTION
RWARNING! To reduce the risk of injury, charge only specified Icom Ni-Cd, Ni-MH or Li-Ion rechargeable battery packs. Other types of battery packs/cases may burst, causing damage and personal injury.
RUSE INDOORS ONLY! NEVER expose the charger to rain, snow or any liquids.
NEVER let metal, wire, etc. touch any internal part of the charger.
Make sure battery and charger con-
tacts are always clean, otherwise bat-
teries may not fully charge.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS! These instructions contain important safety and operating details for the BC-119N.
An appropriate desktop charger adapter must be purchased separately to charge your Icom battery packs.
NEVER incinerate used batteries. This may cause an explosion.
NEVER use the charger when it is covered by objects which impede heat dispersal.
Place the charger in a secure place to avoid inadvertent use by children.
AVOID charging in conditions of extreme cold (under 10°C; +50°F) or extreme heat
(over +40°C; +104°F). Batteries may not charge under extreme temperatures.
Keep the charger away from TV sets or radios to prevent interference.
RNEVER attempt to charge alkaline or dry cell batteries. They may burst causing damage and personal injury.
In order to get the maximum life out of your Ni-Cd batteries:
1.Avoid overcharging— batteries must be removed from the charger to stop charging. Batteries should not be charged for more than 15 hours after the LED indicator turns green.
2.Use the batteries until they become almost completely exhausted under normal conditions.
If your batteries seem to have no
capacity even after being fully charged,
completely discharge them, then fully
charge them again. If they still do not
retain a charge (or very little), new bat- 
teries must be purchased.
Information (U.S.A. only)
The Ni-Cd battery that you have
purchased is recyclable. At the
end of its life, under various state
and local laws, it may be illegal to dispose of this battery into the municipal waste stream. Call 1-800-822-8837 for
battery recycling options in your area or contact your dealer.
Some versions of the BC-119N which display the “CE” symbol on the serial number comply with the essential requirements of the 89/336/EEC directive for
Electromagnetic Compatibility.
This compliance is based upon the harmonised CENELEC generic standard EN50 081-1: 1992 and EN50 082-1: 1991.
ATTACHING A DESKTOP CHARGER ADAPTER
There are 2 desktop charger adapter types for the BC-119N. One has a PCB, the other does not. The non-PCB types require an additional PCB (AD-75 or AD-88). For some versions, the AD-75 or AD-88 is already installed in the BC-119N.
D For types requiring the AD-75/AD-88:
Install the optional AD-75 or AD-88 to the BC-119N with 4 screws (supplied with the AD- 75/AD-88), then attach a desktop charger adapter to the BC-119N. See the transceiver’s instruction manual for an approved desktop charger adapter.
D For the PCB types: |
• Installing the AD-75/AD-88 |
|
Connect the plugs of an appropriate desktop charger adapter and the BC-119N, then installed the adapter with the screws (supplied with the adapter). For some versions, the desktop charger adapter is already installed.
• Installing the PCB type adapter
Not used
See NOTE below
• Installing the non-PCB type adapter
See NOTE below
NOTE: Some of the PCB type desktop
charger adapters (incl. AD-75/88) do not
need connection of the 3-pin connector.
The connection is required only for the
installing adapter that is compatible with 
charging a Li-Ion battery pack.
R CAUTION |
Fix the connector with |
About the 3-pin connector: |
adhesive tape, etc. |
When you replace the desktop charger adapter
from the Li-Ion compatible type to non-compatible type, fix the 3-pin connector to the bottom of the charger with adhesive tape, etc., to prevent catching or touching the 3-pin connector’s terminals with the adapter’s leads, etc.
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