User's Manual

User Guide

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4. Do not submerge battery packs in water or another liquids, or touch their contacts with

the hands wet or with damp materials.

5. Do not allow metallic objects contact or short-circuit the battery pack’s terminals. Avoid

placing it on metallic surfaces or putting it into a pocket, bag or recipient with metallic

elements.

6. Do not try to drill, disassemble or modify the battery pack. Do not hit or handle it with

sharpened objects.

7. Charge the battery pack between 0ºC and +40ºC only.

8. Do not expose battery packs to AC or DC voltages that could produce uncontrolled

charge or discharge currents.

9. It is advisable to put the battery charger on a clear place, free of elements that could

prevent a proper ventilation during charging process.

10. If a battery pack shows severe mechanical damage (greater than the scratches or small

hits produced during normal use), its internal structure could be affected. In this case, do

not use that battery pack any more.

11. Charge a battery pack only when necessary. Do not recharge it if it’s not completely

discharged. It is advisable to carry a spare to replace the battery in use when it is fully

discharged.

12. Avoid leaving the HTT-500 terminal connected to the charger once the battery pack is

fully charged, since continuous charging processes shorten battery life. Do not use the

battery charger as a radio stand.

13. If a battery is very discharged, it can take up to half an hour to show the process of

14. When it is planned to use the equipment at low temperatures, it is recommended that the

battery is fully charged.

15. Do not return fully charged battery packs to the charger for an extra-recharge, since this

reduces significantly cycle life. Short cycle charging should be avoided.