Midland Radio PL5161 Series User Manual

Charging the NiMH Battery Pack, continued
1.  Plug the AC adapter cable in the adapter jack located on the rear of the
    charger, then into an AC outlet.
2.  Slide the NiMH battery pack (or the radio equipped with a NiMH battery
     pack) into the charging slot.
3.  Ensure that the metal contacts on the battery pack come in contact with
     the charging terminals.
4.  When charging the NiMH battery pack alone, insert the provided plastic
     spacer (stored in charger base) into the charging well, then insert the
     battery pack.
5.  The charger LED will light to advise that charging has begun. Charge the
     standard battery pack for 9 hours. THEN REMOVE THE PACK OR
    RADIO FROM THE CHARGER.

The ACC-480 standard charger DOES NOT TURN
OFF AUTOMATICALLY after the charging cycle has
been completed. Damage to the battery or reduced
battery life may result if charged in excess of the
recommended charging time.

NOTE: After recharging the battery pack, REMOVE IT FROM
THE CHARGER. Charging the battery pack for more than 5
days may reduce the battery life.

The battery pack life is over when its operating time
decreases even though it is fully and correctly charged.

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