Vertex Standard FT-60R Manual Do Utilizador
FT-60R O
PERATING
M
ANUAL
10
L
OW
B
ATTERY
I
NDICATION
As your battery discharges during use, the voltage will gradually become lower. When
the battery voltage is becoming too low for reliable operation,
the “
the “
” icon will blink on the LCD display, indicating that the
battery pack must be recharged before further use.
Avoid recharging Ni-MH batteries before the “
” indicator is observed, as this can
degrade the charge capacity of your Ni-MH battery pack.
I
NSTALLATION
OF
FBA-25A A
LKALINE
B
ATTERY
C
ASE
(
OPTION
)
The optional FBA-25A Battery Case allows operation of the FT-60R using six “AA” size
Alkaline batteries.
Alkaline batteries.
When installing batteries, insert the (–) end first, then press in the (+) end so the battery
snaps into place. Always replace all six batteries at the same time, paying attention to the
polarity indicated inside the case.
snaps into place. Always replace all six batteries at the same time, paying attention to the
polarity indicated inside the case.
The FBA-25A must not be used with rechargeable cells. The FBA-25A does not contain
the thermal and over-current protection circuits (provided in the “FNB” series of Ni-MH
Battery Packs) required when utilizing Ni-Cd and Ni-MH cells.
the thermal and over-current protection circuits (provided in the “FNB” series of Ni-MH
Battery Packs) required when utilizing Ni-Cd and Ni-MH cells.
Note that the power output and battery life will be much shorter when using Alkaline AA
cells. They should be considered an emergency backup power source only, for this rea-
son.
cells. They should be considered an emergency backup power source only, for this rea-
son.
I
NSTALLATION
OF
A
CCESSORIES