Introduction
Your Entel radio is supplied with a high performance
Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) battery. These batteries:
•Extend talk time
•Reduce the battery’s size and weight
•Do not suffer from ‘memory effect’ that
reduces the life of Ni-Cad and NiMH batteries
•Have a low toxicity, therefore reducing the
impact on the environment
Battery Pack Precautions
•Switch the transceiver OFF before charging
•Charge the battery pack before use
•Do not recharge the battery pack if it is already fully
charged
•Charge the battery in accordance with the instructions
enclosed with your charger.
•Do not charge the transceiver and/or battery pack if
they are wet
•Do not charge the battery pack in a hazadous area
The battery pack includes potentially hazardous
components. Please:
•Do Not disassemble or reconstruct battery
•Do Not short-circuit the battery
•Do Not incinerate or apply heat to the battery
•Do Not immerse the battery in water unless attached
securely to the radio or get it wet by other means
•Use only the specified charger and observe charging
requirements
•Do Not pierce the battery with any object or strike it
with an instrument
•Do Not use the battery pack if it is damaged in any way
•Do Not reverse-charge or reverse-connect the battery
•Do Not touch a ruptured or leaking battery
If liquids from the battery get into your eyes, immediately:
•Wash your eyes out with fresh water and avoiding
rubbing them.
•Seek medical treatment
Battery Pack
•If a battery is not to be used for an extended period of
time (e.g. several months) remove the battery pack
from the equipment and store in a cool and dry location
(around 0°C) part charged
Do not fully discharge the battery before storage
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Battery Care / Information
•Each charge cycle reduces the battery’s life. Minimise
the number of times you charge your battery espe-
cially in hotter environments which further shortens a
battery’s life
Battery Charging
1. Connect the AC adapter to the charger pod. The LED
status light will illuminate green indicating ready for
charge
2. Turn the transceiver off
3. Insert the battery pack into the charger pod, either
with or without the transceiver attached. The LED
status light changes from green to red and trickle
charge begins
4. A fully discharged battery pack will take approximately
6 hours to charge, depending on the remaining power
condition.When charge is complete, the LED status
light turns green.
The battery pack has an over-current protection circuit
fitted.When charging a completely discharged battery
i.e. first charge, ensure the battery is removed from the
radio and then re-attach (if fitted to radio when
charging).This will reset the protection circuitry and
ensure normal operation.This process will need to be
repeated if the battery is allowed to completely
discharge in the future. In normal use this is unlikely.
Battery Indicator (HTX44 Only)
For your safety and convenience your transceiver
continually monitors the battery pack and gives an
indication on the LCD.
•3 Segments: Fully charged
•2 Segments: 1 hour
•1 Segment: 20 mins
Note: Only genuine Entel batteries should be used.
With Entel batteries customer satisfaction is assured, as
you avoid risks from sub standard, potentially dangerous
battery packs from 3rd party manufacturers, ensuring it
delivers the expected capacity and endurance.
On HT series batteries a breathable membrane is used.
This is clearly marked on the battery label. Piercing the
membrane will allow water ingress to the battery and
will invalidate the warranty.
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PreparingYour Radio For Use
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Attaching / Removing the Battery Pack
1To attach, locate the pegs on the bottom of the
battery into the slots on the radio and press the
top of the battery against the radio. Secure
battery by tightening the screw clockwise by hand
(Do not over tighten).
2To remove, unscrew the locking screw
anticlockwise and pull the battery away from the
top of the radio.
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Attaching / Removing Audio Accessories
3To attach, remove the accessory cover by unscrewing the
locking screw anti-clockwise (leave cover secured under
antenna as this provides a waterproof seal). Attach
accessory plug by locating over the socket. Carefully tighten
the locking screw clockwise until finger tight (do not
tighten with a screwdriver etc).
4To remove, unscrew accessory plug the locking screw by
hand in an anti-clockwise direction (carefully use a coin or
screwdriver if too tight). Ensure you re-fit the accessory
waterproof cover so as to protect the accessory socket.