These simple Do's and Don'ts will help assure the highest
performance and longest cycle life from your Motorola
rechargeable battery.
DO charge your new battery overnight (14-16
hours) before using it. This is referred to as
"initialising" and will enable you to obtain maximum
battery capacity.
DO store new / unused batteries at room temperature in a
cool, dry area. New batteries can be stored up to two years
without significant cycle loss.
DO charge overnight, the batteries that have been in
storage.
DO leave battery in charger for an additional 1-2 hours after
the GREEN light appears (when using a Motorola Rapid Charger).
DO use Motorola brand or a Motorola recommended
replacement charger for optimum battery life and operation.
DO charge batteries only when they are fully discharged.
If it isn't fully discharged, don't recharge (We recommend you
purchase a second battery for multiple/longer duty cycle
applications).
DO stabilise the battery to room temperature BEFORE
charging.
DO use only Motorola brand chargers. Motorola Batteries
and Chargers have been designed to operate as an integrated
energy system.
DON'T charge below 400F or above 1040F. This will DECREASE CYCLE LIFE.
DON'T leave your radio and battery in the charger when not
charging. Continuous charging will shorten battery life (Don't
use your charger as a radio stand).
DON'T return fully charged batteries to the charger for an
"extra boost." This will SIGNIFICANTLY REDUCE CYCLE
LIFE.