Removing the battery from the charger
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Desktop charger and 6-way charger: Lift the battery/radio out of
the charger.
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Battery-only vehicle charger: Pull up the top clip of the vehicle
charger, and then lift out the battery.
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Vehicle charger: Press down once firmly on the release bar at the
top of the vehicle charger, and then lift out the radio.
You can remove a battery/radio from the charger at any time without
harming the battery, the radio, or the charger. When you return the
battery/radio to the charger, charging is automatically resumed.
You can also leave a battery/radio in the charger once charging is
complete.
Maintaining battery life and performance
With proper care and maintenance you will maintain the performance
and life of the battery. It is recommended that you:
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Use only Tait chargers and batteries.
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Do not expose a battery to very high or very low temperatures for
extended periods of time. Doing so will shorten the service life of
the battery.
Very high: above 140 °F (60 °C)
Very low: less than –4 °F (–20 °C)
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Charge the battery at a room temperature of between 50 °F and
77 °F (between 10 °C and 25 °C). This temperature range is the
optimal charging range.
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Wipe excess moisture and dirt from the radio, radio contacts and
battery contacts before charging the battery.
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Store batteries properly when not in use. See
12 Battery Charging Guide
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"Storing batteries"