User's Manual

User Guide

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12. Avoid leaving the HTT-500 terminal connected to the charger once the battery pack is

fully charged, since continuous charging processes shorten battery life. Do not use the

battery charger as a radio stand.

13. If a battery is very discharged, it can take up to half an hour to show the process of

14. When it is planned to use the equipment at low temperatures, it is recommended that the

battery is fully charged.

15. Do not return fully charged battery packs to the charger for an extra-recharge, since this

reduces significantly cycle life. Short cycle charging should be avoided.

16. Battery packs should be properly recycled at their end-of-life, in compliance with local

regulations.

17. Use only fully charged batteries in order to get the better battery performance and to

increase their lifetime.

18. Avoid the equipment coming into contact with chemical substances such as solvents or

similar elements.

Battery storage conditions

1. Storage

place: It must be a cool, dry and well ventilated place, away from direct sunlight,

heaters and combustible materials.

2. Humidity: It is recommended to store batteries in a place where humidity is less than

70%. It must never be over 85%. Avoid putting battery packs in damp environments or

near wet materials, water or any other liquid substances.

3. State of charge: Battery packs should be charged to about 50% of their capacity prior to

be stored. For this purpose, PowerTrunk can provide the battery maintenance accessory

D037223, that leaves the batteries charged to 50%.