Battery Care - Secondary or Rechargable Batteries
DO's
Do break in batteries.
New batteries come in a discharged condition and must
be fully charged before use. For Nicad and Nimh batteries,
it is recommended that you fully charge and discharge
the new battery two to four times to allow it to reach
its maximum rated capacity.
Do discharge Nicad and
Nimh batteries as much as possible to reduce memory
buildup.
Do keep the battery
healthy by fully charging and then fully discharging
it periodically. Exceptions to the rule are Li-Ion
batteries, which do not suffer from the memory effect.
Do clean dirty battery
contacts with a cotton swab and alcohol. This helps
maintain a good connection between the battery and
the device.
Do store batteries in
a clean, dry, cool place away from heat and metal
objects if you not plan to use for a long period of
time.
DON'T's
Do not charge alkaline
batteries of any kind in any of the chargers we sell.
Do not use Nicad chargers
to charge Nimh batteries. Nimh chargers can charge
Nicad however.
Do not leave on charge
for extended periods.
Do not short circuit
terminals.
Do not drop or mutilate.
Do not disassemble.
Do not place in fire
or near sources of extreme heat.
Do not expose to moisture
or rain.
