Garmin VHF 725e - Manual (Page 37)

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APPENDIX D
If Using The Optional NiCad* Battery Pack:
Fully charge the battery pack before its first use. The battery pack
requires 12 hours for a full charge and should not be charged in excess
of this time period.. Charge only with the VHF 725e Charging Unit
provided with the NiCad Battery Pack. Partially discharging a nickel-
cadmium battery and then recharging it causes a phenomenon referred
to as “memory reset”. When a battery that is not fully discharged is
then recharged, it resets the memory in proportion to the amount of
previous discharge, resulting in a gradually decreasing recharge
capacity. To ensure that this type of battery pack retains its full
capacity, it should be almost fully discharged** (when the battery
symbol blinks) and then recharged completely after every few cycles of use.
* Municipal Law requires for environmentally sound
collection and recycling or disposal of nickel-
cadmium batteries. Contact your local waste
management official for instructions on disposal.
**Frequently fully discharging a NiCad battery may
cause damage to the battery cells.
Service and Repairs:
The GARMIN VHF 725e is warranted for three years under the
terms of the GARMIN Limited Warranty on Page 36 of this manual. If
you need to obtain warranty service for your unit, call the GARMIN
Product Support Department (913-397-8200) for a returned merchan-
dise tracking number. The unit should be securely packaged with the
tracking number clearly marked on the outside of the package and sent
freight prepaid and insured to GARMIN warranty service station. A
copy of the original sales receipt is required as proof of purchase for
warranty repairs. GARMIN reserves the exclusive right to repair or
replace the unit or software at its sole discretion. If your unit is no
longer under warranty, GARMIN will make repairs at the GARMIN
current labor rate and parts costs. Units repaired in this manner are
warranted for 90 days from the date of return to the owner.
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