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If the battery temperature is out-of-range, the Charge LED will illuminate

Flashing AMBER and charging will temporarily stop.

One of the features of the APX VA's charger is its ability to change from rapid

charge (Solid RED LED indication) to trickle charge (Flashing GREEN LED

indication), and complete charge (Solid GREEN LED indication) once full

battery charge has been achieved. A fully-charged battery that has just been

re-inserted into the charger may require a few minutes to change to complete

charging and give a Solid GREEN LED indication.

If a totally discharged battery is placed in the APX VA, the radio's receiver will

begin to function normally within a few seconds. Transmission should not be

attempted for about 30 seconds (longer if the radio battery is hot or cold) when

using a high-power radio, and should be kept to a minimum for the first few

minutes. Low-power radios will allow normal operation sooner.

Removing the Radio from the APX VA

1. If applicable, unlock the radio by turning the key clockwise.

2. Press the purple disengage button (see Figure 13) to release the radio

from the APX VA.

Note: If the radio fails to eject, hold down the purple disengage button and pull

out the radio. To ensure proper ejection in the future, insert and remove

the radio several times.

Contact material technologies used in the APX VA and APX Radios are

engineered to provide reliable interconnect. It is important that the electrical

contact interface remains clean and free of foreign material to ensure reliable

performance. To maintain optimal performance of the contact interface,

Motorola Solutions recommends inspecting and cleaning the contacts every 6

months with DeoxIT® GOLD cleaner/lubricant pen (Supplier CAIG Labs, P/N

G100P). DeoxIT® GOLD cleaner/lubricant is available at numerous

electronics suppliers (McMaster Carr, Fry's, Radio Shack, etc.) and directly

from the manufacturer. The pen based package is recommended as it provides

better cleaning action and access to the contacts. Prior to applying the

lubricant/cleaner, wipe the contacts with lint-free swabs to remove any dirt or

foreign material. Per the manufacturer's instructions, shake the pen, depress

the pen tip until fluid begins to flow and saturates the felt tip. Then with short

wiping strokes apply the lubricant/cleaner to the contacts.