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SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
BATTERY SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
CAUTION:
To reduce the risk of fire or injury to persons, read and follow these instructions:
1. Use only the following type and size of handset battery pack:
Cordless Telephone Battery Pack
DC3.6V, 800mAh, Ni-Cd Battery Pack
2. Do not dispose of the battery in a fire. The cell may explode. Check with local codes
for possible special disposal instructions.
3. Do not open or mutilate the battery. Released electrolyte is corrosive and may cause
damage to the eyes or skin. It may be toxic if swallowed.
4. Exercise care in handling the battery in order not to short the battery with conducting
material such as rings, bracelets and keys. The battery or conductor may overheat
and cause burns.
5. Recharge only the battery provided with or identified for use with this product. The
battery may leak corrosive electrolyte or explode if it is not the correct type.
6. Do not attempt to rejuvenate the battery provided with or identified for use with this
product by heating them. Sudden release of the battery electrolyte may occur causing
burns or irritation to eyes or skin.
7. When inserting the batteries into this product, the proper polarity or direction must be
observed. Reverse insertion of batteries can cause charging that may result in leakage
or explosion.
8. Remove the batteries from this product if the product will not be used for a long period
of time (several months or more) since during this time the battery could leak in the
product.
9. Discard "dead" batteries as soon as possible since "dead" batteries are more likely to
leak in a product.
10. Do not store this product, or the battery provided with or identified for use with this
product, in high-temperature areas. Batteries that are stored in a freezer or refrigerator
for the purpose of extending shelf life should be stabilized at room temperature prior to
use after cold storage.
11. Disconnect telephone lines before installing batteries.
INSTALLATION PRECAUTIONS
1. Never install telephone wiring during a lightning storm.
2. Never install telephone jacks in wet locations unless the jack is specifically designed
for wet locations.
3. Never touch uninsulated telephone wires or terminals unless the telephone line has
been disconnected at the network interface.
4. Use caution when installing or modifying telephone lines.
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