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ENVIRONMENT AND SAFETY
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1 Environment and safety
• Avoid exposure of this telephone to moisture or liquid.
• To prevent electric shock, do not open the handset or base cabinet.
• Avoid metallic contact (e.g. metal clips, keys) between the battery contacts and charging conductors.
• Do not use the handset in an explosive hazard area such as where there is gas leaking.
• There is a chance that the telephone could be damaged by an electrical storm. It is recommended that users unplug the phone
from the mains supply and telephone socket during a storm.
• Do not use your telephone during an electrical storm thunderstorm as it is possible to get an electric shock. Refer to information
contained in the White pages directory.
• As there is a slight chance that the telephone could be damaged by an electrical storm. It is recommended that users unplug the
phone from the mains supply and telephone socket during an electrical storm.
• Follow the local regulations regarding the disposal of your packing materials, exhausted batteries and used phone. Wherever
possible, recycle those materials.
• We advise that this phone should not be used near intensive care medical equipment or by persons with pacemakers.
• Clean with a dry, soft, lint-free cloth. Never use cleaning agents, particularly aggressive solvents.
• Because the phone works by sending radio signals between base station and handset, wearers of hearing aids may experience
interference in the form of a humming noise.
• Your phone can interfere with electrical equipment such as answering machines, TV and radio sets, clock radios and computers if
placed too close. It is recommended that you position the base unit at least one metre from such appliances.
• This telephone complies with applicable safety requirements for exposure to radio waves (EMR). The mean power of this
telephone does not exceed 20mW limit at which point testing is required.
• The earpiece of the handset may attract small metal objects such as staples and pins. Care should be taken when placing the
handset near these items.
• This telephone is not designed for making emergency telephone calls when the mains power fails. Always have a corded phone
available to be able to make and receive calls to emergency services if the mains power fails.
• We advise that this phone should not be used near intensive care medical equipment or by persons with pacemakers.
• Your phone can interfere with electrical equipment such as answering machines, TV and radio sets if placed too close. It is
recommended that you position the base unit at least one meter from such appliances.
• Privacy of communications may not be ensured when using this telephone.
• Due to the radio signals between base station and handset, wearers of hearing aids may experience interference in the form of a
humming noise.
BATTERIES
• Use only the battery type listed in the instruction manual. Do not use lithium batteries.
• Do not dispose of the battery in a fire, as they can explode.
• Do not open or mutilate the battery. Released electrolyte is corrosive and can cause damage to the eyes or skin. It can be toxic
if swallowed.
• Avoid contact with metal objects when handling the battery. These objects could short out the batteries or cause the conductor to
overheat resulting in burns.
• Do not attempt to recharge the battery cell by heating it. Sudden release of battery electrolyte can cause burns or irritation to the
eyes or skin.
• Observe the proper polarity, or direction, of any battery. Reverse insertion of the battery cell can result in leakage or explosion.
• Remove the battery cells if you do not plan to use the product for several months at a time.
• Discard any “dead” batteries because they are likely to leak into the product.
• Do not store this product or the battery in a high temperature area. Battery stored in a freezer or refrigerator should be protected
from condensation during storage and defrosting. Battery should be stabilized at room temperature before using.
• Your battery is rechargeable and can be recycled once it outlives its usefulness. Depending upon your local and state law, it
might be illegal to dispose of this battery into a municipal waste system. Check with your local solid waste company for more
information on your recycling options for the battery cells.
CAUTION
THERE IS A RISK OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS REPLACED BY AN INCORRECT TYPE. Never use non-rechargeable
batteries; use recommended type supplied with this telephone. Ni-MH batteries must be disposed of in accordance with the
applicable waste disposal regulations.
Battery requirements: The handset requires two rechargeable Ni-MH batteries, size AAA 1.2V 650mAh (HR11/45). IF THE
SUPPLIED BATTERIES ARE NOT USED, A WARNING MESSAGE WILL BE DISPLAYED.
CAUTION
Use only the AC adapter supplied with this telephone. Incorrect adapter polarity or voltage can seriously damage the unit.
Base: Charger:
Input: 240 VAC 50 Hz Input: 240 VAC 50 Hz
Output: 9 VDC 300 mA Output: 9 VDC 150 mA
Polarity: Center positive Polarity: Center positive