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battery safety and installation
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1. When inserting the batteries make sure the polarities are correct, that is, ‘+’ to ‘+’, ‘-’ to ‘-’.
2. Replace the batteries with the equivalent ‘AAA’ type.
3. Discard old batteries safely, following the battery safety guidelines.
battery installation
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Remove cover of handset by lifting up the cover at the recess.
Insert batteries into handset as shown and replace cover.
Take care to fit your batteries
correctly, observing the plus
‘+’ and minus ‘-’ marks on
the battery and appliance.
Incorrect fitting can cause
leakage, or in extreme
cases, fire or explosion.
always
Replace the whole set of
batteries at one time, taking
care not to mix old and new
batteries of different types,
since this can result in
leakage, or in extreme
cases, fire or explosion.
always
Store unused batteries in
their packaging and away
from metal objects which
may cause a short circuit
resulting in leakage, or in
extreme cases, fire or
explosion.
always
Remove dead batteries from
equipment, and all batteries
from equipment that is to be
left for long periods of time
without any use. Otherwise
the batteries may leak and
cause damage.
never!
Never dispose of batteries in
fire as this can cause an
explosion.
Respect the environment -
always dispose of batteries in
an environmentally friendly
manner.
never!
Never attempt to recharge
ordinary batteries, either in a
charger or by applying heat to
them. They may leak, cause
fire or even explode.
Rechargeable NiCAD batteries
and chargers can be
purchased from any good
High Street electrical retailer.
