Battery Installation
Battery Installation
Battery Safety Guidelines
Battery Safety Guidelines
Used correctly, batteries are a safe and dependable source of portable power. However, problems can occur if they are misused
or abused - resulting in leakage, or in extreme cases, fire or explosion. Here are some simple guidelines to safe battery use
designed to eliminate any such problems.
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always
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.
1. When inserting the batteries make sure the polarities are correct, that is, + to + , - to - .
2. Replace the batteries with the equivalent AA type.
3. Discard old batteries safely, following the battery safety guidelines.
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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.
