Cortelco 879015-TP2-27S - Manual (Page 5)

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BATTERIES CAUTIONARY 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 battery: 3 ‘AAA’ (UM-4) alkaline batteries.
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
and skin. It may be toxic if swallowed.
4. Exercise care in handling batteries in order not to short the battery with conductor material such as rings,
bracelets, and keys. The battery or conductor may overheat and cause burns.
5. 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.
6. All batteries should be replaced at the same time. Mixing fresh and discharged batteries could increase
internal cell pressure and rupture the discharged batteries.
7. When inserting batteries into this product, the proper polarity or direction must be observed. Reversed
insertion of batteries can cause charging, which may result in leakage and explosion.
8. Remove the batteries from this product if it will not be used for a long period of time (several months or
more) since during this time the battery could leak, damaging 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 batteries 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 protected from condensation during the storage and defrosting. Batteries should be
stabilized at room temperature prior to use after storage.
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