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General information
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Safety
IMPORTANT
This equipment is not designed for making emergency telephone calls when the power fails. Alternative arrangements should be made for access to emergency services.
General
•Only use the power supply included with the product. Using an unauthorised power supply will invalidate your guarantee and may damage the telephone.
The item code for the power supply is either 027300, 034503, 040691 or 040692.
Check the item code originally supplied before ordering a new one.
•For the handset use only approved Nickel Metal Hydride (NiMH) rechargeable batteries. Never use other batteries or conventional alkaline batteries. They could lead to a short circuit or destroy the battery casing.
•Recommended batteries should have a power rating of 750mAh 1.2v or greater mAh. You should always replace both batteries at the same time and use the rating supplied originally.
•Do not open the handset (other than to change batteries). This could expose you to high voltages or other risks. Contact the Helpline for all repairs.
•It is recommended that advice from a qualified medical expert be sought before using this product in the vicinity of emergency/intensive care medical equipment.
•It is recommended that if you have a pacemaker fitted you check with a medical expert before using this product.
•Your product may interfere with other electrical equipment, e.g. TV and radio sets,clock/ alarms and computers if placed too close. It is recommended that you place your product at least one metre away from such appliances to minimise any risk of interference.
•Never dispose of batteries in a fire. There is a serious risk of explosion and/or the release of highly toxic chemicals.
Hearing aid
Please note that the BT Hub Phone 1020 works by sending radio signals between the handset and base. These signals may interfere with some hearing aids, causing a humming noise.