Safety Instructions
Take special care to follow the safety suggestions listed below.
Safety
1)Power Source: The Charger should be con- nected to a power supply only of the type described in the operating instructions or as marked on the Charger.
2)Non use Periods: When the portable station (PS) is not being used, turn the power off. When left unused for a long period of time, the Charger should be unplugged from the house- hold AC outlet.
Installation
Environment
1)Water and Moisture: Do not use this PS and the Charger near water – for example, near a bath tub, washbowl, sink, etc. Damp basements should also be avoided.
2)Heat: The PS and the Charger should be kept away from heat sources such as radiators, kitchen ranges, etc. It also should not be placed in rooms where the temperature is less than 5°C (41°F) or greater than 40°C (104°F).
Placement
1)Stacking: Do not place heavy objects on top of the PS and Charger.
2)Foreign Material: Care should be taken so that objects do not fall onto and liquids are not spilled into the PS and Charger. Do not subject the PS and Charger to excessive smoke, dust, mechanical vibration, or shock.
3)Surface: Place the Charger on a flat surface.
Battery
To reduce the risk of fire or injury to persons, read and follow these instructions.
1)Use only the battery specified.
2)Do not dispose of the battery in a fire. It may explode. Check with local waste management codes for special disposal instructions.
3)Do not open or mutilate the battery. Released electrolyte is corrosive and may cause burns or injury to the eyes or skin. The electrolyte may be toxic if swallowed.
4)Exercise care in handling the battery in order not to short the battery to conductive materials such as rings, bracelets, and keys. The battery and/or conductor may overheat and cause burns.
5)Do not recharge batteries, which are provided or specified as replacement part for use with other products. The battery may leak corrosive electrolyte or explode.
6)Do not attempt to rejuvenate the battery pro- vided with or identified for use with this prod- uct by heating. Sudden release of battery elec- trolyte may occur causing burns or irritation to eyes or skin.
7)Remove the battery from this product if the product will not be used for a long period of time (several months or more). During this time the battery could leak in the product.
8)Discard the “dead” battery as soon as possible. The “dead” battery may leak in the product.
9)Do not store this product, or the battery provid- ed with or identified for use with this product, in high temperature areas. Batteries that are stored in a freezer or refrigerator for the pur- pose of extending shelf life should be protected from condensation during storage and defrost- ing. Batteries should be stabilized at room temperature prior to use after cold storage.
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