VTech 921 ADL important safety instructions Replacing the Handset Battery Pack, Rbrc Seal

REPLACING THE HANDSET BATTERY PACK

The RBRC™ Seal

The RBRC® Seal on the (easily removable) nickel-cadmium battery (contained in our product) indicates that VTech Communica- tions, INC. is voluntarily

participating in an industry program to collect and recycle these batteries at the end of their useful lives, when taken out of service within the United States and Canada.

The RBRC® program provides a convenient alternative to placing used nickel-cadmium batteries into the trash or municipal waste, which may be illegal in your areas.

VTech’s payments to RBRC® make it easy for you to drop off the spent battery at local retailers participating in the RBRC® program or at authorized VTech product service centers. Please call 1-800-8-BATTERY™for information on Ni-Cd battery recycling and disposal bans/restrictions in your area. VTech’s involvement in this program is part of its commitment to protecting our environment and conserving natural resources.

Remove the nickel-cadmium battery pack by pressing on the lock knob and sliding downward as mentioned on this page.

RBRC® is a registered trademark of Rechargeable Battery Re-

cycling Corporation.

1. Remove the battery cover by pressing on the ridged lines and sliding downward.

2.Discard the old battery pack. Don't put the old battery pack in a trash compactor or a fire - it could burst.

IMPORTANT: Do not dispose of this battery in household garbage. For informa- tion on recycling or proper dis- posal, consult your local solid waste collection or disposal organi- zation.

3. Place the new battery pack in the battery com- partment. Make sure the metal contacts on the underside of the battery are aligned with charging contacts in battery compartment.

4.The new battery pack must be charged before using your telephone. Place the Handset in the cradle of the Base Unit to allow it to charge for 16 hours.

A WORD ABOUT RECHARGEABLE BATTERIES Your NiCad battery pack recharges whenever the Handset is returned to the Base Unit.

To maximize the life of your battery pack, do not return your 921 ADL Handset to the Base Unit cra- dle for recharging until the LOW BATT LED begins to flash.

CAUTION: To reduce the Risk of Fire or Injury to Persons, Read and Follow these Instructions:

1.Use only VTECH batteries.

2.Do not open or mutilate the battery. Released electrolyte is corrosive and may cause dam- age to the eyes or skin. It may be toxic if swal- lowed.

3.Exercise care in handling the battery pack in

order not to short the battery with conducting materials such as rings, bracelets, and keys. The battery or conductor may overheat and cause burns.

4.Do not dispose of the battery in a fire. The cell may explode.

To order replacement batteries, contact VTech

Customer Service at 1-800-595-9511 in the U.S., and at 1-800-267-7377 in Canada.

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