VTech DM111 BU User Manual page 4

Important safety instructions
When using your equipment, basic safety precautions should always be followed to
reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and injury, including the following:
1. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product.
2. Adult setup is required.
3. This product is intended as an aid. It is not a substitute for responsible and proper
adult supervision and should not be used as such.
4. This product is not intended for use as a medical monitor.
5. Do not use this product near water. For example, do not use it next to a bath tub,
wash bowl, kitchen sink, laundry tub or swimming pool, or in a wet basement
or shower.
CAUTION: Use only the battery indicated in this manual. There may be a risk of
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explosion if a wrong type of battery is used for the parent unit. Do not dispose of
batteries in a fire. They may explode. Check with local codes for possible special
disposal instructions.
7. Use only the adapters included with this product. Incorrect adapter polarity or
voltage can seriously damage the product.
Baby unit power adapter: Input 117V AC 60 Hz; output: 6V AC 300 mA
Parent unit power adapter: Input 100-120V AC 60 Hz; output: 6V DC 400 mA
8. The power adapters are intended to be correctly oriented in a vertical or floor mount
position. The prongs are not designed to hold the plug in place if it is plugged into a
ceiling, under-the-table or cabinet outlet.
9. Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid or aerosol
cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.
10. Unplug the power cords before replacing the battery.
11. Do not cut off the adapters to replace them with other plugs, as this causes a
hazardous situation.
12. Do not allow anything to rest on the power cords. Do not install this product where
the cords may be walked on or crimped.
13. This product should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the
marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power supply in your home, consult
your dealer or local power company.
14. Do not overload wall outlets or use an extension cord.
15. Do not place this product on an unstable table, shelf, stand or other unstable
surfaces.
16. This product should not be placed in any area where proper ventilation is not
provided. Slots and openings in the back or bottom of this
ventilation. To protect them from overheating, these openings must not be blocked
by placing the product on a soft surface such as a bed, sofa or rug. This product
should never be placed near or over a radiator or heat register.
17. Never push objects of any kind into this product through the slots because they may
touch dangerous voltage points or create a short circuit. Never spill liquid of any kind
on the product.
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