Philips Avalon FM20 Service Manual page 14

1 Introduction
• If battery leakage should occur, avoid contact with skin.
• Dispose of used batteries promptly and in an environmentally-responsible manner. Do not dispose
of the battery in normal waste containers. Consult your hospital administrator to find out about
local arrangements. Do not expose batteries to liquids.
• Do not crush, drop, or puncture batteries - mechanical abuse can lead to internal damage and
internal short circuits which may not be visible externally.
• If a battery has been dropped or banged against a hard surface, whether damage is visible
externally or not:
– discontinue use
– dispose of the battery in accordance with the disposal instructions above.
• Keep batteries out of the reach of children.
• Do not disassemble, heat above 100°C (212°F) or incinerate the batteries, to avoid the risk of fire
and burns. Keep batteries in their original package until you are ready to use them.
• Do not install or use pre-damaged batteries.
Care and Disinfection:
• To avoid contaminating or infecting personnel, the environment or other equipment, make sure
you disinfect and decontaminate the monitor appropriately before repairing or disposing of it in
accordance with your country's laws for equipment containing electrical and electronic parts.
• For disposal of parts and accessories such as thermometers, where not otherwise specified, follow
local regulations regarding disposal of hospital waste.
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