iRobot ROOMBA i4 Owner's Manual page 4

• To prevent the risk of your robot falling down stairs, ensure
that the Home Base is placed at least 4 feet (1.2 metres)
away from stairs.
NOTICE
• Product may not be used with any type of power converter.
Use of power converters will immediately void the warranty.
• If you live in an area prone to electrical storms, it is
recommended that you use additional surge protection.
Your Home Base may be protected with a surge protector
in the event of severe electrical storms.
BATTERY
WARNING
• Do not open, crush, or heat above 176°F: 80°C, or incinerate.
Follow the manufacturer's instructions.
• Do not short-circuit the battery by allowing metal objects to
contact battery terminals or immerse in liquid. Do not subject
batteries to mechanical shock.
• Periodically inspect the battery pack for any sign of damage
or leakage. Do not charge damaged or leaking battery packs,
do not allow the liquid to come in contact with skin or eyes. If
contact has been made, wash the affected area with copious
amounts of water and seek medical advice. Place the battery
in a sealed plastic bag and recycle or dispose of it safely
according to local environmental regulations, or return it to your
local authorised iRobot Service Center for disposal.
• Lithium ion batteries and products that contain lithium ion
batteries are subject to stringent transportation regulations.
If you need to ship this product (with the battery included)
for service, travel, or any other reason, you MUST see the
Troubleshooting section of your manual or contact customer
care for shipping instructions.
CAUTION
• Battery usage by children should be supervised. Seek medical
advice immediately if a cell or a battery has been swallowed.
NOTICE
• The battery pack must be removed from the robot before recycling
or disposal.
• For best results, only use the iRobot Lithium Ion Battery that comes
with the robot.
• Do not use non-rechargeable batteries. Use only the rechargeable
battery supplied with the product. For replacement, purchase
identical iRobot battery or contact iRobot Customer Care for
alternative battery options.
• Always charge and remove the battery from your robot and
accessories before long-term storage.
This symbol on the battery indicates that the battery must not be
disposed of with unsorted common municipal waste. As the end-
user, it is your responsibility to dispose of the end-of-life battery in
your appliance in an environmentally sensitive manner as follows:
(1) returning it to the distributor/dealer from whom you purchased
the product; or
(2) depositing it in a designated collection point
The separate collection and recycling of end-of-life batteries at
the time of disposal will help to conserve natural resources and to
ensure that it is recycled in a manner that protects human health and
the environment. For more information, please contact your local
recycling office or the dealer from whom you originally purchased
the product. Failure to properly dispose of end-of-life batteries may
potentially result in negative effects on the environment and human
health due to the substances in the batteries and accumulators.
Information regarding the effects of problematic substances in the
battery waste stream may be found at the following source:
http://ec.europa.eu/environment/waste/batteries/
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