Important Safety Instructions - Angelcare AC300 Owner's Manual

11. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

11.1 Read these instructions - All the safety
instructions should be read before the
product is operated.
11.2 Keep these instructions. The safety and
operating instructions should be retained
for future reference.
11.3 Heed all warnings – All warnings on the
product and in the operating instructions
should be adhered to.
11.4 Follow all instructions – All operating
and use instructions should be followed.
11.5 Water and moisture - DO NOT use
this apparatus near water. For example,
near a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink,
laundry tub, in a wet environment or near
a swimming pool and the like. Care should
be taken so that objects DO NOT fall onto
units and that liquids are not spilled into
either unit or Sensor Pad through its
openings.
11.6 Cleaning - Disconnect all units before
cleaning. DO NOT immerse in water any
part of the Nursery Unit, Clean only with
dry cloth. DO NOT spray with cleaning
products or solvents. Wipe Sensor Pad
with a cloth moistened very slightly with
an antiseptic or mild detergent.
11.7 Ventilation - DO NOT block any
ventilation openings. Allow for proper
ventilation when unit is in use. DO NOT
cover the Nursery Unit with any object
such as a blanket. DO NOT place it in a
drawer or in any location which would
muffle the sound or interfere with the
normal flow of air.
11.8 Heat sources - DO NOT install near
any heat sources such as radiators, heat
registers, stoves, TVs or other apparatus
(including amplifiers) that produce heat.
Heat can damage the case or electrical
parts.
11.9 Power cord protection - Protect the
Sensor Pad cord from being walked on
or pinched by furniture or other items –
Power supply cords should be routed so
that they are not likely to be walked on or
pinched by items upon or against them,
paying particular attention to cords and
plugs, convenience receptacle, and the
point where they exit from the product.
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11.10 Accessories - Only use attachments/
accessories specified by the manufacturer.
DO NOT place this product on an unstable
cart, stand, tripod, bracket or table. The
product may fall, causing serious injury
to a child or adult and serious damage to
the product. Use ONLY with a cart, stand,
tripod, bracket or table recommended by
the manufacturer or sold with the product.
Any mounting of the product should follow
the manufacturer's instructions.
11.11 Ser vicing - DO NOT attempt to
service this product yourself as opening
or removing covers (except battery doors)
may expose you to dangerous voltage or
other hazards.
11.12 Replacement parts - When replacement
parts are required, be sure the replacement
parts specified by the manufacturer have
the same characteristic as the original part.
Unauthorized substitution may result in
fire, electric shock or other hazards.
11.13 Usage - This baby monitor is intended
as an aid. It is NOT a substitute for
responsible and proper adult supervision
and should not be used as such. Use this
appliance ONLY for its intended use as
described in this manual.
11.14 Object and Liquid Entry - NEVER
push objects of any kind into this product
through casing slots as they may touch
dangerous voltage points or short out
parts that could result in a risk of fire or
electric shock. NEVER spill liquid of any
kind on the product.
11.15 STRANgULATION Hazard — Children
have STRANgLED in cords. NEVER use
Sensor Pad(s) without
the protec tive cord
c o v e r i n g . C h e c k
p r o t e c t i v e c o r d
covering before each
u s e . I m m e d i a t e l y
d i s co n ti n u e u s e of
S e n s o r P a d (s)
protective covering is
damaged or broken.
11.16 Vibration Source - When the monitor
is in use, DO NOT use a crib mobile or
other crib accessories that may produce
vibrations. Other sources of vibrations
may include fans, washing machines, loud
music, etc. These sources of vibration may
interfere with the performance of your
Angelcare monitor and the alarm will
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not sound if it continues to detect any
movement other than your baby's. Be sure
all vibration sources are eliminated before
using the monitor.
You may experience false alarms for several
reasons. The most common reason is the
Nursery Unit has not been turned OFF after
you have removed your baby from the crib.
Another reason is the Sensor Pad has not
been placed under the mattress properly.
Be sure the Sensor Pad is on a flat, firm
surface with the printed side facing up.
The sensitivity level may also need to be
adjusted. Refer to step 3.1. Always be sure
to immediately check on baby whenever
an alarm sounds.
11.17 Sensor Pad - If the crib has a spring or
slat base, place a hard board between the
crib base and the Sensor Pad measuring at
least 33 x 33 cm and 6 mm thick. Only use
your Angelcare monitor in a stationary
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sleeping environment such as a crib where
the Sensor Pad can rest on a completely
flat, firm surface.
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12. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
RELATED TO USE OF BATTERIES
12.1 Use ONLY the type and size of batteries
specified in the owner's manual. There is a
risk of explosion if batteries are replaced
with an incorrect type.
12.2 DO NOT use rechargeable batteries
in the Nursery Unit. Use alkaline batteries
ONLY.
12.3 DO NOT dispose batteries in fire. They
may explode. Check with local regulations
for possible special disposal instructions.
12.4 Exercise care in handling batteries
in order not to short out the batteries
with conducting materials such as rings,
bracelets and keys. Overcharging, short
circuiting, reverse charging, mutilation, or
incineration of batteries must be avoided
to prevent one or more of the following
occurrences: release of toxic materials,
release of hydrogen and/or oxygen gas,
rise in surface temperature.
12.5 DO NOT attempt to rejuvenate the
batteries provided with or identified for
use with this product by heating them.
Sudden release of battery electrolyte may
occur, causing burns or irritation to eyes
or skin.
12.6 If and when necessary, the batteries
must be replaced with identical new ones
or equivalent (volts and size). If a battery
to be replaced is connected with other
batteries in series, replace the other
batteries at the same time as well. DO
NOT mix old and new batteries.
12.7 Reverse polarity installation of the
batteries in the end product must be
avoided. Reverse insertion of batteries
can cause charging, and that may result
in leakage or explosion.
12.8 Remove batteries from this product
if you store the product over 30 days
because the batteries could leak and
damage the product.
12.9 Discard 'dead' batteries as soon as
possible since 'dead' batteries are more
likely to leak in a product. If a battery has
leaked or vented, it should be replaced
immediately using protective gloves.
12.10 DO NOT store this product, or the
batteries provided with or identified for
use with this product, in high-temperature
areas.
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