Angelcare AC701 Owner's Manual page 5

15.19 Power Lines - An outside antenna
system should NOT be located in the
vicinity of overhead power lines or other
electric light or power circuit, or where it
can fall into such power lines or circuits as
contact with them may be fatal.
15.20 WARNING Strangulation Hazard
— Children have STRANGLED in cords.
covering before each use. Immediately
discontinue use of Sensor Pad if protective
covering is damaged or broken.
15.21 Interference - This monitor uses public
airwaves to transmit signals. The Parent
Unit may pick up signals or interference
from other nursery monitors in your area.
Your monitor may even be picked up by
other households. To protect your privacy,
make sure both units are turned OFF when
not in use. If you experience interference,
change the channel on both units.
15.22 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
®
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 5.1. Always be sure
to immediately check on baby whenever
an alarm sounds.
15.23 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 13" x 13" (33 x 33
cm) and 1/4 inch (6 mm) thick. Only use
your Angelcare monitor in a stationary
®
Keep adapter cords
out of the reach of
children (more than
3 feet [0.9 m] away).
NEVER use Sensor Pad
without the protective
cord covering. Check
p r o t e c t i v e c o r d
sleeping environment such as a crib where
the Sensor Pad can rest on a completely
flat, firm surface.
16. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
RELATED TO USE OF BATTERIES
16.1 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.
16.2 Use ONLY AAA rechargeable batteries
and/or the AC Adapters provided for
the Parent Unit. You must use only
rechargeable batteries in the Parent Unit.
DO NOT use alkaline batteries or you will
severely damage the unit.
16.3 Charge the batteries for 15 hours prior
to first use. Be sure to have the monitor in
the OFF position during this period. ONLY
use the AC Adapters included with your
monitor.
16.4 DO NOT use these adapters with any
other equipments.
16.5 When unplugging the AC Adapter from
the Nursery Unit, be sure it is switched
to the OFF position. If it isn't, the unit
will revert to battery mode if batteries
are installed.
16.6 DO NOT use rechargeable batteries
in the Nursery Unit. Use alkaline batteries
ONLY.
16.7 DO NOT dispose batteries in fire. They
may explode. Check with local regulations
for possible special disposal instructions.
16.8 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
and rise in surface temperature.
16.9 DO NOT attempt to recharge batteries
provided with or identified for use with
this product that are not intended to be
charged. The batteries may leak corrosive
electrolyte or explode.
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