Safety Information; Installation Location - switel DE171 Bedienungsanleitung

Safety Information

1 Safety Information
Please read this operating instruction manual thoroughly.
Intended use
The telephone is suitable for telephoning within a public telephone network system. Any other use is con-
sidered unintended use. Unauthorised modification or reconstruction is not permitted. Under no circum-
stances open the device or complete any repair work yourself.

Installation location

Prevent excessive exposure to smoke, dust, vibration, chemicals, moisture, heat and direct sunlight.
Do not use the handset in potentially explosive areas.
Power supply
Caution: Only use the power adapter plug supplied because other power supplies could damage
the telephone. Ensure access to the power adapter plug is not obstructed by furniture or such.
Rechargeable battery pack
Caution: Never throw batteries into a fire. Only use batteries of the same type! Pay attention to
correct polarity. Incorrect polarity of the batteries represents a risk of explosion during charging.
Power failure
The telephone cannot be used to make calls in the event of a power failure. Always keep a cord connected
telephone which operates without an external power supply available in case of emergency situations.
Medical equipment
Caution: Never use the telephone in the vicinity of medical equipment. Effects on such equipment
cannot be fully ruled out.
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DECT telephones can cause an unpleasant humming sound in hearing aids.
Disposal
In order to dispose of your device, bring it to a collection point provided by your local public waste
authorities (e.g. recycling centre). The adjacent symbol indicates that the device must not be dis-
posed of in normal domestic waste! According to laws on the disposal of electronic and electrical
devices, owners are obliged to dispose of old electronic and electrical devices in a separate
waste container.
Batteries must be disposed of at the point of sale or at appropriate collection points provided by
the public waste authorities.
Packaging materials must be disposed of according to local regulations.
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DECT: Digital Enhanced Cordless Telecommunication = Standard for cordless telephones.
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