Badge and Battery Charger Safety

  1. ENSURE THAT YOU READ, UNDERSTAND, AND FOLLOW ALL WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS IN THE PRODUCT DOCUMENTATION AND ON THE PRODUCT ITSELF.
  2. A damaged battery may pose a risk of personal injury. Damage may include impact or shock that dents or punctures the battery, exposure to a flame, or other deformation. Do not disassemble the battery. Handle a damaged or leaking battery pack with extreme care. If the battery is damaged, electrolyte may leak from the cells or fire may result which may cause personal injury.

    Une batterie endommagée peut présenter un risque de blessures corporelles. Les dégâts peuvent résulter d'impacts ou de chocs provoquant des bosses ou des perforations de la batterie, de l'exposition au feu ou d'autres déformations. Ne démontez pas la batterie. Manipulez les batteries endommagées ou percées avec d'extrêmes précautions. Si une batterie est endommagée, de l'électrolyte peut s'échapper des cellules ou la batterie peut prendre feu, ce qui risque de provoquer des blessures corporelles.

  3. Keep the battery away from children.

    Conservez la batterie hors de portée des enfants.

  4. Do not expose (store or place) your badge or battery pack to a heat source such as a radiator, fireplace, stove, electric heater, or other heat-generating appliance or otherwise expose it to temperatures in excess of 65ºC (149ºF). When heated to excessive temperatures, battery cells could vent or explode, posing risk of fire.

    N'exposez pas (ni ne rangez ou laissez) votre ordinateur ou batterie près d'une source de chaleur, telle qu'un radiateur, une cheminée, un poêle, un chauffage électrique ou tout autre appareil générateur de chaleur et ne l'exposez pas à des températures supérieures à 65 °C (149 °F). Lorsque les batteries atteignent une temperature excessive, les cellules de la batterie peuvent imploser ou exploser, représentant alors un risque d'incendie.

  5. Do not carry a battery pack in your pocket, purse, or other container where metal objects (such as keys) could short-circuit the battery terminals. The resulting excessive current flow can lead to extremely high temperatures and may cause damage to the battery pack or surrounding materials, or personal injury, such as burns.

    Ne transportez pas de batterie dans votre poche, sac à main ou autre conteneur où des objets métalliques (comme des clés) pourraient court-circuiter les bornes de la batterie. L'excès de courant qui en résulterait pourrait entraîner des températures extrêmement élevées et endommager la batterie, ou les matériels à proximité, ou provoquer des blessures comme des brûlures.

  6. Do not put anything other than a Vocera badge or Vocera battery into a Vocera charger slot, as other objects may touch dangerous voltage points or may short out parts, both of which conditions could result in fire or electric shock.

    Important: The B3000n and B3000 badges cannot be placed into the charger.

  7. Do not place the product on an unstable surface, as the product may fall and suffer serious damage.
  8. Do not operate the charger in a cabinet or other enclosure unless proper ventilation is provided.
  9. Do not position the badge or battery charger near any source of water such as a sink, wash bowl, or toilet. Do not spill liquid of any kind on the product, as doing so may short out parts, causing damage to the product and creating the risk of fire or electric shock.
  10. Take the badge or charger to a qualified service provider in these circumstances:
    • If liquid has been spilled onto the badge or charger, or if rain or water has touched the badge or charger.

    • If the badge or charger does not operate normally after you follow the operating instructions.

    • If the badge or charger has been dropped or damaged.

    • If the badge or charger exhibits a distinct degradation in performance.

    • If the power cord or plug on the charger is damaged or frayed.

  11. Unplug the charger from the wall outlet before cleaning. To clean or disinfect the badge and charger, wipe with a cloth dampened with germicidal solution or isopropyl alcohol. Use of any other cleaners may damage the badge and void your warranty.
  12. Use the battery charger indoors only.
  13. Do not allow anything to rest on the charger‘s power cord. Do not locate the charger where the cord may be damaged or where the cord may cause someone to trip. Keep the power cord away from operating machinery.
  14. Do not overload outlets or extension cords, because this may cause a fire or electrical shock.
  15. Operate the charger only with a Vocera-approved power adapter.

    Utilisez le chargeur seulement avec un adaptateur de puissance approuvé par Vocera.

  16. Use only the batteries supplied with the product or Vocera-approved replacements.
  17. Do not use the battery to power any device other than the Vocera badge it is designed for.
  18. Charge the battery only in its Vocera charger and according to the instructions in the Vocera Badge User Guide. These instructions are also included with the charger.
  19. In limited circumstances, the badge may power off without any prior low battery warning or indication.
  20. Do not charge the battery in a place where static electricity is generated or let the battery touch any object that is statically charged.
  21. The battery can be stored at temperatures between –4° F and 104° F (between –20° C and 40° C), and can be charged or operated at temperatures between 32° F and 104° F (between 0° C and 40° C).
  22. Do not put the battery into a microwave oven, conventional oven, dryer, or high-pressure container, or dispose of the battery in a fire. If you do so, the battery might explode.
  23. Do not open or puncture the battery or subject the battery to strong physical shock.
  24. Stop using the battery if it exhibits abnormal heat, odor, color, deformation, or is in an abnormal condition.
  25. If you detect leakage or a foul odor, it is especially important to keep the battery away from fire. If battery liquid leaks onto your skin or clothes, immediately wash well with clean water. If liquid leaking from the battery gets into your eyes, do not rub your eyes. Instead, immediately rinse your eyes well with clean water, and consult a doctor.
  26. If the contact points on a B3000n or B3000 battery or badge are damaged, the badge screen may display the following error: "Battery Communication Error." If this happens, do the following to determine whether the battery or badge is damaged:
    • Try using the battery in question on other badges that are working properly. If the "Battery Communication Error" message always appears on other badges, the battery is damaged and must be replaced.

    • Try using the badge in question with other batteries that are working properly. If the "Battery Communication Error" message always appears, the badge is damaged and must be replaced.

  27. Handle batteries with care to avoid shorting the battery with conducting materials, such as rings, bracelets, and keys. If the battery shorts, it may overheat and burn you.
  28. Battery Disposal: Dispose of used batteries properly. After Vocera batteries have reached the end of their useful life, we recommend recycling them at a recycling center in your community or by sending them to Vocera (or a designated Vocera partner for your locale) for an earth-friendly disposal. For Vocera recycling policy and instructions, search for "recycling" in Vocera Technical Support Portal Content. If you choose to dispose of batteries yourself, consult the regulations that are in force in your locale.
  29. When recycling or discarding the battery, make it non-conductive by applying vinyl tape to the terminals. On B2000 batteries, apply tape to the edges of the battery, at the sides. On B3000n and B3000 batteries, apply tape to the top edge.


FAILURE TO FOLLOW THE FOREGOING INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT IN (A) DAMAGE TO EQUIPMENT, VOIDING YOUR WARRANTY AND/OR (B) PROPERTY DAMAGE AND/OR SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY, INCLUDING DEATH.

ATTENTION: SI LES INSTRUCTIONS CI-DESSOUS NE SONT PAS SUIVIES, VOUS VOUS EXPOSEZ AUX RISQUES SUIVANTS: A) DOMMAGE À L’ÉQUIPEMENT, ANNULANT VOTRE GUARANTIE, B) DOMMAGES À LA PROPRIÉTÉ ET/OU RISQUES DE BLESSURES SÉRIEUSES, INCLUANT PERTE DE VIE.