User's Manual

Due to use in direct sunshine or in any other hot environment the Tobii Dynavox I-Series+ device may have hot surfa-
ces. There is a built in temperature sensor that monitors the temperature. If the sensor detects temperatures above
the temperature specified in Table D.1 Maximum Allowed Temperature, page 87 for portable mode and mounted
mode the device will automatically trigger a Windows Shut Down or Hibernate (depending on Windows Power But-
ton configuration) to not cause the User any risk of harm. It may take a while before Tobii Dynavox I-Series+ device
can be restarted as the unit may first need time to cool down.
2.3 Power Supply and Batteries
The Tobii Dynavox I-Series+ device uses Lithium Ion batteries. These batteries have a storage temperature range of
between -20 /-4 and 40 /104 within 6 months.
If you are in a hot environment, be aware that it can affect the ability to charge the batteries. The internal temperature
has to be between 0 /32 and 45 /113 for the batteries to charge. If the internal battery temperature raises
above 45 /113 the batteries will not charge at all.
Move the Tobii Dynavox I-Series+ device and the batteries to a cooler environment to let the batteries charge
properly.
Avoid exposing the batteries to fire or to temperatures above 50 /122 . These conditions may cause a battery to
malfunction, generate heat, ignite or explode. Be aware that it is possible, in a worst case scenario, for temperatures
to reach greater than those stated above in, for example, the trunk of a car on a hot day. So, storing the device, with
batteries installed, in a hot car trunk could conceivably lead to a malfunction.
Do not disassemble or harm the battery. Pay attention to the environmental laws and regulations which apply in your
area when disposing of batteries.
For safe operation of the Tobii Dynavox I-Series+ device, use only charger, batteries and accessories approved by
Tobii Technology.
Do not open, or modify, the metal casing of the Tobii Dynavox I-Series+ device or of the power supply, since you may
be exposed to potentially hazardous electrical voltage. The device contains no serviceable parts. If the
Tobii Dynavox I-Series+ device or its accessories are mechanically damaged, do not to use them.
If the batteries are not charged or the Tobii Dynavox I-Series+ is not powered up by the power supply, the
Tobii Dynavox I-Series+ device will shut down.
If the Power Supply Cord is damaged, replaceable by Service Personnel only
Do not connect any devices with a non-medical grade power supply to any connector on the Tobii Dynavox I-Series+
device.
The appliance coupler of the power supply or separable plug is used as the Mains Disconnection Device, please do
not to position the Tobii Dynavox I-Series+ device so that it is difficult to operate the disconnection device.
Special regulations apply to shipping Lithium-ion batteries. If dropped, crushed, or short-circuited, these batteries
can release dangerous amounts of heat and may ignite, and are dangerous in fires.
Please reference IATA regulations when shipping lithium metal or lithium ion batteries or cells:
http://www.iata.org/
whatwedo/cargo/dangerous_goods/Pages/lithium_batteries.aspx
2.4 Mounting
The Tobii Dynavox I-Series+ should be mounted according to MANUFACTURER instructions of approved mounts.
Tobii Dynavox or its agents are not liable for damage or injuries to a person or its property due to a
Tobii Dynavox I-Series+ falling from a mounted configuration. The mounting of a Tobii Dynavox I-Series+ is done en-
tirely at the users own risk.
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