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Maintenance
Battery Replacement (Voice Annunciation Option Only)
CAUTI ON
Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect type, or incorrectly
replaced. Dispose of used batteries according to the instructions.
Replace with lithium “AA” batteries to ensure proper cold weather operation and maximum battery life.
Service
If your RED ALERT™ Telephone requires depot repair service, contact your GAI-Tronics Regional
Service Center for a return authorization number (RA#). Equipment should be shipped prepaid to GAI-
Tronics with a return authorization number and a purchase order number. If the equipment is under
warranty, repairs will be made without charge. Please include a written explanation of all defects to assist
our technicians in their troubleshooting efforts.
Call 800-492-1212 inside the USA or 610-777-1374 outside the USA for help identifying the Regional
Service Center closest to you.
Preventive Maintenance for Flush-Mount Phones
Stainless steel does not normally require maintenance to prevent corrosion from occurring. Different
installation locations may require more regular maintenance than others, depending on the environment
and exposure to airborne contaminants. The following maintenance steps should be performed on a
regular basis or when corrosion is first noticed on your Model 397-00x, 396-00x, 398-00x, or 392-001.
Cleaning
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For general cleaning, wipe the surface with a cleanser or a cleanser and water mixture. Any cleanser
that is safe for glass is usually safe for stainless steel. Wipe dry.
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If corrosion or rusting is noticed, remove with a non-abrasive commercial cleanser and water. Rub
stained areas in the same direction as the existing grain. Stubborn stains may be removed with a
magnesium oxide, ammonia, and water paste. Wipe clean with water rinse and dry.
Prevention
Automotive wax provides the best results in preventing corrosion on stainless steel. Simply apply wax,
let dry to a haze, and buff to a shine with a clean dry cloth. This application should protect the telephone
surface for many months as it will allow natural reformation of the chromium oxide layer.
Do NOT use steel wool, sandpaper, mineral acids, bleaches, or chlorine cleansers on the stainless
surface.