Basetech 1487843 User guide

Operating instructions

Pocket alarm device

Item no. 1487843

Intended use

The product is used as a mobile instant alarm, in order to draw attention to yourself in a dangerous situation and deter aggressors. The handy device is small and can be comfortably carried with you in your pocket. When activated, the pocket alarm emits a loud alarm sound.

For safety and approval purposes, you must not rebuild and/or modify this product. If you use the product for purposes other than those described above, the product may be damaged. Read the instructions carefully and keep them. Make this product available to third parties only together with its operating instructions.

Delivery content

• Pocket alarm device

• Operating instructions

Up-to-date operating instructions

Download the latest operating instructions from our website www.conrad.com/downloads or scan the printed QR code. Follow the instructions on the website.

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contained in these operating instructions that must be followed.

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using the device.

Safety instructions

Read the operating instructions carefully and especially observe the safety information. If you do not follow the safety instructions and information on proper handling in this manual, we assume no liability for any resulting personal injury or damage to property. Such cases will invalidate the warranty/ guarantee.

a) General

• The device is not a toy. Keep it out of the reach of children and pets.

• Do not leave packaging material lying around carelessly. These may become dangerous playing material for children.

• Protect the product from extreme temperatures, direct sunlight, strong jolts, high

humidity, moisture, ammable gases, vapours and solvents.

• Do not place the product under any mechanical stress.

• If it is no longer possible to operate the product safely, take it out of operation and protect it from any accidental use. Safe operation can no longer be guaranteed if the product:

- is visibly damaged,

- is no longer working properly,

- has been stored for extended periods in poor ambient conditions or

- has been subjected to any serious transport-related stresses.

• Please handle the product carefully. Jolts, impacts or a fall even from a low height can damage the product.

• Do not hold the product too close to your ear. The alarm sound is very loud. Extreme volumes can cause hearing damage.

• Do not place sources of open re, such as candles, on or next to the device.

• Never pour any liquids over electrical devices or put objects lled with liquid right next to the device. If liquid or an object enters the interior of the device

nevertheless, rst power down the respective socket (e.g. switch off circuit

breaker) and then pull the mains plug from the mains socket. Do not operate the product anymore afterwards, but take it to a specialist workshop.

• Never use the product immediately after it has been brought from a cold room into a warm one. The condensation generated could destroy the product. Allow the device to reach room temperature before connecting and using it. This may take several hours.

• Consult an expert when in doubt about operation, safety or connection of the device.

• Maintenance, modications and repairs are to be performed exclusively by an

expert or at a qualied shop.

• If you have questions which remain unanswered by these operating instructions, contact our technical support service or other technical personnel.

b) Batteries

• Correct polarity must be observed while inserting the batteries.

• Batteries should be removed from the device if it is not used for a long period of time to avoid damage through leaking. Leaking or damaged batteries might cause acid burns when in contact with skin, therefore use suitable protective gloves to handle corrupted batteries.

• Batteries must be kept out of reach of children. Do not leave batteries lying around, as there is risk, that children or pets swallow them.

• All batteries should be replaced at the same time. Mixing old and new batteries in the device can lead to battery leakage and device damage.

• Do not disassemble, short-circuit or throw batteries into re. Never recharge non- rechargeable batteries. There is a risk of explosion!

Operating elements

1 Eyelet for wrist strap

2 Clip, at the back

3 Alarm buttons, both sides

4 Battery compartment cover, at the back

5 Switch-off button

Operation

• On delivery there are 3x type LR44 button batteries in the battery compartment. There is

an insulating lm between the battery contacts to protect the product from unintentionally triggering an alarm during transport. Pull the lm out of the slot at the back to expose the

battery contacts.

• The pocket alarm can be carried comfortably in a pocket. However, keep it ready to hand, so that the alarm can be triggered without any problems in an emergency. Also take note, that the alarm buttons cannot be unintentionally pressed simultaneously at both sides.

• The product can be attached e.g. to a bunch of keys or a wrist strap at the eyelet (1). The pocket alarm can also be attached to a pair of trousers or a jacket with the clip (2) on the back.

• Press the alarm buttons (3) at both sides simultaneously to trigger the alarm. A loud siren sound is triggered instantly.

Do not hold the product to close to your ear. The alarm sound is very loud. Extreme volumes can cause hearing damage.

• Press the switch-off button (5) to deactivate the alarm sound.

Replacing the batteries

• Change the batteries when the volume decreases, or at least once a year.

• Unscrew the 4 screws of the battery compartment cover (4) with a suitable Phillips screwdriver. Carefully remove the battery compartment cover. Note the position of the switch-off button (5), in case this comes loose when removing the battery compartment cover.

• In this case the alarm buttons (3) loosen at both sides. After changing the batteries, the alarm buttons must be carefully replaced in the original position.

• Remove the used batteries and insert 3 equivalent new type LR44 button batteries in the battery compartment. Observe correct polarity (+/-) as indicated in the battery compartment. The plus side of the battery must point towards the spring in the battery compartment. Insert the batteries in the same direction.

• Place the alarm buttons on the side of the casing and make sure, that the switch-off button is in its correct position.

• Screw the battery compartment cover back on with the 4 screws. While doing this, make sure that you do not press the alarm buttons simultaneously at both sides, as otherwise the alarm will be triggered. First screw one side tight with 2 screws. Hold one alarm button against the casing and your thumb against the clip, so that it remains in the correct position. See picture.

• Then screw the 2 screws at the opposite side tight. However, make sure that the screws are not screwed in too tightly, to avoid damaging the thread.

Cleaning and care

• Under no circumstances use aggressive cleanings agents, cleaning alcohol or other chemical solutions since these can penetrate the housing or impair functionality.

• Never immerse the product into water or other liquids.

• Clean the product with a dry, lint-free cloth or brush.

Disposal

a) Product

Electronic devices are recyclable waste and must not be disposed of in the

household waste. At the end of its service life, dispose of the product in accordance with applicable regulatory guidelines.

Remove any inserted batteries and dispose of them separately from the product.

b) Batteries

You as the end user are required by law (Battery Ordinance) to return all used

batteries. Disposing of them in the household waste is prohibited.

Contaminated batteries are labeled with this symbol to indicate that disposal in the

Used batteries can be returned to collection points in your municipality, our stores or wherever batteries are sold.

You thus fulll your statutory obligations and contribute to the protection of the environment.

domestic waste is forbidden. The designations for the heavy metals involved are: Cd = Cadmium, Hg = Mercury, Pb = Lead (name on batteries, e.g. below the trash icon on the left).

Technical data

Battery operation ...................................... 3 x button cell type LR44

Standby current consumption ................... 0 mA

Alarm operation current consumption ....... max. 85 mA

Volume ...................................................... >90 dB

Operating/storage conditions .................... 0 to +40 ºC, 0 % – 90 % RH

Dimensions (L x W x H) ............................ 75 x 41 x 20 mm

Weight ...................................................... approx. 24 g

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