Excalibur electronic 9013 User Manual

User’s Guide for
Forever Flashlight
7-in-1 Survivor Tool
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www.ExcaliburElectronics.com
Model No. 9013
ongratulations on your purchase of the Forever Flashlight 7-in-1 Survivor Tool from
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Excalibur Electronics, Inc. Your Forever Flashlight 7-in-1 Survivor Tool is the perfect accessory for your next outdoor adventure and it will never let you down. At home, in the car, in your camper or boat or storm emergency kit, the Forever Flashlight 7-in-1 Survivor Tool is always ready, even if you have not used or checked it for years!
Your Forever Flashlight 7-in-1 Survivor Tool is easy to use, but be sure to use it safely. Before starting, please read this manual thoroughly, paying close attention to safety and care. Keep this manual for reference.
This package includes one Forever Flashlight 7-in-1 Survivor Tool and its user’s guide.
The legendary King Arthur brandished a magic sword, Excalibur, from which we take our company name. With this unique weapon in his hands, he could not be vanquished.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Layout of Forever Flashlight Functions of Buttons
Features How to Use
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7-in-1 Survivor Tool
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Charging Forever Flashlight 7-in-1 Survivor Tool Using the Flashlight Using the Radio Specifications
Caution
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Special Care & Handling Battery Information
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Limited 90-Day Warranty
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Installing Batteries
Your Forever Flashlight 7-in-1 Survivor Tool requires three AAAbatteries (not includ­ed). To install batteries, careful­ly turn it over so that the Forever Flashlight 7-in-1 Survivor Tool is laying down on its left side on a soft surface, such as a towel or magazine. You’ll find the battery compart­ment on the unit’s right side.
Switch the OPEN/CLOSE to
OPEN and lift to release the lid
of the battery compartment. Install three AAA batteries, making sure to match the polar­ity (+ and -) with the diagram inside the battery compartment. Replace the lid by pressing on the side tabs. Then return the lid to its position and switch to the
CLOSE position.
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Layout of Forever Flashlight
W
INDOW
B
REAKER
B
LINKING
L
IGHT
O
N THEBACK OF UNIT YOU
WILL FIND
S
FOR
O
PEN/CLOSE SWITCH
M
AGNETIC PLATE
DC I
7-in-1 Survivor Tool
: L
OUDSPEAKER
IREN ANDRADIO
E
MERGENCYSEAT
B
ELTCUTTER
/
NPUTJACK
L
IGHT
C
RANK HANDLE
L
IGHT/OFF
B
LINKER
S
IRENBLINKER
T
UNING
K
NOB
V
OLUME/OFF
FM/AM
B
ATTERYTYPE
S
ELECTOR
B
AT T/CRANK
/
MODE
Functions of Buttons
WINDOW BREAKER:
This is the metal tip of your Forever Flashlight 7-in-1 Survivor Tool. In case of emergency, you
/
can use the
BREAKER
to break glass or
WINDOW
other breakable surfaces.
CRANK HANDLE: Turn clockwise to generate power. For steps in charg­ing your unit, see page 9.
L IGHT/OFF/BLINKER/
SIREN: In a dark place or
whenever you may need light, slide the
BLINKER/SIREN switch to
LIGHT position. To turn
the
LIGHT off, slide to the
the
OFF position.
LIGHT/OFF/
The Forever Flashlight 7-in-1 Survivor Tool is also equipped with an emergency option.
Slide this switch to
BLINKER position—the BLINKER will begin to
blink with a bright red light.
In an emergency situa­tion, slide the switch to
SIREN BLINKER position—
and both the
BLINKER will
blink and the emergency
SIREN will sound.
TUNING: Turn until you
find your desired radio station.
VOLUME OFF: Turn clockwise to turn the radio
W
RIST BAND
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Diagram 1: The magnetic plate can attach to any metal surfaces or pick up metal items easily.
on and to increase the
VOLUME. Turn counter-
clockwise to decrease the
VOLUME and to turn the
OFF.
radio
AM/FM MODE: Slide to
right to select Slide left to select
AM stations.
FM sta-
tions.
MAGNETIC PLATE:
A MAGNETIC PLATE is located on the right side of the unit. You can use it to attract iron or steel. This will allow you to attach the Forever Flash-
light 7-in-1 Survivor Tool onto any metal surface
gram 1)
(See Dia-
. Also this can assist you in picking up metal objects.
BATT/CRANK: This is a
battery selection mode on your two options to charge this unit.
Use the
BATT switch to
run on regular batteries. Switch over to
CRANK and
you can access the crank handle to recharge the
built-in batteries. See page nine for more information on charging the Forever Flashlight 7-in-1 Survivor Tool.
WRIST BAND:A conven-
ient handy strap for carry­ing.
EMERGENCY SEAT BELT
CUTTER: Flip the Forever
Flashlight 7-in-1 Survivor Tool upside down
Diagram 2)
BELT CUTTER on the seat
and hook the
(See
belt. In case of an accident you can easily cut through a seat belt to get to safety quickly.
6V DC INPUT JACK:
Connects to an AC/DC
ADAPTER
(not included).
OPEN/CLOSE: Access
Diagram 2: In an emergency, you can use the handy seat belt cutter to cut through your seat belt and escape easily.
to the battery compart­ment. Please switch to
OPEN to open the compart-
ment and
CLOSE to shut
the compartment.
LOUD SPEAKER: This is
the speaker for the emer­gency siren and radio.
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Features
Our Forever Flashlight 7-in-1 Survivor Tool combines an flashlight, emergency unit and
charging capability all into one handy unit.
Rechargeable batteries. This model does not need an external power source. Instead it can be recharged by spinning the built-in generator to recharge the internal battery for optimum charging.
• Super-bright light.
Zero maintenance required
(when regular batteries are not in use).
• AM/FM Radio.
Emergency seat belt cutter. In case of emergency, the Forever Flashlight 7-in-1 Survivor Tool can cut through the belts easily.
Loud siren and bright red blinking light for emergency situations.
Magnetic plate for convenience in attaching the Forever Flashlight 7-in-1 Survivor Tool on any metallic surfaces.
In case of emergency, you can use the window breaker to break glass or other breakable surfaces.
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How to Use
Charging the Forever Flashlight 7-in-1 Survivor Tool
Your Forever Flashlight 7-in-1 Survivor Tool includes three great options to charge your unit. It will never need a battery. For directions on these options see below:
Charging your unit using your built-in rechargeable batteries.
It is charged by winding the handle on the unit. For best results, follow these steps in charging:
1. Turn the unit off.
2. Turn your
SELECTION CRANK.
BATTERY
knob to
3. Pull out the
HANDLE
, located on the side
of the unit.
4. Hold the unit parallel to the ground and wind the handle three to five min­utes. Rotate the handle at a speed of approximately 120 rounds per minute. It is rec­ommended to charge your Forever Flashlight 7-in-1 Survivor Tool for three to five minutes before first use or after long periods of non­use.
NOTES:
• Your Forever Flashlight 7-in-1 Survivor Tool will provide you with up to twenty minutes of light/ radio
(volume at 1/3 the
capacity)
winding the unit for one
when charged by
CRANK
minute. If the unit is com­pletely drained of energy, you should wind the unit again three to five minutes. Keep in mind if your radio has not been in use for a long length of time, this will cause the battery life to be shorter than normal even after recharging. In this case, recharge the battery for three to five minutes. Then discharge completely. Repeat this process several times to regain full per­formance of the battery.
. • When charging using
the
CRANK HANDLE, remem-
ber to turn the unit off.
• If you turn the
HANDLE
slowly, the batter-
CRANK
ies can not be charged prop­erly. The recommended turn speed would be 120 rounds per minute.
Charging your unit using an AC/DC adaptor.
Simply turn off your unit
and use your
JACK
located at the bottom
DC INPUT
of your unit and plug your AC/DC adapter into an electrical outlet. Your built­in batteries will be fully charged within three hours. Make certain that the volt­age is compatible for your unit.
Using your unit with regular batteries.
1. Turn the unit off.
2. Turn your
SELECTION
BATTERY
knob to BATT
(BATTERY).
3. Use your
COMPARTMENT DOOR
BATTERY
locat­ed at the right side of your unit.
4. Insert 3 AAA batter­ies, not included. Be sure to match the batteries with the correct polarities (+ and -). For more information on the batteries, see pages 3 and 16.
Replace the batteries when the sound becomes distorted or the flashlight becomes dim.
Using the flashlight
Your Forever Flashlight 7-in-1 Survivor Tool in­cludes an ultra bright light bulb. To use the flashlight, first, set the to the LIGHT position. This will turn the light function on.
To turn off the flashlight, switch the light switch to
OFF.
LIGHT SWITCH
Using the radio
Your Forever Flashlight 7-in-1 Survivor Tool can tune into
AM/FM radio sta-
tions.
To listen to the radio:
Turn the VOLUME control knob clockwise to turn unit on.
Slide the
AM or FM.
MODE switch to
Turn the TUNING knob until you find your desired radio station.
Adjust the volume by turning the
VOLUME knob.
For better reception:
FM/AM: Turn and rotate your unit to locate best reception.
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To turn off the radio:
Turn the VOLUME control knob counter-clockwise to turn unit off.
YOU CAN ALSO ORDER AN AC ADAPTER
(THE ADAPTER MODEL NUMBER IS: 1A-10014)
O
NLY FOR $12.95 WITH $2.50 SHIPPING
& HANDLING. GOTO
WWW
.EXCALIBURELECTRONICS.COM
OR CALL
305.477.8080 FOR MORE
INFORMATION
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Specifications
• Outer dimension:
8.5''
x 2.75'' x 5.5''
• Weight: 0.80 lbs
• Maximum power consumption: 0.6W (This excludes the charging function).
• Voltage: 3.6V-4.0V (This excludes the charging function).
Power Source:
• Recharge battery type:
3.6V, supplied
• 3 AAA batteries, not included.
• Hand-winding speed: 120 rpm or faster
• AC/DC 6V adapter, not included.
Excalibur Electronics reserves the right to make technical changes without
notice in the interest of progress.
Power Output:
• Maximum current: 150mW (RMS. max.) (This excludes the charging function).
Speaker:
• 8Ω 0.5w
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Caution
• Forever Flashlight 7-in-1 Survivor Tool generates a strong magnetic field that surrounds it. Keep the unit at least one foot away from medical devices, computers, magnetic storage media, or other devices such as:
• Pacemakers • Credit cards
• Cassette tapes • Televisions
• Computer discs • Video tapes tube (CRT)
• Any device with a cathode ray
• Do NOT attempt to point the light into the human eye directly. This strong light may cause physical damage to an eye.
• Do NOT EXPOSE this unit to moisture or liquid of any kind.
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Special Care & Handling
Always turn off the flashlight when charging.
Do not charge for more than 24 hours straight. This could damage the unit’s recharging system.
Avoid rough handling such as bumping or dropping.
Avoid extreme temperatures. For best results, use between the temperatures of 39º F and 100º F (4º C and 38º C).
Clean only using a slightly damp cloth. Do not use cleaners with chemical agents.
Do not expose your Forever Flashlight 7-in-1 Survivor
Tool to direct sunlight or other heat source
for any length of time.
Do not expose your Forever Flashlight 7-in-1 Survivor Tool to direct extreme cold, dusty or humid areas.
• Clean the lens with glass-cleaning products.
• Do not use petroleum distillates (such as gasoline or kerosene) or solvents such as acetone to clean any part of the Forever Flashlight 7-in-1 Survivor Tool.
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This product uses rechargeable batteries for energy storage that may need to be replaced after extended use.
Battery Information
• Batteries should be installed and replaced only by an adult.
• Forever Flashlight 7-in-1 Survivor Tool uses 3 AAA batteries, not included.
• Do not mix alkaline, standard (carbon-zinc) or rechargeable (nickel-cadmium) batteries.
• Do not mix old and new batteries.
• Do not use rechargeable batteries.
• Remove exhausted batteries from the unit.
• Do not short circuit battery terminals.
• Remove batteries and store them in a cool,
dry place when not in use.
• To avoid explosion or leakage, do not dispose of the batteries in a fire or attempt to recharge alkaline or other non-rechargeable batteries.
• Install batteries so that the polarity (+ and -) matches the
diagrams in the battery compartment.
• Use only batteries of the same type and equivalency.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable l interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful inter­ference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interfer­ence will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to
which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
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LIMITED 90-DAY WARRANTY
EXCALIBUR ELECTRON­ICS, INC., warrants to the original consumer that its products are free from any electrical or mechanical defects for a period of 90 DAYS from the date of pur­chase. If any such defect is discovered within the war­ranty period, EXCALIBUR ELECTRONICS, INC., will repair or replace the unit free of charge upon receipt of the unit, shipped postage prepaid and insured to the factory address shown at right.
The warranty covers normal consumer use and does not cover damage that occurs in shipment or failure that results from alterations, acci­dent, misuse, abuse, neglect,
wear and tear, inadequate maintenance, commercial use, or unreasonable use of the unit. Removal of the top panel voids all warranties. This warranty does not cover cost of repairs made or attempted outside of the fac­tory.
Any applicable implied war­ranties, including warranties of merchantability and fit­ness, are hereby limited to 90 DAYS from the date of pur­chase. Consequential or inci­dental damages resulting from a breach of any applica­ble express or implied war­ranties are hereby excluded. Some states do not allow lim­itations on the duration of implied warranties and do
not allow exclusion of inci­dental or consequential dam­ages, so the above limitations and exclusions in these instances may not apply. The only authorized service cen­ter in the United States is:
Excalibur Electronics, Inc.
13755 SW 119th Ave
Miami, Florida 33186
U.S.A.
Phone: 305.477.8080
Fax: 305.477.9516
www.ExcaliburElectronics.com
Ship the unit carefully packed, preferably in the original carton, and send it pre­paid, and ade­quately insured. Include a letter, detailing the complaint and includ­ing your
daytime telephone number, inside the shipping carton. If your warranty has expired and you want an estimated fee for service, write to the above address, specifying the model and the problem.
PLEASE DO NOT SEND
YOUR UNIT WITHOUT
RECEIVING
AN ESTIMATE
FOR SERVICING.
WE CANNOT
STORE YOUR UNIT!
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XCALIBURELECTRONICS
13755 SW 119
IAMI
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M
LORIDA
THAVENUE
33186 U.S.A.
Phone: 305.477.8080
Fax: 305.477.9516
www.ExcaliburElectronics.com
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