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49-421a.fm Page 1 Thursday, August 19, 1999 7:48 AM
Cat. No. 49-421A
OWNER’S MANUAL
Please read before using this equipment.
Door Alarm
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49-421a.fm Page 2 Thursday, August 19, 1999 7:48 AM FEATURES The RadioShack Door Alarm is your 24- hour “electronic sentry.” You can choose between an instant alarm (for when you are home) or a delayed alarm (giving you time to disarm the alarm after you return home). Disarming is easy using one of the two keys that come with your alarm. Your alarm’s other features include: Magnetic Sensor Alarm System — sounds a loud (105 dB at 1 foot), piercing alarm when the magnet moves away from its alar
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49-421a.fm Page 3 Thursday, August 19, 1999 7:48 AM Low Power Consumption — uses less than 0.05 mA in standby mode (when the alarm is not sounding) for long battery life. Solid-State Circuitry — provides depend- able operation. 3
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49-421a.fm Page 4 Thursday, August 19, 1999 7:48 AM PREPARATION INSTALLING A BATTERY Your alarm requires one 9-volt battery (not supplied) for power. For the best perfor- mance and longest life, we recommend an alkaline battery, such as RadioShack Cat. No. 23-553. Cautions: Use only a fresh battery of the required size and type. Follow these steps to install the battery. illustration 4
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49-421a.fm Page 5 Thursday, August 19, 1999 7:48 AM 1. Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the screw from the battery compart- ment cover, then slide the cover off. 2. Snap the connector over the 9-volt battery’s terminals and place the bat- tery in the compartment. 3. Replace the cover, then reinsert and tighten the screw. When your alarm operates erratically or the volume decreases, replace the battery. Cautions: • Dispose of the old battery promptly and properly. Do not burn or bury it. •
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49-421a.fm Page 6 Thursday, August 19, 1999 7:48 AM MOUNTING THE ALARM Your alarm is designed for mounting on non-metallic doors and windows only. It uses a magnet to trigger the internal alarm. Mounting on metal surfaces can interfere with proper operation of the magnetic sen- sor. Selecting a Location For proper alignment, you must mount the alarm and magnet so the magnet rests with its arrow pointing toward the alarm’s engraved line. Choose a location that lets you install the magnet on a
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49-421a.fm Page 7 Thursday, August 19, 1999 7:48 AM Screw Mounting illustration 1. Using the supplied drilling template, mark the screw center points for both the alarm and magnet. You can drill starter holes to make it easier to insert the screws. 2. Thread screws (supplied) into holes A and B until the screws’ heads extend 1 about /8 inch (3 mm) from the mount- ing surface. 7
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49-421a.fm Page 8 Thursday, August 19, 1999 7:48 AM 3. Line up the keyhole slots on the back of the alarm with the screws, then slide the alarm down onto the screws to secure it. 4. Remove the bat- tery compartment cover and the bat- tery. Then thread a screw into hole Illus. C inside the com- partment. Rein- stall the battery and replace the cover. 5. Use the two remaining screws to mount the magnet so its arrow points toward one of the engraved lines on either side of the alarm. 8
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49-421a.fm Page 9 Thursday, August 19, 1999 7:48 AM Adhesive Tape Mounting 1. Clean and dry the mounting surfaces for both the alarm and the magnet. 2. Peel the backing off of one side of each of the supplied adhesive strips, then attach them to the back of the alarm and the magnet. 3. Peel the backing off of the other side of the alarm’s adhesive strip. Press the alarm firmly against the window, door, or frame where you want to mount it. Hold the alarm in place for about a minute to secure i
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49-421a.fm Page 10 Thursday, August 19, 1999 7:48 AM OPERATION USING YOUR DOOR ALARM Illustration that was on the front cover of the O/M with callouts to Key Switch and Mode Switch. A pair of keys is provided to operate the Off/On key switch. When the alarm 10
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49-421a.fm Page 11 Thursday, August 19, 1999 7:48 AM sounds, silence it by inserting a key and setting the key switch to Off. Instant Alarm To arm the alarm while you are at home, set the mode switch to Instant Alarm and set the key switch to On. The alarm sounds if the secured door or window is opened and the magnet moves away from the alarm unit. The alarm con- tinues to sound until you set the key switch to Off. 11
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49-421a.fm Page 12 Thursday, August 19, 1999 7:48 AM Delayed Alarm To arm the alarm when you leave the house, set the mode switch to Delayed Alarm On and set the key switch to . Once the switch is set to On, there is about a 15-second delay before the alarm is armed, giving you time to go out and close the door. When you return home and open the se- cured door, you have about 12–18 sec- onds to disarm (turn off) the alarm. Otherwise, the alarm sounds until you set the key switch to Off. 12
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49-421a.fm Page 13 Thursday, August 19, 1999 7:48 AM CARE To enjoy your RadioShack Door Alarm for a long time: • Keep the alarm dry. If it gets wet, wipe it dry immediately. • Use and store the alarm only in nor- mal temperature environments. • Handle the alarm gently and carefully. Don’t drop it. • Keep the alarm away from dust and dirt. • Wipe the alarm with a damp cloth occasionally to keep it looking new. Modifying or tampering with the alarm’s in- ternal components can cause a malfunc- t
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49-421a.fm Page 14 Thursday, August 19, 1999 7:48 AM SPECIFICATIONS Power Source ............ 9V Alkaline Battery Operation Voltage ................ 7V Minimum Current Drain at 9V: Standby Mode ....... 0.03 mA Nominal (0.05 mA Maximum) Alarm Sounding ........ 20 mA Nominal (30 mA Maximum) Alarm Frequency .............. 2.9 kHz ± 25% Alarm Cycle Frequency ......... 1 Hz ± 25% Operating Temperature ............. 32–122°F (0–50°C) 5 5 17 Dimensions (HWD) ..... 5 /32 × 2 /16 × 1 /32 (131 × 59 × 3
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49-421a.fm Page 15 Thursday, August 19, 1999 7:48 AM Limited Ninety-Day Warranty This product is warranted by RadioShack against manufacturing defects in material and workmanship under normal use for ninety (90) days from the date of purchase from RadioShack company- owned stores and authorized RadioShack franchisees and deal- ers. EXCEPT AS PROVIDED HEREIN, RadioShack MAKES NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES AND ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING THOSE OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPO
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49-421a.fm Page 16 Thursday, August 19, 1999 7:48 AM (Continued) products on which a refund is made, become the property of RadioShack. New or reconditioned parts and prod- ucts may be used in the performance of warranty service. Re- paired or replaced parts and products are warranted for the remainder of the original warranty period. You will be charged for repair or replacement of the product made after the expira- tion of the warranty period. This warranty does not cover: (a) damage or fai
