QUICK START
BEFORE PLACING YOUR MAGIC SWIM MERMAID™ IN WATER:
• Make sure the battery compartment is securely closed and sealed and the screws
are tightened firmly to assure the compartment is watertight.
• To swim well, the mermaid‛s body must be straight as if lying down. (Fig 5)
• The mermaid will swim with her arms stretched out in front of her or with her
arms to her sides. Both arms must be positioned in the same direction or she may
not swim in a straight line. (Fig. 5)
CAUTION: Constant, competent ADULT SUPERVISION required when
children are playing around water.
IMPORTANT: This toy is to be operated in water only when it is fully assembled in
accordance with the instructions.
NOTE: A slight clicking sound may be heard when bending the mermaid at the waist
or when she swims. This is normal.
GOING FOR A SWIM:
• Totally submerge the mermaid in water until no air bubbles appear on the water
surface to assure she will swim evenly balanced.
• When the water touches both of the sensors (see figure above), the mermaid will
immediately begin to swim.
• When lifted up and her sensors no longer touch the water, she will stop swimming.
NOTE: If mermaid does not stop swimming, dry off the sensors on her back.
AFTER HER SWIM:
• Remove the mermaid from the water and allow all excess water to drain from
the small holes in her tail, (created just for that purpose) then place her on a towel.
IMPORTANT: Prolonged exposure to sunlight will cause irreparable damage to the
soft tail material. After play, drain excess water from the holes in the tail, dry the
doll thoroughly and bring indoors.
ON DRY LAND:
• With the mermaid on dry land, have fun brushing and styling her hair.
STORING YOUR MAGIC SWIM MERMAID™:
• Allow the mermaid, her clothing, and her hair accessories to dry thoroughly in
a well-ventilated area before storing.
• If she will not be played with for an extended period of time, remove the
batteries to prevent possible corrosion and damage to the toy.
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INSTALLING BATTERIES:
Ask an adult to help you install batteries by doing the following:
1. Undo the Velcro® fastener on the back of the swimsuit. (See Fig. 1)
2. Using a Phillips screwdriver (not included), remove the two screws and the
battery compartment cover. (See Fig. 2)
3. Install two (2) AAA alkaline batteries making sure the (+) and (-) ends face the
proper direction as indicated inside the battery compartment. (See Fig. 3)
4. Replace the battery compartment cover and tighten the screws firmly to ensure
the compartment seal will be watertight.
5. Secure the Velcro® fastener of the swimsuit. (See Fig. 4)
REPLACING BATTERIES:
• Dry the mermaid thoroughly before opening the battery compartment.
• If moisture is present in the battery compartment, dry it with a towel.
• Install the new batteries as instructed above.
Fig. 1
Fig. 2
Fig. 3
Fig. 4
2 x AAA Batteries
1.5V AAA/LR03
1.5V AAA/LR03
Fig. 5
sensors
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