Cat. No. 49-421A
OWNER’S MANUAL
Please read before using this equipment.
Door Alarm
49-421a.fm Page 1 Thursday, August 19, 1999 7:48 AM
Page 1: ...Cat No 49 421A OWNER S MANUAL Please read before using this equipment Door Alarm 49 421a fm Page 1 Thursday August 19 1999 7 48 AM ...
Page 2: ...hat 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 alarm unit Simple Installation mounts easily with either screws or adhesive tape both sup plied on non metallic doors and windows 1998 Tandy Corporation All Rights Reserved RadioShack is a registered trademark used by Tandy Corp...
Page 3: ...wer 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 49 421a fm Page 3 Thursday August 19 1999 7 48 AM ...
Page 4: ... 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 49 421a fm Page 4 Thursday August 19 1999 7 48 AM ...
Page 5: ...ry 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 Always remove an old or weak bat tery Batteries can leak chemicals that can destroy electronic parts 49 421a fm Page 5 Thursday August 19 1999 7 48 AM ...
Page 6: ...en 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 door or window and the alarm immediately next to it on the frame or vice versa The distance be tween the alarm and magnet must be no more than 1 3 inch 8 mm 49 421a fm Page 6 Thursda...
Page 7: ...ts 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 about 1 8 inch 3 mm from the mount ing surface illustration 49 421a fm Page 7 Thursday August 19 1999 7 48 AM ...
Page 8: ...the bat tery compartment cover and the bat tery Then thread a screw into hole 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 Illus 49 421a fm Page 8 Thursday August 19 1999 7 48 AM ...
Page 9: ...larm 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 it 4 With the magnet s arrow pointing toward one of the engraved lines on either side of the alarm repeat Step 3 to attach the magnet 49 421a fm Page 9 Thursday August 19 19...
Page 10: ...R ALARM A pair of keys is provided to operate the Off On key switch When the alarm Illustration that was on the front cover of the O M with callouts to Key Switch and Mode Switch 49 421a fm Page 10 Thursday August 19 1999 7 48 AM ...
Page 11: ...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 49 421a fm Page 11 Thursday August 19 1999 7 48 AM ...
Page 12: ...ch 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 49 421a fm Page 12 Thursday August 19 1999 7 48 AM ...
Page 13: ...y 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 tion and might invalidate its warranty If your alarm is not performing as it should take it to your local RadioShack store for assistance 49 421a fm Page 13 Thursday August 19 1999 ...
Page 14: ... 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 Dimensions HWD 55 32 25 16 117 32 131 59 38 mm Weight 5 17 oz 146 6 g Specifications are typical individual units might vary Specifications are subject to change and improvement without notice 49 421a fm Page 14 Thursday August 19 1999 7 48 AM ...
Page 15: ... ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF THIS WARRANTY INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY DAM AGES RESULTING FROM INCONVENIENCE LOSS OF TIME DATA PROPERTY REVENUE OR PROFIT OR ANY INDI RECT SPECIAL INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAM AGES EVEN IF RadioShack HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES Some states do not allow the limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts or the exclusion of incident...
Page 16: ...ble to acts of God abuse accident misuse improper or abnormal usage failure to follow instructions improper instal lation or maintenance alteration lightning or other incidence of excess voltage or current b any repairs other than those pro vided by a RadioShack Authorized Service Facility c consum ables such as fuses or batteries d cosmetic damage e transportation shipping or insurance costs or f...
