SNAP CIRCUITS BRIC: STRUCTURES, Instruction Manual

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1. Most circuit problems are due to incorrect assembly, always double-
check that your circuit exactly matches the drawing for it.
2. Be sure that parts with positive/negative markings are positioned
as per the drawing.
3. Be sure that all connections are securely snapped.
4. Try replacing the batteries.
Elenco
®
is not responsible for parts damaged due to
incorrect wiring.
Basic Troubleshooting
Note: If you suspect you have damaged parts, you can follow the
Advanced Troubleshooting procedure on page 7 to determine which
ones need replacing.
Basic Troubleshooting 1
Parts List 2
How to Use Snap Circuits
®
3
About Your Snap Circuits
®
Parts 4
Introduction to Electricity 5
DOs and DON’Ts of Building Circuits 6
Advanced Troubleshooting 7
Project Listings 7
Schematics and Blue Prints 8
Projects 9-54
Other Snap Circuits
®
Products 55
WARNING: SHOCK HAZARD
- Never connect Snap
Circuits
®
to the electrical outlets in your home in any
way!
Table of Contents
WARNING: Always check your wiring
before turning on a circuit. Never leave
a circuit unattended while the batteries
are installed. Never connect additional
batteries or any other power sources
to your circuits. Discard any cracked or
broken parts.
Adult Supervision:
Because children’s abilities vary so
much, even with age groups, adults
should exercise discretion as to which
experiments are suitable and safe (the
instructions should enable supervising
adults to establish the experiment’s
suitability for the child). Make sure
your child reads and follows all of
the relevant instructions and safety
procedures, and keeps them at hand
for reference.
This product is intended for use by
adults and children who have attained
sufficient maturity to read and follow
directions and warnings.
Never modify your parts, as doing so
may disable important safety features
in them, and could put your child at risk
of injury.
• Use only 1.5V AA type, alkaline
batteries (not included).
•
• Insert batteries with correct
polarity.
•
• Non-rechargeable batteries
should not be recharged.
Rechargeable batteries should
only be charged under adult
supervision, and should not be
recharged while in the product.
•
• Do not connect batteries or
battery holders in parallel.
• Do not mix old and new batteries.
•
• Do not mix alkaline, standard
(carbon-zinc), or rechargeable
(nickel-cadmium) batteries.
•
• Remove batteries when they are
used up.
•
• Do not short circuit the battery
terminals.
•
• Never throw batteries in a fire or
attempt to open its outer casing.
•
• Batteries are harmful if swallowed,
so keep away from small children.
Batteries:
!
WARNING: CHOKING HAZARD - Small parts. Not for
children under 3 years.
!
Conforms to all applicable U.S. government requirements and CAN
ICES-3 (B)/NMB-3 (B).
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