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POWERING THE UNIT
The unit can be powered in one of three ways:
1. With two conventional dry cell “C” size batteries (not included).
2. With household 120 volt AC 60 Hz power and the AC-DC power adapter
included with the unit.
3. With 12 volt DC power and the 12 volt DC power adapter included with the unit.
In addition, a back-up power system consisting of built-in rechargeable batteries
allows the radio and area lights to operate when no other power source is
available.
The rechargeable back-up battery unit is not user-accessible
and can only be used to power the radio and LED area light.
Note: Before first use, the unit’s rechargeable batteries should be charged for a
full 12 hours. See also “Recharging Back-Up Power” in the “Care and
Maintenance” section on page 6.
Using Battery Power
• Open the battery cover located on the underside of the flashlight (see Figure 2) and
insert two conventional dry cell “C” size batteries.
• Test by turning the flashlight on before proceeding to general operation.
Using the AC/DC Power Adapter/Charger
• Plug the AC/DC power adapter/charger’s barrel connector into the “DC 12V IN”
receptacle on the bottom of the handle (see Figure 5).
• Plug the AC/DC power adapter/charger’s plug into a powered 120 volt AC wall
outlet.
• Test by turning the flashlight on before proceeding to general operation.
Note:
Flashlight is powered by AC/DC adapters as well as “C” batteries.
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wall outlet, a 12 volt DC power adapter connected to a 12 volt DC source, or, in
emergency situations when no other power is available, by using the hand crank.
Note:
Back-up battery power will only operate the radio and LED area light. It cannot
power the flashlight.
CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS
LED ON/OFF
PUSHBUTTON
Figure 5
DC 12 VOLT IN
ADAPTER JACK
FOR EXTERNAL
POWER SUPPLY
HAND CRANK
TO RECHARGE
BACK-UP
BATTERIES
EARPHONE
JACK
EXTERNAL
ANTENNA
JACK
SPEAKER
Figure 3
Figure 4
RADIO TUNER
DIAL
HANDLE
ALERT ON/OFF
PUSHBUTTON
Figure 1
FLASHLIGHT
ON/OFF
SWITCH
RUBBER
GUARD
COVER
BATTERY
COVER
LED AREA
LIGHT
ALARM LOCK
ON/OFF
PUSHBUTTON
RADIO BAND
SELECTOR
SWITCH
Figure 2
VOLUME
CONTROL
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