Elenco Circuit Maker Sound Plus 200 User Manual
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Basic Troubleshooting
1
How to Use It
2
Parts List
3, 4
About Your Circuit Maker Parts
5, 6
Introduction to Electricity
7
DOs and DON’Ts of Building Circuits
8
Advanced Troubleshooting
9
Project Listings
10, 11
Projects 1 - 203
12 - 77
Other Circuit Maker Products
78
Table of Contents
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 9 to determine which ones
need replacing.
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 mix old and new batteries.
● Remove batteries when they are used up.
● Do not connect batteries or battery holders
in parallel.
● Do not mix alkaline, standard (carbon-
zinc), or rechargeable (nickel-cadmium)
batteries.
● 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: SHOCK HAZARD
-
Never connect Circuit Maker to the electrical
outlets in your home in any way!
WARNING: CHOKING HAZARD
-
Small parts. Not for children under
3 years.
!
Conforms to all applicable U.S. government
requirements.
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