Freeplay Energy Tuf Radio User Manual
Information and instructions
Congratulations on purchasing the
Freeplay TUF radio
Information and Instructions
For further information please go to
www.freeplayenergy.com
Features
• Digitally tuned FM/AM/SW.
• Perfect for off-grid situations.
• Rechargeable by hand crank, solar panel
and USB cable.
• Emergency cell phone charging facility.
• Built-in LED flashlight and clock.
• Pull-out hook for easy hanging.
Charging
• TUF radio can be charged in three different
ways. Each is independently capable of
charging the unit for normal use.
• Turn the winder handle at about 120 RPM
in either direction.
• Place the radio in the sun with the solar
panel exposed to sunlight, this charges the
battery. Once the battery has accumulated
a charge the radio may be turned on.
• Insert a standard USB cable into the port
on the rear of the radio to charge the radio
from an external source.
Playing
• The radio will play for about 20
minutes per minute of winding at
medium volume. Increasing the
volume will decrease playtimes.
Successive winding periods,
and longer winding periods
accumulate, and increase
playtimes proportionally. The radio
will play for about 6-8 hours on a
fully charged battery.
• The light will shine for about 30
minutes per minute of winding,
and for about 20 hours on a fully
charged battery.
• About 2 to 3 minutes of cell phone
talk time are achieved per minute
of winding.
Specifications
• 350mAh NiMh rechargeable
battery.
• 5V 25mA solar panel
• FM 88 -108 MHz
• AM 520 – 1700 kHz
• SW 3 – 22MHz
• Dimensions, 145mm x 60mm x
300g
Important Note:
Do not store your Tuf radio with the
battery in a discharged condition.
All rechargeable batteries degrade
if left in the fully discharged state,
so before storing Tuf for any
length of time ensure that it is fully
charged. This will prevent battery
damage and ensure that you have
many years of use from your radio.
Solar panel
Flashlight
switch
LCD display with
backlight
Metal
speaker
grill
Unclip and fold out handle
Wind at 120 rpm
in either direction
Headphone
socket
USB input
charging
USB outport for emergency
phone charging
Pull-out
hook
for easy
hanging
Overmoulded rubber
for better grip
Telescopic
antenna
High-
intensity
flashlight
Accessory panel and
sealing grommet
Glass reinforced
handle for extra
strength
Function buttons