MODEL A15-EL
ELECTRONIC MEGAPHONE
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
A. GENERAL.
• Caution – Amplified sound or howling may cause damage to a person’s ears.
Do not use this megaphone at or near a person’s ears.
• When the megaphone is not in use for a long period of time, remove the
batteries and store separately.
• Do not place your megaphone in strong sunlight or near a heater for an
extended period of time.
• When cleaning the megaphone body, only use a neutral detergent. Never use
thinner or benzene.
B. UNPACKING.
After unpacking the A15-EL Megaphone, examine it carefully for possible damage
that may have occurred in transit. If it has been damaged, immediately file a claim
with the carrier stating the extent of damage. Carefully check all shipping labels and
tags for special instructions before removing or destroying them.
C. SPECIFICATIONS.
Power Output Rated: 10W Maximum: 16W
Power Consumption Below 16W (at rated output)
Effective Distance Approx. 825 ft. (250m)
Power Source SUM-2 (size C or R-14) dry cell (Alkaline) batteries
Power Duration Approximately 6 hours
Microphone Anti-howling, dynamic type (combined to main body)
Horn Diameter 7.88 in (200mm)
Total Length 13.88 in (340mm)
Weight Approx. 2.86 lb ; 1.3 kg (without batteries)
D . B ATTERY INSERTION.
1. Open the back cover by releasing the cover latch (see figure 1).
2. Place six (6) C-size Alkaline batteries into the unit according to the polarity
indication shown on the inside wall (see figure 1).
E. OPERATION.
WARNING
Your hearing and the hearing of others, close to the electronic megaphone,
could be damaged by loud sounds. This can occur from short exposures to
very loud sounds, or from longer exposures to moderately loud sounds. For
hearing conservation guidance, refer to federal, state, or local recommenda-
tions. OSHA Standard 1910.95 offers guidance on “Permissible Noise
Exposure.”
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