Flame Thrower II  (600-4138)         Preparation       Faxback Doc. # 15185

INSTALLING BATTERIES

Flame Thrower II
Batteries

The Flame Thrower II is powered by eight AA batteries.  Use only
rechargeable nickel-cadmium batteries, such as Cat. No. 23-125.

CAUTION:  Do not mix nickel-cadmium batteries and other type of batteries.
          This could damage the Flame Thrower II.

Install the nickel-cadmium batteries as described here.  Then charge them
as described in "Charging Nickel-Cadmium Batteries."

1.  Set ON/OFF to OFF.

2.  Turn the battery compartment cover's latch in the direction of the
    arrow.  Then remove the cover.

3.  Install the batteries as indicated by the polarity symbols (+ and -)
    marked inside the compartment.

4.  Replace the cover and close the latch.

Transmitter Battery

The transmitter uses one 9-volt battery.  We recommend an alkaline battery,
such as Cat. No. 23-553.

1.  Remove the battery compartment cover by sliding it in the direction
    of the arrow.

2.  Install the battery as indicated by the polarity symbols (+ and -)
    marked inside the compartment.

3.  Replace the cover.  Be sure it snaps into place.

CHARGING NICKEL-CADMIUM BATTERIES

You must use rechargeable nickel-cadmium batteries in your Flame Thrower
II, and you must charge them before you can use the Flame Thrower II.

WARNING:  Do not try to recharge alkaline or other non-rechargeable
          batteries.  They might rupture or explode.

Follow these steps to charge nickel-cadmium batteries.  This requires a
nickel-cadmium battery charger, such as Cat. No. 21-516A.

CAUTION:  The battery charger must supply 18 volts, its center tip must be
          set to positive, it must deliver at least 50 milliamps, and its
          plug must correctly fit the Flame Thrower II's recharging jack. 
          Using a battery charger that does not meet these requirements
          could seriously damage the Flame Thrower II or the battery
          charger.

1.  Set ON/OFF to OFF.

2.  Remove the charging jack's cap and insert the charger's barrel plug
    into the charging jack.

3.  Plug the charger into a standard AC outlet.

4.  Charge the batteries for 14 to 16 hours.

CAUTION:  Charging batteries for longer than the recommended time can
          damage them.

5.  Unplug the charger from the AC outlet, then from the charging jack.
    Then replace the charging jack's cap.

NOTES:  Occasionally, fully discharge nickel-cadmium batteries before you
        recharge them.  Otherwise, the batteries lose their ability to
        fully charge.

        The Flame Thrower II uses rechargeable nickel-cadmium batteries.
        At the end of the batteries' useful life, they must be recycled or
        disposed of properly.  Contact your local, county, or state
        hazardous waste management authorities for information on recycling
        or disposal programs in your area.  Some options that might be
        available are: municipal curbside collection, drop-off boxes at
        retailers, recycling collection centers, and mail-back programs.


(LB/all-05/08/95)