Beach Burner  (600-4146)         Preparation           Faxback Doc. # 16800

INSTALLING THE BATTERIES

The Beach Burner requires eight AA batteries(not supplied) and the
transmitter requires one 9-volt battery (not supplied).  You can use
alkaline batteries (Radio Shack Cat. No. 23-652) or rechargeable nickel-
cadmium batteries in the Beach Burner you also need a battery charger.

CAUTIONS:  Do not mix old and new batteries, non-rechargeable with
           rechargeable batteries, or rechargeable with different
           capacities.

           Use only fresh batteries of the required size and type. Never
           leave dead or weak batteries in the Beach Burner.

           If you do not plan to use the Beach Burner for several days,
           remove the batteries.

           Dispose of batteries promptly and properly; do not bury or burn
           them.

1.  Set OFF/ON on the top of the Beach Burner to OFF.

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

3.  Insert eight AA batteries in the Beach Burner as indicated by the
    polarity symbols (+ and-) marked inside the compartment.

4.  Replace the cover and close the latch.

TRANSMITTER

1.  Set OFF/ON on the top of the Beach Burner to OFF.

2.  Press down on the transmitter's battery compartment cover and slide it
    off in the direction of the arrow.

3.  Install one 9-volt battery (Cat. No. 23-553) as indicated by the
    polarity symbols (+ and -) marked inside the compartment.

4.  Replace the cover.

Using Optional Nickel-Cadmium Batteries

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

You can also operate the Beach Burner with rechargeable nickel-cadmium
batteries, such as Cat. No. 23-125, and charge the batteries with a battery
charger, such as Cat. No. 21-516 or 23-249.

CAUTIONS:  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 Beach Burner's charging jack.  The
           recommended charges meet these requirements.  Using a battery
           charger that does not meet these requirements could seriously
           damage the Beach Burner, the batteries, or the battery charger.

           If you use an external battery charger to recharge the
           batteries, you must remove the batteries from the Beach Burner
           to charge them.

Charge the batteries before use.  You can charge them in the Beach Burner
without removing them.  Be sure OFF/ON on the top of the Beach Burner is
set to OFF.  Remove the recharging jack's cap on the bottom of the Beach
Burner, then plug the charger's barrel plug into the recharging jack. 
Charge the batteries for 14-16 hours.

CAUTION:  Do not overcharge them.

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

IMPORTANT:  The Beach Burner is capable of using 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 curb-side
            collection, drop-off box retailers, recycling collection
            centers, and mail-back programs.


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