ELECOM DE-KD03 Flashlight Whistle Type Instruction Manual
- June 12, 2024
- ELECOM
Table of Contents
ELECOM DE-KD03 Flashlight Whistle Type
Product Information:
- Model: DE-KD03
- Language: English
- Manual
- Components:
- Whistle: The whistle attaches to the end of the flashlight to provide a convenient two-in-one tool during times of disaster.
- One AAA Battery: Each purchase comes with one AAA battery that is ready to use.
- Power Switch
- Flashlight (Whistle Type)
Product Usage
- To open the cover, twist the attached whistle.
- To use the flashlight as a plastic bottle lantern:
- Fill a plastic bottle with water until it is 70% full.
- Insert the battery into the flashlight, making sure the end with the negative terminal goes in first. Twist the cover back on.
- Insert the head of the flashlight into the mouth of the plastic bottle.
- Press the power switch to turn the flashlight on.
- Press the power switch again to turn the flashlight off.
- Note: Using the flashlight with an empty plastic bottle may cause the bottle to fall over. Ensure that the plastic bottle is filled with water before using.
- Usage Precautions:
- Remove the battery when the product is not in use.
- To prevent water from getting inside the product, ensure the cover is securely attached before use.
- Avoid high-impact damage and/or excessive force application to the product.
- Do not use or store the product in dusty, humid, or hot places (such as closed rooms at the height of summer).
- Use plastic bottles with a mouth inner diameter measuring between 21 mm (0.83 in.) and 25 mm (0.98 in.).
- Caution:
- The neck strap is designed solely for use with this product. Do not use the strap for any other purpose.
- Some plastic bottles may not be able to hold the flashlight in place, while others may fall over due to their shape and design.
Names of individual components
How to use
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Twist the attached whistle to open the cover.
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Insert the battery so that the end with the negative terminal goes in first, then twist the cover back on.
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Press the power switch to turn the flashlight on.
Press it again to turn the flashlight off.
Usage Precautions
- Remove the battery when the product is not in use.
- In order to prevent water getting inside the product, ensure the cover is securely attached to the product before use.
- Avoid any high-impact damage and/or application of excessive force to the product.
- Do not use or store the product in dusty, humid, or hot places (such as closed rooms at the height of summer).
- The neck strap is designed solely for use with this product. Do not use the strap for any use other than indicated herein.
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Fill a plastic bottle with water until it is 70% full.
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Insert the head of the flashlight into the mouth of the plastic bottle.
- Using the flashlight with an empty plastic bottle may cause the bottle to fall over.
- Please ensure that the plastic bottle is filled with water before using.
- Although the flashlight is designed for compatibility with almost all plastic bottles, some plastic bottles may not be able to hold the flashlight in place, while some plastic bottles may fall over due to their shape and design.
Caution when using the lantern
Use plastic bottles with a mouth inner diameter measuring between 21 mm
(0.83 in.) and 25 mm (0.98 in.).
Specifications
Compatible batteries| AAA alkaline batteries, AAA nickel-metal hydride rechargeable batteries, AAA manganese batteries
- Manganese batteries have shorter lifespans.
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Brightness (estimation)| Approximately 35 lm (may vary depending on type and
lifespan of dry cell battery in use)
Continuous use time| Approximately 6 hours (estimation when using alkaline
batteries)
Operating temperature range| 0 to 40 °C / 32 to 104 °F
Storage temperature range| -20 to 60 °C / -4 to 140 °F
Package contents| Main unit, One AAA alkaline battery (for product testing),
neck strap (approximately 45 cm / 17.7 in. long)
- As a safety feature, the neck strap breaks off when tugged with significant force.
Dimensions| Approximately W27 × D29 × H128 mm / Approximately W1.1 × D1.1 × H5.0 in.
Safety Precautions
Regarding pictograms
The instructions in this manual and labels on this product use various
pictograms to ensure the safe and correct use of this product and to prevent
harm to you and other people as well as damage to property. These icons and
their definitions are as follows.
Please fully understand this before reading the main text.
WARNING
Ignoring these precautions may lead to inappropriate handling that may cause
death or serious injuries.
CAUTION
Ignoring these precautions may lead to inappropriate handling that may cause
serious injuries or damage.
- Prohibited action
- Mandatory action
- Situation that needs attention
Be sure to observe the following precautions in order to ensure safe use.
WARNING
Stop using the product immediately in the cases listed below and consult the
store you purchased it from.
A fire or electric shock may result from continued usage.
- Smoke, abnormal odors or noises are coming from the product.
- The internal structure has been exposed to water.
- When foreign materials or liquids enter the product.
Do not attempt to disassemble or modify the product. Fire, electric shock or
injuries may result.
Do not put this product in fire.
This may cause an explosion or breakage.
CAUTION
Before using this product, check that there is no foreign matter, such as dust
or liquid, inside the product.
Charging when the connector is wet or has foreign matter in it may cause fires,
electric shocks, or malfunctions.
Do not use or store the product in the following places, as fire, electric
shock or malfunctions may result:
- Places exposed to direct sunlight and locations with high temperatures, such as near a space heater.
- Places with high humidity or close to sources of water.
- Places with a lot of dust.
- Places with a lot of vibration.
Stop using this product immediately if you notice damage, such as cracks,
deformation or deterioration.
When inserting the battery, pay attention to the terminal ends (position of
the positive and negative terminals) and insert them in the correct direction.
Inserting the battery in the wrong direction may result in battery rupture or
leakage, causing injury or contamination to the surroundings.
Do not allow water to enter the product when changing the battery. Also, do
not attempt to change the battery with wet hands.
Short circuits and corrosion may cause battery rupture or leakage.
When not using this product for long periods of time, remove the batteries.
Not removing them may cause leakage or malfunction.
Do not drop the product, subject it to strong shocks, or place objects on it.
Please keep out of reach of children.
Do not use alcohol or other chemicals on this product.
Remove any used batteries from this product. Battery leakage may cause
contamination to the surroundings.
In the event of any deformation, abnormal noises, and/or other operational
anomalies, stop using the product immediately and contact the store where the
product was purchased.
A slight temperature rise of the product during use may occur and that is
normal.
Limitation of Liability
- In no event will ELECOM Co., Ltd be liable for any lost profits or special, consequential, indirect, punitive damages arising out of the use of this product.
- ELECOM Co., Ltd will have no liability for any loss of data, damages, or any other problems that may occur to any devices connected to this product.
Compliance status
www.elecom.co.jp/global/certification/
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
- This device may not cause harmful interference, and
- Tthis device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
In order to make improvements to this product, the design and specifications are subject to change without prior notice.
Responsible party
ELECOM USA, Inc.
18575 Jamboree Road Suite 600, Irvine CA 92612 USA elecomusa.com
Trademark and name of the manufacturer:
ELECOM CO., LTD.
www.elecom.co.jp/global/Fushimimachi
4-1-1, Chuo-ku, Osaka City
- ELECOM CO., LTD. owns the copyright of this manual.
- Unauthorised copying and/or reproducing of all or part of this manual is prohibited.
- If you have any suggestions or doubts about this Manual, please contact your dealer.
- The specifications and appearance of this product may be changed without prior notice for product improvement purposes.
- We shall bear no responsibility for any device failure or malfunction of other devices resulting from the use of this product.
- To export the part of this product applicable to strategic goods or services, export or service trading permission according to foreign currency laws is necessary.
- The company and product names on the packaging and the manual are, in general, trademarks or registered trademarks of their
- The images are for illustration purposes only and may differ from your actual product.
- In order to make improvements to this product and for improved safety, the colors and specifications are subject to change without prior notice.
A customer who purchases outside Japan should contact the local retailer in
the country of purchase for enquiries.
In “ELECOM CO., LTD. (Japan)”, no customer support is available for enquiries
about purchases or usage in/from any countries other than Japan. Also, no
foreign language other than Japanese is available. Replacements will be made
under stipulation of the Elecom warranty, but are not available from outside
of Japan.
Flashlight (Whistle type)
Manual, Safety precautions, and Compliance with regulations 1st edition, May
22, 2023
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