STAR WARS B07K1MYQJP Darth Vader Clapper User Manual
- June 12, 2024
- STAR WARS
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STAR WARS B07K1MYQJP Darth Vader Clapper
Congratulations!
Congratulations! You are now the owner of The Darth Vader™ Clapper®. The Darth Vader™ Clapper® is a sound activated on and off switch for appliances. The Darth Vader™Clapper® can operate an appliance by clapping two times toturn it on and clapping two times again to turn it off. Each time you turn your appliance on or off the Darth Vader™ Clapper® speaks a line from the movie Star Wars.
How to operate an appliance by clapping 2 times
- Plug an appliance into the receptacle of the Darth Vader™ Clapper®.
- Plug the Darth Vader™ Clapper® into the wall socket.
- Manually turn your appliance on.
- Turn your appliance on or off by clapping twice with a half second pause between each clap.
- After user claps twice appliance will turn on or off and Darth Vader™ Clapper® will speak.
- Darth Vader™ Clapper® will also speak (without a connected appliance) after clapping twice.
INSTRUCTIONS
How to operate an appliance by clapping 2 times
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Plug an appliance into the receptacle of The Darth Vader™ Clapper®.
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Plug the Darth Vader™ Clapper® into the wall socket.
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Manually turn your appliance on.
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Turn your appliance on or off by clapping twice with a half second pause between each clap.
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After user claps twice appliance will turn on or off and Darth Vader™ Clapper® will speak.
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Darth Vader™ Clapper® will also speak (without a connected appliance) after clapping twice.
Product Description
Hints and Tips
If the Darth Vader™ Clapper® does not turn on when clapping:
- a. Make sure the Darth Vader™ Clapper® is plugged in properly.
- b. Make sure the appliance is plugged all the way into the socket in the Darth Vader™ Clapper®.
- c. Make sure the appliance is turned on and the appliance is functional.
- d. Make sure the claps are loud enough and have the correct timing. See above for the timing of the claps.
- e. Be careful in a room with a lot of echoes – The Darth Vader™ Clapper® can hear the echoes as noise or other claps and not turn on the light.
Frequently Ask Questions (FAQ)
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Which appliances does the Darth Vader™
Clapper® work with?
a. Christmas Tree lights
– Yes that is a good use of the product.
b. Fluorescent lights
– Yes
c. LED Light Bulbs
– Yes
d. Normal (Incandescent) lights
– Yes
e. A television
– It is possible, but most of today’s TVs need to remain plugged in to keep their settings and work with the remote control.
f. A radio
– Yes, but be aware that some of the today’s radios require that they be plugged in all of the time or do not turn on when power is applied. Those will not work.
g. A three-way light bulb
– Yes. Set the light to one of the three brightness levels, then the Darth Vader™ Clapper® is used to turn on and off the light. -
Which appliances should I NOT use with the Darth Vader™ Clapper?
a. Any electrical heating appliance
– coffee maker
– A space heater
– Toasters
– Etc.
b. Medical equipment
c. Inductive loads, such as a motor
d. An Air conditioner
– An Air conditioner is higher than the maximum allowed wattage of 200 watts
e. A computer monitor
– Most computer monitors do not turn on when the power is applied so this is not a good application for the Darth Vader™ Clapper®. -
Does the Darth Vader™ Clapper® have two or three prong sockets?
– Two prong -
What is the Maximum wattage that
The Darth Vader™ Clapper® can control?
– 200 watts -
Does the Darth Vader™ Clapper work overseas on 220 volts?
– No, The Darth Vader™ Clapper® is designed only for 120 vac. -
My Clapper is not working anymore why?
The Darth Vader™ Clapper® is made with a fuse for safety reasons. -
If the Darth Vader™ Clapper® is over loaded with too high of wattage the Darth Vader™ Clapper® fuse will blow and The Darth Vader™ Clapper® will not work. The fuse is not replaceable by the user.
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If the Darth Vader™ Clapper® is controlling a Light bulb that burns out this may also blow the fuse and the Darth Vader™ Clapper® will not work.
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How close do I need to be to the Darth Vader™ Clapper® for it to hear my claps?
This depends greatly on the room and the objects between you and the Darth Vader™ Clapper® -
First do not block the Darth Vader™ Clapper® with drapes or furniture. These will block your claps from reaching the Darth Vader™ Clapper®.
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Familiarize yourself with how the Darth Vader™ Clapper® works in your room by —
a. Standing within about 3 feet of the Darth Vader™ Clapper® and clap to turn on/off the light.
b. Move back a few feet and try again.
c. Continue until you are too far away from the Clapper for it to detect your claps. -
Now you know the clap detection range in your room.
IMPORTANT
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a. CAUTION: Risk of Electric Shock and Fire Hazard.
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b. This is not a toy and is not intended for use by children.
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c. For adult use only.
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d. Match wide blade of plug to wide slot, fully insert.
For safe use, plug only into exposed wall outlets where a device is ventilated and cannot contact bed covering or other material. -
e. Do not use with extension cords.
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f. Do not use the Darth Vader™ Clapper® with any electrical heating appliances such as toasters, hair dryers, coffee pots, etc.
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g. Do not use the Darth Vader™ Clapper® with any appliance that can create a fire hazard with prolonged use
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h. Do not use with medical equipment.
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i. Do not use with inductive loads.
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j. The maximum wattage for an appliance is 200 watts
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k. Indoor Dry Location Use Only
WARNING
The Darth Vader™ Clapper® requires standard 120 VAC power.
Do not plug the Darth Vader™ Clapper® into any non-standard power source as
this may lead to electric shock or fire.
For example, Do Not use the Darth Vader™ Clapper® on a dimming circuit.
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
1. This device may not cause harmful interference.
2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference
that may cause undesired operation.
CAUTION: The user that changes or modifications not expressly approved by
the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to
operate the equipment.
NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits
for a class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These
limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and
can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not
occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful
interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by
turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following measures:
- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Joseph Enterprises offers a thirty (30) day limited warranty to the original purchaser of The Darth Vader™ Clapper®.
The warranty covers defects in workmanship and materials only. It does not apply to product failures resulting from accidental damage, neglect, misuse or any other cause not associated with defects in workmanship or materials. Should
The Darth Vader™ Clapper® prove to be defective within thethirty (30) days from the date of purchase, the product will either be repaired or replaced, at Joseph
Enterprises’ discretion, free of charge. To receive warranty service, return the product insured, along with proof of purchase date and postage pre-paid to the address below. Purchasers are advised to carefully read and follow the operating and safety instructions contained in this book and included on the back of the product.
This particular warranty shall disclaim Joseph Enterprises’ obligation and sole responsibility respecting the product and all other warranties , implied or expressed , including implied warranties of fitness for a specific purpose. Joseph Enterprises does not authorize retailers and others to make any warranty concerning the product . Some states do not permit time limitations on an implied warranty , or limitation or exclusion of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitations may not pertain to you.
This warranty grants you specific legal rights and you may also have additional rights that vary from state to state.
Customer Support
WE WELCOME YOUR FEEDBACK
Many questions can be answered by calling our
Clapper Hotline at 800-557-5856.
For quick answers to common questions, please refer to
our website’s FAQ section. If you have further inquiries,
email us at help@chia.com.
