Owner`s manual

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AUTOMATIC LOW BATTERY ALERT MESSAGE...............................................................................................................................
By factory default, If the battery voltage drops below
approximately 6 Volts, the Quick Assist
®
transmits a factory
prerecorded message, “Quick Assist Battery”, at the conclusion
of each transmission. When this occurs, replace the batteries
promptly — within a day or so.
What is the purpose of recording a unique Voice Phrase
for the Low Battery Message?
When it senses the installed batteries are nearly run down,
Quick Assist
®
will transmit the factory- programmed message:
“Quick Assist Battery”. If you maintain several Quick Assist
®
transmitters within radio range of each other, you may
customize this feature to easily determine which unit needs
new batteries.
Do I need to program this feature?
If you use only one Quick Assist
®
in any area, or if you
regularly change Quick Assist
®
batteries, the factory
programmed message may be sufficient for your application.
INSTALLING THE QUICK ASSIST
®
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Prior to installing the Quick Assist
®
transmitter, it is important to verify all radio
programming to be certain that you have achieved the operation you desire. Re-
programming requires the removal of the Quick Assist
®
from its installed location,
which can be time consuming and frustrating.
1. Install 6 new AA Alkaline batteries into the internal battery holder and
screw the case halves together. Be sure the case halves are pulled tightly
together for a good weather seal.
2. Select a location that provides the best possible radio coverage.
• Avoid mounting to metal structures
• Install as high as possible
• Be sure the Quick Assist
®
is in a vertical position
• Be aware that metal or wires near the Quick Assist
®
can block or absorb
radio transmissions.
3. Temporarily mount the Quick Assist
®
using the top keyhole slot.
4. Test the radio from this location to be sure you get the necessary radio
coverage. This is achieved by pressing the front panel push button on the
Quick Assist
®
while a second radio-equipped person receives the
transmission at the furthest point you will need to cover.
5. Permanently mount the Quick Assist
®
using either the four (4) corner
mounts, or the top and bottom keyhole slots.
CARE AND MAINTENANCE............................................................................................................................................................
Moisture: The Quick Assist
®
is highly weather- resistant in outdoor environments. Do not immerse the unit in water.
Temperature:
The Quick Assist
®
is designed to operate between -22 and +140 degrees Fahrenheit. Like all electronic equipment, Quick
Assist
®
should not be subjected to extreme heat. A shaded area is an ideal outdoor location.
VibrationslShocks:
Though the Quick Assist
®
is designed to be rugged, it cannot be expected to survive extreme abuse.
Chemicals:
Do not use harsh, corrosive or abrasive chemicals to clean the Quick Assist
®
case; use only a cloth moistened with water.
Do not attempt to clean the printed circuit board inside the housing.
Batteries:
Use only fresh, new alkaline batteries when programming Quick Assist
®
. Acceptable brands and types are: Duracell
MX1500B, Eveready E91, Rayovac 815 or equivalent.
Estimated Battery Life:
Starting with a fresh set of AA alkaline batteries, Quick Assist
®
can transmit about 7,000 voice messages over a
period of one year before the batteries will need to be replaced.