Radio Shack Automobile Alarm RS 3000 User Guide

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Cat. No. 49-830  
OWNER’S MANUAL  
RS-3000 Auto Security Alarm System  
Please read this entire manual before you begin installation.  
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Instant Panic Alarm — calls out in a  
female voice to alert others nearby  
that you need assistance when you  
are in or near your vehicle.  
Warning: Your alarm system’s alerts  
are painfully loud. Take care during  
installation to keep your head away  
from the system once you connect  
power.  
Valet Mode — lets you easily prevent  
passive arming when the vehicle is  
being serviced, valet parked, or  
washed.  
FCC INFORMATION  
Your alarm system might cause TV or  
radio interference even when it is op-  
erating properly. To determine wheth-  
er your system is causing the  
interference, move your vehicle out of  
the area. If the interference goes  
away, your alarm system was caus-  
ing the interference. Try to eliminate  
the interference by:  
Programmable Options — lets you  
customize several of your alarm’s op-  
tions.  
Accessory Trigger Output — pro-  
vides a negative trigger to activate  
(but not power) accessory sensors.  
Violation Confirmation — beeps  
three times or says “I was tampered  
with!” when you disarm the system af-  
ter the alarm has sounded, to let you  
know what happened while you were  
away from the vehicle.  
• Keeping your system away from  
the receiver  
• Contacting  
your  
local  
Ra-  
dioShack store for help  
If you cannot eliminate the interfer-  
ence, the FCC requires that you stop  
using your alarm system.  
Computer-Controlled Fan Sensor  
— can tell the difference between  
your vehicle’s dome or trunk light and  
an electric cooling fan (which can  
make other alarms sound a false  
alert) without using additional wiring.  
Toll-Free Help — if you have any  
questions about or problems with  
your alarm system, just call:  
1-800-598-2527  
Your system requires one 9-volt alka-  
line battery to maintain operation if  
the main power lead is disconnected.  
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CONTENTS  
Installing the System ..................................................................................... 5  
Supplied Items ........................................................................................... 5  
Installation Order ....................................................................................... 6  
Connecting the Starter Disable Module ..................................................... 6  
Connecting the System to Power .............................................................. 7  
Activating the Remote Controls ................................................................. 8  
Installing the Backup Battery ..................................................................... 8  
Mounting the System ................................................................................. 9  
Installing the Status Indicator .................................................................. 10  
Using the Alarm System ............................................................................... 11  
Arming the Alarm ...................................................................................... 11  
Temporarily Reducing the Shock Sensor’s Sensitivity ....................... 11  
High Theft Alert .................................................................................. 11  
Sounding the Panic Alarm ........................................................................ 11  
Alarm Violations ....................................................................................... 12  
Disarming the System ............................................................................. 12  
Using the Car Finder ............................................................................... 12  
Setting the System’s Options .................................................................. 13  
Setting the Shock Sensor’s Sensitivity .............................................. 13  
Setting the Current Sensor ............................................................... 13  
Setting the Valet Mode (Passive Arming/Disarming) ........................ 14  
Troubleshooting ........................................................................................... 15  
Care and Maintenance ................................................................................. 17  
Replacing the Fuse .................................................................................. 18  
Replacing a Remote Control’s Battery .................................................... 18  
Specifications ............................................................................................... 19  
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INSTALLING THE SYSTEM  
SUPPLIED ITEMS  
Your alarm system includes the following items:  
Two Four-Button Remotes  
Main System  
Mounting Screws  
Starter Disable Relay  
Wire Tap-In Connectors  
Double-Sided Tape  
Status Indicator with Bracket and Harness  
Wire Ties  
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INSTALLATION ORDER  
CONNECTING THE  
STARTER DISABLE  
MODULE  
You can install your system in just 6  
easy steps:  
1. Connect the starter disable mod-  
ule.  
The starter disable module interrupts  
power to your vehicle’s starter sole-  
noid so the vehicle does not start  
when the system is armed. Follow  
these steps to connect the module.  
2. Connect the system to power.  
3. Train the remote controls.  
4. Install the backup battery.  
5. Mount the system.  
1. Using the starter solenoid’s color-  
coded wires as a guide, locate  
the wire that goes from your vehi-  
cle’s ignition (key) switch to the  
solenoid. This wire is most easily  
found where the wires connect to  
the ignition switch near the steer-  
ing column.  
6. Install the status indicator.  
We recommend you get a wiring dia-  
gram for your vehicle before you be-  
gin, so you can easily find your  
vehicle’s starter solenoid wire. Wiring  
diagrams are available from your ve-  
hicle’s dealer or from the Auto Securi-  
ty Helpline at 1-800-598-2527.  
2. Connect the negative (usually  
black) lead from a 12-volt test  
lamp or DC voltmeter to a metal  
vehicle body part.  
You also need a 12-volt test lamp or  
DC voltmeter and a wire-piercing  
probe adapter (such as RadioShack  
Cat. No. 278-715) to ensure proper  
installation.  
3. Connect the wire-piercing probe  
to the positive lead and press the  
pin tip through the solenoid wire’s  
insulation and into the wire itself.  
4. Start your vehicle. The test light  
should light or the meter should  
indicate voltage only while the  
engine is cranking (not while it  
is stopped or running).  
If the test fails, repeat Steps 2–4  
using a different wire until you  
find the correct one.  
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5. Turn off the engine. Then cut the  
wire you located in Steps 2–4 at a  
point where there are several  
inches of wire on each side of the  
cut.  
8. Route the main system’s orange  
wire through an existing hole in  
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the firewall, or drill a /4-inch hole  
in the firewall, taking care not to  
damage anything on the other  
side of the firewall. Then plug the  
starter disable module’s orange  
wire into the main system’s  
orange wire.  
Note: After you cut this wire, you  
are unable to start your vehicle  
until you complete the installa-  
tion.  
Note: If you drill a hole, use a  
rubber grommet to protect the  
wire from abrasion.  
6. Use one of the supplied yellow  
wire tap-ins to connect the starter  
disable module’s white wire to the  
wire going to the solenoid.  
9. Use a wire tie to secure the  
starter disable module under the  
dashboard.  
To Starter  
To Ignition  
Solenoid  
Switch  
CONNECTING THE  
SYSTEM TO POWER  
White  
Wire  
Red  
Wire  
Warning: We recommend that you  
muffle the alarm’s speaker before you  
connect the system to power. The  
alarm is extremely loud.  
Follow these steps to connect the  
system to power.  
To the Starter Disable Module  
1. Connect the system’s red lead to  
your vehicle battery’s positive (+)  
terminal.  
7. Use the other yellow wire tap-in  
to connect the starter disable  
module’s red wire to the wire  
going to the ignition switch.  
2. Connect the system’s black lead  
to a metal part of the vehicle’s  
body that is not insulated from the  
main chassis by a plastic part, or  
to the battery’s negative (–) termi-  
nal. The system says “Thank  
you!”  
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ACTIVATING THE  
INSTALLING THE  
REMOTE CONTROLS  
BACKUP BATTERY  
You must train the system to respond  
to the supplied remote controls.To ac-  
tivate both remote controls, immedi-  
A 9-volt battery (not supplied) powers  
your alarm if its main power is cut.  
Follow these steps to install the bat-  
tery.  
ARM  
ately after applying power, press  
TALK  
on one of the remotes. The sys-  
Note: For the best protection and  
longest life, we recommend you use  
an alkaline battery, such as Ra-  
dioShack Cat. No. 23-553.  
tem says “System Armed.” Press  
ARM TALK  
tem. The system says “System Dis-  
armed.”  
again to disarm the sys-  
If the system loses power and the  
backup battery is dead or not in-  
stalled, the system stops responding  
to both remotes. Simply follow this  
procedure again to reactivate them.  
Both of the supplied system remotes  
share the same remote code, but  
your system can learn two remote  
codes if you want to add another re-  
mote control (Cat. No. 49-845). To  
activate a second remote control  
code, be sure the system is dis-  
1. Slide off the compartment cover.  
2. Snap a 9-volt battery onto the  
battery contacts.  
ARM TALK  
armed, then hold down  
for  
10 seconds. The system says “Thank  
You.” Press any button on the new re-  
mote to activate it.  
3. Place the battery in the compart-  
ment.  
4. Replace the compartment cover.  
A new battery powers the alarm for  
about 21 hours with no alert, or 15  
minutes of continuous alert. The  
alarm’s volume is reduced when it is  
operating from the battery.  
We recommend you replace the bat-  
tery every 6 months, even if it has not  
been used to power the system.  
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Once you select a location, follow  
these steps to mount the system.  
MOUNTING THE  
SYSTEM  
Select a location for your alarm sys-  
tem in the engine compartment. For  
the best results, the location should  
meet the following conditions.  
• All wires should reach their con-  
nections without going near mov-  
ing or hot engine parts.  
Note: If necessary, you can  
extend the wires using hook-up  
wire and butt connectors. Use at  
least 18-gauge wire and an insu-  
lated wire connector to extend a  
wire.  
1. Hold the system against the  
selected location and mark the  
locations of the three mounting  
holes.  
• The mounting location should be  
solid and have no mechanisms or  
moving parts on its other side.  
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2. Drill /8-inch holes at the marked  
locations, taking care not to drill  
into anything behind the mount-  
ing surface.  
• For the best remote range, the  
mounting location should allow  
the system’s yellow antenna wire  
to hang straight down. Do not cut  
or extend the wire — its length is  
optimized for best operation.  
3. Secure the system to the surface  
using the supplied screws.  
Note: For the best shock-sensor  
operation use all three screws.  
• For the loudest siren, the siren  
horn should point down toward  
the pavement.  
• The alarm should not point  
straight up, as moisture could col-  
lect in the siren horn and damage  
the system.  
To prevent water damage, the  
system should not be mounted in  
a wheel well, directly behind the  
radiator grill, or close to the  
ground.  
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bottom of the bracket. Then peel  
off the adhesive backing from the  
other side of the tape and press  
the bracket onto the dash.  
INSTALLING THE  
STATUS INDICATOR  
The status indicator goes inside your  
vehicle’s passenger compartment. Ei-  
ther drill a mounting hole in a dash  
panel or use the supplied mounting  
bracket to hold the indicator. Follow  
these steps to install the indicator.  
If you are mounting the indica-  
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tor in the dash, drill a /16-inch  
hole at the desired location.  
3. Press the supplied grommet into  
the mounting hole from the front  
of the surface.  
1. Locate an existing wire harness  
that goes through your vehicle’s  
firewall, and push the indicator  
into the passenger compartment  
through the existing hole.  
Grommet  
Indicator  
If you cannot find an existing wire  
harness, drill  
a
1/4-inch hole  
through the firewall into the pas-  
senger compartment. Then push  
the indicator through the hole.  
Cautions:  
4. Press the indicator into the grom-  
met from the back of the surface.  
• Before drilling, be sure you can  
reach the other side of the  
hole.  
5. Plug the indicator’s harness into  
the matching harness on the sys-  
tem.  
• Do not drill into any mecha-  
nism on the other side of the  
firewall.  
6. Use the supplied wire tie to  
secure the wire out of the way.  
• Protect the wire by placing a  
rubber grommet (not supplied)  
in the hole, and route the wire  
through the grommet.  
7. If you drilled a hole in the firewall,  
use silicon sealant (not supplied)  
to waterproof the hole.  
2. If you are using the supplied  
mounting bracket, use dena-  
tured alcohol to clean the mount-  
ing surface and let the surface  
dry completely. Peel the backing  
off of one side of the double-  
sided tape and press it onto the  
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USING THE ALARM SYSTEM  
press ARM CHIRP to reduce sensitivi-  
ty). The alarm says “Thank you.”  
ARMING THE ALARM  
To arm the alarm in the voice  
To completely turn off the shock sen-  
sor, press the other ARM button twice  
within 2 seconds of arming. The  
alarm says “Thank you” each time  
you press the button.  
press ARM TALK. The alarm  
mode,  
says “System Armed.”  
To arm the system in the chirp  
press ARM CHIRP. The alarm  
mode,  
chirps once.  
When you disarm and rearm the sys-  
tem, the shock sensor returns to its  
previous sensitivity setting.  
Notes:  
• The status indicator flashes when  
the system is armed.  
High Theft Alert  
• The system ignores current-  
sensing violations for 40 sec-  
onds after it arms.  
If you park your vehicle in a high-  
crime area, you can further protect  
your vehicle by having the alarm an-  
nounce that it is protected every 30  
seconds.  
• The system ignores shock-sen-  
sor violations for 8 seconds after  
it arms.  
• If the valet mode is turned off, the  
system arms 60 seconds after  
you turn off your vehicle.  
To turn on this feature, press FINDER  
within 2 seconds of arming. If you  
armed the system in the voice mode,  
the system says “System Armed” ev-  
ery 30 seconds. If you armed the sys-  
tem in the chirp mode, the system  
chirps twice every 30 seconds.  
Temporarily Reducing the  
Shock Sensor’s Sensitivity  
If you are parking in a severe weather  
situation, near a construction zone, or  
near heavy traffic, you can temporari-  
ly reduce the system’s shock sensor  
sensitivity to help prevent false  
alarms. To reduce the sensitivity to  
half its normal level, first press ARM  
TALK or ARM CHIRP to arm the sys-  
tem in the desired mode. Then, within  
2 seconds, press the other ARM but-  
ton (if you first pressed ARM TALK,  
SOUNDING THE PANIC  
ALARM  
To sound a panic alarm, press and  
release PANIC. The alarm screams  
“Please help me!” and sounds loud  
tones for 30 seconds. Press any but-  
ton to stop the panic alarm sooner.  
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ALARM VIOLATIONS  
DISARMING THE  
SYSTEM  
Your alarm senses violations by mon-  
itoring your vehicle’s electrical system  
(current sensing) and by detecting im-  
pacts (shock sensing).  
To disarm the system, press either  
ARM TALK  
ARM CHIRP  
. The sys-  
or  
tem confirms that it is disarmed by  
saying “System disarmed” or by  
beeping twice.  
An alert sounds immediately if the  
current sensor detects an electrical  
drain such as occurs when a dome or  
trunk light turns on.  
Notes:  
• The status indicator is off when  
the system is disarmed.  
The first time the alarm senses an im-  
pact that exceeds its sensitivity level,  
it says “You are too close to the vehi-  
cle. Please, move away” (if armed in  
the voice mode) or chirps 3 times (if  
armed in the chirp mode). If it senses  
another impact within 30 seconds, the  
system sounds a full alert.  
• If the valet mode is turned off, the  
system rearms itself after  
1
minute if you have not started the  
vehicle.  
• If the system detected a violation  
while you were away, it says “I  
was tampered with” or beeps  
three times when you disarm it.  
Note: If an impact is severe, a single  
impact can cause a full alert to sound,  
without giving a warning.  
USING THE CAR FINDER  
When your alarm senses a violation,  
it sounds an alert for 30 seconds. If  
you armed the system in the voice  
mode, it yells “I was tampered with”  
and sounds loud tones. If you armed  
the system in the chirp mode, the sys-  
tem sounds loud tones. To silence  
the alert sooner, press any button.  
The car finder helps you find your ve-  
hicle in a dark or crowded parking lot.  
To use the car finder, with the system  
FINDER  
armed, press  
chirps 8 times.  
. The alarm  
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Setting the Current Sensor  
SETTING THE SYSTEM’S  
OPTIONS  
If your vehicle has electronic acces-  
sories that turn on and off automati-  
cally while you are away from the  
vehicle, the alarm might sound false  
alerts. (The system can detect an  
electric engine fan, and does not  
sound a false alert when the fan  
comes on.)  
You can adjust the following options:  
• Shock Sensor Sensitivity  
• Current Sensor (On/Off)  
• Valet Mode (On/Off)  
Setting the Shock Sensor’s  
Sensitivity  
To disable the current sensor so ac-  
cessories do not trigger an alert, dis-  
arm the system. Then hold down  
The shock sensor’s initial setting is  
fine for most situations. To test the  
shock sensor, strike your vehicle on  
the hood directly over the alarm.  
PANIC  
tem chirps twice.  
for about 2 seconds. The sys-  
To re-enable the current sensor, with  
PAN-  
the system disarmed, hold down  
If the shock sensor is too sensitive or  
not sensitive enough, follow these  
steps to set it to a different level.  
IC  
for about 2 seconds. The system  
chirps once.  
Notes:  
1. With the alarm disarmed, hold  
FINDER  
“Please adjust sensor now.”  
down  
until the alarm says  
• The current sensor does not  
operate for 40 seconds after the  
system arms.  
2. Within 2 seconds, strike your  
vehicle with as much force as you  
want the alarm to respond to. The  
alarm responds with “Thank you.”  
Any shock equal to or greater  
than the setting triggers the alert.  
• You can also try unplugging or  
disconnecting electronic acces-  
sories such as radar detectors or  
cellular phones when you leave  
your vehicle, instead of disabling  
the current sensor, to prevent the  
false alerts.  
Notes:  
• If you do not strike your vehicle  
within 2 seconds, the alarm is set  
to its highest sensitivity. This  
could cause frequent false alerts.  
• The shock sensor does not oper-  
ate for 8 seconds after you arm  
the system.  
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Setting the Valet Mode  
(Passive Arming/Disarming)  
The valet mode lets you leave your  
vehicle for service or with a valet and  
have it arm 60 seconds after you  
not  
turn off the engine. The default is for  
the valet mode to be on (passive arm-  
ing is off).  
To have your system automatically  
arm 60 seconds after you turn off the  
engine, hold down ARM CHIRP for  
about 10 seconds. The system says  
“System Armed.”  
To turn on the valet mode (so the sys-  
tem does not passively arm), hold  
down ARM CHIRP again for about 10  
seconds. The system says “System  
Disarmed.”  
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TROUBLESHOOTING  
This section describes some problems you might encounter and gives possible  
solutions.  
Problem  
Possible Solution  
Frequent false alerts  
• Another accessory is triggering the alarm. Try  
turning off current sensing to see if this solves the  
problem. If it does, try turning it back on, then  
removing other accessories, one by one, until  
you find which accessory is triggering the false  
alert. If possible, turn off that accessory when you  
leave your vehicle. Common problem accesso-  
ries are cellular phones, radar detectors, and  
vehicle self-test systems. If you cannot turn off  
the accessory, leave current sensing disabled.  
Your alarm can tell the difference between  
Note:  
the vehicle’s electric fan and other accessories,  
so the fan does not trigger a false alert if the fan  
turns on while the system is armed.  
• Your alarm’s electrical connections are not mak-  
ing good contact. Check the connections and, if  
necessary, connect the power and ground leads  
to the vehicle’s battery terminals.  
• The shock sensor is too sensitive. See “Setting  
the Shock Sensor’s Sensitivity” on Page 13 to  
change the sensor’s setting.  
• Loud thunderclaps and heavy machinery can  
trigger a false alarm. If you know a thunderstorm  
is approaching or that heavy machinery will be  
used nearby you can temporarily reduce the  
shock sensor’s sensitivity or turn it off entirely.  
See “Temporarily Reducing the Shock Sensor’s  
Sensitivity” on Page 11.  
The alarm is not loud  
enough  
• The system is operating from its backup battery.  
Check all power connections.  
• The siren is being muffled by the engine or hood.  
Try repositioning the siren so it points to the  
pavement.  
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Problem  
Possible Solution  
Alarm does not operate • Check all power connections.  
• Check the system’s fuse. If it has blown, see  
“Replacing the Fuse” on Page 18.  
• Check the remote control’s battery. See “Replac-  
ing a Remote Control’s Battery” on Page 18.  
Alarm does not sound  
when it should  
• The shock sensor is not sensitive enough. See  
“Setting the Shock Sensor’s Sensitivity” on  
Page 13. If you set the shock sensor to its maxi-  
mum sensitivity and the alarm still does not  
sound, confirm that you mounted the alarm on a  
solid, metal vehicle part (not on the frame or on  
rubber or plastic parts). If necessary, reposition  
the alarm for better performance.  
• If you have a large vehicle, the shock sensor  
might not detect impacts on parts of the vehicle  
far from the system. Remember that most thieves  
break into your vehicle through one of the front  
doors or windows. If you set the system sensitive  
enough to detect all impacts, you might experi-  
ence frequent and annoying false alarms.  
• Confirm that you have not accidently disabled  
current sensing. See “Setting the Current Sen-  
sor” on Page 13.  
The remote control’s  
range is poor  
• The antenna wire is too close to metal. If possi-  
ble, position the yellow antenna wire away from  
metal.  
• The antenna wire has been cut or extended. The  
antenna wire is factory tuned for the best perfor-  
mance (a longer antenna actually does not work  
as well as the short included antenna wire). If the  
wire has been cut, take the system to your local  
RadioShack store for repair service.  
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CARE AND MAINTENANCE  
Your RadioShack RS-3000 Auto Security Alarm System is an example of supe-  
rior design and craftsmanship. The following suggestions will help you care for  
the alarm so you can enjoy its protection for years.  
Keep the remote controls dry. If they get wet, wipe them dry im-  
mediately. Liquids can contain minerals that might corrode the  
electronic circuits.  
Handle the alarm and remotes gently and carefully. Dropping  
them can damage circuit boards and cases and might make the  
remotes work improperly.  
Use and store the remote controls only in normal temperature en-  
vironments. Temperature extremes can shorten the life of elec-  
tronic devices, damage batteries, and distort or melt plastic parts.  
Keep the remote controls away from dust and dirt, which can  
cause premature wear of parts.  
Do not use harsh chemicals, cleaning solvents, or strong deter-  
CLEANER  
gents to clean the alarm.  
Use only fresh batteries of the recommended size and type in  
your alarm and remote controls. Old or weak batteries can leak  
chemicals that can damage your system’s internal circuits.  
Modifying or tampering with your alarm’s internal components can cause a mal-  
function and might invalidate the alarm’s warranty and void your FCC authoriza-  
tion to operate it. If your alarm is not operating as it should, take it to your local  
RadioShack store for assistance.  
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REPLACING THE FUSE  
REPLACING A REMOTE  
CONTROL’S BATTERY  
Follow these steps to check the sys-  
tem’s fuse and replace it if it has  
blown. The system uses a 5-amp 11/4  
If your remote control’s range is re-  
duced or if the indicator does not light  
when you press a button, replace its  
battery. Each remote control uses a  
12-volt remote control battery (Cat.  
No. 23-144). Follow these steps to re-  
place the battery.  
1
× /4-inch fast-acting fuse (Cat. No.  
270-1011).  
1. Push together the two halves of  
the inline fuse holder (on the red  
power wire) and twist them to  
separate the halves.  
2. Inspect the fuse. If the wire is bro-  
ken or not there, replace it.  
Caution: Use only a fuse of the  
same type and rating. Using a dif-  
ferent type of fuse or bypassing  
the fuse protection can damage  
your alarm or your vehicle’s elec-  
trical system.  
1. Snap apart the remote control’s  
case.  
3. Put the new fuse in the holder  
and push and twist the holder’s  
halves together.  
Caution: Take care not to lose  
any of the remote control’s  
pieces.  
2. Replace the battery with a new  
one.  
3. Put all parts back in place and  
snap the case halves back  
together.  
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SPECIFICATIONS  
Siren Sound Level ................................................ More than 120 dB at 1 Meter  
Current Drain ........................................................................... 22 mA (Standby)  
1 Amp (Siren Sounding)  
Power Requirements ................................................................... 9–16 Volts DC  
Alarm Weight ....................................................................................... 1 lb, 8 oz  
Remote Carrier Frequency ........................................................... 303.875 MHz  
RF Output Power ................................................................ 5,580 µV at 1 Meter  
Remote Control Power ................................................. 12-Volt Alkaline Battery  
Remote Weight ......................................................................................... 1.5 oz  
Specifications are typical; individual units might vary. Specifications are subject  
to change and improvement without notice.  
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Limited Ninety-Day Warranty  
This product is warranted by RadioShack against manufacturing defects in material and workman-  
ship under normal use for ninety (90) days from the date of purchase from RadioShack company-  
owned stores and authorized RadioShack franchisees and dealers. In the event of a product defect  
during the warranty period, take the product and the RadioShack sales receipt as proof of purchase  
date to any RadioShack store. RadioShack will, at its option, unless otherwise provided by law:  
(a) correct the defect by product repair without charge for parts and labor; (b) replace the product  
with one of the same or similar design; or (c) refund the purchase price. All replaced parts and prod-  
ucts, and products on which a refund is made, become the property of RadioShack. New or recondi-  
tioned parts and products may be used in the performance of warranty service. Repaired or replaced  
parts and products are warranted for the remainder of the original warranty period. You will be  
charged for repair or replacement of the product made after the expiration of the warranty period.  
This warranty does not cover: (a) damage or failure caused by or attributable to acts of God, abuse,  
accident, misuse, improper or abnormal usage, failure to follow instructions, improper installation or  
maintenance, alteration, lightning or other incidence of excess voltage or current; (b) any repairs  
other than those provided by a RadioShack Authorized Service Facility; (c) consumables such as  
fuses or batteries; (d) cosmetic damage; (e) transportation, shipping or insurance costs; or (f) costs  
of product removal, installation, set-up service adjustment or reinstallation.  
EXCEPT AS PROVIDED HEREIN, RadioShack MAKES NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES AND ANY  
IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING THOSE OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A  
PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE DURATION OF THE WRITTEN  
LIMITED WARRANTIES CONTAINED HEREIN. EXCEPT AS PROVIDED HEREIN, RadioShack  
SHALL HAVE NO LIABILITY OR RESPONSIBILITY TO CUSTOMER OR ANY OTHER PERSON  
OR ENTITY WITH RESPECT TO ANY LIABILITY, LOSS OR DAMAGE CAUSED DIRECTLY OR  
INDIRECTLY BY USE OR PERFORMANCE OF THE PRODUCT OR ARISING OUT OF ANY  
BREACH OF THIS WARRANTY, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, ANY DAMAGES RESULT-  
ING FROM INCONVENIENCE, LOSS OF TIME, DATA, PROPERTY, REVENUE, OR PROFIT OR  
ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, EVEN IF Ra-  
dioShack HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.  
Some states do not allow the limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts or the exclusion of in-  
cidental or consequential damages, so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you.  
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from  
state to state.  
RadioShack Customer Relations, Dept. W, 100 Throckmorton St., Suite 600, Fort Worth, TX 76102  
We Service What We Sell  
1/97  
RadioShack  
A Division of Tandy Corporation  
Fort Worth, Texas 76102  
2/97  
Printed in the USA  
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