Roberts Radio ecologic 7 User Manual

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Battery operation
1. Remove 
the 
Battery cover on the rear of the unit by pushing the 
battery door in and downwards.
2.  Insert six  LR20 (D size) batteries into the spaces in the compartment. 
Take care to ensure all batteries are inserted with the correct polarity as 
shown next to the battery compartment. Replace the battery cover.
3.  The low battery indicator lighting, reduced power,  a stuttering sound, 
distortion or the radio switching itself off are all signs that the batteries 
may need replacing.
4.  If the radio is not to be used for any extended period of time it is 
recommended that the batteries are removed from the radio.
 
We would recommend for economy that the ecologic 7 is used via the 
AC adaptor whenever possible with battery operation for occasional 
use only. Inserting the adaptor plug into the DC input socket will 
disconnect the batteries.
If using batteries, only alkaline types should normally be used. Battery life 
will vary according to the use of the radio, but up to 150 hours should be 
possible depending upon mode, volume, dimmer and tone settings.
Rechargeable Nickel Metal Hydride (NiMH) cells can be used in the radio 
but must be charged outside the radio using an external charger. Note that 
commercially available D size NiMH cells have a capacity which is only 
a small fraction of that of D size Alkaline cells and so they will power the 
radio for only a few hours before needing recharging. Never mix batteries 
of different types, capacities or brands in the radio.
IMPORTANT: The batteries should not be exposed to excessive heat 
such as sunshine, fi re or the like. After use, disposable batteries should 
if possible be taken to a suitable recycling centre. On no account should 
batteries be disposed of by incineration.
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