Elenco Projects 1-101 - Manual (Page 2)

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1. Most circuit problems are due to incorrect
assembly, always double-check that your circuit
exactly matches the drawing for it.
2. Be sure that parts with positive/negative markings
are positioned as per the drawing.
3. Be sure that all connections are securely snapped.
4. Try replacing the batteries.
5. If the motor spins but does not balance the fan,
check the black plastic piece with three prongs on
the motor shaft. Be sure that it is at the top of the
shaft.
Elenco ® is not responsible for parts damaged due to
incorrect wiring.
Basic Troubleshooting
Note: If you suspect you have damaged parts, you can follow
the Advanced Troubleshooting procedure on page 6 to
determine which ones need replacing.
Basic Troubleshooting 1
Parts List 2
How to Use It 3
About Your Snap Circuits ® Parts 4
DO’s and DON’Ts of Building Circuits 5
Advanced Troubleshooting 6
Project Listings 7
Projects 1 - 101 8 - 44
Other Snap Circuits ® Projects 45
Snap Circuits ® Project Shapes 46
WARNING: SHOCK HAZARD - Never connect Snap
Circuits ® to the electrical outlets in your home in any way!
Table of Contents
WARNING: Always check your wiring
before turning on a circuit. Never leave
a circuit unattended while the batteries
are installed. Never connect additional
batteries or any other power sources
to your circuits. Discard any cracked or
broken parts.
Adult Supervision: Because children’s
abilities vary so much, even with age
groups, adults should exercise
discretion as to which experiments are
suitable and safe (the instructions
should enable supervising adults to
establish the experiment’s suitability
for the child). Make sure your child
reads and follows all of the relevant
instructions and safety procedures,
and keeps them at hand for reference.
This product is intended for use by
adults and children who have attained
sufficient maturity to read and follow
directions and warnings.
Never modify your parts, as doing so
may disable important safety features
in them, and could put your child at
risk of injury.
WARNING FOR ALL PROJECTS WITH A SYMBOL - Moving parts. Do not touch the motor or fan during operation.
Do not lean over the motor. Do not launch the fan at people, animals, or objects. Eye protection is recommended.
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WARNING: CHOKING HAZARD -
Small parts. Not for children under 3 years.
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Conforms to
ASTM
F963-96A
• Use only 1.5V AA type, alkaline
batteries (not included).
• Insert batteries with correct polarity.
• Non-rechargeable batteries should not
be recharged. Rechargeable batteries
should only be charged under adult
supervision, and should not be
recharged while in the product.
• Do not mix old and new batteries.
• Do not connect batteries or battery
holders in parallel.
• Do not mix alkaline, standard (carbon-
zinc), or rechargeable (nickel-cadmium)
batteries.
• Remove batteries when they are used up.
• Do not short circuit the battery
terminals.
• Never throw batteries in a fire or
attempt to open its outer casing.
• Batteries are harmful if swallowed, so
keep away from small children.
Batteries: !