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Otherwise, the water will decrease the audio quality of the radio.
• Do not disassemble the radio. This could damage radio seals and result in leak paths into the radio. Any radio maintenance should be performed only by a qualified radio technician.
Cleaning Your Radio
Caution:
Do not use solvents to clean your radio as most chemicals may permanently damage the radio housing and textures.
Do not submerge the radio in the detergent solution.
To clean the external surfaces of your radio, follow the procedure described next.
1 Combine one teaspoon of mild dishwashing detergent to one gallon of water (0.5% solution).
2 Apply the solution sparingly with a stiff, nonmetallic, shortbristled brush, making sure excess detergent does not get entrapped near the connectors, controls or crevices. Dry the radio thoroughly with a soft, lint-free cloth.
3 Clean battery contacts with a lint-free cloth to remove dirt or grease.
Preparation for Washing the Radio and Parts
You can detach the battery and Universal Connector
Cover of the radio and have them and the radio brushed and washed with detergent and water.
Prepare the following material, apparatus or equipment before you begin washing the radio and parts.
• A bucket of tap water (water height must be at least 2 inches higher than radio height).
• A bucket of 0.5% liquid detergent solution (1 teaspoon of recommended liquid detergent to 1 gallon of water or 1 part recommended liquid detergent to 200 parts water; water height must be at least 2 inches higher than radio height).
• A small brush
• A toothbrush
• Source of running water
• Drying towel
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Washing The Radio
1 Submerge the radio (with battery attached) completely into the tap water while shaking it for approximately 20 seconds.
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2 Remove the radio from the water and perform the following. Turn the frequency knob all the way from position 1 to 15 and back to position 1 twice.
a) Turn the volume knob all the way from the minimum off position to its maximum volume position and back twice.
b) Turn the 3-Position A/B/C switch from A to C and back to A twice.
c) Slide the Secure Switch back and forth twice.
Dip the radio into the water one more time.
3 Dip the radio completely into the detergent solution and repeat turning action for both knobs,
3-Position A/B/C and the Secure Switch.
4 Lightly scrub the plastic area (front, back, bottom, top and side planes) of the radio with the small brush.Take extra care around the Speaker Grill and Microphone port openings.
5 Use the toothbrush to lightly brush the gaps at the base of the knobs and around the switches. Take extra care around the Speaker Grill and
Microphone port openings.
6 Submerge the radio into tap water and shake it to remove the detergent.
7 After removing the radio from the water, rinse the radio under running water to remove any excess detergent. Take extra care to thoroughly rinse out any trapped detergent solution from the speaker grill area.
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Washing the Battery
1 Rinse the battery under running water to remove any excess debris.
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8 Shake off excess water and pat dry the radio with a dry towel. Take extra care to tap/shake out any trapped water from the speaker grill area.
2 Using the small brush dipped in the detergent solution, lightly scrub the front, botom and sides of the battery.
3 Use the toothbrush to brush the back and top of the battery. Exercise caution to avoid scratching the battery contacts.
4 Using the small brush, scrub the latches thoroughly to remove any accumulated deposits between the latch and housing.
5 Rinse the battery under running water to remove any excess detergent.
Washing the Universal Connector Cover
1 Dip the universal connector cover into tap water followed by the detergent solution.
2 Use your thumb or finger to lightly rub clean the rubber seal.
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