Troubleshooting; Warranty - BellSouth 2251 Owner's Manual

Troubleshooting

SYMPTOM SOLUTION
No power.
Check batteries. Ensure that the batteries are installed properly.
The batteries may be weak.
Reception
Press the UP button to increase VOLUME.
is weak.
The receiving signal may be weak and/or out of range.
If this happens press the MONITOR
Range is
Batteries may be weak.
limited.
Replace with new batteries
indicator is low.
The maximum range will vary depending on terrain and environment.
Open fields provide the maximum range, while steel/concrete
structures, heavy foliage, and use in buildings and in vehicles
may limit the range significantly.
Wearing the radio close to the body, such as in a pocket or on
a belt, will decrease range; change the location of the radio.
Sound distortion
If you are transmitting, speak in a normal tone of voice, 2 to 3
problems.
inches away from the MICROPHONE.
If you are receiving, lower the VOLUME to a comfortable level.
Radios too close. Radios must be at least 5 feet apart; increase
your distance.
Radios too far apart. Obstacles interfere with transmission.
Talk range is from 2 - 5 miles in clear unobstructed conditions.
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Warranty

Warranty Service Not Provided
This warranty does not cover damage resulting from accident, misuse, abuse,
improper installation or operation, lack of reasonable care, unauthorized
modification, or the affixing of any attachment not provided by
with the FRS/GMRS unit, and/or loss of parts. This warranty is voided in the event
any unauthorized person opens, alters, or repairs the unit. All
being returned for repair must be suitably packaged.
not warrant that this equipment is compatible with the type of accessory of any
particular communicator company or the services provided by it.
What To Do for Warranty Service
During the first thirty (30) days, a defective product is eligible for over-the-counter
exchange at the retailer from whom it was purchased. After thirty (30) days, the
defective product should be returned to the authorized service center. The shipping
address of the authorized service center is:
US Electronics CONSUMER CENTER
C/O Southern Bonded Warehouse
7137 Southlake Parkway
Morrow, GA 30260
Your unit will be repaired or replaced if examination by the service center
determines the unit is defective.
An FRS/GMRS unit received damaged as a result of shipping will
you to file a claim with the carrier to cover repair costs.
An FRS/GMRS unit received with missing parts or with damage due to
abuse, inadequate packing, or some other noncompliance with this limited
warranty will be returned to you C.O.D., freight collect.
NOTE: An FRS/GMRS unit received which was not made for
which is not defective as determined by our test procedures will not be repaired and
will be returned to you C.O.D., freight collect.
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Warranty Information
BellSouth Products
One-Year Limited Warranty
This limited warranty sets forth all BellSouth Products
your FRS/GMRS. There are no other expressed or implied warranties from
BellSouth Products.
Warranty Service Provided
If you purchased the FRS/GMRS unit new from a retail vendor,
Products warrants the unit against defects in material and workmanship for a
period of one (1) year from the original date of purchase. This warranty is in lieu
of all other expressed warranties. This warranty begins when you purchase the
FRS/GMRS unit and continues for (1) one year unless you sell or rent the unit, in
which case the warranty stops.
BellSouth Products disclaims any implied warranty, including the warranty of
merchantability and the warranty of fitness for a particular purpose, as of the date of
one year from your original purchase of the FRS/GMRS unit.
assumes no responsibility for any special, incidental, or consequential damages.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may have other rights which
vary from state to state. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitations of
special, incidental or consequential damages or limitations on how long a warranty
lasts, so the above exclusion or limitation may not apply to you.
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Warranty
To Obtain Warranty Service
Provide proof of the date of purchase within the package.
Prepay all shipping costs to the authorized service center.
Include a return shipping address within the package.
Please retain your sales receipt, the carton, the packing materials, and
the printed material. The original carton is the best shipping container
for the FRS/GMRS unit should you have to return it.
For your reference:
Model Number
Date of Purchase
Name of Dealer
Visit Us on the Web:
www.uselectronics.info
Customer Service Telephone Number:
1-800-864-2199
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