Thames & Kosmos Essential STEM Tools Plasma Ball Instruction Manual

E S S E N T I A L S T E M TO O L S
PLASMA BALL
I N S TR U C TI O N M A N UA L
SAFETY INFORMATION
WARNING! – This is not a toy.
!
Not suitable for children under 14 years. Risk of
electrical shock exists.
Cover the USB port with the included cap when
operating the plasma ball using battery power.
This product may interfere with electrical
devices such as pacemakers. Do not use if you
suffer from epilepsy, a heart condition, or any
similar or related illness. Do not use if you are
pregnant.
Contains glass, which may be hazardous if
broken. Keep out of reach of small children
and pets.
Do not place the plasma ball on metal surfaces.
Do not use near water. For indoor use only. Use
only as directed.
If damage is suspected, discontinue use
immediately.
Do not open or dismantle product. There are no
user-serviceable parts inside.
Do not attempt to remove glass.
Do not touch glass with metallic objects.
Clean with a soft, dry rag only.
Do not use liquid cleaners.
Prolonged skin contact with glass may cause a
tingling or burning sensation.
Keep the packaging and instructions as they
contain important information.
NOTES ON DISPOSAL OF ELECTRICAL AND
ELECTRONIC COMPONENTS
The electronic components of this product are
recyclable. For the sake of the environment, do not
throw them into the household trash at the end of their
lifespan. They must be delivered to a collection location
for electronic waste, as indicated by the
following symbol:
Please contact your local authorities for
the appropriate disposal location.
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No. Description
1 Plasma ball
2 USB-C cable
You will also need:
USB-C power adapter, 4 AAA batteries (1.5 volt,
type LR03), small Phillips-head screwdriver
BATTERY INFORMATION
Install the batteries with the
correct polarity as shown.
Secure the cover with the
screw. Cover the USB port
with the included cap.
Alternatively, you can plug
the plasma ball into a
USB-C power adapter.
SAFETY FOR EXPERIMENTS WITH BATTERIES
› The wires are not to be inserted into socket-outlets. Never
perform experiments using household current! The high voltage
can be extremely dangerous or fatal!
› To operate the models, you will need four AAA batteries (1.5-volt,
type LR03), which could not be included in the kit due to their
limited shelf life.
› The supply terminals are not to be short-circuited. A short circuit
can cause the wires to overheat and the batteries to explode.
› Different types of batteries or new and used batteries are not to
be mixed.
› Do not mix old and new batteries.
› Do not mix alkaline, standard (carbon-zinc), or rechargeable
(nickel-cadmium) batteries.
› Batteries are to be inserted with the correct polarity (+ and -).
Press them gently into the battery compartment. See above.
The image shows how the batteries are inserted, removed, and
changed.
› Always close battery compartments with the lid.
› Non-rechargeable batteries are not to be recharged. They could
explode!
› Rechargeable batteries are to be removed from the device before
being charged.
› Exhausted batteries are to be removed from the device.
› Dispose of used batteries in accordance with environmental
provisions, not in the household trash.
› Avoid deforming the batteries.
› The device is not to be connected to more than the recommended
number of power supplies.
› As all of the experiments use batteries, have an adult check
the experiments or models before use to make sure they are
assembled properly. Always operate the motorized models
under adult supervision. After you are done experimenting,
remove the batteries from the device compartments.
Good to know!
If you are missing any
parts, please contact
Thames & Kosmos
technical support.
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4x AAA
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Cap
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