Educational Insights No Yell Bell EI-1250 Manual
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This voice-saving electronic bell is loud enough to be used in a noisy classroom,
on the playground, or anywhere a teacher needs to be heard. Great for signaling
the beginning or end of an activity, warning students when they are too noisy, or
even applauding correct answers. Use this guide to help you get the most from
your No Yell Bell.
Features
EI-1250
Instruction Guide
Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates,
uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with
the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause
harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the
equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of
the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Note: The user is cautioned that changes and modifications made to the equipment without the
approval of manufacturer could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.
Sound Selector
Rotate this ring dial to
turn the bell on/off and
select a sound.
Sound Numbers
Choose from 7 different
sounds—from a clanging
hand bell to cheering
applause.
Speaker
Powerful, high-quality
speaker projects
sound across a room.
Volume Dial
Turn this dial to adjust
volume settings from
LOW to HIGH.
Battery Compartment
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Battery Installation Instructions
For the best operation, always use fresh alkaline batteries. Other battery types will
have a shorter life.
Carefully open the battery compartment drawer1.
located on the bell by squeezing the hinges
holding it in place.
Install four fresh AAA-cell (DC 1.5v) batteries in2.
the battery compartment, following the
diagram showing correct battery installation.
Do not use rechargeable batteries.
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Do not mix old and new batteries.•
Do not mix different types of batteries: •
alkaline, standard (carbon zinc) or
rechargeable (nickel-cadmium) batteries.
Non-rechargeable batteries are not to be
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recharged.
Rechargeable batteries are to be removed
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from the unit before being charged.
Rechargeable batteries are only to be charged
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under adult supervision.
Only batteries of the same or equivalent type as recommended are to be used.
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Batteries are to be inserted with the correct polarity.•
Exhausted batteries are to be removed from the toy.•
The supply terminals are not to be short-circuited.•
To prevent corrosion and possible damage to the product, it is recommended•
to remove the batteries from the unit if it will not be used for more than
two weeks.
Close the battery compartment drawer until it clicks into place.3.
Caring for Your No Yell Bell
Troubleshooting
If your No Yell Bell is not working properly, replace the batteries with a fresh set.
Weak batteries can cause a variety of malfunctions. To prolong battery life, always
turn off the No Yell Bell when you are not using the unit.
How to Clean Your No Yell Bell
Clean the No Yell Bell with a slightly damp or dry cloth. Do not immerse the bell in
water. Do not spray liquid of any kind on the bell.
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How to Use
Before you begin, place 4 AAA batteries into the battery compartment.
See Battery Installation Instructions.
Turn the bell on by turning the Sound Selector from the OFF position to1.
a Sound Number.
1 hand bell
2bugle call
3alarm clock ring
4space alert
5twinkle chimes
6tick-tock alarm
7applause
Tilt the bell to hear the selected sound. For best2.
results, direct the speaker toward the students who
require your attention.
Return the bell to its upright position to stop the sound.3.
To simulate the ringing of an actual bell, you can move
the bell back and forth from its upright to its tilted
positions. This repeatedly turns the sound on and off.
Turn the Volume Dial to adjust the volume setting.4.
Suggestions for Use
Use the bell as a helpful classroom management tool by assigning sounds for•
different signals or activities in your classroom.
For example:
the clanging hand bell (1) means silence
the tick-tock alarm (6) means time’s up
the space alert (4) means return to your seats
the twinkle chimes (5) means line up
When students respond correctly to a question or prompt, reward them with
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applause (7).
During PE or other outdoor physical activities, use the sounds to instantly signal
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different exercises or movements.
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