AcuRite 08553W User Manual
CONTENTS
Unpacking Instructions ........... 2
Package Contents .................. 2
Product Registration ............... 2
Features & Benets ................. 3
Setup .................................... 4
Install or Replace Batteries...... 4
Power Dock ........................... 5
Quick Setup........................... 6
Set the SAME #/FIPS Code .... 6
Set the Channel ..................... 6
Set the Time Zone .................. 6
Set DST Preference ................ 6
Set the Time ........................... 7
Set the Date .......................... 7
Instruction Manual
Weather Alert Radio
models 08525 / 08535 /
08550W / 08551W /
08552W / 08553W
Manual Setup ........................ 7
Edit SAME/FIPS Code ........... 7
Edit the Channel ................... 7
Edit the Time & Date ............. 8
Edit Alerts ............................. 8
Placement Guidelines ............. 8
Using the Radio ..................... 9
Troubleshooting ....................10
Alert Descriptions .................. 11
Care & Maintenance .............14
Specications ........................14
FCC Information ...................14
Customer Support ................. 15
Warranty..............................15
Questions? Contact Customer Support at
(877) 221-1252 or visit www.AcuRite.com.
SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
Congratulations on your new AcuRite product. To ensure the best
possible product performance, please read this manual in its entirety
and retain it for future reference.
Unpacking Instructions
Remove the protective lm that is applied to the LCD screen prior to using this
product. Locate the tab and peel off to remove.
Package Contents
1. Weather alert radio with removable belt clip
2. Power dock
3. AC power adapter
4. Instruction Manual
PRODUCT MUST BE REGISTERED
IMPORTANT
PRODUCT REGISTRATION
Register online
to receive 1 year
warranty protection
www.AcuRite.com
TO RECEIVE WARRANTY SERVICE
Register a Product
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Features & Benets
MENU
READY
HISTORY
SILENCED AUTO ON
CH
Weather Radio
1. Current Channel
2. Alert Message Display Area
Displays alert type, alert issued,
and menu text.
3. Menu Mode Indicator
4. History Mode Indicator
Indicates previous alerts are being
reviewed.
5. Listen Mode: Silenced
Radio WILL NOT alert for
advisories or watches. Warnings
cannot be silenced.
6. Menu Button
7. Navigation Button
8. Speaker
9. Power Dock
10. Yellow Light: Advisory
11. Lanyard / Attachment Point
12. Orange Light: Watch
13. Headphone Jack
14. Red Light: Warning
15. Volume Control Buttons
16. Radio Ready Indicator
Indicates optimal channel reception.
17. Docked Power Indicator
Indicates unit is securely docked;
power contacts are connected.
18. Low Battery Indicator
19. Volume Indicator
Indicates volume level; disabled when
radio is silenced.
20. Listen Mode: On
Listen to the weather report.
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Continued...
21. Listen Mode: Auto
Radio alerts for all advisories,
watches and warnings that
it is programmed to receive.
22. Listen Button
Toggles between SILENCED, AUTO
& ON modes.
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SETUP
Install or Replace Batteries
AcuRite recommends high quality alkaline or lithium batteries for the
best product performance. Heavy duty or rechargeable batteries are not
recommended.
Batteries provide backup power in the event of a power outage. They
provide portable power so you can take the radio with you for outdoor
activities, such as ball games, hiking, skiing, boating, hunting, shing, etc.
You can also quickly take your radio with you to a safe location during an
emergency.
The power dock is the main
power source for this weather
radio. The radio is always “listening”
for alerts, even when the audio
speaker is silenced. This funtion
requires substantial power and, as
a result, the weather radio will last
approximately 3 days on battery
power alone.
Install Batteries
1. Release clip and slide off the clip on
the back of the radio.
2. Slide off battery compartment cover.
3. Insert 3 x AA batteries into the
battery compartment. Follow the
polarity (+/-) diagram in the battery
compartment.
4. Replace the battery cover.
FIRST, RELEASE CLIP
THEN, SLIDE OFF
After installing batteries, the weather
report audio will automatically turn on.
To silence, press the “LISTEN” button.
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Power Dock
Plug-in the power dock as the main power source for the weather radio. Place
the weather radio into the power dock and the “ ” icon appears, indicating
the radio is docked correctly.
NOTE: The weather radio and power dock do NOT contain charging circuits
and will NOT charge or supply power to the batteries.
AC adapter
“DOCKED”
indicator
PLEASE DISPOSE OF OLD OR DEFECTIVE BATTERIES IN AN ENVIRONMENTALLY SAFE
WAY AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH YOUR LOCAL LAWS AND REGULATIONS.
used for an extended period of time. Follow the polarity (+/-) diagram in the battery compartment. Promptly remove dead batteries from the device. Dispose of used
batteries properly. Only batteries of the same or equivalent type as recommended are to be used. DO NOT incinerate used batteries. DO NOT dispose of batteries in fire,
as batteries may explode or leak. DO NOT mix old and new batteries or types of batteries (alkaline/standard). DO NOT use rechargeable batteries. DO NOT recharge
non-rechargeable batteries. DO NOT short-circuit the supply terminals.
BATTERY SAFETY: Clean the battery contacts and also those of the device prior to battery installation. Remove batteries from equipment which is not to be
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