Acu-Rite 8560 User Manual
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This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions:
1- This device may NOT cause harmful interference, and
2- This device must accept any interference received, including interference that
may cause undesired operation.
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 the receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
NOTE: The manufacturer is not responsible for any radio or TV interference caused by unauthorized
modifications to this equipment. Such modifications could void the user authority to operate the
equipment.
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08560 INST 102811
Weather Alert Radio
with Flashlight & Hand Crank
model #08560
Instruction Manual
Contents
1 Introduction: About the Weather Alert Radio
3 Overview of Features
Section 1: Setup
6 Installing Standard Alkaline Batteries
7 Hand Crank Power
9 Quick Setup
FIPS Code Entry, Channel Setup, Time zone, DST
Current Time Setting, Current Date Setting
Section 2: Using Your Weather Alert Radio
12 Reception
12 Listen Modes
13 Receiving Alerts
13 Silencing Alerts
13 Viewing Alert Message History
14 Volume Control, Backlight, Scroll Rate, Headphone Jack
15 Manual Setup
Edit FIPS Code, Edit Channel, Edit Time/Date, Edit Alerts
Section 3: Troubleshooting and Reference
17 Troubleshooting
18 Specifications
19 Reference: Alert Description Chart
Parts List model #08560
1. Weather alert radio with integrated flashlight
2. Pre-installed 3.7v Ni-MH rechargeable battery pack
Introduction
The Acurite® 08560 Weather Alert Radio will receive encoded
civil and weather emergency alert messages from the National
Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Weather Radio
broadcast towers. These broadcast stations are located all over
the United States. NOAA operates more than 1000 towers
throughout the 50 states, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin islands and
in the U.S. Pacific Territories. This weather alert radio uses Specific
Area Message Encoding (S.A.M.E) to identify specific areas, like
a county or localized area of a state. This technology limits the
occurrence of “false alarms”, that is, alert messages that do not
apply to your area.
The Acurite
weather alert channels. When an official alert is received, the
radio will automatically switch on (as long as it is powered ON)
and you will hear the tone and audio voice broadcast. The alert
type and message will scroll across the display. One of the
color-coded LEDʼs will also illuminate- signifying which type of
message has been received; “Advisory” is yellow, “Watch” is
orange and “Warning” is red.
This product features a battery compartment for holding standard
alkaline batteries (not included)- this is the main power source. The
radio/flashlight also includes an internal 3.6v Ni-MH battery pack
that is recharged with the integrated hand crank. In an
emergency, you may need to take the radio with you to a safe
area, the hand crank provides you with emergency power for the
the radio and the flashlight. There is also the option of plugging in
an AC power adaptor (not included) for powering the device long
term (note that this will NOT recharge the battery pack).
®
08560 Weather Alert Radio will receive all 7 NOAA
Please read through this manual to learn more about the Acurite
Weather Alert Radio. Keep this manual for future reference.
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®
Overview
IMPORTANT!
This weather radio, flashlight, and power source are NOT
waterproof. To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or damage to
the unit, do not expose this product to rain, moisture, or immerse
in water.
This product has the capability to operate with three (3) 1.5v
“AA” alkaline batteries. Use of rechargeable batteries are not
recommended. This radio contains charging circuits and a hand
crank for supplying power to the included pre-installed Ni-MH
battery pack.
To reduce the risk of electric shock, DO NOT disassemble or
modify this product. Take this product to manufacturer authorized
service personnel when service or repair work is required.
Opening the case of the radio voids the warranty. This product
contains NO user serviceable parts.
TEST YOUR SIGNAL RECEPTION BEFORE RELYING ON THIS
DEVICE IN EMERGENCIES. RECEPTION of the TEST is the best
way to ensure your radio will have proper reception during an
emergency. The national weather service (NWS) conducts a
required weekly test (RWT) of NOAA all hazards weather alert
radios every Wednesday between 11 AM and 12 noon (central
time), when weather permits.
The test consists of the RWT SAME code, a short tone and
message explaining the test. If adverse weather prevents the test
from being broadcasted on Wed., it is postponed until the next
day with good weather. If the test is not conducted by Friday, it is
postponed until the following Wednesday.
BATTERY
COMPARTMENT
ON BOTTOM
POWER MODE
SWITCH:
Standard Battery
Power Selection
Flashlight
ON/OFF
Weather Display
and Function
Buttons
Hand Crank
Indicator
Fold-Out
Hand Crank
Weather Radio
Antennea
Weather Radio
Speaker
POWER MODE
SWITCH:
Hand Crank
Power Selection
Weather Radio
Headphone Jack
External power
DC in 4.5v
(AC adaptor not included)
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Overview
Display Features
NOAA OFF INDICATOR
This icon indicates
when you have turned
off the NOAA RADIO (to
conserve batteries). THE
RADIO WILL NOT RECEIVE
ANY ALERTS WHEN “OFF”.
CURRENT CHANNEL
Displays the currently
selected channel. There
are 7 total weather
channel frequencies. The
channel with the strongest
reception is selected
automatically in QUICK SETUP.
MENU MODE INDICATOR
This icon indicates when
you are in menu mode.
ALERT
INDICATOR LIGHTS
CH
MENU
HISTORY
SILENCED AUTO ON
DISPLAY BACKLIGHT
The LCD features a
backlight for easy
night viewing
READYNOAA OFF
RADIO READY INDICATOR
Will display when the
radio determines the
reception of the currently
selected channel is
optimal.
MESSAGE DISPLAY AREA
This area is used to
display the type of alert
and the specific alert
issued, as well as the
menu text area.
AC POWER INDICATOR
This icon indicates when
the unit is being powered
by an external AC Power
Adaptor (not included).
Batteries are not charged
by an external adapter.
HISTORY MODE INDICATOR
This icon indicates when
you are reviewing
previous advisories,
watches, or warnings.
One of three Listen Modes are selected by pressing the
“LISTEN” button.
SILENCED: unit will not automatically sound audio alert to
notify you to advisories or watches. WARNINGS will still
sound audio alert to notify you, warnings cannot be silenced.
AUTO ON: unit will automatically sound audio to notify you
of all advisories, watches, and warnings that it is
programmed to receive.
ON: unit will display ON when you manually turn on the
weather report.
LOW BATTERY INDICATOR
This icon indicates when
the standard alkaline
batteries inside the unit
are running low.
VOLUME INDICATORLISTEN MODE INDICATORS
The Volume Level is selected by pressing the “VOLUME”
buttons.
SILENCED: the volume indicator is disabled when the radio is
silenced. Unit will not automatically sound audio alert to
notify you to advisories or watches. WARNINGS will still
sound an audio alert to notify you, warnings cannot be
silenced and will sound at a mandated high volume to ensure
user hears the warning.
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INSTALL
Hand Crank
Installing Batteries
BATTERY POWER MODE:
To use standard alkaline batteries as the main power
source, slide the POWER MODE SWITCH to the “ ”
battery mode selection.
REMOVE
BATTERY
COVER
2. Install 3 “AA” standard
alkaline batteries.
3. Re-install the battery
compartment cover.
The radio will automatically turn on after
batteries are installed, press the “LISTEN”
button until the display reads “AUTO ON”
to silence the radio temporarily.
1. Press the battery door
release button and slide off
the battery door.
Using the Hand Crank
HAND CRANK POWER MODE:
To use the HAND CRANK as the power source, slide
the POWER MODE SWITCH to the “CRANK POWER”
mode selection.
Extend Weather
Radio Antennea
before Radio Use
HAND
CRANK
The Hand Crank charges the included pre-installed 3.6v
Ni-MH battery pack which will power one of the following
functions for a specified amount of time:
5 Minutes of Flashlight ON Time
Hand Crank
“CHARGING”
Indicator
CONSERVING BATTERIES:
When the Weather Radio is ON The weather radio is always
“listening” for alerts, even when the audio speaker is silenced. This
requires substantial power, as a result, the batteries will last
approximately 3 days. To conserve battery power, turn the Weather
Radio function off by pressing the “PWR” button. Note that the
display will read “NOAA OFF”.
CAUTION:
When the weather radio function is OFF, you will not receive ANY
automatic WARNINGS, WATCHES or ADVISORIES.
2 Minutes of
Hand Cranking
2 Minutes of Weather Alert Radio Audio ON
12 Minutes of Weather Alert Radio Standby
NOTE: To prolong the life of the included pre-installed 3.6v
Ni-MH battery pack, charge at least once a month for 5
minutes using the Hand Crank.
FOR LONG TERM STORAGE: slide the POWER MODE switch to the
BATTERY MODE SELECTION to prolong the battery pack life.
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