First Alert WX-150 User Manual

Model WX-150 - User’s Manual

Public Alert

Radio

www.simaproducts.com

TABLE OF CONTENTS

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS ------------------ ................................... 3

CARE AND MAINTENANCE ------------------- ................................... 4

FCC NOTICE TO USERS ---------------------- ................................... 5

INTRODUCTION --------------------------------- ................................... 6

MAIN FEATURES --------------------------------- ................................... 7

LOCATION OF CONTROLS ------------------ ................................... 8

DESCRIPTION OF CONTROLS -------------- ................................... 9

MENU TREE ---------------------------------------- ................................... 10

BATTERY INSTALLATION ---------------------- ................................... 11

CHAPTER 1 - BASIC OPERATION

1.1 CHOOSING A LOCATION ------ ................................... 12

1.2 CONNECTING POWER --------- ................................... 12

1.4 SETTING THE CLOCK ----------- ................................... 13

1.5 SETTING WEATHER CHANNEL .................................. 14

CHAPTER 2 - PROGRAMMING

SETTING SAME LOCATION ---- ................................... 16-17

CHAPTER 3 - ADVANCED PROGRAMMING

SET ALERT MODE ----------------- ................................... 18

SET BACKLIGHT ------------------- ................................... 18

SET KEYTONE --------------------- ................................... 19

SET ALARM CLOCK --------------- ................................... 19

SET SIREN VOLUME ------------- ................................... 20

SIREN TEST ------------------------- ................................... 20

ADDING ALERTS ------------------- ................................... 21

SET SIREN MODE ----------------- ................................... 22

USING ALARM CLOCK ----------- ................................... 23

APPENDIX A - NOTES AND TIPS ----------- ................................... 23

APPENDIX B - HANDICAPPED ACCESSORIES .......................... 24

WALL MOUNTING -------------------------------- ................................... 24

ALERT DECRIPTION TABLE ------------------ ..........................................25

TROUBLESHOOTING --------------------------- ................................... 26

SPECIFICATIONS -------------------------------- ................................... 27

SERVICE -------------------------------------------- ................................... 28

WARRANTY----------------------------------------- ................................... 29

WALL MOUNT TEMPLATE --------------------- ................................... 29

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Notes

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

When using electrical appliances, the following basic safety precautions should always be followed.

CAUTION!

The Manufacturer does not represent this unit to be waterproof. To reduce the risk

of re, electrical shock, or damage to the unit, do not expose this unit to rain or moisture or immerse in water.

CAUTION!

This product has the capability to operate with four (4) 1.5V AA batteries (either rechargeable Nicad, NiMH or non-rechargeable alkaline), Please dispose of batteries properly or recycle at the end of the life of the battery. Do not incinerate

or compost batteries, as they can explode at high temperatures. Contact your local authority for information concerning reclamation and disposal of rechargeable nickel-cadmium batteries. Cadmium is a chemical identied by Proposition 65 in

the State of California to cause cancer.

First Alert® is a registered trademark of the First Alert Trust, used under license.

PN21704

Printed in China

CAUTION!

This product has a built-in circuit for charging four (4) 1.5V AA rechargeable NiCad or NiMH batteries. When regular alkaline batteries are used as a backup power

source, set the selection switch in the battery compartment to the “Alkaline”

position to switch off the internal charger.

CHARGING ALKALINE BATTERIES CAN CAUSE LEAKAGE OR A FIRE

DANGER!

To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not disassemble this product. Take it to a manfacturer authorized service personnel when service or repair work is required. Opening or removing cover voids warranty. This unit does not contain any parts

that can be repaired by the user.

Care and Maintenance

- Wipe unit with a damp cloth occasionally to clean. Do not use harsh chemicals, cleaning solvents or strong detergents.

- Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord.

- Do not locate this product where persons walking on it could damage the cord. Keep cord away from heated surfaces.

- To disconnect, grip the AC adapter and pull it from the wall outlet. Never disconnect by

pulling on the cord.

- This product is designed to operate using the AC adapter supplied in a household application or 12V DC for portable use.

- LCD screens can change color in extreme temperatures. If the unit is exposed to temperatures below -20ºC (-5ºF) or above +60ºC (+140ºF), the display may temporarily

cease to function properly, or could result in permanent damage.

Contents in this package

• One Public AlertTM Radio – WX-150

• One AC Power Adapter 120VAC: 12VAC

• One User’s Manual (this document)

90-Day Limited Warranty

Sima Products Corp. (“Company”) warrants that if the accompanying product proves to be defective to the original purchaser in material or workmanship within 90 days from the original retail purchase, the Company will, at the Company’s option, either repair or replace same without charge (but no cash refund will be made).

Conditions

1. You must deliver, mail or ship the product, together with the original bill of sale and this limited warranty statement as proof of warranty coverage to:

Sima Products Corporation Attn: Customer Service 140 Pennsylvania Ave, Bldg #5 Oakmont, PA 15139

2. This warranty is void if any defects are caused by abuse, misuse, negligence or unauthorized repairs.

3. All liability for incidental or consequential damages is specically excluded. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specic legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.

Limitation of Liability and Remedies

Sima shall have no liability for any damages due to loss of prots, loss of use or

anticipated benets, or other incidental, consequential, special or punitive damages arising from the use of, or the inability to use, this product, whether arising out of contract, negligence, tort or under any warranty, even if Sima has been advised of the possibility of such damages. Sima’s liability for damages in no event shall exceed the amount paid for this product. Sima neither assumes nor authorizes anyone to assume

for it or any other liabilities.

SERVICE PROCEDURE

FCC NOTICE TO USERS

You may be asked to send your unit in for service.It will be necessary to furnish the

following in order to have the product serviced and returned.

1. For Warranty Repair, include some form of proof-of-purchase.

2. You must include the Public Alert System Receiver unit and power adapter.

3. Enclose a description of the problem with the unit. Include a typed or clearly

printed name, address, and phone number where you can be contacted.

4. Pack the unit securely to prevent damage in transit. If possible, use the original packing material.

5. Ship the unit prepaid and insured by way of a traceable carrier (to avoid loss in transit) such as United Parcel Service (UPS), Roadway Parcel Service (RPS)

or First Class Insured

Mail to: Sima Products Corporation Attn: Customer Service 140 Pennsylvania Ave, Bldg #5 Oakmont, PA 15139

The Manufacturer is not responsible for units not received if the package has not

been properly insured.

6. If the unit is in warranty, upon receipt of your unit it will either be repaired or

exchanged.

The system may cause interference to a TV or radio even when it is operating properly. To determine whether the system is causing the interference, turn it off. If the interference goes away, the system is causing the interference. 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.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is needed.

• Contact your dealer for help.

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.

2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired

operation.

WARNING: changes or modications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment

Please allow approximately 2 to 4 weeks for your radio to be serviced. If the unit is out of warranty, we will notify you of the repair charge or replacement charge. If you have any questions, please call 800-345-7462 for assistance.

IMPORTANT!

Clear voice reception is important, but does not guarantee that an emergency alert will trigger your unit’s alert siren. To test actual reception and alert response, your unit must receive a test or emergency alert signal broadcast. The National Weather Service (NWS) broadcasts a test alert every week typically on Wednesday between 11AM and 12PM (noon). The radio will warn you if it has not received an alert within 10 days. To nd out the specic test schedule in your area, contact your local National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) or National Weather Service (NWS) ofce - 1-888-697-7263. These ofces are usually listed in the telephone book under “US Government” or visit the NOAA website at

http://www.nws.noaa.gov/nwr/

REMEMBER – FOR YOUR SYSTEM TO BE EFFECTIVE, YOU MUST PLACE IT WHERE IT CAN RECEIVE AN EMERGENCY ALERT SIGNAL AND WHERE YOU CAN HEAR ITS ALERT SIREN OR SEE ITS FLASHING LIGHTS.

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