Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product WX-167 First Alert
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2 TABLE OF CONTENTS IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS ------------------ 3 CARE AND MAIN TENANCE ------------------- 4 FCC NOTICE TO USERS ---------------------- 5 INTRODUCTION ---------------------------------- 6.
3 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 fire, electrical shock, or damage to the unit, do not expose this unit to rain or moisture or immerse in water.
4 - The output jacks for Remote Alert provide a floating relay contact output to external warning devices. The contact will close when an alert broadcast has been received. Do not exceed the maximum voltage or current rating of the contacts - 1 Amp (A) @ 30V DC.
5 FCC NOTICE TO USERS 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.
6 INTRODUCTION Congratulations on your purchase of the First Alert ® brand Public Alert TM Radio, Model WX-167. This product complies with the exacting standards for Public Alert TM devices as set by CEA -2009, and will provide reliability, long life and outstanding performance.
7 Alert Function Your Public Alert TM Radio will automatically sound an alert tone siren and flash the corresponding LED color indicator when it receives a weather or civil emergency broadcast from NOAA. Specific Area Message Encoding (S.A.M.E.) Allows you to store up to 20 different location codes into memory.
8 1. IntegratedTelescopic Antenna 2. Remote Alert Jack (3.5 mm) 3. Alert Audio Out Jack (6.2 mm) 4. External Antenna Jack (F Connector) 5. DC Power Jack 6. Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) 7. Warning Indicator (red) LED 8. Watch Indicator (orange) LED 9. AdvisoryIndicator (yellow) LED 10.
9 1. Integrated Telescopic Antenna – Fully extend the antenna and orient it for best reception. 2. Remote Alert (3.5 mm Jack) – provides contact closure to activate external devices. 3. Alert Audio Out (6.2 mm Jack) – Mono jack allows connection to a Public Address system or two-way radios for special applications.
10 1. Choosing a place for your radio Your WX-167 is designed for desktop or wall mount installation. Place the unit where it can receive an emergency alert signal broadcast and where you can hear its alert tone or see the message indicator lights. The best location to install the WX-167 is: - Clear of any obstructions.
11 3. Set-up and Language Selection When the radio is powered up, the LCD screen will illuminate and the four lights located above it will light up for 3 seconds and it will beep 3 times. Note: The radio will prompt you to select a language the first time you program it.
12 8. Press the NEXT ( “>”) key and CLOCK will be displayed next. Turn the FUNCTION knob to select between the 12-hour or 24-hour clock systems. 9. Press the NEXT ( “>”) key and SET TIME will be displayed on the screen. Use the FUNCTION knob to scroll to the current time.
13 5. Turn the FUNCTION knob to select the correct channel for your area, as identified by NOAA. Adjust antenna to ensure clear reception. 6. Press the SAVE key to save the channel and return to normal operation. 7. Setting the Specific Area Message Encoding (S.
14 8. Selecting Between Alerting Options The WX-167 offers four different alerting options for you to select from. Each choice will make the WX-167 respond differently when an alert is received. Your radio is set at the factory to Option 1 - Voice/Message.
15 9. Battery Installation The WX-167 uses 5 AA batteries for back-up power. It can run on non-rechargeable alkaline, or rechargeable Nickel Cadmium (Ni-Cad) or Nickel Metal Hydride (NiMH) batteries. Use the slide switch located inside the battery compartment (Fig.
16 10. Wall Mount Installation 1. Remove the wall mount bracket from the package. Hold the bracket at the mounting location with the narrow edge at the top. Use it as a template to mark the positions for the screw holes on the wall or other mounting surfaces.
17 Notes and Tips - Appendix A Setting Daylight Saving - This setting allows the radio to convert UTC time used by NOAA to your local time of day. It does not automatically set your clock to adjust for daylight savings time. Be sure to set the daylight savings time to ON and OFF in accordance with time changes in your area.
18 Alert Description Table: The table below lists the alerts broadcast by NOAA. At the factory, your radio has been programmed with some alerts Blocked (B) as noted below. In addition, some NOAA alerts are Unblockable (UB) as noted below. To block additional events, see the Event Blocking instructions on page 14.
19 Trouble Shooting Problem POWER light does not come on POWER light is blinking Text is in the wrong language Siren does not sound Possible Cause and Solution AC power may not be connected. Make sure AC adaper is properly plugged into the radio and the wall outlet AC power has been removed.
20 WX-167 Specifications FREQUENCY COVERAGE – WEATHER CHANNELS Channel 1............................... 162.400 MHz Channel 2............................... 162.425 MHz Channel 3............................... 162.450 MHz Channel 4..................
21 SERVICE PROCEDURE To send the radio in for service, call 800-345-7462. 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.
22 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.
23 Notes.
© 1999, 2002, 2004 First Alert ® : all rights reserved. First Alert ® is a registered trademark of the First Alert Trust, used under license. PN21703 Printed in China.
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