Operating Instructions for Weather Alert Radio Model WX-167
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1. 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 INTRODUCTION Congratulations on your purchase of the First Alert brand Public Alert Radio Model WX 167 This product complies with the exacting standards for Public Alert devices as set by CEA 2009 and will provide reliability long life and outstanding performance The WX 167 receives both audio and digitally encoded civil and weather emergency alert messages transmitted from NOAA broadcast towers NOAA has more than 900 towers in the 50 states and near adjacent coastal waters Puerto Rico the U S Virgin Islands and the U S Pacific Territories The WX 167 Public Alert Radio receives all 7 NOAA weather channels and uses Specific Area Message Encoding S A M E technology to identify specific areas like a county or portion of a state To simplify programming the WX 167 has a built in database of over 3000 state and county locations You can select up to 20 locations for your radio to respond to NOTE You must select the correct weather channel to receive warnings for the state county codes that you have programmed 6 How it works When NOAA broadcasts a message the WX 167 decodes the message and displays it on the LCD screen One of three color coded LED lights will light up identifying the message as an Advisory yellow Watch orange2. NEXT gt key and proceed as prompted through step 8 13 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 The four choices are 1 VOICE MESSAGE The radio will sound the alert siren for 5 seconds then switch to the voice broadcast for the duration of the message About 15 to 60 sec 2 SIREN MESSAGE The radio will sound the alert siren for the duration of the message About 15 to 60 sec 3 VOICE EVENT The radio will sound the alert siren for 15 seconds and then switch to the voice broadcast for the duration of the alert About 15 min to 6 hrs 4 SIREN EVENT The radio will sound the alert siren for the duration of the alert About 15 min to 6 hrs To select an alert mode 1 Press and hold the PROG key until SET DATE TIME is displayed on the screen 2 Turn the FUNCTION knob until ALERT OPTIONS is displayed on the screen Press the NEXT gt key to enter the ALERT OPTIONS menu 3 Turn the FUNCTION KNOB to select the alert type you want 4 Press the SAVE key to save the option you selected 14 8 Event Blocking To reduce unwanted alerts such as weekly tests the WX 167 features the ability to block specific alerts The WX 167 is programmed at the factory with some events blocked Se
3. living room or office e Keep the receiver away from interference sources e g motors computers TV or microwave ovens e All LCDs have a preferred viewing angle when the display contrast is at maximum Adjust LCD flip door for best viewing angle 10 2 Connecting the Power USING A STANDARD 120V AC OUTLET 1 Plug the AC adapter cord into the 9V AC input jack on the back of the unit 2 Plug the adapter into the wall outlet Note The internal battery charger will automatically begin to charge the batteries if the Rechargeable setting is selected Keep the unit plugged in at all times The unit will be ready to use in the event of a power failure VEHICLE USE 12V DC x Use an optional 12V DC car adapter inot mel da Plug the adapter cord into the 12V DC input jack on the back of the unit Plug other end into vehicle s cigarette lighter or accessory outlet Note The radio will beep when choosing programming options To adjust the volume of the beeping set the Alert Volume switch to the desired position Reset the Alert Volume switch when done 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 You will not have to do so when programming the radio at other times 1 When powered up the radio wi
4. missing 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 AN CAUTION A This product has the capability to operate with five 5 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 identified by Proposition 65 in the State of California to cause cancer AN CAUTION This product has a built in circuit for charging five 5 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 FIRE AND EXPLOSION AND ENDANGER LIVES AN DANGER To reduce the risk of electric shock do not disassemble this product Take it to a munfacturer authorized service personnel when service or repair work is required Opening or
5. C Audio Output Power 200mW max Size 5 1 2 L X 8 1 4 W X 1 3 4 D Weight 13 5 oz without batteries ACCESSORIES AC Power Adapter Included Mounting Bracket Included Car Power Adapter Optional Not Included External Antenna Not included handicapped accessories not included 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 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 Please allow app
6. First Alert Model WX 167 User s Manual Public Alert Radio j ae e TABLE OF CONTENTS IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS 3 CARE AND MAINTENANCE 4 FCC NOTICE TO USERS 5 INTRODUCTION 6 MAIN FEATURES i 7 LOCATION OF CONTROLS 8 9 CONNECTING POWER 10 LANGUAGE SELECTION 11 SETTING THE CLOCK 11 SETTING ALERT VOLUME 12 SETTING WEATHER CHANNEL 12 SETTING SAME LOCATION 13 SET ALERTING OPTIONS 14 SETTING EVENT BLOCKING 14 BATTERY INSTALLATION 15 WALL MOUNTING 16 BASIC OPERATION 16 HANDICAPPED ACCESSORIES 17 NOAA MESSAGE MENU 18 TROUBLESHOOTING 19 SPECIFICATIONS 20 SERVICE PROCEDURE 21 WARRANTY esinin ia 22 Contents in product package In this package you will find e One Public Alert Radio WX 167 e One AC Power Adapter 120VAC 9VAC e One User s Manual this document e One Wall Mounting Kit 1 bracket 2 screws 2 wall anchors e One Quick Start Guide Contact Sima s Service Center at 800 345 7462 if you find that any of the above is
7. able use LCD screens can change color in extreme Contact your external antenna supplier for more information on lightning protection and grounding issues on your antenna You could temperatures If the unit is exposed to also get information from lightning protection temperatures below 20 C 5 F or above 60 C device suppliers 140 F the display may temporarily cease to function properly or could result in permanent damage 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 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 fol
8. ative message Avalanche Watch Avalanche Warning UB Biological Hazard Warning Boil Water Warning Blizzard Warning Child Abduction Emergency UB Civil Danger Warning UB Civil Emergency Message Coastal Flood Watch Coastal Flood Warning UB Chemical Hazard Warning UB Contaminated Water Warning UB Contagious Disease Warning Dam Watch UB Dam Break Warning Dust Storm Warning UB Emergency Action Notification UB Emergency Action Termination 18 UB Earthquake Warning UB Immediate Evacuation Evacuation Watch UB Food Contamination Warning Flash Flood Watch Flash Flood Advisory Flash Flood Warning Flood Watch Flood Advisory Flood Warning Fire Warning Flash Freeze Warning Freeze Warning UB Hazardous Materials Warning Hurricane Advisory Hurricane Watch UB Hurricane Warning High Wind Watch High Wind Warning Iceberg Warning UB Industrial Fire Warning UB Local Area Emergency UB Law Enforcement Warning UB Land Slide Warning B National Audible Test B National Information Center B Network Notification Message B National Periodic Test B National Silent Test UB Nuclear Power Plant Warning Power Outage Advisory B Practice Demo UB Radiological Hazard Warning B Required Monthly Test B Required Weekly Test Special Marine Warning Special Weather Advisory UB Shelter In Place Warning Severe Thunderstorm Watch Severe Thunderstorm Warning Severe Weather Advi
9. dios for special applications 4 External Antenna F Connector F connector allows you to connect to optional external antenna not included 5 DC Power Jack Connect AC Adapter or 12V DC from car cigarette adapter not included 6 LCD Display Displays time and alert messages Also used to display different options when programming 7 Warning Indicator Red Indicating that a Warning is in effect See alert table on pg 18 8 Watch Indicator Orange Indicating that a Watch is in effect See alert table on pg 18 9 Advisory Indicator Yellow Indicating that an Advisory is in effect See alert table on pg 18 10 Power Indicator Green Indicates the unit has power 11 Function Scroll Knob Allows you to scroll Up and Down through option selections when the radio is in programming mode 12 Alert Volume Off Hi Low Switch Setting the switch to the OFF position will mute the alert siren The radio will still receive alerts but will not sound the siren Use the event blocking feature to reduce unwanted alerts i 13 Volume Control Controls listening volume and remote output volume level This control will not affect the volume level of the alert siren 14 Speaker 15 Prev Button Use to scroll back through menu options while programming 16 Save Button Allows you to confirm the menu selections made while programming and stores
10. e the alert list on page 18 for more information To set event blocking options 1 Press and hold the PROG key until SET DATE TIME is displayed on the screen 2 Turn the FUNCTION knob until SETUP BLOCKING is displayed on the screen Press the NEXT gt key to enter the SETUP BLOCKING menu 3 The screen will display a 3 letter message code followed by either the words BLOCKED or NOT BLOCKED For example ADR BLOCKED The full text name of the message will scroll across the screen For example Administrative Message 4 Use the FUNCTION KNOB to scroll through the list of events Press the NEXT gt key to select the event you want 5 Use the FUNCTION KNOB to toggle between the BLOCKED and NOT BLOCKED options Select the blocking option of your choice 6 Press the SAVE button to set your blocking options Repeat steps 4 6 above to block other alerts 7 Press the PROGRAM key to return to the main menu Note Blocking an event disarms the siren and remote output only The LED light indicators and text message will still appear when the event is received 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 1 to select the battery type To select Alkaline when alkaline batterie
11. e to state Limitation of Liability and Remedies Sima shall have no liability for any damages due to loss of profits loss of use or anticipated benefits 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 Notes 23 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
12. ion The LCD has a unique tilt view function to provide optimal visibility Display Backlight Allows you to read the LCD display in low light situations When powered from the AC adapter or 12V DC source the backlight will stay on continuously To conserve power from the backup batteries during a power failure the backlight will stay on for about 10 seconds when you press a key Non Volatile Memory Channel and location settings are stored in non volatile memory even when AC and battery power is removed Remote Alert This feature can be used to control external handicapped accessible devices such as strobe lights pillow vibration modules and external sirens Alert Audio Output Allows connection of the siren and audio signal to a Public Address system amplifier un amplified external speaker or two way radio for special alert applications The volume contol knob controls the audio output The radio speaker is disabled when using this feature External Antenna F connector Allows connection to an optional external antenna not included to improve its reception in fringe or low reception areas such as a shelter Rear Power Jack Connects to 9V AC wall adapter or 12VDC car cigarette plug adapter Battery Backup During AC power blackout periods the unit will maintain normal operation on five AA backup batteries Rechargeable Ni Cad or NiMH batteries as well as alkaline batteries may be used A switch located in the battery compartme
13. ll prompt you to HOLD PROGRAM TO SETUP RADIO in English then in Spanish Press and hold the PROGRAM key for 3 seconds 2 The LCD screen will display ENGLISH Use the FUNCTION KNOB to toggle between English or Spanish language Select your language choice and press the NEXT gt key to save your selection After setting the language selection proceed to Step 2 in the Clock Calendar menu Note To reset language selection disconnect power from the unit including batteries Re connect power while pressing the PROGRAM button Repeat steps 1 and 2 above 4 Setting the Clock Calendar 1 When powering up the radio you will be prompted to HOLD PROGRAM TO SETUP RADIO Press and hold the PROGRAM key as prompted 2 The SET DATE TIME menu will be displayed on the LCD screen Press the NEXT gt key to enter the SET DATE TIME menu 3 SET YEAR will be displayed on the screen Turn the FUNCTION knob to select the current year 4 Press the NEXT gt key and SET MONTH will be displayed on the screen Turn the FUNCTION knob to select the desired month 5 Press the NEXT gt key and SET DAY will be displayed on the screen Turn the FUNCTION knob to select the correct day of the month 6 Press the NEXT gt key to enter the TIME ZONE menu Turn the FUNCTION KNOB to set the Time Zone as follows Eastern 0500 Central 0600 Mountain 0700 amp Pacific 0800 7 Press the NEXT gt ke
14. lowing measures e Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna e Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver e Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is needed e 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 modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate the equipment 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 find out the specific test schedule in your area contact your local National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration NOAA or National Weather Service NWS office These offices are usually listed in the telephone book under US Government or visit the NOAA website athttp www nws noaa gov nwr REMEMBER
15. n pages 11 12 Note For best reception lift up the built in telescopic antenna and fully extend it vertically The channel that gives you the best reception may not be the one that broadcasts weather information for your own location or county If you can t get good reception either move the radio or use an external antenna Handicapped Accessories Appendix B The WX 167 Public Alert radio is equipped to connect a variety of special needs accessory devices including strob lights pillow vibration modules and remote sirens Once connected these devices will automatically be activated when the radio receives an advisory watch or warning for the duration of the alert or until you press the Radio OFF button To connect a special needs accessory plug the device into the Remote Alert jack on the rear panel of the radio shown in Fig 1 This jack requires a 3 5 mm connector Fig 1 Note If an alert is blocked the accessory will not be activated The Alert Volume switch does not affect devices connected to the remote alert ouput To purchase special needs accessories contact Sima Products at 800 345 7462 17 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 B Administr
16. nds out test signals weekly for users to verify that your Public Alert radio is working properly Your radio is programmed at the factory to block the alert siren for the weekly test signal When the weekly test signal is received 1 The LCD screen will display the text message The National Weather Service has issued a required weekly or monthly test for your county until 2 The radio will beep for 15 sec The siren will not sound 3 Weekly and monthly tests are stored in Alert Memory 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 Note The WX 167 will automatically notify you if it has not received a test message in the previous 10 days by lighting all four LED indicators and displaying 10 DAY ALERT SENTRY on the LCD screen CAUTION Storm front activity can continue even though the alert s effective time has expired The end of an alert does not mean that the related emergency is over Note Time keeping functions will be lost and the clock will not reset to the correct time if AC power is disconnected from the unit and there is no battery back up power To reset the clock upon restoring power follow the Clock Calendar setting instuctions o
17. nt is provided to select the type of battery used Typically alkaline batteries will provide up to 24 hrs of operation while rechargeable NiCad and NiMH batteries will provide up to 12 hours See battery installation section page 15 for more information 7 LOCATION OF CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS Screen le e 3 FRI JAN 10 2803 CONOR WN gt IntegratedTelescopic Antenna Remote Alert Jack 3 5 mm Alert Audio Out Jack 6 2 mm External Antenna Jack F Connector DC Power Jack Liquid Crystal Display LCD Warning Indicator red LED Watch Indicator orange LED Advisorylndicator yellow LED Power Indicator green LED Function Knob ALERT Volume OFF Switch Volume Knob Speaker PREV Button Denoted as lt SAVE Button PROGRAM Button NEXT Button Denoted as gt Radio OFF Button Radio ON Button Battery type switch PC programming switch PC connection jack LCD Screen de 2 3 4 Time of Day with AM PM indicator Alert siren setting Number of stored alerts that are active Scrolling text for messages and program menus date Description of controls and functions 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 ra
18. nty when programming the radio If you are unable to access the NOAA website you can select a weather channel by listening to each channel and choosing the one with the best reception In most cases this will be the appropriate channel however sometimes broadcast areas overlap The best reception may not originate from the tower broad casting to your area If you are unable or not sure how to select the correct weather band channel please call Sima customer service at 800 345 7462 for assistance Selecting the WB channel for your listening area 1 Press the radio ON button to hear the voice broadcast Adjust the volume knob as needed 2 Press and hold the PROG key until SET DATE TIME is displayed on the screen 3 Turn the FUNCTION knob until SET WB CHANNEL is displayed on the screen 4 Press the NEXT gt key to enter the WB Channels menu 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 A M E location The WX 167 features a built in database of the 3 000 locations identified by NOAA in the United States Your Public Alert radio is programmed at the factory to receive alerts for the entire county This may include alerts that do not affect you Selecting your S A M E location can reduce unneces
19. or Warning red External handicapped accessory devices are triggered if connected The alert siren sounds and the radio automatically switches to the voice broadcast There are optional settings which you can use such as Event Blocking and Alerting Options to customize the response of your radio to an alert Working with other federal agencies and the FCC s Emergency Alert System EAS NOAA is the single source for weather and civil emergency information available to the public For up to date information on NOAA and weather frequencies used in your area check the NOAA web site at http www nws noaa gov nwr Your can also call 1 888 NWR SAME 1 888 697 7263 for further information The main features of the WX 167 Public Alert Radio include Alert Function Your Public Alert 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 Each code identifies a specific geographic area typically a county defined by NWS Setting the S A M E helps reduce unnecessary alerts Your WX 167 will sound an alert when a civil or weather emergency is declared in your area Alphanumeric Liquid Crystal Display LCD The LCD displays the NOAA weather channel number time programming information and alert status descript
20. press the radio ON button Possible Cause and Solution Your radio has not received an alert for 10 days or more Weather chan nel or S A M E location programming may be incorrect Re program weather channel and S A M E according to instructions on pages 12 13 Also make sure radio is getting clear reception Check to make sure the Volume Knob is not at the lowest level Also check the Alert Audio output When a device is connected to the Alert Audio output the radio s speaker is muted 1 May have programmed incorrect weather channel To reset weather channel follow instructions on page 12 2 Poor reception Move radio location or use external antenna 19 WX 167 Specifications FREQUENCY COVERAGE WEATHER CHANNELS Channel 1 ccccccceeeeeeeee eee 162 400 MHz Channel 2 is sssavecsecstevtcasnanindeaes 162 425 MHz Channel 8 ccccccceeeseeeee eee 162 450 MHz Channel 4 cccccccceeeseeeeeeee 162 475 MHz Channel 5 ccceccceeeeeeee eee 162 500 MHz Channel 6 0 sssensccssscceccarparnnasaes 162 525 MHz Channel T se 162 550 MHz SPECIFICATIONS Power Requirements 9V AC or 12V DC 200mA 120V 9V AC power adapter 5 AA Alkaline Ni Cad or NIMH Batteries not included Integrated Antenna 21 Telescopic Rod Antenna External Antenna not included 50 Ohms External Antenna Connector F type jack Remote Alert Connector 3 5mm mono audio jack Remote Alert Output Rating 1 0A 30VD
21. removing cover voids warranty This unit does not contain any parts that can be repaired by the user Care and Maintenance The output jacks for Remote Alert provide a floating relay contact output to external warning devices CAUTION The contact will close when an alert broadcast You should understand the danger of lightning has been received Do not exceed the maximum striking an external antenna and make voltage or current rating of the contacts 1 Amp A 30V DC appropriate measures to protect yourself from injury and fire hazard resulted from a lightning strike on an external antenna When an external antenna is used make sure 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 that there is sufficient lightning protection on Do not locate this product where persons walking on the antenna and its cable feed Make sure all it could damage the cord Keep cord away from the ground connections are sound and fit Do heated surfaces not get close to the unit when it is operating To disconnect grip the AC adapter and pull it from during a thunderstorm the wall outlet Never disconnect by pulling on the Lower retract or remove the telescopic antenna cord when using an external antenna This product is designed to operate using the AC adapter supplied in a household application or 12V DC for port
22. roximately 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 21 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 It is recommended that you call Sima at the number s listed below to obtain a return authorization number 412 828 3700 or 800 345 7462 or email firstalert simacorp com 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 specifically excluded Some states do not allow 22 the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from stat
23. s a template to mark the positions for the screw holes on the wall or other mounting surfaces 2 Drill the two screw holes and fix the screws onto the wall using the drywall anchors if necessary Leave a space of about 3mm 1 8 between the head of the screw and the wall 3 Put the radio and the wall mount bracket together with the AC adapter plug installed Make sure all the clips are properly set and the radio is secured 4 Hang the radio with the wall mount onto the two screws on the wall make sure the installation is 16 secure Connect the AC adapter to a power outlet Basic Operation After programming your WX 167 you are ready to use it Place the radio where it gets the best reception To listen to the weather channel press the Radio ON button To Turn off the weather channel press the Radio OFF button To turn the siren or voice off when an alert is received press the OFF button To Review Alert Messages The WX 167 will store up to 10 currently active alert messages in its memory Alerts are removed automatically when the time for the event expires Upon receiving a new alert the oldest inactive alert will be deleted If all stored alerts are active it will delete the oldest active alert The number of active alerts is displayed on the LCD screen in the upper right corner Press the Next gt or Previous lt button to play the alert denoted by the circled number TEST SIGNAL FROM NOAA NOAA se
24. s are installed push the switch to the right To select Ni Cad when using rechargeable batteries push the switch to the left See Fig 1 It is recommended that rechargeable batteries be replaced every three years DO NOT CHARGE ALKALINE BATTERIES Always set the battery select switch to Alkaline before installing alkaline batteries Using the NiCad setting with alkaline batteries may cause a fire hazard To install or replace the batteries Turn the unit upside down Locate the battery compartment door tab Fig 2 press down on the door tab and lift cover up to open Insert the batteries into the battery compartment Be sure to follow the polarity markings Fig 3 Place the batteries in the battery compartment and replace the cover NOTES Rechargeable batteries must be charged for at least 24 hours before they are ready Rechargeable batteries provide approximately 8 12 hours of operation time Alkaline batteries will provide up to 24 hours of operation time To maintain maximum backup time do not disconnect AC power supply from the unit while in use Remove the batteries when the unit is not used for a prolonged period of time Fig C NiCad Alkaline NiCad Alkaline 10 Wall Mount Installation Note Be sure to install batteries before wall mounting 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 a
25. sary alerts To select your S A M E location simply select your state county and county subdivision at the menu prompts as described below To set your SAME location 1 Press and hold the PROG key until SET DATE TIME is displayed on the screen 2 Turn the FUNCTION knob to select the SETUP LOCATIONS menu Press the NEXT gt key to enter the SETUP LOCATIONS menu 6 SET LOCATION 01 will be displayed on the screen Press the NEXT gt key to enter the SELECT STATE menu Turn the FUNCTION knob until you locate the desired state Press the NEXT gt key to enter the SELECT COUNTY menu Turn the FUNCTION knob until you locate the desired county Press the NEXT gt key to enter the SELECT SUBDIVISION menu Turn the FUNCTION knob to scroll through the subdivisions within a county For ex NorthEast Note Setting the subdivision to ANY 0 will receive all alerts broadcast in the entire county Press the NEXT gt key when you have selected the subdivision of your county Press the SAVE key to save your SAME location and return to normal operation NOTE Because broadcast areas overlap you may want to set more than one S A M E location To set more than one S A M E location you must complete the above steps for each location desired Repeat steps 1 and 2 above Upon entering the SETUP LOCATIONS menu in step 3 turn the FUNCTION KNOB to select an alternate location press the
26. sory Se Te el Tornado Watch 911 Telephone Outage UB Tornado Warning Tropical Storm Watch UB Tropical Storm Warning UB Tsunami Watch UB Tsunami Warning B Transmitter Backup On B Transmitter Carrieer On B Transmitter Carrier Off B Transmitter Primary On UB Volcano Warning Wild Fire Watch UB Wild Fire Warning Winter Storm Watch Winter Storm Warning Unrecognized Watch Unrecognized Advisory UB Unrecognized Warning jen ie gaa lt p ate gain a ee gst ct Problem POWER light does not come on POWER light is blinking Text is in the wrong language Siren does not sound Trouble Shooting 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 Unit is running on backup battery power Check AC adapter connections to restore power Language selection is incorrect To reset language selection follow instructions on page 11 1 Alert Volume switch may be in OFF position Set switch to Lo or Hi position 2 Alert Audio Output jack may be in use Disconnect external device from Alert Audio Output jack 3 Alert is blocked To Unblock alert see Event Blocking instructions on page 14 Problem All 4 LED indicator lights are on and 10 Day ALert Sentry is displayed on the LCD screen No sound from the radio s speaker There is only static when
27. the selections into the unit s internal memory 17 Program Button Press and hold for 3 seconds to put the radio into programming mode Press once again to revert without saving to normal operation 18 Next Button Use to scroll forward through menu options while programming 19 Radio Off Button When the radio receives an alert it activates the alert siren Press this button to stop the alert siren and revert to standby mode Also press to mute voice braodcast 20 Radio On Button Allows you to un mute the speaker and listen to the voice broadcast 20 Battery Compartment Open the cover to install or replace the batteries 21 Battery Selection Switch Select Alkaline or NiCad according to back up battery type Set switch to the right for alkaline and to the left for rechargeable See battery installation instructions on page 15 for diagram 22 PC programming switch 23 PC Connection jack Setting up your Public Alert radio 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 Near windows or large openings for best reception Near an AC Power outlet Near to where the user s would normally stay such as a bedroom
28. y and DAY SAVING will be displayed on the screen Turn the FUNCTION knob to select either Daylight Savings ON or OFF Set to ON if it is currently Daylight Savings time in your location 11 8 Press the NEXT gt 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 gt key and SET TIME will be displayed on the screen Use the FUNCTION knob to scroll to the current time 10 Press the SAVE key to save all of the settings for your clock calendar and return to normal operation 5 Set Alert Volume Make sure the alert siren volume switch located on the left hand side of the radio is turned is set to the volume level Lo Hi to your preference Note If the alert volume switch is in the OFF position the radio will not sound an alert tone 6 Selecting the Weather Band Channel To receive alerts for your area you must select the correct weather channel NOAA broadcasts on seven channels in 25KHz increments between the frequencies of 162 400MHz and 162 550MHz To identify the appropriate channel for your area visit the NOAA web site at http www nws noaa gov nwr indexnw htm 12 The table on the NOAA website includes the correct weather band channel for your area the SAME code and the location of the broadcast tower Look for the state in which you live and then search the list for your county Use the channel listed for your cou
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