AM/FM Emergency Weather Radio/Light With Hand
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1. receptacle on the bottom of the handle see Figure 5 12 Volt DC Charging 1 Plug the 12 volt DC power adapters barrel connector into the DC 12V IN receptacle on the bottom of the handle see Figure 5 2 Plug the 12 volt DC power adapter s large connector into a vehicle s accessory power outet or other 12 volt DC power source Hand Crank Charging If the rechargeable battery power is low and there is no external power source available rotate the dynamo crank handle to generate power and recharge the batteries Two minutes of cranking produces approximately 15 minutes of runtime for the radio or LED area light Flashlight Bulb Replacement 1 Twist the rubber guard cover see Figure 2 counterclockwise and remove 2 Twist the bulb counterclockwise and remove 3 Insert replacement bulb 2 7 volt 1 5 watt twist clockwise 4 Reattach the rubber guard and twist clockwise Battery Replacement Disposal Battery Replacement It is recommended that the unit be returned to manufacturer for battery replacement Contact Vector Custorer Service toll free at 866 584 5504 Battery Disposal This unit contains a Ni Cd battery and should be disposed of properly For more information on recycling batteries call toll free 800 822 8837 A WARNINGS e Do not dispose of the battery in fire This may result in an explosion e Before disposing of the battery protect exposed terminals with heavy duty electrical tape to pr2. 455 85 4 S66 SoH 5 ba SS 4 Using the AM FM Radio 4 66 4 2428 eee Be BREESE Eee eee PES oe BA hw we 4 Using the Weather Band Radio a a e e e e es 5 Care and Maintenance 2 4 065 8 x eb ws Oe Ree ER SS ES SES EE SORE bd mes 6 Recharging BackUp Power saasaa es 6 Flashlight Bulb Replacement aaao es 6 Battery Replacerment Disposal 0 00 cee es 6 Specifications 4 5 acs a ewe oaa a a a ed Se ae ee ee me ea ee we a ee 7 INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing the VEC173 AM FM Emergency Weather Radio Light Please read this manual carefully before use to ensure optimum performance and avoid damage to the unit itself or power sources from which it operates FEATURES e AM FM errergency weather radio e Powerful main beam flashlight e Longjasting LED area light e Automatic emergency alert e External antenna and jack e Earphone and jack for privacy e Battery 12 volt DC or 120 volt AC powered e Builtin batteries for auxiliary back up power e Hand crank to recharge internal back up batteries e Includes 12 volt DC and 120 volt AC adapters for external power supply Power System The VEC173 has a unique power system Its primary power source is the common household C size battery but it may also be powered using the AC DC power adapter that plugs into a standard 120 volt AC household outlet or using an external 12 volt DC power supply such as a car vehicle s accessory outlet and the 12 volt DC power ad
3. Maintenance section on page 6 Using Battery Power e Open the battery cover located on the underside of the flashlight see Figure 2 and insert two conventional dry cell C size batteries e Test by turning the flashlight on before proceeding to general operation Using the AC DC Power Adapter Charger e Plug the AC DC power adapter chargers barrel connector into the DC 12V IN receptacle on the bottom of the handle see Figure 5 i w j BG TZ IN l a i e Plug the AC DC power adapter charger s plug into a powered 120 volt AC wall outlet e Test by turning the flashlight on before proceeding to general operation Note Flashlight is powered by AC DC adapters as well as C batteries Using the 12 Volt DC Power Adapter e Plug the 12 volt DC power adapter chargers barrel connector into the DC 12V IN receptacle on the bottom of the handle see Figure 5 e Plug the 12 volt DC power adapter chargers large connector into a vehicle s accessory power outlet or other 12 volt DC power source e Test by turning the flashlight on before proceeding to general operation OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Using the Flashlight The flashlight is controlled by an ON OFF trigger switch on the underside of the unit see Figure 2 Using the LED Area Light The LED area light is controlled by the LED ON OFF pushbutton located on the bottom of the units handle see Figure 5 The LED area l
4. S INSTRUCTIONAL MANUAL THIS MANUAL CONTAINS IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING THE OPERATION AND WARRANTY OF THIS PRO DUCT PLEASE RETAIN FOR FUTURE REFEREN CE WARRANTY IS NON TRANSFERABLE 4140 S W 30th Ave Ft Lauderdale FL33312 Toll Free 866 5845504 BDO82305 www vectormfg com IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS PLEASE READ THIS USER S MANUAL COMPLETELY FOR ALL SAFETY AND WARNING INSTRUCTIONS CAUTIONS Only use the DC adapter included with the unit 5 Do not operate while recharging Do not crush cut or pull charging adapter cords Do not expose cords to extrerre heat Do not use charging adapter cords with exposed wires Do not operate if the unit is damaged Do not look directly into either set of lights Do not shine flashlight into eyes O 0 ee oe N Do not immerse flashlight in water m o This is not a toy keep away from children 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 SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 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 This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device p
5. VEC173 ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY PROGRAM This limited warranty program is the only one that applies to this product and it sets forth all the responsibilities of Vector Manufacturing regarding this product There is no other warranty other than those described herein Any implied warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose on this product y E Freedom of POWER is limited in duration to the duration of this warranty This Vector Manufacturing product is warranted to the original purchaser only to be free of defects in materials and workmanship for one year from the date of purchase without additional charge The AM FM Emergency Wea ther warranty does not extend to subsequent purchasers or users Manufacturer will not be responsible for any armount of darmage in excess of the retail purchase price of the product under any cdrcumstances Incidental m and consequential danages are specifically exduded from coverage under this warranty Ra d IO Li g ht This product is not intended for commercial use This warranty does not apply to darmsege to units from misuse or incorrect installation connection Misuse includes wiring or connecting to improper polarity With Ha nd Cra nk Ba ck U p Pow er power sources RETURN REPAIR POLICY Defective products may be returned to manufacturer Any defective product that is returned to manufacturer within 30 days of the date of purchase will be replaced free of charge If such a produc
6. apter Back Up Power This unit also comes with builtin Ni Cd rechargeable batteries which serve as auxiliary back up power for the AM FM emergency weather radio and LED area light should no other power source be available This auxiliary power system may be recharged using the AC DC power adapter plugged into an 120 volt AC household 1 wall outlet a 12 volt DC power adapter connected to a 12 volt DC source or in emergency situations when no other power is available by using the hand crank Note Back up battery power will only operate the radio and LED area light It cannot power the flashlight CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS Figure 1 Figure 2 Figure 3 Figure 4 Figure 5 POWERING THE UNIT The unit can be powered in one of three ways 1 With two conventional dry cell C size batteries not included 2 With household 120 volt AC 60 Hz power and the AC DC power adapter included with the unit 3 With 12 volt DC power and the 12 volt DC power adapter included with the unit In addition a backup power system consisting of builtin rechargeable batteries allows the radio and area lights to operate when no other power source is available The rechargeable back up battery unit is not user accessible and can only be used to power the radio and LED area light Note Before first use the unit s rechargeable batteries should be charged for a full 12 hours See also Recharging Back Up Power in the Care and
7. e states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts or the exdusion or limitation of incidental or consequential darmages so the exclusions or limitations stated herein may not apply This warranty gives the purchaser specific legal rights other rights which vary from slate to sate may apply TO REQUEST WARRANTY SERVICE FOR THIS PRODUCT Contact Technical Support by telephone fax or mail see below We suggest that you keep the original packaging in case you need to ship the unit When returning a product include your name address phone number dated sales receipt or copy and a description of the reason for return and product serial number After repairing or replacing the unit we will make every effort to return it to you within four weeks WARRANTY ACTIVATION Please complete Warranty Activation Card and mail to Vector Manufacturing Enter VEC173 as Model and AM FM Emergency Weather Radio Light With Hand Crank Back Up Power as Product Type All Vector products must be registered within 30 days of purchase to activate this warranty Mail the completed registration form along with a copy of the original sales receipt to USER S MANUAL amp WARRANTY INFORMATION TOLL FREE 866 584 5504 FAX 954 584 5556 IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS ATIN CUSTOMER SERVICE 4140 SW 30th Ave Ft Lauderdale FL 33312 TO REDUCE THE RISK OF INJURY USER MUST READ AND UNDERSTAND THI
8. event shorting which can result in injury or fire e Do not expose the battery to fire or intense heat as it may explode 6 SPECIFICATIONS Flashlight Bulb DC Input Jack Radio Bands Speaker External DC Adapters Battery 2 4 volt 1 5 W 12 volt AM 530 1710 kHz FM 88 108 MHz Weather 162 400 162 425 162 450 162 475 162 500 162 525 and 162 550 MHz 8 ohms 1W DC 12V input 120 VAC 500 mA 2 C Size not included
9. ight can operate continuously for up to 12 hours Using the AM FM Radio The Radio Band Selector Switch on the top of the unit see Figure 1 controls the radio s On Off function and allows the user to select AM or FM frequency e After sliding the Radio Band Selector Switch to desired frequency rotate the Radio Tuner Dial to search for a station e Adjust volurre using the Volume Control slider on the underside of the unit see Figure 2 e Insert the earphones supplied into the Earphone jack See Figure 3 if private listening is desired e Insert the external antenna supplied into the External Antenna jack see Figure 4 and adjust for better reception if necessary Using the Emergency Weather Radio The VEC173 AM FM Emergency Weather Radio Light receives all seven of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administraton NOAA weather channels and is useful for monitoring storm alert and emergency warning system broadcasts e Slide the Radio Band Selector Switch See Figure 1 to Weather e Rotate the Radio Tuner Dial to search for a station e Adjust volure using the Volume Control slider on the underside of the unit see Figure 2 e Insert the earphones supplied into the Earphone jack See Figure 3 if private listening is desired e Insert the external antenna supplied into the External Antenna jack see Figure 4 and adjust for better reception if necessary Alert Function The Alert function is
10. only available when Weather has been selected on the Radio Band Selector Switch e Using the Radio Tuner Dial select the desired weather station e Press the Alert ON OFF pushbutton located on the top of the unit See Figure 1 e The green Alert ON OFF LED will light indicating this function is operating The weather station will remain muted unt a weather alert is detected and then an alarm siren will sound briefly Alarm Function The Alarm function is only available when Weather has been selected on the Radio Band Selector Switch e Using the Radio Tuner Dial select the desired weather station e Press the Alarny Lock pushbutton located on the top of the unit see Figure 1 e The green Alarny Lock LED will light indicating this function is operating The weather station will remain muted unt a weather alert is detected and then an alarm siren will sound continuously until the Alarny Lock pushbutton is pushed again CARE AND MAINTENANCE Recharging Back Up Power See Powering the Unit on page 3 for notes on power sources and instructions for firsttime use You can listen to the radio while recharging the back up batteries Charge the back up power battery regularly so itis ready for emergency use 120 Volt AC Charging 1 Plug the AC plug of the AC DC adapter charger into any standard 120 volt AC wall outlet 2 Plug the barrel connector attached to the AC DC adapter charger into the DC 12V IN
11. t is returned more than 30 days but less than one year from the purchase date manufacturer will repair the unit or atits option replace it free of charge If the unit is repaired new or reconditioned replacement parts may be used at manufacturer s option A unit may be replaced with a new or reconditioned unit of the sarre or corrparable design The repaired or replaced unit will then be warranted under the terms of the remainder of the warranty period The customer is responsible for the shipping charges on all returned items During the warranty period manufacturer will be responsible for the return shipping charges to the custorrer in the United States UMMATIONS This warranty does not cover accessories such as charging adapters bulbs fuses and batteries damage or defects resulting from normal wear and tear including chips scratches abrasions discoloration or fading due to usage or exposure to sunlight accidents damage during shipping to our service facility alterations unauthorized use or repair neglect misuse abuse failure to follow instructions for care and maintenance fire flood and Acts of God If your problem is not covered by this warranty call our Technical Support Department at 954 584 4446 or toll free at 866 584 5504 for general repair information and charges if applicable You may also contact us through our website at www vectornfg com STATE LAW RIGHTS This warranty gives you specific legal rights Som
12. ursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules These linits are designed to provide reasonable protection against hanrful interference in a residental installaton This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructons may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If 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 equipment and 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 TABLE OF CONTENTS Inroducton 4 646 4 ee ete brag o aed oe o s we oe we ee ee ee oe es oe ee 1 Feauies 42c4 4220 28 bee hee D 82d eee ee ee a wee ee aS 1 Controls and FunctonS aoaaa eee nee ee eee ee we ee ee Oe a ee ae 2 Powering the Unit oom s be eee ce es cae ee So 5 5G S56 be eee eS eS c s odds 3 O perating InstructonsS lt 2d bh OS Ss ho EEE 9S ESS OS 4 Using the Flashlight 5 5 4 ae ave eee ore Si ee ee ee amp ey a ese Ste a ee 4 Using the LED Area lights 2 42656 ose 44G44 585 452
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