Sima WX-17
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1. CAUTION Risk of electric shock DO NOT OPEN CAUTION TO REDUCE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER OR BACK NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL WX 17 Manual 3 7 02 11 25 AM Pag When using electrical appliances basic safety precautions should always be followed including ZA DANGER The manufacturer does not represent this unit to be waterproof To reduce the risk of fire electri cal shock or damage to the unit Do not expose this unit to rain or moisture ZA DANGER To reduce the risk of electric shock do not disassemble this product Take it to qualified service personnel when service or repair work is required Opening the adapter may expose you to dangerous voltages or other risks This unit is fully transistorized and does not contain any parts that can be repaired by the user This product is designed to operate primarily from four 4 AA Alkaline batteries not included in portable use An AC 120V to DC Wall Adapter is included for use in a household application Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord Do not locate this product where persons walking near could damage the cord Keep cord away from heated surfaces To disconnect from AC power grip the AC wall adapter and pull it from the wall socket Never yank the cord Wipe unit with a damp cloth occasionally to keep it looking new Do not use harsh chemi cals clea2. WX 17 Manual 3 7 02 11 25 AM Pag First Alert MODEL WX 17 User s Manual Emergency Alert Radio with AM FM Pu airy IMPORTANT PLEASE READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS Aa CAREFULLY BEFORE USING THE UNIT area WX 17 Manual 3 7 02 TABLE OF CONTENTS IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS 2 INTRODUCTION 2 02 cc cece cence eee 4 INSTALLATION 2 220002 e eee eee eed 6 LOCATION OF CONTROLS 4 6 OPERATION 002 eee e cece eee eens 7 NOTICE TO USERS 20 c eee e eee ee eee 9 WX 17 SPECIFICATIONS 10 SERVICE PROCEDURE 11 WARRANTY s Back Cover Contents in Product Package In the Package you will find Remote Alert Radio WX 17 120V AC Wall Adapter One User s Manual this document Contact the store from which you purchased the product or the Manufacturer s Service Center see p 11 if you find that any of the above is missing 11 25 AM Pag Important Safeguards A This symbol is intended to alert you of the presence of un insulated dangerous voltage within the AC wall adapter that might be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock Do not open the adapter A This symbol is intended to inform you that important operating and maintenance instructions are included in the literature accompanying the product Warning To prevent fire or shock haz do not expose this product to rain or moisture
3. 5 Oakmont PA 15139 The manufacturer is not responsible for units not received if the package has not been properly insured If the unit is in warranty upon receipt of your unit it will either be repaired or exchanged 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 ques tions please call 800 345 7462 for assistance 11 WX 17 Manual 3 7 02 11 25 AM Pag 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 lim ited warranty statement as proof of warranty coverage to Sima Products Corporation Attn Customer Service 140 Pennsylvania Ave Bidg 5 Oakmont PA 15139 It is recommended that you call Sima at the num ber s listed below to obtain a return authorization number 412 828 3700 or 800 345 7462 2 This warranty is void if any defects are caused by abuse misuse negligence or unauthorized repairs 3 All liability for incidental or consequential dam ages is specifically excl
4. LISTEN TO THE RADIO Speaker Large speaker for great sound in a small radio The Band switch selects AM FM Weather or Alert Telescopic Antenna Fully extend the antenna AM In this position an AM radio station and position for best reception of FM and WX can be selected with the Tuning knob signals The AM radio antenna is an internal FM In this position an FM radio station ferite antenna rotate radio for best reception can be selected with the Tuning knob Tuning Knob Rotate knob to tune for best AM WB In this position the local NOAA weath and FM reception er station can be selected with the Weather Band selector switch Weather Channel Legend Shows channel x and frequency information ALERT In this position the Weather Emergency warnings and watches can be Band Switch Allows you to select AM FM received Weather or Alert modes 1 Turn the Volume knob to the desired volume 2 Select AM or FM with the Band switch 3 Turn the Tuning knob to the desired station CAUTION You must select ALERT to receive the Weather that batteries need replacing Alert signals 14 Battery Door Slide down to replace batteries WX 17 Manual 3 7 02 11 25 AM Pag EMERGENCY RADIO OPERATION 1 Select WB or ALERT 2 Select the proper channel out of 7 with the Weather Band selector switch 3 In WB Turn the Volume knob to the desired volume 4 In ALERT When NOAA sends out an emergency warning the radio will sound a lou
5. your area check the NOAA National Weather Service website at http www nws noaa gov nwr WX 17 Manual 3 7 02 11 25 AM Pag The main features of the WX 17 Emergency Alert Radio include Alert Function Your Emergency Alert Radio will sound an alert tone when it receives a weather emergency broadcast from NOAA 7 Weather Channels Allows you to select one of the 7 NOAA weather broadcast channels Note The channel that gives you the best reception may not be the station that broadcasts information for your location or county Check with NOAA NWS for the correct channel and station AM FM Allows you to listen to your favorite AM or FM radio station NOTE The radio must be in ALERT mode to receive the NOAA Alert signal Choosing A Location For Installation The WX 17 is designed for portable operation In portable and non portable operations the best location is the one that can clearly receive the NOAA weather broadcast The best location to install the unit is Clear of any obstructions or metal surface Near windows of large openings for best radio reception Near an AC Power Outlet if desired Near to where the user s would normally stay e g in a bedroom kitchen or in an office NOTE Keep the radio away from interference sources e g motors computers TV s or microwave ovens To avoid damage to the product do not expose to direct sunlight extreme heat or humid environm
6. 162 425 MHz Channel 3 4 162 450 MHz Channel 4 162 475 MHz Chanel 5 sa ac heiatem aa ats 162 500 MHz Channel6 4 162 525 MHz Channel 7 06 162 550 MHz 10 Pag SPECIFICATIONS Power Requirements 4 AA Alkaline Batteries Backup Power 120V AC 60 Hz 250 mA Audio output Power 500mW Size 4 1 2 H x 7 W x 1 1 2 D 114 mm H x 178 mm W x 38 mm D Weight 0 96 LB 43 kg WX 17 Manual 3 7 02 11 25 AM Pag Service Procedure To retum the radio for Service Call 1 800 345 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 If you send the original receipt it cannot be returned 2 You must include the Emergency Alert System Receiver unit and the power adapter 3 Enclose a description of the problem with the unit Include a typed or clearly printed name and address No P O Box addresses where the unit is to be returned 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 Attn Customer Service 140 Pennsylvania Ave Bldg
7. d signal for 15 seconds When you hear the loud signal you MUST select WB to hear further information about the emergency IMPORTANT The fact that you can get clear voice reception does not guarantee that an emergency alert will trigger your unit s alert tone To test actual recep tion your unit must receive the weekly Test or Emergency Alert Signal Broadcast Follow the instructions in the previous sections and set the radio to ALERT to receive Test Alert Broadcasts from the NWS station The National Weather Service NWS broadcasts a Test Alert every week on Wednesday between 11AM and 12Noon To find out the specific test 8 schedule in your area contact your local National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration NOAA or National Weather Service NWS office These offices are listed in the telephone book under US Government When you are traveling with your radio and want to use it in a new location make sure you have the correct Weather Channel 1 7 Verify that the unit can be activated by the test broadcast in the new location REMEMBER FOR YOUR SYSTEM TO BE EFFEC TIVE YOU MUST PLACE THE RADIO IN A LOCA TION THAT CAN RECEIVE AN EMERGENCY ALERT SIGNAL AND WHERE YOU CAN HEAR THE ALERT TONE WX 17 Manual 3 7 02 11 25 AM Pag NOTICE TO USERS 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
8. 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 with 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 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 A WARNING The FCC could void the user s authority to oper ate the equipment if changes or modifications are made on the unit WX 17 Manual 3 7 02 11 25 AM WX 17 Specifications FREQUENCY COVERAGE WEATHER CHANNELS Chamet va bie eke eas 162 400 MHz Channel 2 4
9. ents for prolonged periods WX 17 Manual 3 7 02 11 25 AM Pag Installation Location Of Controls Installing replacing the batteries The Emergency Alert Radio is designed to use 4 AA batteries not included as its primary power Ls source 0 6 To install batteries a f N Ga ae Press down and slide down the battery kam 5 O7 nop compartment door Install the batteries taking care to observe the correct polarities as shown Close compartment door Do not mix old and new batteries Do mix battery types Use alkaline batteries AC Operation 14 1312 11 Using the AC to DC adapter supplied with the unit will disconnect the batteries automatically Plug in the wall adapter into a 120V AC outlet and plug into jack 6 Volt DC Only use the adapter supplied with the unit p Canying Handle Lift to carry radio 2 Weather Band Selector Switch Allows you to select one of the seven NOAA channels Antenna 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Extend the antenna and rotate the radio for best 3 Earphone J ack Allows use of earphones reception for privacy 6 WX 17 Manual 3 7 02 11 25 AM Page 8 9 10 Volume Knob Rotate to desired volume 11 ON OFF Switch Slide On or OFF 12 Power LED Indicator Lights to show ON 13 Battery Low LED Indicator Lights to show DC J ack Allows use of 120V AC to DC wall Operation adapter included to save battery power 7 TO
10. ning solvents or strong detergents WX 17 Manual 3 7 02 11 25 AM Pag Introduction Congratulations on your purchase of the WX 17 First Alert portable Emergency Alert Radio with AM FM This product is designed to exacting standards which provide reliability long life and outstanding performance This unit is designed to receive National Weather Service NWS broadcasts by NOAA Weather Radio which provides information about weather conditions forecasts and hazard information 24 hours a day Your First Alert Emergency Alert Radio will also alert you to emergency warnings or watches issued by NOAA with its built in siren The Department of Commerce s National Oceanic and Aerospace Administration NOAA provides NOAA Weather Radio as a public service NOAA has more than 550 stations in the 50 states and near adjacent coastal waters Puerto Rico the U S Virgin Islands and the U S Pacific Territories The WX 17 Emergency Alert Radio receives all of the seven NOAA channels NOTE You have to select the correct weather channel in order to receive warnings for the state county in which you 4 are located The unit will sound an audible alert tone when an alert tone is received Working with other Federal agencies and the FCC s new Emergency Alert System EAS NOAA is the single source for weather and emergency information available to the public For up to date information on NOAA and weather frequencies used in
11. uded Some states do 12 not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so the above limita tion or exclusion may not apply to you This war ranty gives you specific 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 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 dam ages Sima s liability for damages in no event shall exceed the amount paid for this product Sima nei ther assumes nor authorizes anyone to assume for it or any other liabilities 1999 2002 First Alert all rights reserved First Alert is a registered trademark of the First Alert Trust used under license PN21650 Printed in China
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