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Using Dry Cell Battery Power
•Open the battery cover and insert nine (9) “C” dry cell batteries.
•Slide the Power Selector Switch on the back of the unit to the “Dry Battery” position.
•Test by turning the Lantern ON before proceeding to general operation.
CAUTIONS
When replacing the “C” dry cell batteries:
•DO NOT mix old and new batteries.
•DO NOT mix alkaline, standard (carbon-zinc) and rechargeable (nickel cadmium) batteries.
•Refer to the additional batteries warnings and cautions found in the “Important Safety Instructions” section on page 3 of this Instruction Manual.
Using Internal Backup Battery Power
•Slide the Power Selector Switch on the back of the unit to the “Ni-MH Battery” position.
•Test by turning the LED Emergency Light ON before proceeding to general operation.
Recharging the Internal Backup Battery Using the Fold-Away Hand-Crank
Pull the Fold-Away Hand-Crank out so it is adjacent to the unit body. Rotate the Hand-Crank handle (at a rate of 1- 2 rotations per second, with all functions OFF for best results) to generate power if backup battery power is low. The green Charging LED on the back of the unit will light.
Note: Backup power operates the LED Emergency Light, Radio and Cell Phone Charging Port only. The Lantern will not operate from backup power; it can only be powered by the replaceable “C” dry cell batteries.
OPERATING THE AM/FM/WEATHER RADIO
Refer to the “Controls and Functions” illustrations on page 5 to locate referenced controls.
•Slide the OFF/AM/FM/WEATHER Band Selector to the desired frequency.
•Turn the Radio Tuning Knob to tune in the desired station.
•Extend the Telescoping Antenna and adjust for best reception.
•Turn the Volume Control Dial to adjust radio volume.
•Insert earphones/headphones (not supplied) into the Earphone Jack if private listening is desired.
SETTING THE UNIT TO RECEIVE WEATHER ALERTS
Refer to the “Controls and Functions” illustrations on page 5 to locate referenced controls.
•Slide the OFF/AM/FM/WEATHER Band Selector to the WEATHER position.
•Turn the Radio Tuning Knob to tune in the NOAA station with the clearest signal.
•Extend the Telescoping Antenna and adjust for best reception.
•Turn the Volume Control Dial to adjust radio volume.
•Press the Alert ON/OFF Pushbutton to turn Weather Alert ON.
•If desired, press the Alarm Lock ON/OFF Pushbutton.
In ALERT mode, the hazard alarm will sound briefly when a hazard alert is received. In LOCK mode, the alarm sounds continuously when a hazard alert is received.
Alert works only when the OFF/AM/FM/WEATHER Band Selector is in the WEATHER position and a NOAA station has been tuned in using the Radio Tuning Knob.
NOAA Weather Radio (NWR) All Hazards
NWR is an all-hazards public warning system, broadcasting forecast, warning and emergency information 24 hours a day directly to the public. 7 NWR Broadcast Frequencies include: 162.400MHz, 162.425 MHz, 162.450 MHz, 162.475 MHz, 162.500 MHz, 162.525 MHz, 162.550MHz.
Broadcast range from the weather radio transmitter is approximately 40 miles. The effective range depends on such things as terrain and quality of the receiver and indoor/outdoor antenna. Log onto http://www.nws.noaa.gov/nwr/nwrbro.htm to see which frequency best serves your area.
“All-Hazard” messages are:
• Weather emergencies | • Forest fires | • Train derailment |
• Tornados | • Avalanches | • National emergencies |
• Hurricanes | • Technological emergencies | • Homeland security warnings |
• Floods | • Chemical & biological hazard | • Terrorists attacks |
• Blizzards | • Oil spill | • Civil emergencies |
• Natural emergencies | • Nuclear power plant emergencies | • Amber alerts |
• Earthquakes | • Maritime accidents | |
OPERATING THE LANTERN
The Lantern is controlled by the On/Off Locking Trigger Switch (see the “Controls and Functions” section on page 5 to locate).
Make sure the Lantern is turned OFF when recharging the internal backup battery and when the unit is being stored.
OPERATING THE 3-LED EMERGENCY LIGHT
The 3-LED Emergency Light is controlled by the LED Emergency Light ON/OFF Pushbutton (see the “Controls and Functions” section on page 5 to locate). Press it once to turn the LED Emergency Light ON; and again to turn it OFF.
USING THE CELL PHONE CHARGING PORT
The unit does not need to be turned ON in order to use the Cell Phone Charging function.
CELL PHONES CAN BE RECHARGED USING THE INTERNAL BACKUP BATTERY HAND- CRANK ONLY.
•Slide the Power Selector Switch on the back of the unit to the “Ni-MH Battery” position.
•Attach the appropriate charging tip (from among those supplied, shown to the right) to the small barrel tip of the Cell Phone Charging Adapter cord and plug this into the cell phone.
•Plug the barrel tip end of the cord into the Cell Phone Charging Port (see the “Controls and Functions” section on page 5 to locate).
•Pull the Fold-Away Hand-Crank out so it is adjacent to the unit body and rotate the Hand-Crank handle.
•The green Charging LED on the back of the unit will light.
CAUTION
SUPPLIED CELL PHONE CHARGING TIPS MAY NOT WORK WITH ALL CELL PHONES. Using the wrong tip may damage your device. Manufacturer is not responsible for damage caused in this manner. Verify tip compatibility with your cell phone manufacturer or consult your cell phone user manual before using this unit's cell phone charging feature.
TROUBLESHOOTING
General
Problem | Solution |
The unit will not power ON. | Battery power is low. Either change the dry cell batteries or recharge the |
Lantern and/or LED Emergency | built-in Backup Battery. |
Light will not function. | |
Radio
Problem | Solution |
Receptions is poor | Reorient the antenna to improve reception. |
Audio is week or has poor | Battery power is low. Either change the dry cell batteries or recharge the |
quality. | built-in Backup Battery. |
CARE AND MAINTENANCE
Internal Backup Battery Replacement
It is recommended that the unit be returned to manufacturer for battery replacement. Contact Customer Service, toll-free, at 1-800-544-6986.
Battery Disposal
Contains a rechargeable Ni-MH battery, which must be disposed of properly. Recycling is required — contact your local authority for information. Failure to comply with local, state and federal regulations can result in fines
or imprisonment. For more information on recycling this battery, call toll-free (800) 822-8837.
WARNINGS
Do not dispose of this unit in fire as batteries inside this product may explode or leak. Do not expose the unit containing a battery to fire or intense heat as it may explode.
