First Alert WX-17 Installation, Location Of Controls, Installing/replacing the batteries, Antenna

Models: WX-17

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Installation

WX-17 Manual 3/7/02 11:25 AM Page 6

Installation

Installing/replacing the batteries

The Emergency Alert Radio is designed to use

4 AA batteries (not included) as its primary power source.

To install batteries:

-Press down and slide down the battery 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:

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.

Antenna:

Extend the antenna and rotate the radio for best reception.

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Location Of Controls

1.Carrying Handle: Lift to carry radio.

2.Weather Band Selector Switch: Allows you to select one of the seven NOAA channels (1,2,3,4,5,6,7)

3.Earphone Jack: Allows use of earphones for privacy.

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First Alert WX-17 Installation, Location Of Controls, Installing/replacing the batteries, To install batteries, Antenna