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Ambient Weather WR-089 Emergency Solar Hand Crank

Radio, Flashlight with AM/FM/NOAA WeatherBand and

Smart Phone/PDA Charger User Manual

Table of Contents

Introduction ..................................................................................................................................... 2

2. Warnings and Cautions ................................................................................................................... 2

3. Features ........................................................................................................................................... 3

4. Power Sources ................................................................................................................................. 3

4.1 Cables and Connectors ........................................................................................................... 3

4.2 DC and AC Power .................................................................................................................. 3

4.3 Solar Power ............................................................................................................................ 4

4.4 Hand Crank Power ................................................................................................................. 4

5. Operation ......................................................................................................................................... 5

5.1 Flashlight Operation ............................................................................................................... 5

5.2 Radio Operation ..................................................................................................................... 5

5.2.1 Turning the Radio On and Off............................................................................................ 5

5.2.2 Adjusting the Radio Volume .............................................................................................. 6

5.2.3 Tuning Stations .................................................................................................................. 6

5.2.4 Weather Band Tuning ......................................................................................................... 6

5.3 Cell Phone and mp3/mp4 Operation ...................................................................................... 6

6. Specifications .................................................................................................................................. 7

7. Troubleshooting Guide .................................................................................................................... 8

8. Accessories ..................................................................................................................................... 9

9. Liability Disclaimer ........................................................................................................................ 9

10. Warranty Information ................................................................................................................. 9

11. FCC Statement .......................................................................................................................... 10

Summary of content (10 pages)

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Ambient Weather WR-089 Emergency Solar Hand Crank Radio, Flashlight with AM/FM/NOAA WeatherBand and Smart Phone/PDA Charger User Manual Table of Contents Introduction ..................................................................................................................................... 2 Warnings and Cautions ................................................................................................................... 2 Features ...........................................................
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1. Introduction Thank you for your purchase of the Ambient Weather WR-089 Emergency Solar Hand Crank Radio, Flashlight with AM/FM/WeatherBand and Cell Phone/mp3/mp4/USB Charger. To download the latest full size manual (for easy viewing) and additional troubleshooting tips, please visit: http://ambientweather.wikispaces.com/wr089 2. Warnings and Cautions When used in the directed manner, this unit has been designed and manufactured to ensure your personal safety.
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. Features The WR-089 includes the following features: • Super bright 3 LED flashlight • AM/FM with Weather Band Feature • Emergency cell phone/mp3/mp4/USB charger 4. Power Sources The WR-089 can be powered from the following sources: • DC power from a USB power source, such as a computer. • AC power by adding a USB to AC adaptor (optional). • DC car charger by adding a USB to DC car adaptor (optional). • Solar power. • Hand crank power. 4.
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Figure 2 Figure 3 4.3 Solar Power Place the WR-089 in direct sunlight with the solar panel facing upwards, as shown in Figure 4. The red battery charging light illuminates when charging, as shown in Figure 3. The battery will fully charge after 10-12 hours of exposure in average sunlight. Figure 4 4.4 Hand Crank Power To operate the hand crank, perform the following: 1. Lift the hand crank from the cradle, as shown in Figure 5. 2.
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for more than 60 days. The red battery charging light illuminates when charging, as shown in Figure 3. 3. For subsequent charges, turn the hand crank for one minute to produce 70 minutes of continuous light for the LED flashlight, or 16-20 minutes of continuous radio usage (subject to volume) or approximately 3-5 minutes of talk time on the cell phone (your results may vary due to phone variation). When the battery is fully charged, there is little resistance in the crank. Figure 5 5. Operation 5.
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5.2.2 Adjusting the Radio Volume Turn the volume dial clockwise to turn the radio on and control the volume. 5.2.3 Tuning Stations 1. Select AM, FM or WB (weather band) channel with the band selector switch. Fully extend the telescopic antenna for better reception. 2. Adjust the volume with the VOLUME control. 3. Tune stations with the TUNE knob. The green TUNE indicator light will come on when the station selected is fully tuned. 5.2.4 Weather Band Tuning There are seven distinct weather channels.
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To charge the cell phone or music player device: 1. Set POWER/VOLUME control to OFF position. The radio will turn off automatically when an external device is connected to the WR-089. 2. Plug the cell phone charging cable (with the appropriate adaptor, mini and micro USB tips included) into the circular Phone Charge connector, as shown in Figure 7. 3. Plug other end of your cable into the cell phone’s charging connector. 4. If the phone does not begin charging, begin cranking.
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USB Charging Cable Retractable Antenna Wrist lanyard 7. Troubleshooting Guide If your question is not answered here, you can contact us as follows: 1. Email Support: support@ambientweather.com 2. Live Chat Support: www.ambientweather.com/chat.html (M-F 8am to 4pm Arizona Time) 3. Technical Support: 480-283-1644 (M-F 8am to 4pm Arizona Time) Problem Phone generates an error message when plugged into the WR-089. My Ipod / IPhone does not display the charge signal. The Weather Band reception is poor.
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8. Accessories The following software and at www.AmbientWeather.com . hardware accessories are available for Accessory Ambient Weather 90W1-29100 USB to AC Adaptor Converter Description Converts USB cable to AC power. Ambient Weather 30W1-29100 USB to DC Car Charger Converter Converts USB cable to DC car charger. the WR-089 9. Liability Disclaimer • • • • • • Please help in the preservation of the environment and return used batteries to an authorized depot.
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11. FCC Statement 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. NOTE: 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.