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Congratulations on your new AcuRite product. To ensure the best  

possible product performance, please read this manual in its entirety  

and retain it for future reference.

Unpacking Instructions

Remove the protective film that is applied to the LCD screen prior to using this  

product. Locate the tab and peel off to remove. 

Package Contents

1. Weather alert radio with removable belt clip

2. Power dock

3. AC power adapter 

4. Instruction Manual

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Summary of Contents for 08550W

Page 1: ...ower Dock 5 Quick Setup 6 Set the SAME FIPS Code 6 Set the Channel 6 Set the Time Zone 6 Set DST Preference 6 Set the Time 7 Set the Date 7 Manual Setup 7 Edit SAME FIPS Code 7 Edit the Channel 7 Edit...

Page 2: ...otective film that is applied to the LCD screen prior to using this product Locate the tab and peel off to remove Package Contents 1 Weather alert radio with removable belt clip 2 Power dock 3 AC powe...

Page 3: ...advisories or watches Warnings cannot be silenced 6 Menu Button 7 Navigation Button 8 Speaker 9 Power Dock 10 Yellow Light Advisory 11 Lanyard Attachment Point 12 Orange Light Watch 13 Headphone Jack...

Page 4: ...cy The power dock is the main power source for this weather radio The radio is always listening for alerts even when the audio speaker is silenced This funtion requires substantial power and as a resu...

Page 5: ...quivalent type as recommended are to be used DO NOT incinerate used batteries DO NOT dispose of batteries in fire as batteries may explode or leak DO NOT mix old and new batteries or types of batterie...

Page 6: ...e press the p or q buttons to adjust the currently selected flashing digit Press t or u buttons to select the digit you would like to adjust Press OK to confirm your selection The display will read FI...

Page 7: ...tion Finally enter the YEAR by pressing the p or q buttons Press OK to confirm your selection Quick Setup is Complete The display will read SETUP COMPLETE and will display the default clock screen Man...

Page 8: ...e the radio can receive the emergency alert signal broadcast The radio and power dock are designed for tabletop placement on a level dry surface away from moisture Keep the radio away from sources of...

Page 9: ...dio press p or q when the default clock is displayed The HISTORY Mode Indicator displays to confirm you are viewing previous alerts If no alerts have been received NO MESSAGES will display Alert Text...

Page 10: ...s are unplugged Static when LISTEN button is pressed Relocate the radio for better reception If you are in a weak reception area position radio near a window and as high up as possible for best recept...

Page 11: ...arning CWW On Warning Contaminated Water Warning DBA Off Watch Dam Watch DBW On Warning Dam Break Warning DEW On Warning Contagious Disease Warning DMO Off Advisory Practice Demo DSW On Warning Dust S...

Page 12: ...ter NMN Off Advisory Network Notification NPT Off Advisory National Periodic Test NST Off Advisory National Silent Test NUW On Warning Nuclear Power Plant Warning POS Off Advisory Power Outage Advisor...

Page 13: ...Off TXO Off Advisory Transmitter Carrier On TXP Off Advisory Transmitter Primary On VOW On Warning Volcano Warning WFA Off Watch Wild Fire Watch WFW On Warning Wild Fire Warning WSA Off Watch Winter S...

Page 14: ...le protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equip ment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the inst...

Page 15: ...es are hereby expressly disclaimed including without limitation the implied warranty of merchantability and the implied warranty of fitness for a particular purpose Chaney expressly disclaims all liab...

Page 16: ...AcuRite uses patented technology Visit www AcuRite com patents for details Printed in China 08550 INST 060413 It s more than accurate it s AcuRite offers an extensive assortment of precision instrume...

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