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Battery Recycle Statement

Recycle Rechargeable Batteries

Recycle your old rechargeable batteries at one of the many collection sites
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Summary of Contents for ADVENTURER WR-112

Page 1: ...ion 8 6 1 Flashlight Operation 8 6 2 Siren and SOS Operation 8 6 3 Power Outage Light Flasher 8 6 4 Radio Operation 8 6 5 Time 9 6 6 Radio Band Mode 9 6 6 1 AM FM Radio Tuning 9 6 6 2 Weather Band Tuning 9 6 6 3 Weather Alert Mode 10 6 6 4 Smart Phone and PDA Operation 10 6 7 Low Battery Indication 10 6 8 Audio Output 11 7 Resetting the Unit 11 8 Battery Maintenance 11 9 Specifications 11 10 Troub...

Page 2: ...y Maintenance 1 Plug the radio into a power source computer USB or AC until fully charged Disconnect after fully charged to extend the battery life Do not leave plugged into the charger indefinitely 2 Periodically charge the radio every few weeks This will extend the battery life and provide a fully charged radio when an emergency occurs The solar collector will not fully charge the battery 3 Remo...

Page 3: ...isplayed on the screen 3 Plug in your Smart Phone or PDA 2 Introduction Thank you for your purchase of the Ambient Weather WR 112 ADVENTURER Emergency Solar Hand Crank Radio Flashlight with AM FM NOAA Weather Band Certified Weather Alert and Smart Phone PDA Charger To download the latest full size manual for easy viewing and additional troubleshooting tips please visit http ambientweather wikispac...

Page 5: ...ollowing warning and cautions 1 Read these instructions All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the unit is operated 2 Keep these instructions The safety and operating instructions should be kept for future reference 3 Heed all warnings All warnings on the device and in the operating instructions should be adhered to 4 Follow all instructions All operation and use instructi...

Page 6: ...diately seek medical attention Charge batteries on a fireproof surface away from flammable items or liquids Hand Crank Warning To prevent overheating of the dynamo hand crank and permanent damage do not crank faster than approximately two revolutions per second Do not crank continuously for more than two minutes After two minutes allow two minutes of rest before cranking again 4 Features The ADVEN...

Page 7: ...llector will not completely charge the ADVENTURER and is intended to extend the existing battery charge The solar collector efficiency is significantly impacted by direct vs indirect sunlight angle of the solar collector angle of the sun and weather conditions including your latitude time of year winter vs summer time of day and cloud cover 5 4 Hand Crank Power To operate the hand crank perform th...

Page 8: ...light on and off with the flashlight switch on the top of the unit Figure 1 6 2 Siren and SOS Operation To sound the emergency siren with SOS light flasher press and hold the flashlight switch for 3 seconds To disable press the flashlight switch again 6 3 Power Outage Light Flasher When plugged into AC power in the event of a power outage the flashlight will flash providing a location beacon To di...

Page 9: ...the MODE button to change to the Weather Band WB While displaying the Weather Band press the MODE button again to change to Weather Band Alert mode ALT Figure 5 NOTE Radio interference will be present while charging the WR 112 For best reception there is a telescoping antenna Extend the antenna and change the position if the reception is weak 6 6 1 AM FM Radio Tuning When the radio is turned on pr...

Page 10: ...ts may vary To charge the smart phone or music player device 1 Disconnect the unit from AC or USB power if it is connected 2 Press and hold the Power button for 3 seconds until the PHONE charging icon is displayed on the screen This feature will turn off all radio modes to conserve power 3 Lift the rubber tab on the back of the WR 112 to expose the connectors as shown in Figure 2 4 Plug the smart ...

Page 11: ...the internal micro controller may lock up and the unit will not respond to any commands from the panel controls In this event use a straightened paper clip toothpick or similar objects to press the RESET button located underneath the battery in the battery compartment The reset operation clears the system memory to factory default and all of your previous settings will be erased CAUTION Do not use...

Page 12: ...DVENTURER is lower than the operating voltage of the IPod IPhone and will not charge these devices until the battery is fully discharged The device is only intended for emergency charges and not for topping off already charged devices The ADVENTURER will no longer hold a charge Remove the battery and inspect the battery and battery terminals of corrosion or debris Replace the 3 7V lithium ion rech...

Page 13: ...ive all three levels The ADVENTURER is locked up and will not respond to commands How do I reset it Remove the battery Press the reset button inside the battery compartment with a paperclip Reinstall the battery The red charging light does not illuminate during solar charging There is not enough solar energy to drive the red charging light The display fades when placed in direct sunlight If the di...

Page 14: ...ery 12 Liability Disclaimer Please help in the preservation of the environment and return used batteries to an authorized depot The electrical and electronic wastes contain hazardous substances Disposal of electronic waste in wild country and or in unauthorized grounds strongly damages the environment Reading the User manual is highly recommended The specifications of this product may change witho...

Page 15: ...p or adjustments claims based on misrepresentation by the seller or performance variations resulting from installation related circumstances 14 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 c...

Page 16: ...ed Page 16 15 Battery Recycle Statement Recycle Rechargeable Batteries Recycle your old rechargeable batteries at one of the many collection sites in the U S and Canada To find the site nearest you visit www call2recycle org or call toll free 1 877 2 RECYCLE ...

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