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Version 

1.0 

  ©Copyright 

2012, 

Ambient 

LLC. 

All 

Rights 

Reserved. 

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  Accessories 

The following software and hardware accessories are available for the WR-089 
at 

www.AmbientWeather.com

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Accessory Description 

Ambient Weather 90W1-29100 USB to 
AC Adaptor Converter

 

Converts USB cable to AC power. 

Ambient Weather 30W1-29100 USB to 
DC Car Charger Converter

 

Converts USB cable to DC car charger. 

 

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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 without prior notice. 

 

This product is not a toy. Keep out of the reach of children. 

 

No part of this manual may be reproduced without written authorization of the manufacturer. 
Ambient, LLC WILL NOT ASSUME LIABILITY FOR INCIDENTAL, 
CONSEQUENTIAL, PUNITIVE, OR OTHER SIMILAR DAMAGES ASSOCIATED WITH 
THE OPERATION OR MALFUNCTION OF THIS PRODUCT. 

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Warranty Information 

Ambient, LLC provides a 1-year limited warranty on this product against manufacturing defects in 
materials and workmanship. 
 
This limited warranty begins on the original date of purchase, is valid only on products purchased and 
only to the original purchaser of this product. To receive warranty service, the purchaser must contact 
Ambient, LLC for problem determination and service procedures.   
 
Warranty service can only be performed by Ambient, LLC. The original dated bill of sale must be 
presented upon request as proof of purchase to Ambient, LLC. 
 
Your Ambient, LLC warranty covers all defects in material and workmanship with the following 
specified exceptions: (1) damage caused by accident, unreasonable use or neglect (lack of reasonable 
and necessary maintenance); (2) damage resulting from failure to follow instructions contained in your 
owner’s manual; (3) damage resulting from the performance of repairs or alterations by someone other 
than an authorized Ambient, LLC authorized service center; (4) applications and uses that this product 
was not intended (5) the products inability to receive a radio signal due to any source of interference, 
metal obstructions or other reception issues. 
 
This warranty covers only actual defects within the product itself, and does not cover the cost of 
installation or removal from a fixed installation, normal set-up or adjustments, claims based on 
misrepresentation by the seller or performance variations resulting from installation-related 
circumstances. 

Summary of Contents for WR-089

Page 1: ...ower 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 Stateme...

Page 2: ...sed near water for example near a bath tub washbowl kitchen sink laundry tub in a wet basement or near a swimming pool 6 Clean only with dry cloth The device should be cleaned only as recommended by the manufacturer 7 Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators heat registers stoves or other device including amplifiers that produce heat The battery can explode 8 Do not place near a fire...

Page 3: ...one or PDA Most smart phones include USB cables example IPhones 4 Mini USB Tip Connects 2 5 Stereo Cable 1 to mini USB smart phone or PDA 5 Micro USB Tip Connects 2 5 Stereo Cable 1 to micro USB smart phone or PDA Figure 1 4 2 DC and AC Power Prior to using the WR 089 we recommend you fully charge the rechargeable battery through the USB Mini Jack Lift the rubber tab on the back of the WR 089 to e...

Page 4: ...en 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 Turn the hand crank either clockwise or counterclockwise at about two cranks per second for 3 5 minutes to activate the internal battery for initial...

Page 5: ...ect 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 1 Flashlight Operation Turn the light on and off with the light switch on the top of the unit Figure 4 5 2 Radio Operation To view radio controls reference Figure 6 5 2 1 Turning the R...

Page 6: ...dio broadcasting stations please visit the National Weather Service website http www nws noaa gov nwr indexnw htm Figure 6 5 3 Cell Phone and mp3 mp4 Operation Because cell phone batteries vary in their current ratings we cannot specify charging rates or usage time 10 to 15 minutes of cranking may result in 1 or more minute of talk time but your results may vary Note Charging a mobile phone throug...

Page 7: ...til you see red charging LED turn on This is an indication that the phone is receiving enough power from the radio Continue to crank at this rate until you are satisfied that an appropriate level of charge has been received by your cell phone If you decide to stop cranking for whatever reason please wait at least 5 seconds before cranking the radio again Figure 7 6 Specifications Battery Power 3xA...

Page 8: ...eption is poor Weather band reception can be poor inside a metal building structure or where electronic noise is present Try moving outside to improve reception Check local reception by driving to a different location and testing the weather band reception Radio reception is dramatically reduced when charging from USB Disconnect USB power when listening to the radio My smart phone connector is not...

Page 9: ...nst manufacturing defects in materials and workmanship This limited warranty begins on the original date of purchase is valid only on products purchased and only to the original purchaser of this product To receive warranty service the purchaser must contact Ambient LLC for problem determination and service procedures Warranty service can only be performed by Ambient LLC The original dated bill of...

Page 10: ... energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to cor...

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