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Optional WR-SOLAR-BAG from Ambient Weather
Figure 5
7.3
Solar Power
Place the battery power switch in the
LiION
position to charge the rechargeable battery.
Place the WR-199 in direct (or indirect) sunlight with the solar panel facing upwards (Figure 1). The
red battery charging light will illuminate when charging.
7.4
Hand Crank Power
Place the battery power switch in the
LiION
position to charge the rechargeable battery.
To operate the hand crank, perform the following:
1.
Lift the hand crank from the cradle, as shown in Figure 6.
2.
Turn the hand crank either clockwise or counterclockwise at about two cranks per second for
two minutes to activate the internal battery for initial use, or when the unit has not been used
for more than 60 days. The red battery charging light illuminates when charging, as shown in
Figure 1.
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.