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DEAR FIRST ALERT® CUSTOMER

Sound can be deceiving. Over time your hearing "comfort level" adapts to 
higher volumes of sound. So what sounds "normal" can actually be loud 
and harmful to your hearing.Guard against this by setting your equipment 
at a safe level BEFORE your hearing adapts.

affecting your sensitive hearing. 

Selecting fine audio equipment such as the unit you've just purchased is 
only the start of your musical enjoyment. Now it's time to consider how you 
can maximize the fun and excitement your equipment offers. This 
manufacturer and the Electronic Industries Association's Consumer 
Electronics Group want you to get the most out of your equipment by 
playing it at a safe level. One that lets the sound come through loud and 
clear without annoying blaring or distortion and, most importantly, without 

To establish a safe level:

Start your volume control at a low setting.
Slowly increase the sound until you can hear it comfortably and 
clearly, and without distortion

Once you have established a comfortable sound level:

Set the dial and leave it there.

Taking a minute to do this now will help to prevent hearing damage or
 loss in the future. After all, we want you listening for a lifetime.

We Want You Listening For a Lifetime

Used wisely, your new sound equipment will provide a lifetime of fun and 
enjoyment. Since hearing damage from loud noise is often undetectable 
until  it  is  too  late,  this  manufacturer  and  the  Electronic  Industries 
Association's  Consumer  Electronics  Group  recommend  you  avoid 
prolonged exposure to excessive noise.

Customer's Record:

The serial number of this product is found on its bottom cover. You should 
note the serial number of this unit in the space provided as a permanent 
record of your purchase to aid in identification in the event of theft of loss.

Model Number: FA1160

Serial Number: _____________

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Summary of Contents for FA1160

Page 1: ...AM FM NOAA WEATHER BAND RADIO USER MANUAL FA1160 PLEASE READ THIS USER MANUAL COMPLETELY BEFORE OPERATING THIS UNIT AND RETAIN IT FOR FUTURE REFERENCE BC ...

Page 2: ...ish a safe level Start your volume control at a low setting Slowly increase the sound until you can hear it comfortably and clearly and without distortion Once you have established a comfortable sound level Set the dial and leave it there Taking a minute to do this now will help to prevent hearing damage or loss in the future After all we want you listening for a lifetime We Want You Listening For...

Page 3: ...ended by the manufacturer 7 Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators heat registers stoves or other apparatus including amplifiers that produce heat 8 Only use attachments accessories specified by the manufacturer 9 Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way such as power supply cord or plug is damaged liqui...

Page 4: ...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 correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different...

Page 5: ...ton 5 Solar Panel 6 LED Flashlight 7 Power On Standby button 8 Clock Radio Tune Down button 9 Volume Down Button 10 Radio Mode selection Clock Set button 11 Weather Alert Indicator 12 Speaker 2 Clock Radio Tune Up button ALERT VOL MODE VOL TUNE TUNE 1 2 3 4 5 7 8 9 10 12 6 1 1 4 ...

Page 6: ... 13 16 15 23 17 18 19 20 21 22 POWER SOURCE This radio is designed to operate on multiple power sources IMPORTANT If you pull the insulation tab out to activate the internal rechargeable battery and the display does not turn on or the display comes on but the radio and flashlight do not work you will need to reset the unit using the following procedures normal operation Please see Resetting the Un...

Page 7: ... and LED light do not work You may need to press the reset button if lithium battery is charged up by cranking but radio or LED light does not work 6 Press the Power On Standby button to turn on the unit for operation Do not burn or bury batteries Do not puncture or crush Do not disassemble Recycle Lithium batteries Do not dispose of in the trash If the electrolyte in the cells should get on your ...

Page 8: ...rectly Wrong polarity may damage the unit AAA Note When switching the power source from internal lithium battery to the AAA batteries please make sure the unit is OFF and in standby mode You may encounter problems in operation and will need to reset the unit if you switch the power source while the FA1160 is operating WARNING Be sure that the batteries are installed correctly Wrong polarity may da...

Page 9: ...ing Indicator will light indicating the unit is charging LOW BATTERY INDICATOR When using battery power to operate this unit and the battery power becomes weak the low battery icon will appear flashing on LCD display You are recommended to charge the rechargeable battery or replace the exhausted dry cell batteries immediately Note The USB power adaptor not included described above is the same type...

Page 10: ... will stop on the first strong signal it finds 5 Press VOLUME button to obtain the desired sound level 6 Press the button on main unit to turn unit into standby mode after listenning The LCD backlight will automatically turns off after 20 seconds approximate Notes Manual tune to select weaker stations that might be skipped during automatic tuning If the automatic tuning does not stop on the exact ...

Page 11: ...FOR BEST RECEPTION To insure maximum weather band reception the Telescopic Antenna should be fully extended and rotated to obtain the best possible station reception 2 RECEIVING AN EMERGENCY WEATHER ALERT The Weather Alert function allows you to set the weather radio to a standby mode that will turn the radio on automatically if there is a severe weather emergency in your area To receive emergency...

Page 12: ...dcasts a test alert every Wednesday between 11 am and Noon To receive the broadcasts the radio must be within the range of the local broadcast site 10 40 miles depending on terrain and obstructions 3 When you turn the hand crank the built in dynamo will start to generate electricity The unit will charge the Lithium battery automatically as long as you turn the hand crank 4 While charging the RED C...

Page 13: ...hile charging the red Charging LED on back of the unit will be on It will turn to green when the battery is fully charged CHARGING YOUR SMART PHONE OR PORTABLE DEVICE This unit features a USB port for charging your portable device iPod iPhone Android phone etc when used with the USB charging cord that came with your device 1 to be charged Fully charge the built in rechargeable lithium battery prio...

Page 14: ...econds before powering on the unit 5 In some cases the internal battery may not fully charge your portable device It s recommended that if you start to get intermittent charge indications unplug the device and fully recharge the internal battery of the FA1160 before attempting to charge your portable device again See the Charging the Internal Battery section above for for more information 5 It is ...

Page 15: ...of the unit 3 Clean your unit with a damp never wet cloth Solvent or detergent should never be used 4 Avoid leaving your unit in direct sunlight or in hot humid or dusty places CAUTION Never allow any water or other liquids to get inside the unit while cleaning 5 Keep your unit away from heating appliances and sources of electrical noise such as fluorescent lamps or motors NOTE When the flashlight...

Page 16: ...na AM reception is weak Relocate the position of the unit Unit in Weather Alert Mode Select AM FM or WB mode as desired Power is not on Unit is charging your portable device Recharge the built in rechargeable battery and replace all 3 AAA batteries with fresh ones Wait charging finish or unplug your potable device from the unit wait for 10 15 seconds and then turns the unit power on The built in r...

Page 17: ...l responsibility is a core value of our business We are dedicated to continuous implementation of responsible initiatives with an aim to conserve and maintain the environment through responsible recycling Please visit us at http www spectraintl com green htm for more information on Spectra s green initiatives or to find a recycler in your area 16 2014 BRK Brands Inc All rights reserved First Alert...

Page 18: ...or sold by SPECTRA MERCHANDISING INTERNATIONAL INC official licensee for this product All right title and interest to use the First Alert logo trademarks and the First Alert trade dress are exclusively licensed by BRK Brands Inc and are used under license from BRK Brands Inc Please contact SPECTRA s Service Department for questions comments warranty support or service related to this product SPECT...

Page 19: ...reserves the right to offer alternative options for repair or replacement SPECTRA MERCHANDISING INTERNATIONAL INC 4230 North Normandy Avenue Chicago IL60634 USA 1 800 777 5331 of the unit without cost Also include a note with a description explaining how the unit is defective A customer service representative may need to contact you regarding the status of your repair so please include your name a...

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