Page 2 - All visitors should be kept at a distance from work area.
GENERAL SAFETY WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS FOR ALL APPLIANCES READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS WARNING: Read all instructions before operating product. Failure to follow all instructions listed below may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury.• AVOID DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENTS Don’t use appliances in d...
Page 3 - SAFETY GUIDELINES / DEFINITIONS; result in property damage.; RISK OF UNSAFE OPERATION.; IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS; WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK:; Do not expose this unit to rain or moisture and never; CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE:; Minimum Gage for Cord Sets
• EXTENSION CORDS. Make sure your extension cord is in good condition. When using an extension cord, be sure to use one heavy enough to carry the current your product will draw. An undersized cord will cause a drop in line voltageresulting in loss of power and overheating. The following table shows ...
Page 4 - WEATHER RADIO SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
3 • Charge or power this unit only with the originally supplied 12 volt DC, Class 2 transformer. Consult manufacturer for replacement.• NEVER attempt to operate the Lantern without the bulb and housing in place; and only replace the bulb with a new 9watt CFL bulb.• Replace the Removable Battery Pack...
Page 5 - SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS; INTRODUCTION; Thank you for purchasing the; FEATURES; Automatic Overload —; power to the unit’s outlet will automatically shut off.; Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) —; Unit automatically shuts down if it exceeds a safe temperature.; Low Battery —
4 checked periodically to confirm its functionality and for loss of reception; also check for loss of reception after movingthe unit to a different location.• Test Warnings from NOAA; all National Weather Services periodically transmit test signals. Some stations broadcast atest signal every week on...
Page 6 - Control and Function Guide
5 TELESCOPING ANTENNA CHARGE LEVELINDICATOR LEDS CHARGE LEVELPUSHBUTTON SPEAKER FLUORESCENT BULB INVERTER STATUS LED INDICATOR LED BACKUP LIGHT (BASE OF LANTERN) LED BACKUP LIGHT ON/OFFPUSHBUTTON CHARGING LED INDICATOR FOR INTERNAL BACK UP BATTERY DYNAMO HAND-CRANK LEDINDICATOR 12 VOLT DETACHABLE BA...
Page 7 - POWER SUPPLY; The unit can be powered in two ways:; Using the 120 Volt AC Adapter; The; PS50LRB Rechargeable Portable Power Station Radio Lantern; inverter if leakage or ground fault current is detected.; AC Power Supply Controls and Indicators
6 POWER SUPPLY The unit can be powered in two ways: 1. 12 volt DC power source (12 Volt DC Adapter included with the unit); or2. Detachable 3Ah, 12 volt Battery Pack (supplied). When no other power source is available, the rechargeable Internal Backup Battery allows the Radio and LED BackupLight to ...
Page 8 - Using the 12 Volt DC Adapter; Pack is pressed and the DC Charging Adapter is unplugged.; Using the Dynamo Hand-Crank; with the strongest signal.
7 Using the 12 Volt DC Adapter The 12 Volt DC Adapter only recharges the removable 12 volt battery pack; and, if no other power source is available,powers all of the unit’s features. 1. Insert the gold-tipped 12 Volt DC Charging Adapter end plug into the vehicle’s 12 volt DC accessory outlet. 2. Ins...
Page 9 - CARE AND MAINTENANCE; Cleaning
8 NOAA WEATHER RADIO (NWR) ALL HAZARDS NWR is an all-hazards public warning system, broadcasting forecast, warning and emergency information 24 hours a day directly tothe public.7 NWR Broadcast Frequencies include: 162.400MHz, 162.425 MHz, 162.450 MHz, 162.475 MHz, 162.500 MHz, 162.525 MHz, 162.550M...
Page 10 - NEVER grasp the glass bulb directly. It; Battery Replacement/Disposal; When it will no longer holds a charge, the; Accessories
9 Replacement Parts Check unit periodically and discontinue use if parts or accessories are found to be damaged or defective. Toreplace worn or defective parts, contact Customer Service toll-free at (800) 54-HOW-TO. 12 Volt DC Adapter Plug Fuse Replacement The fuse in the DC plug protects the chargi...
Page 11 - SERVICE INFORMATION; or visit; FULL TWO-YEAR HOME USE WARRANTY; FREE WARNING LABEL REPLACEMENT:; SPECIFICATIONS; Removable Battery Pack:
10 SERVICE INFORMATION All Black & Decker Service Centers are staffed with trained personnel to provide customers with efficient and reliablepower tool service. Whether you need technical advice, repair, or genuine factory replacement parts, contact the Black &Decker location nearest you. To...