First Alert WX-167 - Manual

Page 2 - TABLE OF CONTENTS; Contents in product package

2 TABLE OF CONTENTS IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS ------------------ 3CARE AND MAINTENANCE ------------------- 4FCC NOTICE TO USERS ---------------------- 5INTRODUCTION ---------------------------------- 6MAIN FEATURES --------------------------------- 7LOCATION OF CONTROLS ------------------- 8-9CONNECTING ...

Page 3 - IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS; CHARGING ALKALINE BATTERIES CAN

3 IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS When using electrical appliances, the followingbasic safety precautions should always befollowed. CAUTION! The Manufacturer does not represent this unit tobe waterproof. To reduce the risk of fire, electricalshock, or damage to the unit, do not expose thisunit to rain or moist...

Page 4 - - Lower, retract or remove the telescopic antenna; Care and Maintenance

4 - The output jacks for Remote Alert provide a floating relay contact output to external warning devices.The contact will close when an alert broadcasthas been received. Do not exceed the maximumvoltage or current rating of the contacts - 1 Amp(A) @ 30V DC. - Wipe unit with a damp cloth occasionall...

Page 5 - FCC NOTICE TO USERS; WARNING

5 FCC NOTICE TO USERS The system may cause interference to a TV or radio even when it is operating properly. To determine whether the system is causing the interference, turn it off. If the interference goes away, the system is causing the interference. This equipment has been tested and found to co...

Page 6 - INTRODUCTION; First; NOTE: You must select the correct weather; How it works

6 INTRODUCTION Congratulations on your purchase of the First Alert ® brand Public Alert TM Radio, Model WX-167. This product complies with the exacting standards forPublic Alert TM devices as set by CEA -2009, and will provide reliability, long life and outstandingperformance. The WX-167 receives bo...

Page 7 - The main features of the WX-167 Public Alert Radio include:

7 Alert Function Your Public Alert TM Radio will automatically sound an alert tone siren and flash the corresponding LEDcolor indicator when it receives a weather or civilemergency broadcast from NOAA. Specific Area Message Encoding (S.A.M.E.) Allows you to store up to 20 different location codes in...

Page 8 - LCD Screen; LCD; LOCATION OF CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS

8 1. IntegratedTelescopic Antenna2. Remote Alert Jack (3.5 mm)3. Alert Audio Out Jack (6.2 mm)4. External Antenna Jack (F Connector)5. DC Power Jack6. Liquid Crystal Display (LCD)7. Warning Indicator (red) LED8. Watch Indicator (orange) LED9. AdvisoryIndicator (yellow) LED10. Power Indicator (green)...

Page 9 - Description of controls and functions

9 1. Integrated Telescopic Antenna – Fully extend the antenna and orient it for best reception. 2. Remote Alert (3.5 mm Jack) – provides contact closure to activate external devices. 3. Alert Audio Out (6.2 mm Jack) – Mono jack allows connection to a Public Address system or two-way radiosfor specia...

Page 10 - USING A STANDARD 120V AC OUTLET; Plug the AC adapter cord into the 9V AC input jack; Setting up your Public Alert; radio

10 1. Choosing a place for your radio Your WX-167 is designed for desktop or wall mountinstallation. Place the unit where it can receive anemergency alert signal broadcast and where you canhear its alert tone or see the message indicator lights.The best location to install the WX-167 is: - Clear of ...

Page 12 - Selecting the Weather Band Channel; To receive alerts for your area, you must select; If you are unable or not sure how to select the

12 8. Press the NEXT ( “>”) key and CLOCK will be displayed next. Turn the FUNCTION knob to selectbetween the 12-hour or 24-hour clock systems. 9. Press the NEXT ( “>”) key and SET TIME will be displayed on the screen. Use the FUNCTION knobto scroll to the current time. 10. Press the SAVE key ...

Page 13 - To set your SAME location:

13 5. Turn the FUNCTION knob to select the correct channel for your area, as identified by NOAA.Adjust antenna to ensure clear reception. 6. Press the SAVE key to save the channel and return to normal operation. 7. Setting the Specific Area MessageEncoding (S.A.M.E.) location The WX-167 features a b...

Page 14 - Selecting Between Alerting Options; Your radio is set at

14 8. Selecting Between Alerting Options The WX-167 offers four different alerting options for you toselect from. Each choice will make the WX-167 responddifferently when an alert is received. Your radio is set at the factory to Option 1 - Voice/Message. The four choices are:1. VOICE/MESSAGE: The ra...

Page 15 - To install or replace the batteries:; Rechargeable batteries must be charged for

15 9. Battery Installation The WX-167 uses 5 AA batteries for back-up power.It can run on non-rechargeable alkaline, orrechargeable Nickel Cadmium (Ni-Cad) or NickelMetal Hydride (NiMH) batteries. Use the slide switchlocated inside the battery compartment (Fig. 1) toselect the battery type. To selec...

Page 16 - Wall Mount Installation; Remove the wall mount bracket from the package.; Basic Operation; TEST SIGNAL FROM NOAA:

16 10. Wall Mount Installation 1. Remove the wall mount bracket from the package. Hold the bracket at the mounting location with thenarrow edge at the top. Use it as a template tomark the positions for the screw holes on the wallor other mountingsurfaces. 2. Drill the two screw holes and fix the scr...

Page 17 - Notes and Tips - Appendix A; Setting Daylight Saving; Handicapped Accessories - Appendix B; The WX-167 Public Alert radio is equipped to; Note; : If an alert is blocked, the accessory will not

17 Notes and Tips - Appendix A Setting Daylight Saving - This setting allows the radio to convert UTC time used by NOAA to your local time of day.It does not automatically set your clock to adjust for daylightsavings time. Be sure to set the daylight savings time to ONand OFF in accordance with time...

Page 18 - Alert Description Table:; Unrecognized Warning

18 Alert Description Table: The table below lists the alerts broadcast by NOAA. At the factory, your radio has been programmed with some alerts Blocked (B) as noted below. In addition, some NOAA alerts areUnblockable (UB) as noted below. To block additional events, see the Event Blocking instruction...

Page 19 - Trouble Shooting; Alert Volume switch may be in OFF; Problem; May have programmed incorrect

19 Trouble Shooting Problem POWER lightdoes not comeon POWER light isblinking Text is in thewrong language Siren does notsound Possible Cause and Solution AC power may not be connected.Make sure AC adaper is properlyplugged into the radio and the walloutlet AC power has been removed. Unit isrunning ...

Page 20 - WX-167 Specifications; FREQUENCY COVERAGE – WEATHER CHANNELS; SPECIFICATIONS; ACCESSORIES

20 WX-167 Specifications FREQUENCY COVERAGE – WEATHER CHANNELS Channel 1............................... 162.400 MHzChannel 2............................... 162.425 MHzChannel 3............................... 162.450 MHzChannel 4............................... 162.475 MHzChannel 5.......................

Page 21 - SERVICE PROCEDURE

21 SERVICE PROCEDURE To send the radio in for service, call 800-345-7462. You may be asked to send your unit in for service.It will be necessary to furnish the following, inorder to have the product serviced and returned.1. For Warranty Repair, include some form of proof-of- purchase. 2. You must in...

Page 22 - 0-Day Limited Warranty; Conditions; This warranty is void if any defects are caused by; Limitation of Liability and Remedies; Sima shall have no liability for any damages due to

22 90-Day Limited Warranty Sima Products Corp. (“Company”) warrants that if theaccompanying product proves to be defective to theoriginal purchaser in material or workmanship within90 days from the original retail purchase, theCompany will, at the Company’s option, either repairor replace same witho...

Page 23 - Notes