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First Alert WX-167 - page 1
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2 TABLE OF CONTENTS IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS ------------------ 3 CARE AND MAIN TENANCE ------------------- 4 FCC NOTICE TO USERS ---------------------- 5 INTRODUCTION ---------------------------------- 6 MAIN FEATURES --------------------------------- 7 LOCATION OF CONTROLS ------------------- 8-9 CONNECTING POWER ------------------------- 10 LANGUAGE ...
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3 IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS When using electrical appliances, the following basic safety precautions should always be followed. CAUTION! The Manufacturer does not represent this unit to be waterproof. To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, or damage to the unit, do not expose this unit to rain or moisture or immerse in water. CAUTION! This produc ...
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First Alert WX-167 - page 4
4 - The output jacks for Remote Alert provide a floating relay contact output to external warning devices. The contact will close when an alert broadcast has been received. Do not exceed the maximum voltage or current rating of the contacts - 1 Amp (A) @ 30V DC. - Wipe unit with a damp cloth occasionally to clean. Do not use harsh chemicals, cleani ...
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First Alert WX-167 - page 5
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 comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, ...
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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 for Public Alert TM devices as set by CEA -2009, and will provide reliability, long life and outstanding performance. The WX-167 receives both audio and digitally encoded civil and weathe ...
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First Alert WX-167 - page 7
7 Alert Function Your Public Alert TM Radio will automatically sound an alert tone siren and flash the corresponding LED color indicator when it receives a weather or civil emergency broadcast from NOAA. Specific Area Message Encoding (S.A.M.E.) Allows you to store up to 20 different location codes into memory. Each code identifies a specific geogr ...
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First Alert WX-167 - page 8
8 1. IntegratedTelescopic Antenna 2. Remote Alert Jack (3.5 mm) 3. Alert Audio Out Jack (6.2 mm) 4. External Antenna Jack (F Connector) 5. DC Power Jack 6. Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) 7. Warning Indicator (red) LED 8. Watch Indicator (orange) LED 9. AdvisoryIndicator (yellow) LED 10. Power Indicator (green) LED 11. Function Knob 12. ALERT Volume/O ...
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First Alert WX-167 - page 9
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 radios for special applications. 4. External Antenna (F Conn ...
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First Alert WX-167 - page 10
10 1. Choosing a place for your radio Your WX-167 is designed for desktop or wall mount installation. Place the unit where it can receive an emergency alert signal broadcast and where you can hear its alert tone or see the message indicator lights. The best location to install the WX-167 is: - Clear of any obstructions. - Near windows or large open ...
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First Alert WX-167 - page 11
11 3. Set-up and Language Selection When the radio is powered up, the LCD screen will illuminate and the four lights located above it will light up for 3 seconds and it will beep 3 times. Note: The radio will prompt you to select a language the first time you program it. You will not have to do so when programming the radio at other times. 1. When ...
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First Alert WX-167 - page 12
12 8. Press the NEXT ( “>”) key and CLOCK will be displayed next. Turn the FUNCTION knob to select between 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 knob to scroll to the current time. 10. Press the SAVE key to save all of the settings for your clo ...
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First Alert WX-167 - page 13
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 Message Encoding (S.A.M.E.) location The WX-167 features a built-in database of the 3,000 locations identifi ...
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First Alert WX-167 - page 14
14 8. Selecting Between Alerting Options The WX-167 offers four different alerting options for you to select from. Each choice will make the WX-167 respond differently 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 radio will sound the alert siren for 5 seconds th ...
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First Alert WX-167 - page 15
15 9. Battery Installation The WX-167 uses 5 AA batteries for back-up power. It can run on non-rechargeable alkaline, or rechargeable Nickel Cadmium (Ni-Cad) or Nickel Metal Hydride (NiMH) batteries. Use the slide switch located inside the battery compartment (Fig. 1) to select the battery type. To select “Alkaline” when alkaline batteries are ...
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First Alert WX-167 - page 16
16 10. Wall Mount Installation 1. Remove the wall mount bracket from the package. Hold the bracket at the mounting location with the narrow edge at the top. Use it as a template to mark the positions for the screw holes on the wall or other mounting surfaces. 2. Drill the two screw holes and fix the screws onto the wall, using the drywall anchors i ...
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First Alert WX-167 - page 17
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 daylight savings time. Be sure to set the daylight savings time to ON and OFF in accordance with time changes in your area. CAUTION! Storm front act ...
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First Alert WX-167 - page 18
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 are Unblockable (UB) as noted below. To block additional events, see the Event Blocking instructions on page 14. (B) Administrativ e message A valan ...
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First Alert WX-167 - page 19
19 Trouble Shooting Problem POWER light does not come on POWER light is blinking Text is in the wrong language Siren does not sound Possible Cause and Solution AC power may not be connected. Make sure AC adaper is properly plugged into the radio and the wall outlet AC power has been removed. Unit is running on backup battery power. Check AC adapter ...
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First Alert WX-167 - page 20
20 WX-167 Specifications FREQUENCY COVERAGE – WEATHER CHANNELS Channel 1............................... 162.400 MHz Channel 2............................... 162.425 MHz Channel 3............................... 162.450 MHz Channel 4............................... 162.475 MHz Channel 5............................... 162.500 MHz Channel 6........... ...
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First Alert WX-167 - page 21
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, in order to have the product serviced and returned. 1. For Warranty Repair, include some form of proof-of- purchase. 2. You must include the Public Alert System Receiver unit and ...
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22 90-Day Limited Warranty Sima Products Corp. (“Company”) warrants that if the accompanying product proves to be defective to the original purchaser in material or workmanship within 90 days from the original retail purchase, the Company will, at the Company’s option, either repair or replace same without charge (but no cash refund will be m ...
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23 Notes ...
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© 1999, 2002, 2004 First Alert ® : all rights reserved. First Alert ® is a registered trademark of the First Alert Trust, used under license. PN21703 Printed in China ...
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