Troubleshooting Guide - First Alert SFA1180 User Manual

If you experience difficulties in the use of this music system please check the
following or call 1-800-777-5331 for Customer Service.
Symptom
The built-in rechargeable
The unit does
battery is low and the "AA"
not respond
batteries are exhausted.
(no power)
Power is not
Unit is charging your
on.
portable device
VOLUME control is set
No/low sound
to minimum
when power
on the radio.
Station has not been
tuned properly.
FM reception is weak.
AM reception is weak.
Unit in Weather Alert
Mode
No Response
S.A.M.E. codes have been
to Alerts. programmed incorrectly.
Make sure the radio is set
to the correct weather
channel for your area.
USB no The built-in rechargeable
charging. battery is low.
Unit gets This is normal.
warm after
extended
play at high
volume.

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

Possible Cause Solution
Recharge the built-in rechargeable
battery and replace all 3 "AA"
batteries with fresh ones.
Wait for charging finish or unplug
your potable device from the unit,
tap the button to exit USB
Charging mode if display showing
USB CHARGE message. Tap the
POWER button again to turn on the
unit.
Adjust the VOLUME control.
Tune the station properly.
Extend and rotate the telescopic
antenna.
Relocate the position of the unit.
Select AM, FM or WB mode as
desired.
Make sure correct S.A.M.E codes
have been programmed.
Tune to the correct weather
channel for your area.
Fully recharge the built-in
rechargeable battery before
charging your Potable device.
Turn the unit off for a period of time
or lower volume.
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