PMT SFD1000 Quick Start Manual

SFD1000 Quick Start Guide
Thank you for purchasing the Precision Measurement Technologies SFD1000 Storm Front Detector. This is a situational awareness
device that alerts you aware of an approaching storm. This device is not intended to be relied upon as a safety warning device or for
life safety. This device uses data collected from storm lightning strikes occurring to estimate the distance the storm front is from the
user. This device is well suited to any outdoor activity where you might encounter lightning. In all cases, extreme caution should be
exercised if there is a chance there is a thunderstorm and lightning in your area. Take cover immediately and get more information
from your local television or NOAA radio.
This device will not detect every lightning strike. It takes a finite amount of time to process the data collected from a lightning strike,
and during processing, additional strikes will be ignored. Even the most sophisticated systems costing millions of dollars don't
detect every strike.
The SFD1000 cannot predict when or where a lightning strike will occur, so it cannot predict the bolt out of the blue. It does detect
lightning when it does occur and uses the information it collects from the lightning to estimate the distance the storm is away from
the user.
The complete SDF1000 Manual is available online at www.pmt-fl.com/SFD1000_User_Manual
Register your SFD1000
Register online at www.pmt-fl.com/Talos to receive the one year warranty.
TO RECEIVE WARRANTY SERVICE
Note: Under no circumstances shall the SFD100, Precision Measurement Technologies be held responsible for any damages that may result from the use of or
inability to use this product, including without limitation any indirect, incidental, special, exemplary or consequential damages, which are expressly disclaimed. This
disclaimer of liability applies to any damages or injury caused by any failure of performance, error, omission, inaccuracy, interruption, deletion, defect, delay in
operation or transmission software virus, communication failure, theft or destruction or unauthorized access to, alteration of, or use of the product, whether for
breach of contract, tortuous behavior (including, without limitation, strict liability), negligence, or under any other cause of action, to the fullest extent permissible by
law. This does not affect any statutory rights which may not be disclaimed. The contents of this product, including all lightning and weather data are provided "as is"
and without warranty or condition of any kind, express or implied, including, without limitation, any warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose.
Precision Measurement does not warrant that this product or the data that it provides will be free of errors, interruptions, viruses or other harmful components.
Precision Measurement Technologies does not warrant the accuracy or reliability of any lightning strike alerts, weather data or other information provided by the
product. Precision Measurement Technologies reserves the right to alter the product or withdraw it from the market at its sole discretion.
Installing the Batteries
The SFD1000 uses four AA size batteries and is designed for long battery life. We recommend using Lithium batteries for the longest
battery life, but alkaline batteries can also be used. To install the batteries, turn the SFD1000 upside down and remove the four
Phillips screws securing the battery door.
Install the four AA batteries as shown below. Note: The SFD1000 has protection to prevent damage should the four batteries be
installed backwards.
Water Resistant
The SFD1000 is water resistant, but do not immerse.