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Ambient Weather WR-088 Emergency Solar Hand Crank
Radio, Flashlight with AM/FM/NOAA WeatherBand and
Cell Phone/mp3/mp4/USB Charger User Manual
Table of Contents
1.
Introduction ..................................................................................................................................... 2
2.
Warnings and Cautions ................................................................................................................... 2
3.
Features ........................................................................................................................................... 2
4.
Power Sources ................................................................................................................................. 2
4.1
DC and AC Power .................................................................................................................. 2
4.2
Solar Power ............................................................................................................................ 3
4.3
Hand Crank Power ................................................................................................................. 3
5.
Operation ......................................................................................................................................... 4
5.1
Flashlight Operation ............................................................................................................... 4
5.2
Radio Operation ..................................................................................................................... 4
5.2.1
Turning the Radio On and Off............................................................................................ 4
5.2.2
Adjusting the Radio Volume .............................................................................................. 5
5.2.3
Tuning Stations................................................................................................................... 5
5.3
Cell Phone and mp3/mp4 Operation ...................................................................................... 5
6.
Specifications .................................................................................................................................. 6
7.
Troubleshooting Guide .................................................................................................................... 7
8.
Accessories ..................................................................................................................................... 7
9.
Liability Disclaimer ........................................................................................................................ 7
10.
Warranty Information ................................................................................................................. 8
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- Page 1 Ambient Weather WR-088 Emergency Solar Hand Crank Radio, Flashlight with AM/FM/NOAA WeatherBand and Cell Phone/mp3/mp4/USB Charger User Manual Table of Contents Introduction ............................. 2 Warnings and Cautions ........................2 Features ............................2 Power Sources ..........................2 DC and AC Power ........................2 Solar Power ..........................
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Page 2: Introduction
Prior to using the WR-088, we recommend you fully charge the rechargeable battery through the USB Mini Jack. Lift the rubber tab on the back of the WR-088 to expose the USB connectors, as shown in Figure 1. Connect the DC power cable (included) to the USB mini jack, and the other end to the USB power source. -
Page 3: Solar Power
Figure 2 4.2 Solar Power Place the WR-088 in direct sunlight with the solar panel facing upwards, as shown in Figure 3. The red battery charging light illuminates when charging, as shown in Figure 2. The battery will fully charge after 10-12 hours of exposure in average sunlight. -
Page 4: Operation
for more than 60 days. The red battery charging light illuminates when charging, as shown in Figure 2. 3. For subsequent charges, turn the hand crank for one minute to produce 70 minutes of continuous light for the LED flashlight, or 16-20 minutes of continuous radio usage (subject to volume) or approximately 3-5 minutes of talk time on the cell phone (your results may vary due to phone variation). -
Page 5: Adjusting The Radio Volume
It is not intended for recharging fully a discharged battery. Cell phone battery capacity significantly exceeds the battery capacity of the WR-088. Therefore, a fully charged WR-088 will only partially charge a cell phone or mp3/mp4 device. After the battery stops charging the device, you must begin cranking. -
Page 6: Specifications
this rate until you are satisfied that an appropriate level of charge has been received by your cell phone. If you decide to stop cranking for whatever reason, please wait at least 5 seconds before cranking the radio again. Figure 6 6. -
Page 7: Troubleshooting Guide
The device is only intended for emergency charges and not for topping off already charged devices. 8. Accessories The following software and hardware accessories are available for the WR-088 at www.AmbientWeather.com Accessory Image... -
Page 8: Warranty Information
The specifications of this product may change without prior notice. This product is not a toy. Keep out of the reach of children. No part of this manual may be reproduced without written authorization of the manufacturer. Ambient, LLC WILL NOT ASSUME LIABILITY FOR INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, PUNITIVE, OR OTHER SIMILAR DAMAGES ASSOCIATED WITH THE OPERATION OR MALFUNCTION OF THIS PRODUCT.
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