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How It Works

The energy produced by severe weather can be detected and analyzed by monitoring radio frequency

transmissions from the storm itself. Tornado Alert™ performs monitoring and analysis and activates

both an audible siren and visual alarm based upon the intensity of electrical energy associated with a

storm. The patent pending technology used by Tornado Alert™ was field tested across the United States

for 7 years, including the deadly tornado outbreak of 2011. Unlike other devices on the market, Tornado

Alert™ distinguishes between single dangerous lightning strikes, non-severe storms, severe

thunderstorms and tornadoes. Tornado Alert™ issues alerts in real-time based directly upon storm

activity in your specific location. The alerts are completely independent of any other alert systems.

Specifically, Tornado Alert™ does not depend or rely upon the National Weather Service Emergency

Alert System (EAS). This direct and immediate detection of storm activity gives the user an additional

powerful tool to enhance their safety.

CAUTION: IF AT ANY TIME YOU FEEL UNSAFE DUE TO THE WEATHER IN YOUR AREA

IMMEDIATELY TAKE STEPS TO ENSURE YOUR SAFETY.

The Tornado Alert™ features are:

• Battery backup in the event of power outage.

• Approximate range of detection of 30 miles providing a warning time of up to 30 minutes.

• Alerts specific to your location based on actual storm activity.

• Distinguishes between lightning, non-severe storms, severe storms and tornado activity.

• Displays the relative distance of the storm to your location.

• Audible and visual alert indicators selectable by the user.

• Provides for the external attachment of devices such as those for the hearing impaired or home

alert systems using a 1/8” external jack.

• User controlled severe thunderstorm alerts.

• No programming required (no Specific Area Message Encoding (SAME))

Device Setup

Installing Battery

Tornado Alert

requires an Industrial Grade or Lithium 9-volt battery to insure continuous operation

during power outages. Since power outages increase during times of severe weather, battery backup is

essential, especially at night. To install a battery, first remove the battery cover plate of the back of the

unit. The battery compartment is designed such that the battery will only install if the positive (+) and

negative (-) posts are properly aligned. If the battery does not easily fit into the compartment, change

the orientation of the battery posts and try again. Once the battery is installed, replace the battery

compartment cover.