Full Product Manual

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IMPORTANT! Improper installation of the battery will cause the Tornado Alert™ not to function or

function improperly.

IMPORTANT! The Tornado Alert™ system contains no user serviceable parts and is not intended to be

opened, except for battery installation. Opening the main case or attempting to service the unit will

void all warranties.

Selecting a Location

The most critical time to be aware of Tornado Alert™ warnings is during sleeping hours. During this time,

the user is not receiving weather information from other sources such as television, radio or internet.

Many users may find placing Tornado Alert™ in their bedroom an ideal location. For people who are

hearing impaired, attachment to a bed or pillow shaker device is possible using the 1/8” external jack.

Since the technology depends upon the detection of radio frequencies, the placement location needs to

be carefully selected. On power up, the device evaluates the radio interference at its location. If radio

interference is detected, it will indicate this condition to the user so corrective action can be taken. The

user can either remove the source of the interference or relocate the Tornado Alert™. Once Tornado

Alert™ has passed these tests and is actively monitoring weather conditions, the device is able to ignore

extraneous man-made interference. Follow the rules below to insure proper device operation:

• The device should be positioned close to an external wall within three (3) feet of a window.

• Avoid shielded locations such as internal rooms/hallways or below ground rooms.

• Keep other objects at least a few inches away from the device. Shielding of Tornado Alert™

antenna (located at the top of the enclosure) may affect its sensitivity to severe weather events.

Never place objects directly on the device.

• Avoid placement within three(3) feet of devices that can cause interference such as:

o Electrical motors (vacuum cleaners, dishwashers, electrical tools, etc.)

o Fluorescent lights.

o Electronic equipment (computers, printers, fax machines, televisions)

o Air purifiers

Connecting the Power

Tornado Alert

comes with a 12-volt A/C power supply for use. Plug this power supply into the Power

Adapter slot (see picture below). Route power cord thru the slot at the back of the case if desired. A

surge protector is highly recommended. Only the provided power supply should be used. Other power

supplies may damage the unit or cause other issues with proper operation. If a replacement power

supply is required, use only power supplies that meet the specification provided in this manual.