
Requires 3 AA batteries (not included). Note 
the battery position for the lower battery.
Set the Power switch to AA Battery mode.
RECHARGEABLE
BATTERY
POWER GENERATOR
DYNAMO
AA
BATTERIES
SIZE AA LR6
1.5V x3
SIZE AA LR6
1.5V x3
USER’S GUIDE
V: 522-02
RECHARGEABLE
BATTERY
POWER GENERATOR
DYNAMO
AA
BATTERIES
Volume
O
Min
Tune
Flashlight
ON
OFF
Tuning
WB
1
7
WB/AM/FM
Adjust to switch 
between WB, AM and 
FM radio modes.
Power
Adjust the switch 
to switch between 
rechargeable and 
AA battery modes.
Telescopic FM 
Antenna
Volume
Adjust the dial to 
turn the radio on 
and turn the volume 
up or down.
Flashlight
Adjust the switch to 
turn the ashlight 
on or o.
Tuning
Adjust the dial to 
tune the radio.
WR182R NOAA Weather & AM/FM Radio
Warning: Changes or modications to this unit not expressly approved by the party 
responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, 
pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection 
against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can 
radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may 
cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference 
will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to 
radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the 
user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
•  Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
•  Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
•  Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
•  Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
•  The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and that no objects lled with liquids, 
such as vases, shall be placed on apparatus.
•   L’appareil ne doit pas être exposé aux écoulements ou aux éclaboussures et aucun objet ne contenant 
de liquide, tel qu’un vase, ne doit être placé sur l’objet.
•  Main plug is used as disconnect device and it should remain readily operable during intended use. In 
order to disconnect the apparatus from the mains completely, the mains plug should be disconnected 
form the mains socket outlet completely.
•   La prise du secteur ne doit pas être obstruée ou doit être facilement accessible pendant son 
utilisation. Pour être complètement déconnecté de l’alimentation d’entrée, la prise doit être 
débranchée du secteur.
•  Battery shall not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine, re or the like.
•   Les piles ne doivent pas être exposées à de forte chaleur, tel qu’à la lumière du soleil, au feu ou 
autres choses de semblable.
•  Caution marking is located at the rear or bottom of the apparatus.
•   Attention marquage est situé sur le paneau arrière ou inférieur de l’unité.
•  The marking information is located at the rear or bottom of apparatus.
•   Le marquage est situé sur le paneau arrière ou inférieur de l’unité.
•  CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE 
SLOT, FULLY INSERT.
•  WARNING: To reduce the risk of re or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or 
moisture.
•  Avertissement: Pour réduire le risque d’incendie ou de choc électrique, ne pas exposer cet appareil 
sous la pluie et l’humidité.
1.  Read these Instructions.
2.  Keep these Instructions.
3.  Heed all Warnings.
4.  Follow all instructions.
5.  Do not use this apparatus near water.
6.  Clean only with a dry cloth.
7.  Do not block any ventilation 
openings. Install in accordance with 
the manufacturer’s instructions.
8.  Do not install near any heat sources 
such as radiators, heat registers, 
stoves, or other apparatus (including 
ampliers) that produce heat.
9.  Do not defeat the safety purpose of the 
polarized or grounding - type plug. A 
polarized plug has two blades with one wider 
than the other. A grounding type plug has 
two blades and a third grounding prong. The 
wide blade or the third prong are provided 
for your safety. When the provided plug does 
not t into your outlet, consult an electrician 
for replacement of the obsolete outlet.
10.  Protect the power cord from being walked 
on or pinched particularly at plugs, 
convenience receptacles, and the point 
where they exit from the apparatus.
11.  Only use attachments/accessories 
specied by the manufacturer.
12.  Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, 
bracket, or table specied by the 
manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. 
When a cart is used, use caution when 
moving the cart/apparatus combination 
to avoid injury from tip-over. Unplug 
this apparatus during lightning storms or 
when unused for long periods of time.
13.  Refer all servicing to qualied service 
personnel. Servicing is required when 
the apparatus has been damaged in any 
way, such as power-supply cord or plug is 
damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects 
have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus 
has been exposed to rain or moisture, does 
not operate normally, or has been dropped.
•  CAUTION: Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specied 
may result in hazardous radiation exposure.
•  WARNING: Changes or modications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible 
for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
•  WARNING: Do not place this unit directly onto furniture surfaces with any type of soft, porous, or 
sensitive nish. As with any rubber compound made with oils, the feet could cause marks or staining 
where the feet reside.  We recommend using a protective barrier such as a cloth or a piece of glass 
between the unit and the surface to reduce the risk of damage and/or staining.
•  CAUTION: Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or 
equivalent type.
•  PRÉCAUTION: Danger d’explosion si les piles sont remplacées de façon incorrect. Remplacer les 
piles seulement par le même type de pile ou l’équivalent.
•  WARNING: There is a danger of explosion if you attempt to charge standard Alkaline batteries in 
the unit. Only use rechargeable NiMH batteries.
•  WARNING: Lithium batteries, like all rechargeable batteries, are recyclable and should be recycled 
or disposed of according to state and local guidelines. They should never be disposed of in normal 
household waste, and they should never be incinerated, as they might explode. Contact your local 
government for disposal or recycling practices in your area.
•  WARNING: Shock hazard - Do Not Open.
•  AVIS: RISQUE DE CHOC ÉLECTRIQUE - NE PAS OUVRIR
•  Mains plug is used as disconnect device and it should remain readily operable during intended 
use. In order to disconnect the apparatus from the mains completely, the mains plug should be 
disconnected form the mains socket outlet completely. 
•  vLa prise du secteur est utilisé pour déconnecter le système.
•  La prise du secteur ne doit pas être obstruée ou doit être facilement accessible pendant son 
utilisation. Pour être complètement déconnecté de l’alimentation d’entrée, la prise doit être 
débranchée du secteur.
•  Do not mix old and new batteries.
•  Do not mix alkaline, standard (carbon-zinc), or rechargeable (ni-cad, ni-mh, etc) batteries.
•  No mezcle baterías viejas y nuevas.
•  No mezcle baterías alcalinas, estándar (carbono-zinc) o recargables (ni-cad, ni-mh, etc.).
WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF 
ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE 
COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-
SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER 
SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE 
PERSONNEL.
ATTENTION
RISQUE D' ÉLECTROCUTION
NE PAS OUVRIR
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
The exclamation point within an equilateral 
triangle is intended to alert the user to the 
presence of important operating and maintenance 
(servicing) instructions in the literature 
accompanying the appliance.
This symbol indicates that this product 
incorporates double insulation between hazardous 
mains voltage and user accessible parts.
The lightning ash with arrowhead symbol, 
within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert 
the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous 
voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may 
be of sufcient magnitude to constitute a risk of 
electric shock to persons.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Introduction and Setup
FCC Warnings
Power
Set the Power switch to Rechargeable mode.
The unit can now be powered by 
the Dynamo Hand-Crank.
Note: Using the Dynamo Hand-Crank 
will recharge the internal battery or 
slowly charge connected devices.
Battery Backup
Additional Warnings
WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS
Dynamo LED
Indicates if the 
unit is charging. 
Dynamo Hand Crank
PHONE
CHARGER 5V
DC IN
4.5V 500mA
Phone Charger
To power the unit, plug in a DC 4.5V 
output 500mA anode pole adapter (not 
included) into a standard AC outlet.
AC Power
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WARNING : This product can expose you to chemicals 
including lead, which is known to the State of California to 
cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. 
For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov. This 
product meets and complies with all Federal regulations.