Honeywell TE150 User manual

HONEYWELL TC150, TS906 & TS13C MANUAL (ENG)
SIZE: W65 X H105 (mm)
BY WING TSUI 24/09/07
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Weather Station
with
Rain Gauge
( TE150 )
USER MANUAL
Please read this manual before
setting up and using the Weather Station
FRONT VIEW (RAIN MODE CONTROL PANEL)
A. WEATHER AND TIME INFORMATION IN A
THREE - LINE LCD DISPLAY
PRODUCT OVERVIEW
MAIN UNIT
FEATURES
• Wireless transmission of the rainfall data from the remote
 rain gauge to the main unit up to 30 metres away
• Wireless transmission of the temperature from the remote
 temperature sensor to the main unit up to 30 metres away
• Rainfall may be displayed in inches or mm
• Programmable Rain Alarm
• 7 days of rain collection history
• Built-in rain gauge installation level
• Indoor and remote temperature display
• Min/Max Memory for indoor/outdoor temperature
• Hourly, daily and weekly rainfall history
• Monitors temperature in up to 3 remote locations
• Quartz clock with calendar
• Programmable Time Zones
• Day of the week in English, German, French, Spanish or
 Italian
• Dual crescendo alarm with snooze
• Programmable Ice Warning Alarm
• Wall mount or desktop option
• Low battery indicator
• LED backlight
H. MODE button
 •Toggles between four clock modes – time with seconds,
  time with the day of the week, Time Zone programming
  and calendar
I .UP ( ) button
 •Increases all time and temperature function parameters
 •Enables the time alarms
J. DOWN ( ) button
 •Decreases all time and temperature function parameters
 •Disables the time alarms
 •Enforces the remote temperature sensor signal search
K. ALARM button
•Toggles between the alarm modes –weekday alarm ( ),
  single alarm ( ) and ice warning alarm (Pre-AL)
L. MEMORY button
 •Toggles between current, minimum and maximum
  readings of the indoor and remote temperatures
 •Clears the memory
M. CHANNEL button
 •Recalls a different channel of the remote temperature
 •Enables remote temperature channels auto scanning
  feature
N. SNOOZE/LIGHT button
 •Enables backlight for 5 seconds
 •Stops any alarm temporarily
O. BATTERY COMPARTMENT
 •Accommodates 2 (two) UM-3 or AA 1.5V alkaline
 batteries.
P. WALL-MOUNT RECESSED HOLE
 •Keeps the main unit on the wall
Q. REMOVABLE TABLE STAND
 •Keeps main unit in upright position on a flat surface
INTRODUCTION
Thank you for selecting the Honeywell Weather station
with Rain Gauge. This device monitors and displays
rainfall data along with the indoor/outdoor temperature
from up to three remote locations.
In this package you will find:
• One main unit (receiver)
Please keep this manual handy as you use your new
item. It contains practical step-by-step instructions, as
well as technical specifications and precautions you
should know.
• One remote temperature sensor (transmitter) TS13C
• One remote rain gauge (transmitter)
TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION 3
PRODUCT OVERVIEW 4
REMOTE RAIN GAUGE 9
REMOTE SENSOR 10
BEFORE YOU BEGIN 11
BATTERY INSTALLATION 13
REMOTE TEMPERATURE SENSOR 14
MAIN UNIT 14
LOW BATTERY WARNING 14
HOW TO USE THE TABLE STAND 14
GETTING STARTED 15
REMOTE AND INDOOR TEMPERATURES 15
AUTO-SCANNING 16
CHECKING REMOTE RAINFALL DATA 16
MAXIMUM AND MINIMUM TEMPERATURE 17
LOST COMMUNICATION 17
TRANSMISSION COLLISION 19
CALENDAR AND CLOCK DISPLAY MODES 19
MANUAL SETTINGS 19
ALARMS 20
SNOOZE 22
PRECAUTIONS 22
SPECIFICATIONS 23
STATEMENT 25
STANDARD WARRANTY INFORMATION 26
THERMO– SENSOR
433MHz WIRELESS
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REMOTE RAIN GAUGE
FEATURES
•Precipitation measurement
•Remote rainfall data transmission to the main unit via
 433 MHz signal
•30 metres transmission range without interference
•Built-in installation level
•Mounting hardware
•Non-corrosive protective screen
A.Rain gauge bucket
 Holds all rain gauge components
B.Knob
 Secures the top on the rain gauge bucket
C.Rain gauge bucket feet
 Allows securing the rain gauge into place
AM
PM
ZONE
PRE-AL
CH
AM
PM
ZONE
PRE-AL
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B. ALARM button
 • Toggles between the rainfall modes – a current rainfall
  data and a rain alarm programming mode
 •Activates the high rainfall alarm setting mode
C. MODE button
 •Toggles between the rainfall modes – for the past hour,
  24 hours, and for the past 7 days
D. UP ( ) button
 •Toggles between the rainfall modes – for the past hour,
  24 hours, and for the past 7 days
 •Increases all function parameters; press and hold for
 rapid increase
 •Enables or disables rain alarm
E. DOWN ( ) button
 •Toggles between the rainfall modes – for past hour, for
  the past 24 hours, and for the past 7 days
 •Decreases all function parameters; press and hold for
  rapid decrease
 •Enables or disables high rain alarm
 •Enforces the remote rain gauge signal search
F. MEMORY button
 •Toggles between the rainfall memory modes – for the
 past hour, 24 hours, and for the past 7 days
 •Clears the memory
REAR VIEW (TIME AND TEMPERATURE
CONTROLS PANEL)
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NOTE: If the indoor or remote temperature goes above or
below operating range stated in specifications, the main
unit’s display will show dashes “ ”
AUTO-SCANNING
Press and hold the CHANNEL button on the back on the
main unit for 2 seconds – the icon “ ” will appear on the
display’s middle line below the remote temperature channel
number. All 3 remote temperatures will be displayed
one-by-one automatically for 4 seconds each in the
following sequence: Channel 1, Channel 2 and Channel 3.
To exit from scanning mode, press and hold the CHANNEL
button (on the back) for 2 seconds, and the icon “ ” will
disappear, returning the main unit to the default display mode.
CHECKING REMOTE RAINFALL DATA
The remote rainfall information line is located on the top
line of the main unit’s display.
The rain icon “ ” is located to the left of the rainfall reading
and indicates the reception status from the remote rain gauge.
There are three types of reception status that may be
displayed:
Press and hold the MODE button on the front panel to
display the rainfall reading in inches or mm.
REMOTE SENSOR
FEATURES
• Remote temperature transmission to the main unit via
 433 MHz signal
• 30 metres transmission range without interference
• LCD display of measured temperature
• Three transmission (3) channels selection
• Selection of the temperature display in Celsius or Fahrenheit
• Case can be wall mounted using built-in hanger
REMOTE RAIN GAUGE
D.Funnel-shaped top with battery compartment
 Contains battery compartment and rainfall counting
 electronics
E.Battery compartment
 Holds two AA-size batteries
F.Screws
 Secure battery compartment cover
G.Built-in leveler
 Allows leveling rain gauge on the surface
H.Bucket see-saw mechanism
 Collects the rainfall in one of its containers and
 self-empties once full
I. Protective screen
 Protects the rain gauge funnel from debris
BATTERY INSTALLATION
REMOTE RAIN GAUGE
• Unlock the funnel-shaped top on the rain gauge by
 turning both knobs on the sides in an anti-clockwise
 direction.
• Remove the funnel-shaped top lifting it off the rain
 gauge bucket.
• Remove 7 small screws from the battery compartment
 cover using a small Phillips screwdriver.
• Insert 2 “AA” size alkaline batteries (not included),
 matching the polarities as shown in the battery
 compartment.
• Replace the battery compartment door and secure the
 screws.
• Insert the funnel-shaped top into the rain gauge bucket
 and secure it into place by turning the knobs clockwise.
RAIN GAUGE PLACEMENT TIPS
• Make sure that the remote rain gauge is level – check if
 the ball bearing inside the bucket is at the midpoint of
 the leveler.
• Place the protective screen over the top to protect the
 rain gauge from debris.
• Mount the rain gauge using mounting hardware provided.
• Make sure that the rain gauge is in open area where
 precipitation falls directly into the gauge’s bucket,
 ideally 600mm - 900mm above the ground.
BEFORE YOU BEGIN
• We recommend using alkaline batteries for the remote
 rain gauge, temperature sensor and main unit when
 temperatures are above 0°C (32°F). We recommend
 using lithium batteries for the temperature sensor when
 temperatures are below 0°C (32°F).
• Avoid using rechargeable batteries. (Rechargeable
 batteries cannot maintain correct power requirements).
• ALWAYS install batteries in the remote rain gauge and
 the remote temperature sensor before the main unit.
• Insert batteries before first use, matching the polarity in
 the battery compartment
• Press RESET in the remote temperature sensor after
 each battery change with a paper clip or similar tool.
• Remove protective plastic screen from LCD display (If
 any)
• During an initial setup, place the main unit close to the
 remote rain gauge and remote temperature sensor
• Important: Only after reception is established (the
 remote rainfall data and temperature will appear on the
 main unit’s display), you may position and mount the
 remote sensors (the rain gauge and the temperature
 sensor) and the main unit within the effective
 transmission range of 30 metres.
• The remote rain gauge must be placed outdoors on the
 open area, away from the walls, fences and trees and level.
• It is important that excess precipitation can freely flow
 from the remote rain gauge.
• The remote temperature sensor can be placed indoors or
 outdoors, depending on the area where the
 temperature is intended to be measured. If you intend
 measuring outdoor temperature, place the remote
 temperature sensor outdoors.
A.LED INDICATOR
 •Flashes once when the remote temperature sensor
  transmits a reading to the main unit.
 •Flashes twice when battery power is low.
B.BATTERY COMPARTMENT
 •Holds two AA-size batteries
C.RESET
 •Resets all readings
D.CHANNEL SELECTOR
 •Selects the desired channel
E. WALL-MOUNT RECESSED OPENING
 •Keeps the remote temperature sensor on the wall
F. °C/ °F SWITCH
 •Selects the temperature display in Celsius or Fahrenheit
•The main unit must be placed indoors.
NOTE:
1. Avoid pressing any buttons on the main unit before the
 remote rainfall and temperature data are displayed.
2. The effective operating range may be influenced by the
 surrounding building materials and how the receiver
 (main unit) and transmitters (remote rain gauge and
 temperature sensor) are positioned.
3. Place the remote rain gauge and temperature sensor so
 that it faces the main unit (receiver), minimizing
 obstructions such as doors, walls, and furniture.
4. Though the remote temperature sensors are
 weather-resistant, they should be placed away from
 direct sunlight, rain or snow. The best suggested
 location for the remote temperature sensor for outdoors
 is under the eave on the north side of the building.
NOTE: When the temperature falls below freezing, the
batteries in the remote rain gauge and outdoor remote
temperature sensor may have reduced voltage supply and
a shorter effective range. We recommend using lithium
batteries at temperatures of 0°C (32°F) and below.
Temperature readings are
securely registered
No signals.
The Unit is in searching mode
˚C
Rainfall readings are
securely registered
No signals detected - - -
The unit is in searching mode
THERMO – SENSOR
433MHz WIRELESS
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2
3
RESET ˚C/˚F
CHANNEL
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C
REMOTE TEMPERATURE SENSOR
NOTE: Install the batteries; select the channel and
temperature in C°or F°before mounting the remote
temperature sensor.
• Remove the screws from the battery compartment with
 a small Phillips screwdriver.
• Set the channel. The switch is located in the battery
 compartment. Channel 1 is typically selected if only one
 remote sensor is being used.
• Install 2 “AA” size alkaline batteries (not included)
 matching the polarities shown in the battery compartment.
• Replace the battery compartment door and secure the
 screws.
• Secure remote temperature sensor in the desired location.
MAIN UNIT
• Open the battery compartment door.
• Install 2 batteries (UM-3 or “AA” size 1.5V) matching
 the polarity as shown in the battery compartment.
• Replace the battery compartment door.
LOW BATTERY WARNING
A low-battery indicator [ ] will appear on the remote
rainfall reading line and the indoor or remote temperature
reading line of the main unit, warning that the corresponding
batteries need replacement.
HOW TO USE THE TABLE STAND
The main unit has a removable table stand that supports it
on a flat surface.
Attach table stand to the bottom of the main unit in the slots
provided.
The main unit can also be mounted on the wall using the
recessed screw hole. The table stand must be removed prior
to mounting. The remote temperature sensor can be similarly
mounted or placed on a flat surface.
GETTING STARTED
After batteries are installed; remote temperature sensor will
transmit temperature readings at about 45 second intervals.
The remote rain gauge will transmit rainfall data at about
183 second intervals. The main unit may take up to two
minutes to receive the initial readings. Upon successful
reception, the rainfall reading (0.00) will appear on the top
line of the main unit’s display and the remote temperature
will appear on the line below. The main unit will automatically
update readings at 45-second intervals.
If no signals received from the remote temperature sensor
within two minutes, dashes [ ] will be displayed.
Press and hold the front panel DOWN ( ) button on the
main unit for two seconds or until Rain symbol will start
flashing, to initiate a signal search for the remote rainfall.
Press and hold the back panel DOWN ( ) button on the
main unit for two seconds to initiate a signal search for the
remote temperature.
REMOTE AND INDOOR TEMPERATURES
The remote temperature information is located on the
middle line of the main unit’s display. The indoor temperature
with the icon IN is located next to the remote temperature.
The wave icon above the remote channel number indicates
the reception status from the remote temperature sensor.
There are three types of reception status that may be
displayed:
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SIZEAA/UM3
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RAINFALL HISTORY
The rainfall history records will be automatically stored in
the memory of the main unit. There are three historical
records that may be displayed – for the past hour, past day
and past week.
To display any of available rainfall history reading, use any
button on the front panel except the ALARM button. The
display sequence is: LAST HOUR, LAST 24 HOURS, and
LAST 7 DAYS.
To clear the memory, press and hold MEMORY button on
the front panel for two seconds and all previously stored
readings will be erased (all the historical records will
display a default reading 0.00).
MAXIMUM AND MINIMUM TEMPERATURE
The maximum and minimum record of the indoor and
remote temperatures will be automatically stored in the
memory of the main unit.
To display the minimum, maximum or the current reading
press MEMORY button on the back panel.
To clear the memory, press and hold MEMORY button on
the back for two seconds and all previously stored readings
will be erased.
LOST COMMUNICATION
If the main unit display line for the remote temperature
sensor reading goes blank, press and hold the back
DOWN ( ) button for 2 seconds to begin a new signal
search. If the signal still isn’t received, please make sure
that:
• The remote temperature sensor is in its proper location.
• The distance between main unit and remote temperature
 sensor is not over 30 metres.
ALARMS
HIGH RAIN ALARM
The high rain alarm for the past 24 hours can be set and
displayed at any time by pressing ALARM button on the
front panel.
To set the high rain alarm,
• Press the ALARM button on the front panel until the
 “ALARM HI” will appear on the upper right corner of
 the rainfall information line.
• Press and hold the ALARM button for 2 seconds or until
 the rainfall data digits will flash.
• Enter the rainfall amount you want to set the rain alarm
 for using the front panel UP ( ) or DOWN ( ).
• Press the ALARM button again to confirm and the high
 rain alarm will be set.
NOTE: Press and hold the MODE button on the front panel
to display the rainfall reading in inches or mm.
TIME ALARMS
The Wireless Rain Gauge has three available time alarms –
Weekday alarm ( ), Single alarm( ) and Ice Warning
Alarm (Pre-Al).
• If Weekday alarm is activated, it will sound at the set time
 and the alarm icon will flash Mondays through Fridays.
• If Single day alarm is activated, it will sound at the set
 time and the alarm icon will flash only for this specific
 day and will not activate on subsequent days.
• If Ice Warning Alarm is activated, it will sound at the set
 time and alarm icon will flash if the remote temperature
 for Channel One (1) reaches 2°C (35.6°F) and below.
NOTE: Ice Warning Alarm can be set only if one or both
of the Weekday or Single alarm are programmed.
SETTING THE WEEKDAY AND SINGLE DAY
ALARMS
• Press ALARM button once to enter into the alarms
 setting mode. The default alarm is a Weekday alarm.
 The abbreviation “OFF” with a letter “ ” next to it
 will be displayed, if the alarm has not been set previously.
• Press and hold the ALARM button for two seconds. The
 hour digit will flash.
• Enter the hour using back panel UP ( ) or DOWN ( ).
• Press the ALARM again. The minute digits will flash.
• Enter the minutes using UP ( ) or DOWN ( ).
• Press the ALARM button again to confirm and the
 weekday alarm time will be set.
• Set Single day alarm if desired in the same manner.
SETTING THE ICE WARNING ALARM
If Weekday or Single day alarm is set, the Ice Warning
Alarm can be programmed.
• Press the back panel ALARM button once to enter into
 the Ice Warning Alarm setting mode. The abbreviation
 “OFF” with a “PRE-AL” next to it will be displayed.
• Press and hold the back panel ALARM button for two
 seconds. The “30” number will flash, meaning that if
 selected, the alarm will sound 30 minutes earlier than the
 Weekday or Single alarm.
• Enter the desired minutes from 15 to 90 minutes in
 15 minutes intervals, using UP ( ) or DOWN ( ).
• Press back panel ALARM button again to confirm and
 exit from the alarm setting mode.
ACTIVATING THE ALARM
• Press ALARM ON/OFF button to enter into the alarms
 mode.
• Press DOWN ( ) to activate or UP ( ) to deactivate
 desired alarm. When alarms are activated, the
 corresponding icons will be displayed.
SNOOZE
When any alarm sounds, press the SNOOZE/LIGHT button
to temporarily stop the alarm. After the SNOOZE/LIGHT is
depressed, the alarm sound will resume in eight minutes.
If the alarm is not disabled after that, it will sound for four
more minutes and then will stop by itself.
PRECAUTIONS
This product is engineered to give you years of satisfactory
service if handled carefully. Here are a few precautions:
• Do not immerse the units in water.
• Do not clean the units with abrasive or corrosive
 materials. They may scratch the plastic parts and corrode
 the electronic circuits.
• Do not subject the product to excessive force, shock,
 dust, temperature, or humidity, which may result in
 malfunctions, shorter lifespan, damaged batteries, and
 damaged parts.
• Do not tamper with the units internal components. Doing
 so will invalidate the warranty and may cause damage.
 These units contain no user-serviceable parts.
• Use only fresh batteries. Do not mix new and old
 batteries.
SPECIFICATIONS
Main Unit
TIME
12/24 hour display in hh: mm format
Date format: month-day or day-month format
Day of the week is selectable in five languages (English, Spanish,
French, German, Italian)
Time zone manual adjustment
Dual two-minute crescendo alarms with 8 minutes snooze
Programmable ice warning alarm (Channel 1)
WEATHER
Rainfall
Proposed operating range: 0 to 1999.9mm/0 to 78.74 inch
Rainfall resolution: 1mm (0.04 inch)
Proposed operating range: -5.0°C to +50.0°C/23.0°F to 122.0°F
Temperature resolution: 0.1°C/0.2°F
User-selectable (°F or °C) temperature display
LED backlight
Low battery indicator
Wall Mount or Desktop option
Remote Rain Gauge
Remote Rainfall Data
Proposed operating range: -5.0°C to +50.0°C/23.0°F to 122.0°F
RF transmission frequency: 433 MHz
RF transmission range: maximum 30 metres
Rainfall transmission cycle: approximately 183 seconds
Remote Temperature Sensor
Remote Temperature
Proposed operating range with alkaline batteries:
-20.0°C to + 70.0°C/-4.0°F to + 158°F
Proposed operating range with lithium batteries:
-38.8°C to + 70.0°C/-38.0°F to +158°F
Temperature resolution: 0.1°C/0.2°F
Low battery indicator
RF transmission frequency: 433 MHz
Maximum number of remote sensors: 3 (1 included)
RF transmission range: maximum 30 metres
Temperature transmission cycle: approximately 45 seconds
Power
Main unit: 2 AA size (UM-3) 1.5V batteries (not included)
Remote sensor: 2 AA size (UM-3) 1.5V batteries (not included)
Remote rain gauge: 2 AA size (UM-3) 1.5V batteries (not included)
Dimensions
Main unit: 69.8(L) x 137.9(H) x 25.9(D) mm
Remote sensor: 60.2(L) x 100(H) x 25.4(D) mm
Remote rain gauge: 164.8(L) x 175(H) x 119.9(D) mm
• The path between units is clear of obstacles. Shorten the
 distance if necessary.
• Fresh batteries are installed correctly in both remote
 temperature sensor and main unit.
• If there is no reception, please perform the following steps:
• Bring the main unit and remote temperature sensor close
 together.
• Remove four (4) small screws from the back of the remote
 temperature sensor with small Phillips screwdriver, and
 open the battery compartment.
• Remove the batteries from the battery compartment and
 reinstall them in the same manner. Remote sensor LED
 indicator will flash showing transmission of the signal.
• Remove the batteries from the main unit and reinstall
 them in the same manner.
• The remote temperature appearing on the main unit’s
 display will show that transmission is being received
 successfully.
If the main unit display line for the remote rain gauge
reading goes blank, press and hold the front DOWN
( ) button for 2 seconds to begin a new signal search.
• If the signal still isn’t received, please make sure that:
• The remote rain gauge is in its proper location.
• The distance between main unit and remote rain gauge is
 not over 30 metres.
• The path between units is clear of obstacles. Shorten the
 distance if necessary.
• Fresh batteries are installed correctly in both remote rain
 gauge and main unit.
TRANSMISSION COLLISION
Signals from the other household devices such as wireless
doorbells, home security systems, and entry control, may
interfere with this product or cause temporary reception
interruption. This is normal and will not affect the general
performance of the product. The transmission and reception
of the remote readings will resume once the interference
subsides.
CALENDAR AND CLOCK DISPLAY MODES
Date is displayed in month-date or date-month format. Each
press of the MODE button on the back panel will toggle the
clock modes between the time with seconds, time with the
day, time zone and a calendar.
MANUAL SETTINGS
CLOCK
• Press and hold MODE button for 3 seconds: the language
 letters will flash.
• Press UP ( ) or DOWN ( ) to change flashing letters.
• After the first value is set, press MODE button again to
 move to the next value
• Continue setting temperature in Celsius or Fahrenheit,
 year, month, date, calendar format, 12 or 24 hour time
 format, hour and minutes.
• Press MODE for the last time to return to the default
 mode (time of day with seconds) after the last parameter
 is set.
TIME ZONE
• Select Time Zone setting mode by pressing MODE button
 until the word “ZONE” will appear to the left of time display
• Press and hold MODE button until flashing“0:00” digits
 will appear prompting to set the desired time zone in
 30 minutes intervals
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N1711
This device meets the definitions and standards set out
for the “Radio communications (Low Interference
Potential Devices) Class Licence”.
This device has also been tested and found to comply
with Electromagnetic Compatibility standards as
stipulated by the Australian Communications Authority.
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.
* Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician
 for help.
STANDARD WARRANTY INFORMATION
This product is warranted from manufacturing defects for
one year from date of retail purchase. It does not cover
damages or wear resulting from accident, misuse, abuse,
commercial use, or unauthorized adjustment and repair.
Should you require assistance with this product and its
operation, please contact our Customer Service Hotline
1800 653 238.
Please direct all returns to the place of the original
purchase.
Should this not be possible, contact Sontax Australia for
assistance.
Please retain your original receipt as you may be asked
to provide a copy for proof of purchase.
Copyright (2006) Hideki Electronics Inc. All Rights
Reserved.
The Honeywell Trademark is used under license from
Honeywell Intellectual Properties Inc.
Honeywell International Inc. makes no representations
or warranties with respect to this product.
All user manual contents and information are subject to
change.
This model distributed in Australia by:
Sontax Australia Pty Ltd
20 Baile Rd
Canning Vale WA 6155
Phone: [phone]
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.sontax.com.au