Acu-Rite 822 Weather Radio User Manual
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1. unit in a dry area free of dirt and dust Display unit stands upright for tabletop use or is wall mountable Outdoor Sensor Placement Sensor must be placed outside to observe outdoor conditions Sensor is water resistant and is designed for general outdoor use however to extend its life place the sensor in an area protected from direct weather elements Hang the sensor using the integrated hang holes or hanger or by using string not included to hang it from a suitable location like a well covered tree branch Important Placement Guidelines e To ensure accurate temperature measurement place units out of direct sunlight and away from any heat sources or vents e Display unit and outdoor sensor must be within 165 ft 50 m of each other e To maximize wireless range place units away from large metallic items thick walls metal surfaces or other objects that may limit wireless communication e To prevent wireless interference place both units at least 3 ft 9 m away from electronic devices TV computer microwave radio etc viz 3 feet 7 91m 165 feet maximum 50 meters Setup is Complete The sensor will now synchronize with the display unit It may take a few minutes for synchronization to complete Please refer to the troubleshooting section of this manual if anything appears to be functioning improperly 5 OPERATION Using the Thermometer High Low Records The HIGH a2. ANC LJ gt 2 IT E Instruction Manual Thermometer models 00822 00831A2 a Jill CONTENTS Placement Guidelines 5 Unpacking Instructions 2 Using the Thermometer 6 Package Contents 2 Troubleshooting 6665 6 Product Registration 2 Care amp Maintenance 7 Features amp Benefits 3 Specifications areae 7 Sato n a a ee A FCC Information 06 7 Install or Replace Batteries 4 Customer Support 0066 8 Measurement Units A WOnRCiIY cect are ite sages see 8 Questions Contact Customer Support at 877 221 1252 or visit www AcuRite com SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE ACUDIeITE Congratulations on your new AcuRite product To ensure the best possible product performance please read this manual in its entirety and retain it for future reference Unpacking Instructions Remove the protective film that is applied to the LCD screen prior to using this product Locate the tab and peel off to remove Package Contents 1 Display unit 2 Outdoor sensor 3 Instruction Manual IMPORTANT toicceive warranty service PRODUCT REGISTRATION to receive year warranty protection Register online SUPPORT wel pore fot hd Lr bal www AcuRite com Register a Product Features amp Benefits 7 1 E iiil 3 n ES c E DISPLAY UNIT OUTDOOR SE
3. NSOR 7 Integrated Hanger 1 Current Outdoor Temperature For easy placement Arrow icon indicates direction temperature is trending 8 Wireless Signal Indicator 2 Outdoor High Temperature Record Flashes when data is being sent to the Highest temperature recorded display unit over 24 hours 9 Battery Compartment Cover 3 Outdoor Low Temperature Record Lowest temperature recorded over 24 hours 4 Low Display Battery Indicator 5 Current Indoor Temperature Arrow icon indicates direction temperature is trending 6 Low Sensor Battery Indicator Batteries must be installed for this product to operate AcuRite recommends high quality alkaline batteries for the best product performance Heavy duty or rechargeable batteries are not recommended The outdoor sensor requires lithium batteries in low temperature conditions Cold temperatures can cause alkaline batteries to function improperly Use lithium batteries in the outdoor sensor for temperatures below 4 F 20 C Outdoor Sensor o 1 Slide off the battery compartment cover IIll 2 Insert 2 x AA batteries into the battery compartment as shown Follow the polarity diagram in the battery compartment Na 3 Replace the battery cover 70 C 158 F LITHIUM 40 F 40 c BATTERIES ALKALINE D an R d meee 70 00 1589F Display Unit 1 Slide off the battery compartment cover 2 Insert 2 x AA batteries into the battery compartm
4. aid for by the purchaser Chaney hereby disclaims all responsibility for such transportation costs and charges This For in warranty claims Chaney Instrument Co 965 Wells St Lake Geneva WI 53147 AC UDIT E Weather Temperature Weather Kitchen Clocks Stations amp Humidity Alert Radio Thermometers amp Timers It s More than Accurate It S ACU RITE AcuRite offers an extensive assortment of precision instruments designed to provide you with information you can depend on to Plan your day with confidence www AcuRite com 2012 Chaney Instrument Co All rights reserved AcuRite is a registered trademark of the Chaney Instrument Co Lake Geneva WI 53147 All other trademarks and Printed in China copyrights are the property of their respective owners Patent numbers 5 978 738 00822 INST 081612 6 076 044 6 597 990
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6. ent as shown Follow the polarity diagram in the battery compartment 3 Replace the battery cover Select Degrees Fahrenheit or Celsius To select between degrees Fahrenheit F or Celsius C temperature units press the C F button located on the back of the display unit inside the battery compartment area a PLEASE DISPOSE OF OLD OR DEFECTIVE BATTERIES IN AN ENVIRONMENTALLY SAFE b WAY AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH YOUR LOCAL LAWS AND REGULATIONS 1 BATTERY SAFETY Clean the battery contacts and also those of the device prior to battery installation Remove batteries from equipment which is not to be used for an extended period of time Follow the polarity diagram in the battery compartment Promptly remove dead batteries from the device Dispose of used batteries properly Only batteries of the same or equivalent type as recommended are to be used DO NOT incinerate used batteries DO NOT dispose of batteries in fire as batteries may explode or leak DO NOT mix old and new batteries or types of batteries alkaline standard DO NOT use rechargeable batteries DO NOT recharge non rechargeable batteries DO NOT short circuit the supply terminals 4 Placement for Maximum Accuracy AcuRite sensors are sensitive to surrounding environmental conditions Proper placement of both the display unit and outdoor sensor are critical to the accuracy and performance of this product Display Unit Placement Place the display
7. ion 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 e Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna e Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver e Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected e Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help NOTE The manufacturer is not responsible for any radio or TV interference caused by unauthorized modifications to this equipment Such modifications could void the user authority to operate the equipment Customer Support AcuRite customer support is committed to providing you with best in class service For assistance please have the model number of this product available and contact us in any of the following ways O 877 221 1252 info chaney inst com 24 7 support at www AcuRite com gt Installation Videos gt Register your Product gt Instruction Manuals gt Support User Forum gt Replacement Parts gt Submit Feedback
8. nd LOW temperature records are automatically cleared every 24 hours The time records clear each day is determined by the time the battery was installed For example if the battery was installed at 6 00 pm then high low records will reset at 6 00 pm daily Troubleshooting If the wireless signal indicator shows no bars Relocate the display unit and or the outdoor sensor The units must be within 165 ft 50 m of each other Make sure both units are placed at least 3 feet 9 No outdoor sensor m away from electronics that may interfere with the reception wireless communication such as TVs microwaves computers etc T no bars Use standard alkaline batteries or lithium batteries in sensor when temperature is below 4 F 20 C Do not use heavy duty or rechargeable batteries NOTE It may take up to 20 minutes for display unit and sensor to synchronize after batteries are replaced Flashing of the outdoor temperature is generally an indication of wireless interference Outdoor 1 Bring both the sensor and display unit indoors and temperature remove at least one battery from each is flashing or 2 Reinstall the battery in the outdoor sensor showing dashes 3 Reinstall the battery in the display unit 4 Let the units sit within a couple feet of each other for about 20 minutes to gain a strong connection Make sure both the display unit and outdoor sensor are placed out of direct sunlight and away from any heat sources
9. or vents Display screen e Check that the batteries are installed correctly not working Batteries may need to be replaced If your AcuRite product does not operate properly after trying the troubleshooting steps visit www AcuRite com or call 877 221 1252 for assistance Inaccurate temperature Care amp Maintenance Display Unit Care Clean with a soft damp cloth Do not use caustic cleaners or abrasives Keep away from dust dirt and moisture Clean ventilation ports regularly with a gentle puff of air Outdoor Sensor Care Clean with a soft damp cloth Do not use caustic cleaners or abrasives Specifications TEMPERATURE RANGE Outdoor 40 F to 158 F 40 C to 70 C Indoor 32 F to 122 F 0 C to 50 C WIRELESS RANGE 165 ft 50 m depending on home construction materials OPERATING FREQUENCY 433 MHz A x AA alkaline or lithium batteries not included DATA REPORTING 30 second updates FCC Information This device complies with part 15 of FCC rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may NOT cause harmful interference and 2 This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation 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 installat
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