Acu-Rite 2008 Weather Radio User Manual
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1. LEAST 3 feet 91 m 330 feet maximum 100 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 OPERATION Using the Weather Station Learning Mode Self Calibrating Forecasting uses a unique algorithm to analyze changes in pressure over a time period called Learning Mode to determine your altitude After 14 days the Learning Mode icon disappears from the display screen At this point the self calibrated pressure is tuned in to your location and the unit is ready for superior weather prediction Weather Forecast AcuRite s patented Self Calibrating Forecasting provides your personal forecast of weather conditions for the next 12 to 24 hours by collecting data from the sensor in your backyard It generates a forecast with pinpoint accuracy personalized for your exact location RAIN SNOW SNOW LIGHT RAIN CLOUDY MOSTLY MIX LIKELY LIKELY LIKELY CLOUDY gt ken lt v View the complete list of icons at www AcuRite com acurite icons Barometric Pressure Subtle variations in barometric pressure greatly impact the weather This weather center displays the current pressure and indicates the direction the pressure is trending FALLING STEADY or RISING The history chart lets you monitor the chang2. If your AcuRite product does not operate properly after trying the troubleshooting steps visit www AcuRite com or call 877 221 1252 for assistance 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 Replace Intelli Time Clock Battery Intelli Time technology is powered by a pre installed coin cell battery that stores the time and date settings The battery has a shelf life of several years To replace the Intelli Time battery 1 Locate the coin cell battery compartment door on the back of the display unit Unscrew and remove the compartment cover 2 Insert 1 x CR2032 coin cell battery into the battery compartment as shown Install battery with positive terminal facing OUT 3 Screw in the battery cover WARNING THIS PRODUCT CONTAINS A BUTTON CELL BATTERY IF SWALLOWED IT COULD CAUSE SEVERE INJURY OR DEATH IN JUST 2 HOURS lt SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION IMMEDIATELY IF INGESTED lt POISON POISON 12 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 HUMIDITY RANGE Outdoor 1 to 99 RH Indoor 1 to 99 RH WIRELESS RANGE 330 ft 100 m depending on home constructio
3. barometric pressure 18 Current Baromteric Pressure FALLING STEADY or RISING indicates the direction pressure is trending 19 Outdoor Low Humidity Record Lowest humidity recorded since midnight 20 Outdoor High Humidity Record Highest humidity recorded since midnight 21 Current Outdoor Humidity 22 Historical Barometric Pressure Pressure reading 12 hours ago 23 Outdoor Sensor Signal Strength 24 Sensor Low Battery Indicator 25 Momentary Backlight Button Lights display for 7 seconds only applicable while on battery power DISPLAY UNIT BACK 26 Integrated Hang Hole for easy wall mounting 27 Reset Full reset to factory defaults 28 A B C Switch ID code that must match 5 in 1sensor s A B C switch to ensure units synchronize 29 Battery Compartment 30 LIGHT Switch Controls the display s backlight and brightness OFF Low Medium High 31 Plugin for Power Adapter 32 Battery Compartment Cover Oo Set the A B C Switch The A B C switch is located inside the battery compartment It can be set to A B or C However you must select the same letter choices for both the sensor and the display unit in order for the units to synchronize Install or Replace Batteries AcuRite recommends high quality alkaline or lithium batteries for the best product performance Heavy duty or rechargeable batteries are not recommended The sensor requires lithium batteries in low temperature
4. Install Batteries 2 AA batteries conditions Cold temperatures can cause alkaline batteries to function improperly Use lithium batteries in the sensor for temperatures below 4 F 20 C 1 Slide off the battery compartment cover Take note of the A B C switch setting inside the battery compartment 2 Insert 2 x AA batteries into the battery compartment as shown Follow the polarity diagram in the battery compartment 3 Replace the battery cover A B C Switch set to match display unit LITHIUM BATTERIES Wieck d Eee 70 C 158 F ar hd were 70 C 158 F ALKALINE BATTERIES 5 Display Unit Setup Set the A B C Switch Install or Replace Backup Locate the A B C switch inside Batteries optional the battery compartment Set 1 Remove the battery the A B C switch to A B or C compartment cover You must select the same letter 2 Insert 3 x AA alkaline choices for both the display unit and the sensor in order for the units to synchronize batteries into the battery compartment as shown Follow the polarity diagram in the battery 2 Plug in Power Adapter compartment For the best performance plug 3 in the power adapter as the main power source for this product Replace the battery cover A B C Switch set to match sensor Install Backup Batteries 3 AA batteries optional w O gt L ie X pP Ey 2 m 3 0 Plug in P
5. ashes Reinstall batteries in the display unit Let the units sit within a couple feet of each other for about 20 minutes to gain a strong connection Sometimes changing to a different channel can help Weather Forecast icon predicts conditions for the next 12 to 24 hours not current conditions Has Learning Mode icon disappeared from the display unit Learning Mode must complete before forecast and pressure will be accurate e Allow unit to run continuously for 33 days Battery removal or resetting the display unit will restart Learning Mode After 14 days forecast should be fairly accurate however Learning Mode calibrates for a total of 33 days Inaccurate forecast e Make sure both the display unit and sensor are placed Inaccurate out of direct sunlight and away from any heat sources or temperature vents see page 8 or humidity Make sure both units are positioned away from moisture sources see page 8 Troubleshooting Continued Check that the batteries are installed correctly Batteries may need to be replaced e Reset the display by pressing the reset button located on the back of the display unit Date and time will need to be entered after a reset Display screen not working The unit lost power or batteries were changed and the time is not correct The Intelli Time battery needs to be replaced see page 12 Once the new battery is installed time and date will need to be set manually
6. d by law By acceptance of any of Chaney s products Chaney Instrument Co warrants that all products it manufactures the purchaser assumes all liability for the consequences arising warranty benefits to be of good material and workmanship and to be free of from their use or misuse No person firm or corporation is defects when properly installed and operated for a period of authorized to assume for Chaney any other liability in connection one year from the date of purchase Remedy for breach of this with the sale of its products Furthermore no person firm or warranty is limited to repair or replacement of the defective corporation is authorized to modify or waive the terms of this item s Any product which under normal use and service is paragraph and the preceding paragraph unless done in writing proven to breach the warranty contained herein within ONE and signed by a duly authorized agent of Chaney This warranty YEAR from date of sale will upon examination by Chaney gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other and at its sole option be repaired or replaced by Chaney rights which vary from state to state Transportation costs and charges for returned goods shall be paid 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 14 15 ACZUDPRITE Weather Temp
7. e in pressure over time Humidity Level Icon The Humidity Level Icon easily conveys a low high or ideal indoor humidity level for your home and health LOW Humidity Level OK Humidity Level HIGH Humidity Level Humidity is OK Humidity is Pc Humidity is kai low relative to OK relative to high relative to temperature temperature temperature Makes for a Makes for an Makes for a HUMID DRY environment IDEAL environment environment Learn more at http www acurite com humidity health Troubleshooting IF the wireless signal indicator shows no bars Relocate the display unit and or the outdoor sensor The units must be within 330 ft 100 m of each other Make sure both units are placed at least 3 feet No outdoor sensor 9 m away from electronics that may interfere with reception the wireless communication such as TVs microwaves T no bars computers etc 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 1 Bring both the sensor and display unit indoors and Outdoor remove batteries from each temperature Make sure the A B C switch on both units match is flashing or Reinstall batteries in the outdoor sensor showing d
8. ement 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 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 The best location is 4 to 8 feet above the ground with permanent shade and plenty of fresh air to circulate around the sensor Important Placement Guidelines To ensure accurate temperature measurement place units out of direct sunlight and away from any heat sources or vents Display unit and outdoor sensor must be within 330 ft 100 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 To prevent wireless interference place both units at least 3 ft 9 m away from electronic devices TV computer microwave radio etc 1
9. erature Weather Kitchen Clocks Stations amp Humidity Alert Radio Thermometers amp Timers It s more than accurate It S ACUO 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 Chaney Instrument Co All rights reserved AcuRite is a registered trademark of the Chaney Instrument Co Lake Geneva WI 53147 All other trademarks and copy rights are the property of their respective owners AcuRite uses patented technology Visit www AcuRite com patents for details Printed in China 02008 INST 032714
10. ll blink on the display To adjust the currently selected flashing item press and release the or M buttons press and HOLD to fast adjust To save your adjustments press and release the X button again to adjust the next preference The preference set order is as follows TIME ZONE PST MST CST EST AST HAST AKST DST Daylight Saving Time ON or OFF CLOCK HOUR CLOCK MINUTE CALENDAR DATE CALENDAR MONTH CALENDAR YEAR TEMPERATURE SCALE F or C BAROMETRIC PRESSURE SCALE inHg or hPa If you live in an area that observes daylight saving time DST should be set to ON even if it is not currently Daylight Savings Time You will automatically exit SETUP MODE if no buttons are pressed for 20 seconds Enter setup mode at any time by pressing the gg button Backlight Settings This weather station s color display features a backlight with brightness levels including High Medium and Low brightness settings Using battery power alone the backlight is available momentarily for 7 seconds by pressing the BACKLIGHT button located on top of the display When display is powered with the power adapter the display s brightness can be adjusted using the LIGHT switch located on the back of the display inside the battery compartment The switch offers four different backlight settings High 100 brightness Medium 60 brightness Low 30 brightness and Off 0 or no backlight Plac
11. n materials OPERATING FREQUENCY 433 MHz Display 5v power adapter 3 x AA alkaline batteries optional Sensor 2 AA alkaline or lithium batteries Outdoor 16 second updates EU Indoor 60 second updates FCC Information TThis 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 WARNING Changes or modifications to this unit not sia 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 equip ment 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 rel
12. ocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and the 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 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 This device complies with Industry Canada licence exempt RSS standard s Operation is subject to the following two confitions 1 This device may not cause in and 2 This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device 13 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 Installation Videos Register your Product gt Instruction Manuals gt Support User Forum gt Replacement Parts gt Submit Feedback amp Ideas IMPORTANT oreert warranty service PRODUCT REGISTRATION Register online SUPPORT to receive year warranty protection ene www AcRite com Register a Product Limited One Year Warranty At AcuRite we proudly uph
13. old our commitment Warranty will not be breached and Chaney will give no credit for products it manufactures which have received normal wear to quality technology Chaney Instrument Co and tear been damaged including by acts of nature tampered warrants that all products It manufactures to abused improperly installed damaged in shipping or repaired be of good material and workmanship and to or altered by others than authorized representatives of Chaney be free of defects when properly installed and The above described warranty is expressly in lieu of all other operated for a period of one year from the date warranties express or implied and all other warranties are of purchase hereby expressly disclaimed including without limitation the implied warranty of merchantability and the implied warranty We recommend that you visit us at kito a a particular purpose Chaney expressly disclaims all liability for special conseguential or incidental damages www AcuRite com for the fastest Wy to register en tort or by re from any breach of this your product However product registration warranty Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation does not eliminate the need to retain your of incidental or consequential damages so the above limitation original proof of purchase in order to obtain or exclusion may not apply to you Chaney further disclaims all liability from personal injury relating to its products to the extent permitte
14. ower Adupter IMPORTANT Batteries are a backup power source to preserve records in the event of a power outage Power adapter is recommended as the primary power source to enjoy the full functionality of this product 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 PLEASE DISPOSE OF OLD OR DEFECTIVE BATTERIES IN AN ENVIRONMENTALLY SAFE d WAY AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH YOUR LOCAL LAWS AND REGULATIONS Intelli Time Clock Intelli Time products are pre programmed with the correct time and date All you need to do is select your Time Zone and Daylight Saving Time preferences The clock will then automatically updates for Daylight Saving Time Set the Time Date amp Units Press and HOLD the button to enter SETUP MODE Once in setup mode the preference you are currently setting wi
15. paie U gt 2 IT E Instruction Manual Weather Station model 02008 a Iil CONTENTS Unpacking Instructions 2 Backlight Settings 7 Package Contents 2 Placement Guidelines 8 Product Registration 2 Using the Weather Station 9 Features amp Benefits Sensor 2 Troubleshooting 10 Features amp Benefits Display 3 Care amp Maintenance 12 Setup Peer 5 Replace Intelli Time Battery 12 Sensor Setup 1 5 Specifications cra 13 Display Setup cc n 6 FCC Information 13 Intelli Time Clock 7 Customer Support 14 Set the Time Date amp Units 7 Waranty aee enas 14 Questions Contact Customer Support at 877 221 1252 or visit www AcuRite com SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE ACUIPRITE 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 with tabletop stand 2 Power adapter 3 Outdoor sensor 4 Instruction Manual IMPORTANT io tcceive warranty service PRODUCT REGISTRATION gl to receive year warranty
16. protection www AcuRite com PRegister a Product Features amp Benefits ao OUTDOOR SENSOR 2 1 Integrated Hanger For easy placement Mi 5 2 Wireless Signal Indicator Flashes when data is being sent to the display unit 3 Battery Compartment 4 A B C Switch ID code that must match display s A B C switch to ensure units synchronize 5 Battery Compartment Cover Features amp Benefits DISPLAY UNIT FRONT 26 25 24 2322 9 101112 13 14 BACK OF DISPLAY UNIT 16 15 DISPLAY UNIT FRONT 1 Current Outdoor Temperature 2 Outdoor Low Temperature Record Lowest temperature recorded since midnight 3 Outdoor High Temperature Record Highest temperature recorded since midnight 4 12 to 24 Hour Weather Forecast Self Calibrating Forecasting pulls data from the outdoor sensor to generate your personal forecast 5 Learning Mode Icon Disappears after weather forecast self calibration is complete 6 Intelli Timeo Clock Automatically updates for Daylight Saving Time 7 Time Zone 8 Current Indoor Temperature 9 N Arrow for setup preferences 10 Humidity Level Icon Indicates a high low or ideal indoor humidity level 31 Button for setup preferences 12 Display Unit Low Battery Indicator 13 V Arrow for setup preferences 14 Current Indoor Humidity 15 Date 16 Day of the Week 17 Pressure History Chart Displays the past 12 hours of data for
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