Acu-Rite Weather Radio #75077 User's Manual
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1. Please DO NOT return product to the retail store For technical assistance and product return information please call AC UOD Pl Customer Care 877 221 1252 Mon Fri 8 00 A M to 4 30 P M CST y DESIGNED TO WORK FOR YOU J www chaneyinstrument com LIMITED ONE YEAR WARRANTY Chaney Instrument Company warrants that all products it manufactures to be of good material and workmanship and to be free of defects if properly installed and operated for a period of one year from date of purchase REMEDY FOR BREACH OF THIS WARRANTY IS EXPRESSLY LIMITED TO REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT OF DEFECTIVE ITEMS Any product which under normal use and service is proven to breach the warranty contained herein within ONE YEAR from date of sale will upon examination by Chaney and at its sole option be repaired or replaced by Chaney In all cases 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 warranty will not be breached and Chaney will give no credit for products it manufactures which shall have received normal wear and tear been damaged tampered abused improperly installed damaged in shipping or repaired or altered by others than authorized representatives of Chaney a THE ABOVE DESCRIBED WARRANTY IS EXPRESSLY IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES EXPRESS OR IMPLIED AND ALL OTHER WARRANTIES ARE HEREBY EXPRESSLY DISCL2. www chaneyinstrument com requently Asked Questions Troubleshooting Product Registration Parts List model 75077 1 Display console 2 Wireless outdoor sensor Display Features 14 Day Learning Mode Icon gt Outdoor Temp Outdoor Temp Forecast Icon ee Memory high low Wireless Sensor F A os a 4 Reception Indicator Low Battery Icon lg outdoor temperature 2 ha ae MUNI Atomic Clock PTL HTL RL WED iu I U i Day Date DAY DATE Display 24 HOURS 0 Indoor Temp Atomic Clock ll cK M high L Reception Indicator emory high low Time Zone Indoor Temp Indicator Daylight Saving Time DST Indicator Main Unit Low Battery Icon PLEASE DISPOSE OF OLD OR DEFECTIVE BATTERIES IN AN ENVIRONMENTALLY d SAFE WAY AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH YOUR LOCAL LAWS AND REGULATIONS BATTERY SAFETY Clean the battery contacts and also those of the device prior to battery installation Remove battteries from equipment which is not to be used for an extended perid 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 N
3. a CLEARING ICONS RAIN SNOW LIGHT SNOW MIX LIKELY LIKELY TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Possible Solution Relocate the main unit and or the wireless sensor Both units must be within 330 feet Bad 100 meters from each other Make sure Wireless Sensor both units are placed at least 3 feet 91 m Reception from other electronic appliances and devices that may interfere with the wireless communication such as TV s microwaves computers etc NOTE It may take up to 20 minutes for the main unit to re synchronize with the sensor when batteries are replaced Use lithium batteries in sensor when temperature is below 4 F 20 C J no bars Display Console Batteries may need replacing Screen Not Working Check that batteries are correctly installed NOTICE If the display fails to start properly press the reset button located on the back of the display unit Please note that the date and time information will need to be entered after a reset Please DO NOT return product to the retail store mD For technical assistance and product return information please call dah Customer Care 877 221 1252 Mon Fri 8 00 A M to 4 30 P M CST www chaneyinstrument com Search keyword or item co PRODUCT REGISTRATION To receive product updates ABOUT US CONTACT US v and information l i ae Asked Questions Log on o e esnooting www chaneyinstrument com SPECIFICATIONS Product Facts B
4. operates an atomic clock in Colorado which transmits the time codes via the radio station WWVB The Acurite clock you have purchase includes a built in receiver which picks up the signal from the WWVB station For the best possible reception place the display unit with the back side facing Colorado Synchronization with the WWVB atomic clock signal happens at night when there is less interference Display Console Basic Setup Press and hold the SET button to enter into set mode The time zone next to the clock display will begin blinking To adjust the currently selected flashing preference item press and release the or v buttons To save your adjustments press and release the SET button again to move on to adjusting 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 MONTH CALENDAR DATE CALENDAR YEAR You will automatically exit SET MODE if no entries are changed for 30 seconds You may enter basic setup mode again at any time by pressing and releasing the SET button SELECT F OR C TEMPERATURE UNITS This forecaster is capable of displaying the temperature in either Fahrenheit or Celsius temperatre scales Press and release the F C button to change the scale selection Now that setup is complete you must choose a location to place the wireles
5. AIMED INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION THE IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY AND THE IMPLIED WARRANTY OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE CHANEY EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ALL LIABILITY FOR SPECIAL CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES WHETHER ARISING IN TORT OR BY CONTRACT FROM ANY BREACH OF THIS WARRANTY SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION OR EXCLUSION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU CHANEY FURTHER DISCLAIMS FNI ALL LIABILITY FROM PERSONAL INJURY RELATING TO ITS PRODUCTS TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW BY ACCEPTANCE future FORECAST OF ANY OF CHANEY S EQUIPMENT OR PRODUCTS THE PURCHASER ASSUMES ALL LIABILITY FOR THE CONSEQUENCES GUM 14 day Learning Mode ARISING FROM THEIR USE OR MISUSE NO PERSON FIRM OR CORPORATION IS AUTHORIZED TO ASSUME FOR CHANEY ANY OTHER LIABILITY IN CONNECTION WITH THE SALE OF ITS PRODUCTS FURTHERMORE NO PERSON FIRM OR CORPORATION IS AUTHORIZED TO MODIFY OR WAIVE THE TERMS OF THIS PARAGRAPH AND THE PRECEDING PARAGRAPH UNLESS DONE IN A q WRITING AND SIGNED BY A DULY AUTHORIZED AGENT OF CHANEY THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS AND j vo u Jb Mi YOU MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER RIGHTS WHICH VARY FROM STATE TO STATE outdoor temperature For in warranty repair please contact Chaney Customer Care ITIT1 1 11 Customer Care Department 877 221 1252 PARTITE AL Chaney Instrument Company Mon Fri 8 00 a m to 4 30 p m CST 965 Wells Street Lake G
6. OT use rechargeable batteries DO NOT recharge non rechargeable batteries DO NOT short circuit the supply terminals Battery Choice amp Temperature Range Extended periods of cold temperatures below 4 F 20 C can cause alkaline batteries to function improperly This will cause the outdoor wireless sensor to stop transmitting temperature readings Use lithium batteries in these low temperature conditions to ensure continued operation for wireless sensors placed outdoors 70 C 158 F LITHIUM PTT eee BATTERIES BATTERIES aN EE 70 C 1580F A B C Wireless Selection To allow for more than one weather station and wireless sensor network to be used in close proximity the display unit and the wireless sensor have a small switch labeled A B C within the battery compartments This switch selects one of 3 wireless modes to use and both switchs MUST be set in matching positions either A B or C fore wireless communication to take place successfully Installing Batteries Wireless Sensor Remove the battery compartment cover Install 2 fresh AA ml batteries as shown here o i gt Installing Batteries Display Console BATTERIES MUST BE INSTALLED FOR THE SENSOR TO OPERATE Remove the battery compartment cover Install 3 fresh AA batteries as shown here SETUP About the Self Setting Atomic Clock In North America the National Institute of Standards and Technologies
7. atteries 5 x AA not included Lithium Batteries Recommended below 4 F Measurement Ranges Outdoor Temperature 40 F to 158 F 40 C to 70 C Indoor Temperature 32 F to 122 F UPC To 30 C Wireless Range 330 ft 100m MAX Depending on home construction materials For best accuracy amp performance place the wireless sensor In a location protected from direct sunlight and precipitation MADEINCHINA HECHOEN CHINA Limited One Year Warranty Instructions amp Warranty Enclosed Customer Care 877 221 1252 www chaneyinstrument com Patent numbers 5 978 738 6 076 044 6 597 990 US 7 637 141 B2 ACURITE is a registered trademark of the Chaney Instrument Co Lake Geneva WI
8. cturer is not responsible for any radio or TV interference caused by unauthorized d modifications to this equipment Such modifications could void the user authority to operate the instruction Manual equipment Patent numbers 9 978 738 6 076 044 6 597 990 US 7 637 141 B2 75077 INST 111510 Introduction The Acurite Weather Forecaster with wireless outdoor sensor collects outside weather data and sends it wirelessly to the Display Console via a low power radio frequency This weather forecaster has been designed to be easy to install and use The sleek display console houses a liquid crystal display LCD which will calculate and display all the weather data received from the wireless sensor outside The display console features a pressure sensor for measuring barometric pressure and a temperature sensor for measuring indoor temperature The Display Console is powered with three AA alkaline batteries not included The wireless outdoor sensor is completely wireless and contains a sensor for measuring outdoor temperature The wireless outdoor sensor is powered with two AA alkaline or lithium batteries not included Please read through this manual to learn more about the Acurite Weather Forecaster Keep this manual for future reference PRODUCT REGISTRATION 2 Search keyword orner SUPPORT ABOUT US CONTACT US oduct Documentation To receive product updates and information Log on to
9. e the wireless sensor in an area protected from direct weather elements To ensure an accurate outdoor temperature measurement be sure the wireless sensor is placed out of direct sunlight and away from any heat sources There are 2 placement options for the wireless sensor You may hang it using one of the two integrated dou holes or use string not included to hang it from a suitable location like a well covered tree branch Weather Forecast FORECAST 14 day learning mode This weather forecaster has a patented fourteen day learning mode calibration process During this learning mode the weather forecaster will make altitude calculations that may affect the accuracy of the forecast Once the 14 day learning mode process is complete the weather forecast should be ready for superior operation learning mode progress indicator CT half way completed after 3 days FORECAST future forecast icon The display console features a weather forecast icon which gives you the predicted weather forecast for the next 12 to 24 hours based on an advanced algorithm that observes the changes in barometric pressure and temperature The FORECAST icon will then predict the future next 12 to 24 hours weather forecast This weather station will provide the most accurate forecast that a single station weather instrument can provide LIGHT RAIN PARTLY EXAMPLE LIKELY CLOUDY OF WEATHER lt gt FORECAST y _ DISPLAY SF
10. eneva WI 53147 www chaneyinstrument com This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules Operation is ak be to the fo SAN Tal conditions 1 This device may NOT cause harmful interference and 2 C 2 This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation 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 Weath er Fo re caster more of the following measures E d l 75077 e Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna moae 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 Ea e Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help NOTE The manufa
11. s sensor and the display console The wireless sensor MUST be placed less than 330 feet 100 meters away from the display console This wireless forecaster uses radio frequency for communication which is susceptible to interference from other electronic devices and large metallic items or thick walls Always place both units at least 3 feet 91 m away from appliances TV microwave radios etc or objects that may interfere with the wireless communication large metal surfaces thick stone walls etc l7 O 7 1 Da p Dawn WM ern a gt ry APART 330 feet maximum 100 meters Placement of Display Console Place the display console in a dry area free of dirt and dust To help ensure an accurate indoor temperature measurement be sure to place the display console out of direct sunlight and away from any heat sources or vents in your home There are 2 placement options for the display console You may hang the main unit on a wall using the integrated hang hole Alternatively you may place the main unit on a table top or other flat surface using the integrated fold out table top display stand Placement of Sensor The wireless sensor MUST BE PLACED OUTDOORS to observe outdoor temperatures The wireless sensor must be placed less than 330 feet 100 meters from the display console The wireless sensor is water resistant and is designed for general outdoor use However to extend the life of the product plac
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