Acu-Rite 823 Weather Radio User Manual
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1. This wireless thermometer 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 away from appliances TV microwave radios etc or objects large metal surfaces thick stone walls etc that may interfere with the wireless communication E A 100 feet maximum Placement of Main Unit Place the main unit in a dry area free of dirt and dust To help ensure an accurate Indoor temperature measurement be sure to place the main unit out of direct sunlight and away from any heat sources or vents In your home There are 2 placement options for the main unit 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 Placement of Sensor The wireless sensor MUST BE PLACED OUTDOORS to observe outdoor temperatures and relay the outdoor temperature to the main unit display The wireless sensor must be placed less than 100 feet from the main unit The wireless sensor is water resistant and is designed for outdoor use However to extend the life of the product place 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 4 e O2. Please DO NOT return product to the retail store For technical assistance and product return information please call i gt Customer Care 877 221 1252 Mon Fri 8 00 A M to 4 45 P M CST 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 THE ABOVE DESCRIBED WARRANTY IS EXPRESSLY IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES EXPRESS OR IMPLIED AND ALL OTHER WARRANTIES ARE HEREBY EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMED INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION THE
3. 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 ALL LIABILITY FROM PERSONAL INJURY RELATING TO ITS PRODUCTS TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW BY ACCEPTANCE OF ANY OF CHANEY S EQUIPMENT OR PRODUCTS THE PURCHASER ASSUMES ALL LIABILITY FOR THE CONSEQUENCES 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 WRITING AND SIGNED BY A DULY AUTHORIZED AGENT OF CHANEY THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS AND YOU MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER RIGHTS WHICH VARY FROM STATE TO STATE For in warranty repair please contact Chaney Customer Care Customer Care Department 877 221 1252 Chaney Instrument Company Mon Fri 8 00 a m to 4 45 p m CST 965 Wells Street Lake Geneva WI 53147 www chaneyinstrument com This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules Operation is ha to the following two conditions 1 This devi
4. PERATION After the main unit and the wireless sensor are both powered on and wirelessly synchronized no further input is required If you have problems receiving the outdoor temperature please refer to the troubleshooting section of this manual 14 Day Learning Mode This weather station has a patent pending fourteen day learning mode calibration process During this learning mode the weather station will make altitude calculations that may affect the accuracy of the forecast icon After the initial 14 day learning period the forecast feature will be ready for superior operation Forecast Icon This feature gives you the predicted weather forecast for the next 12 to 24 hours based on an advanced algorithm that includes barometric pressure and temperature This weather station will provide the most accurate forecast that a single station weather instrument can provide Minimum Maximum Recorded Temperatures The main unit has a memory function for storing minimum and maximum recorded indoor and outdoor temperatures You may view the MIN and MAX recorded temperatures by pressing the MIN MAX button on the back of the main unit Trend Indicator Icons The main unit features arrow icons for indicating a falling steady or rising temperature This feature is shown for the outdoor and indoor temperatures Re Synchronize Wireless Signal P This weather station features a button for re synchronizing the wireless sign
5. Working If none of the above solutions resolve the problem you may need to reset both units by removing and re installing the batteries in both unit Operating Range of Batteries Extended periods of cold temperatures below 4 F 20 C can cause alkaline batteries to function improperly This will rau goc 1580F cause the outdoor wireless sensor to stop transmitting aca EE co 158 F temperature readings Use lithium batteries in these low temperature conditions to ensure continued operation for wireless sensors placed outdoors Product Registration To receive product information register ACO RITE DESIGNED TO WORK FOR YOU your product online It s quick and easy Log on to http www chaneyinstrument com product_reg htm 5 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Measurement Ranges Temperature Main Unit 32 F to 122 F 0 C to 50 C Wireless Sensor 40 F to 158 F 40 C to 70 C Specifications Power Requirements Main Unit 2 x AA alkaline or lithium batteries Wireless Sensor 2 x AA alkaline or lithium batteries Wireless Communication Radio Frequency 433 mhz Transmission Intervals every 16 seconds
6. al with the outdoor temperature sensor Press this button to attempt to re synchronize in the event you lose connection with the outdoor sensor due to gm interference or battery changes PA MIN ECE EGF MAX RE SYNC C F Selection Press this button to switch between C or F temperature scale selections 5 TROUBLESHOOTING This product features a low power wireless signal so it does not interfere with other wireless devices in your location Occasionally there will be a temporary disconnection to the wireless sensor In most cases the temperature will show again if the main unit and wireless temperature sensor are able to re connect automatically If the disconnection lasts longer than a few hours refer to this troubleshooting guide Possible Solutions Relocate the main unit and or the wireless sensor Both units must be within 100 feet from each other Make sure both units are placed at least 3 feet from other electronic appliances and devices that may interfere with the wireless communication Such as TV s microwaves computers etc Bad Temperature Reception You may need to press the RE SYNC button on the back of the main unit NOTE It may take up to 20 minutes for the main unit to re synchronize with the sensor when batteries are replaced FLASHING TEMPERATURE Make certain that the batteries are installed correctly The batteries may need replacing Main Unit Display Not
7. bers 5 978 738 6 076 044 6 597 990 INST 00823 102308 7 Yen Pla Forecaster DESIGNED TO WORK FOR YOU with Wireless Thermometer 00823 Instruction Manual Package Contents A Main Unit MAX EEE B Wireless Sensor 10 3 1 Hardware Bag 1 Instruction Manual Max mY YES lose mee AE What You Need e Philips Screwdriver e 4 AA batteries see Install Batteries on page 2 ACULRITE A Main Unit B Wireless Sensor Thank You for purchasing this ACURITE product Please read this manual in it s entirety to fully enjoy the benefits and features of this product Please keep this manual for future reference NOTE A clear film is applied to the LCD at the factory that must be removed prior to using this product Locate the clear tab and simply peel to remove 1 e OVERVIEW OF FEATURES Future Weather Forecast with Learning Mode Maximum Outdoor Temperature Trend amp Minimum MAX i Tue Records MIN Bagel Bae Outdoor Temperature m ew S Maximum MAX i VF r Indoor Temperature Trend one MIN a amp Minimum T x Records am ol Indoor Temperature e SETUP Install Batteries NOTE Install all batteries in both units within a 6 minute period to ensure proper wireless functionality TE COMPARTMENT A Wireless Sensor COVER Remove the battery compa
8. ce may NOT cause harmful interference and 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 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 Patent num
9. rtment cover and install 2 fresh AA batteries as shown here INSTALL Always install batteries 2 AA into the wireless sensor A FIRST to ensure proper wireless synchronization Oo P with the main unit REMOVE ae INSTALL BATTERY AA B Main Unit COMPARTMENT H wees BATTERIES Remove the battery compartment cover and install 2 fresh AA batteries as shown here Operating Range of Batteries Extended periods of cold temperatures below 4 F 20 C can cause alkaline batteries to function improperly This will umun 0 1580F cause the outdoor wireless sensor to stop transmitting preetrats EUA co 158 F temperature readings Use lithium batteries in these low temperature conditions to ensure continued operation for wireless sensors placed outdoors Basic Setup is Now Complete The wireless sensor will soon send a signal to the main unit and the two units will be synchronized The wireless sensor features a red light on the front which will illuminate briefly once a minute to indicate it is sending a signal It may take a few minutes for synchronization to be complete If both or one of the units appear to be functioning improperly refer to the troubleshooting section in this manual 3 PLACEMENT Now that setup is complete you must choose a location to place the wireless sensor and the main unit The wireless sensor MUST be placed less than 100 feet away from the main unit
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