AcuRite 02020CA Instruction Manual Download Page 2

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. Lightning detector with belt clip 

2. Instruction Manual 

IMPORTANT

 

PRODUCT MUST BE REGISTERED 

TO RECEIVE WARRANTY SERVICE 

PRODUCT REGISTRATION 

Register online 

to receive 1 year 

warranty  protection 

www.

AcuRite

.com 

Register a Product 

Note:

 Under no circumstances shall the Lightning Detector, Chaney Instrument 

Co. or the Primex Family of Companies be held responsible for any damages 

whatsoever that may result from the use of or inability to use this product, including 

without limitation any indirect, incidental, special, exemplary or consequential 

damages, which are expressly disclaimed. This disclaimer of liability applies to 

any damages or injury caused by any failure of performance, error, omission, 

inaccuracy, interruption, deletion, defect, delay in operation or transmission 

software virus, communication failure, theft or destruction or unauthorized access 

to, alteration of, or use of the product, whether for breach of contract, tortuous 

behavior (including, without limitation, strict liability), negligence, or under any 

other cause of action, to the fullest extent permissible by law. This does not affect 

any statutory rights which may not be disclaimed. The contents of this product, 

including all lightning and weather data are provided “as is” and without warranty 

or condition of any kind, express or implied, including, without limitation, any 

warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. Chaney Instrument 

Co. & the Primex Family of Companies do not warrant that this product or the 

data that it provides will be free of errors, interruptions, viruses or other harmful 

components. Chaney Instrument Co. & the Primex Family of Companies do not 

warrant the accuracy or reliability of any lightning strike alerts, weather data or 

other information provided by the product.  Chaney Instrument Co. & the Primex 

Family of Companies reserve the right to alter the product or withdraw it from the 

market at its sole discretion. 

Summary of Contents for 02020CA

Page 1: ...duct Registration 2 Features Benefits 3 Setup 4 Using the Lightning Detector 5 Interference 6 Alerts Messages 7 Care Maintenance 8 Specifications 8 FCC Information 8 Customer Support 9 Warranty 9 Questions Contact Customer Support at 877 221 1252 or visit www AcuRite com SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE ...

Page 2: ...ce error omission inaccuracy interruption deletion defect delay in operation or transmission software virus communication failure theft or destruction or unauthorized access to alteration of or use of the product whether for breach of contract tortuous behavior including without limitation strict liability negligence or under any other cause of action to the fullest extent permissible by law This ...

Page 3: ...ays current status of the device Indicates a lightning strike has and or instructions occurred within 25 miles 3 Backlight Button LIGHTNING DETECTOR BACK Momentary 5 second backlight for low light viewing 9 miles km Button Press to select distance units 4 Power Button 10 english français Button Press to power ON press AND HOLD Press to select language to power off 11 Battery Compartment 5 Estimate...

Page 4: ...French Language To select between English and French press the english français button located inside the battery compartment area PLEASE DISPOSE OF OLD OR DEFECTIVE BATTERIES IN AN ENVIRONMENTALLY 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 batteries from equipment which...

Page 5: ...minutes of inactivity the detector will return to its default LISTENING state The COUNT resets when the device is powered off False Detection This detector features advanced technology to distinguish between lightning strikes and interference however in rare cases the detector may false detect lightning activity due to interference In these situations verify there is no lightning in the area and t...

Page 6: ...an motors in cars hard drive and optical drive motors on your PC and AV equipment well pumps sump pumps CRT monitors PC monitors TV s Fluorescent light fixtures turned off or on Microwave ovens while in use PC s and mobile phones WARNING Take shelter IMMEDIATELY when lightning is present whether or not it has been detected by the Lightning Detector If you are concerned about lightning strikes foll...

Page 7: ...ion MUTED None Audio alerts temporarily silenced Press AND HOLD the LIGHT button for 5 seconds to re enable audio alerts Troubleshooting Display reads UNABLE TO DETECT PLEASE RELOCATE Relocate the detector Make sure the detector is placed at least 3 feet 9 m away from electronics that may cause interference see page 6 Display screen not working Check that the batteries are installed correctly Batt...

Page 8: ...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 th...

Page 9: ...d by Chaney 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 have received normal wear and tear been damaged including by acts of nature tampered abused improperly installed da...

Page 10: ...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 Printed in China copyrights are the property of their respective owners AcuRite uses patented 02020CA INST 101415 technology Visit www AcuRite com paten...

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