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Care & 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.

 

Calibration 

The indoor / outdoor temperature and humidity readings, and barometric 

pressure can be calibrated on the display unit to improve accuracy. Calibration 

can improve accuracy when sensor placement or environmental factors impact 

the data accuracy.

 

1. To access calibration mode, press AND HOLD the “

 

”, “

 

”, and “

 

” 

buttons simultaneously for at least 5 seconds.

 

2. To adjust the currently selected (flashing) item, press and release the “

 

“ 

or “  “ buttons to calibrate the data value higher or lower from the actual 

3. To save your adjustments, press and release the “

 

” button to adjust the 

next preference. The “

 

” icon will remain illuminated next to calibrated 

values.

 

The preference set order is as follows:

 

OUTDOOR TEMPERATURE

 

OUTDOOR HUMIDITY

 

INDOOR TEMPERATURE

 

INDOOR HUMIDITY

 

BAROMETRIC PRESSURE  (must be set to MANUAL mode to calibrate)*

 

*To change from AUTO to MANUAL pressure mode and vice versa, press 

AND HOLD the “

 

” button for at least 10 seconds. The display indicates 

the current pressure mode selected,“AUTO” or “MANUAL”. 

After 20 seconds of inactivity, the display will save the adjustments and exit 

calibration mode. Note: Calibrations will be erased if the display is reset or if 

batteries are removed and the power adapter is unplugged. 

reading. 

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Summary of Contents for 2038

Page 1: ... 5 Display Setup 6 Intelli Time Clock 7 Set the Time Date Units 7 Backlight Settings 7 Placement Guidelines 8 Using the Weather Station 9 Troubleshooting 10 Care Maintenance 12 Calibration 12 Replace Intelli Time battery 13 Specifications 14 FCC Information 14 Customer Support 15 Warranty 15 Questions Contact Customer Support at 877 221 1252 or visit www AcuRite com SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REF...

Page 2: ...ents 1 Display unit 2 Outdoor sensor 3 Power adapter 4 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 Features Benefits 1 2 3 4 5 OUTDOOR SENSOR 1 Integrated Hanger For easy placement 2 Wireless Signal Indicator Flashes when data is being sent to the di...

Page 3: ...g Mode Manual Pressure Mode Indicates raw pressure value no adjustment for sea level can be calibrated 8 Moon Phase 9 Barometric Pressure Arrow icon indicates the direction the pressure is trending 10 Low High Humidity Records Lowest and highest indoor humidity recorded since midnight 11 Humidity Level Indicator Indicates a high low or ideal indoor humidity level 12 Current Indoor Humidity Arrow i...

Page 4: ...utton For setup preferences 3 Button For setup preferences 4 Button For setup preferences 5 Battery Compartment 6 Reset Button Full reset to factory defaults 7 Battery Compartment Cover 8 Plug in for Power Adapter 9 A B C Switch ID code that must match sensor s A B C switch to ensure units synchronize 10 Integrated Hang Hole For easy wall mounting 4 ...

Page 5: ...duct performance Heavy duty or rechargeable batteries are not recommended The sensor requires lithium batteries in low temperature 2 Install Batteries 2 AA batteries conditions Cold temperatures can cause alkaline batteries to function improperly Use lithium batteries in the sensor for temperatures below 4ºF 20ºC 1 Slide off the battery compartment cover Take note of the A B C switch setting insid...

Page 6: ...in the event of a power outage Power adapter is recommended as the primary power source to enjoy the full functionality of this product 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 ...

Page 7: ...AR YEAR TEMPERATURE UNITS ºF or ºC PRESSURE UNITS inHg or hPa If you live in an area that observes DST DST should be set to ON even if it is not currently Daylight Saving Time You will automatically exit SET MODE if no buttons are pressed for 10 seconds Enter setup mode at any time by pressing the button Display Backlight Settings This weather station s color display features three different light...

Page 8: ...on 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 To maximize wire...

Page 9: ...t location RAIN SNOW MIX LIKELY windy Lightning Stormy SNOW LIKELY LIGHT RAIN LIKELY CLOUDY PARTLY CLOUDY SUNNY View the complete list of icons at www AcuRite com acurite icons Barometric Pressure Subtle variations in barometric pressure greatly affect the weather This weather station displays the current pressure with an arrow icon to indicate the direction the pressure is trending FALLING STEADY...

Page 10: ... 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 9m away from electronics that may interfere with the wireless communication such as TVs microwaves computers etc Use standard alkaline batteries or lithium batteries in sensor when temperature is below 4ºF 20ºC Do not use heavy duty or rechargeable batteries NOTE It may take u...

Page 11: ...e calibrates for a total of 33 days Inaccurate temperature or humidity Make sure both the display unit and sensor are placed out of direct sunlight and away from any heat sources or vents see page 8 Make sure both units are positioned away from moisture sources see page 8 The unit lost power or batteries were changed and the time is not correct The Intelli Time battery needs to be replaced see pag...

Page 12: ...just the currently selected flashing item press and release the or buttons to calibrate the data value higher or lower from the actual 3 To save your adjustments press and release the button to adjust the next preference The icon will remain illuminated next to calibrated values The preference set order is as follows OUTDOOR TEMPERATURE OUTDOOR HUMIDITY INDOOR TEMPERATURE INDOOR HUMIDITY BAROMETRI...

Page 13: ... 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 CR2032 3V compartment as shown Install battery with positive terminal ...

Page 14: ...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...

Page 15: ...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 16: ...rovide 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 Printed in China rights are the property of their respective owners AcuRite uses patented technology 02041 INST 030714 Visit www AcuRite com patents fo...

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