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Do not mount near electrical wires, transmitting antennas or other items that will 

interfere 

with the signal. 

 

RF (radio frequency) signals do not travel well through moisture or dirt. 

 

Do not mount the outdoor sensor on a metal fence. This significantly reduces the 

effective

 range

. 

 

MOUNT 

Option 1: 

 

Install one mounting screw (not included) into a wall. 

 

Place the outdoor sensor onto the screw (hanging hole on the backside). 

 

Gently pull down to lock the screw in place.  

 

Option 2:    

 

Insert the mounting screw through the front of the outdoor sensor and into the wall.  

 

Tighten the screw to snug (do not over tighten). 

 

Position Temperature Station 

 

 

The temperature station has a wide base to sit on a desk or table.  

 

Place within 

range 

of the outdoor sensor.  

 

The maximum transmitting range in open air is 300 feet (91 meters).  

 

Obstacles such as walls, windows, stucco, concrete and large metal objects can 

reduce the range. 

 

Choose a location 6 feet or more from electronics such as cordless phones, 

wireless gaming systems, televisions, microwaves, routers, baby monitors, etc., 

which can prevent signal reception. 

 

Be aware of electrical wires and plumbing within a wall. This will interfere with RF 

(radio frequency) signal reception. 

 

Distance/Resistance/Interference 

 

Distance:  

 

The maximum transmitting range in open air is over 300 feet (91 meters) between 

the outdoor sensor and the temperature station. This range is in open air with ideal 

conditions. 

 

Consider what is in the signal path between the temperature station and the 

outdoor sensor. 

 

Avoid placing electronic in the signal path between the temperature station and the 

outdoor sensor. 

 

Resistance:  

 

Obstacles such as walls, windows, stucco, concrete and large metal objects can 

reduce the range.  

 

When considering the distance between the outdoor sensor and the temperature 

station (300 feet open air), cut that distance in half for each wall, window, tree, bush 

or other obstruction in the signal path.   

 

Closer is better. 

 

Windows reflect the RF (radio frequency) signal.  

Summary of Contents for 308-179ORV2

Page 1: ...ments 4 Inaccurate Outdoor Temperature Reading 4 Intermittent Outdoor Temperature 4 Outdoor Temperature is stuck or HH H LL L 5 Outdoor sensor drains batteries quickly 5 Outdoor sensor fell The sensor...

Page 2: ...till work but may be unstable in performance Good name brand batteries make less noise which reduces the chance of RF radio frequency interference from the battery compartment Temperature Station Fact...

Page 3: ...perature station Factory Restart If the above procedure does not work please try the factory reset Outdoor Temperature Signal Strength If sensor loses connection to the weather station for any reason...

Page 4: ...tly when next to the temperature station try a different location outside Intermittent Outdoor Temperature Explanation Intermittent problems are the hardest to resolve RF radio frequency communication...

Page 5: ...rk while batteries are fresh but not after they drain a bit Check for leaking batteries which may damage the outdoor sensor Battery life is over 24 months when using reputable battery brands for both...

Page 6: ...y HI Indoor humidity LO Mounting Positioning Outdoor sensor First Place the outdoor sensor in the desired shaded location and the temperature station in the home Wait approximately 1 hour before perma...

Page 7: ...large metal objects can reduce the range Choose a location 6 feet or more from electronics such as cordless phones wireless gaming systems televisions microwaves routers baby monitors etc which can p...

Page 8: ...Select Temperature Alert Values 1 Hold the ALERTS button 2s to enter alert set mode LO or HI alert icon and ALERT OFF will show for selected area 2 Press and release the or button to turn alert ON 3...

Page 9: ...the temperature station unpowered for 1 2 hours Install fresh Alkaline batteries with correct polarity If the indoor temperature is still shows dashes HH H or LL L the temperature station may need re...

Page 10: ...inactive Snooze Alarm When alarm sounds press the ALARM SNOOZE button to silence alarm for 10 minutes The alarm icon will flash SNZ will show and the remaining Snooze Time will count down Press any bu...

Page 11: ...s 10 Press SET to confirm and exit Temperature station is dim Explanation Most temperature stations have a gray background Place the temperature station at eye level to determine if it is dim Temperat...

Page 12: ...e down the date of installation and the voltage of the batteries When the batteries fail please note the date and voltage again This is helpful in determining the problem Check for leaking batteries w...

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