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513-1417V2 FAQS 

 

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CONTENTS 

513-1417v2 FAQS

 ............................................................................................................... 1 

Batteries

 ................................................................................................................................ 2 

Atomic Clock Factory Restart

 ......................................................................................... 2 

Remote Temperature Sensor

 .......................................................................................... 2 

Compatible Remote sensors

 ............................................................................................. 2 

Quick Connect

 ..................................................................................................................... 3 

Remote Temperature Signal Strength

 ............................................................................ 3 

Dashes show for Remote Temperature

 ........................................................................... 3 

Power Requirements

 .......................................................................................................... 3 

Inaccurate Remote Temperature Reading

 ...................................................................... 4 

Intermittent Remote Temperature

 .................................................................................. 4 

Remote Temperature is stuck or HH.H, LL.L

 .................................................................. 4 

Remote sensor drains batteries quickly

 .......................................................................... 5 

Remote sensor fell. The sensor no longer works

 .......................................................... 5 

Temperature Trend Arrows

 ............................................................................................... 5 

HI | LO Temperature readings

 .......................................................................................... 6 

Mounting/Positioning Remote sensor

 .............................................................................. 6 

Position Atomic clock

 .......................................................................................................... 7 

Distance/Resistance/Interference

 .................................................................................... 7 

Atomic clock

 ......................................................................................................................... 8 

Power Requirements

 .......................................................................................................... 8 

12-Hour time format

 .......................................................................................................... 8 

Fahrenheit/Celsius

 .............................................................................................................. 8 

Moon Phase

 .......................................................................................................................... 8 

Dashes, HH.H, LL.L or stuck Indoor Temperature

 ........................................................ 9 

Inaccurate Indoor Temperature Reading

 ........................................................................ 9 

Set Time Alarm

.................................................................................................................... 9 

Activate/Deactivate time alarm

 ........................................................................................ 9 

Snooze Alarm

 ...................................................................................................................... 9 

Manually Set Time/Date:  Program Menu

 .....................................................................10 

Does the clock have a backlight?

 ....................................................................................11 

Time is off by hours

 ...........................................................................................................11 

Daylight Saving Time

 ........................................................................................................11 

Atomic clock is dim

 ............................................................................................................11 

Summary of Contents for 513-1417V2

Page 1: ...rature Reading 4 Intermittent Remote Temperature 4 Remote Temperature is stuck or HH H LL L 4 Remote sensor drains batteries quickly 5 Remote sensor fell The sensor no longer works 5 Temperature Trend...

Page 2: ...f RF radio frequency interference from the battery compartment Atomic Clock Factory Restart Explanation The factory restart returns the atomic clock and remote sensor to an out of the box default stat...

Page 3: ...ic clock will search for the remote temperature remote sensor for 3 minutes after batteries are installed or when the MINUS button is held for 3 seconds The antenna symbol will flash during reception...

Page 4: ...y come and go occasionally This can be normal in some environments e g moist climates If remote sensor signal is lost please wait 2 4 hours for the signal to reconnect on its own Move the remote senso...

Page 5: ...t have caused internal damage A fall can shock the remote sensor or the batteries in the remote sensor Batteries that have fallen on a hard surface may be damaged and unable to function properly Compl...

Page 6: ...h can cause it to read incorrectly Mounting under an eave or deck rail works well If you choose you can construct a small roof or box for the remote sensor Be sure the box has vents Mount the remote s...

Page 7: ...eption 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...

Page 8: ...on phase is based on the lunar calendar and the year month and date set Most Internet moon phase calculations are based on the lunar calendar Waxing indicates growing or expanding illumination and hap...

Page 9: ...d batteries You can test the accuracy at your home Side by side test Bring the remote sensor in the house and place it next to the atomic clock for 2 hours Compare indoor and remote temperature The te...

Page 10: ...se the or buttons to turn this feature OFF 7 Confirm with the SETTINGS button and select atomic time ON OFF 8 ATOMIC and ON will flash 9 Press and release the or buttons to turn this feature OFF 10 Co...

Page 11: ...ment make it difficult to receive the WWVB time signal Daylight Saving Time Depending on your location position of the clock in your home and atmospheric interference it may take up to 5 nights for th...

Page 12: ...eries into the atomic clock Atomic clock is blank No letters numbers or dashed lines Check that the batteries are installed correctly Batteries may be overpowered or underpowered Remove batteries from...

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