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Batteries
Half of all warranty issues can be resolved with fresh batteries of the appropriate
voltage.
We suggest name brand alkaline batteries for indoor displays such as
temperature stations.
Use batteries dated at least six years in advance of the current year. Batteries
dated earlier than six years from now may still work, but may be unstable in
performance.
Alkaline batteries manufactured this year will have an expiration date 10 years
in the future. Battery technology has improved and batteries will maintain
voltage longer in storage. However, the environment the batteries reside in for
the 10 years can deplete the power.
Good name brand batteries make less noise, which reduces the chance of RF
(radio frequency) interference from the battery compartment. A minimum
voltage of 1.48V for each battery is necessary for proper performance.
Outdoor Transmitters: Use Alkaline batteries (or Lithium for temperatures
below - 20°F/-28.8°C)
Temperature Station: Use alkaline batteries. Overpowered or underpowered
batteries may cause loss of indoor readings, missing segments, dim display etc.
Temperature Station Factory Restart
FACTORY RESTART:
RESTART DISTANCE: For best results please bring the outdoor transmitter in the
house and place 5-10 feet from the display unit.
REMOVE POWER: Remove batteries from the transmitter and from the
temperature station.
DISCHARGE ELECTRICITY: With the power removed, press one of the buttons
on the display at least 20 times to clear all memory. Please do this even if the
display is blank to remove any random electricity. Verify the display is blank.
UNPOWERED FOR 15 MINUTES: Let the temperature station and transmitter rest
without batteries for 15 minutes.
IMPORTANT: Failure to allow a temperature station to rest for 15 minutes can
result in failure to connect with the outdoor transmitter or missing segments on
the display.
Note: The instruction manual describes a setup for a new unit that has not had
time to build up residual electricity.
BATTERIES: Please be sure you are using fresh batteries testing to a minimum
of 1.48, on a voltmeter that reads in numbers.
TRANSMITTER: Place batteries into the outdoor transmitter first. Make sure
batteries are installed according to the diagrams in the battery compartment.
TEMPERATURE STATION: Install batteries into the temperature station according
to the diagram in the battery compartment.
CONNECTION: Allow the transmitter and display to remain 5 feet apart for 15
minutes to establish a strong connection. Do not press buttons at this time. You
should see a reading on the outdoor temperature area in the first minute.
See the section on mounting and distance/resistance/interference for details on
mounting the outdoor transmitter.
