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Install fresh alkaline batteries with correct polarity.
Forecast Station is Dim
Most forecast stations have a gray background. Place the forecast station at eye
level. Is it still dim?
Forecast Stations that sit in the sunlight can develop a cloudy film over time.
This is generally a power related issue.
may be overpowered or underpowered. Remove batteries from
forecast station.
Press any button 20 times. Leave the forecast station unpowered for 1-2 hours.
Install fresh alkaline batteries with correct polarity.
Forecast Station has Distorted Display
On a brand new forecast station, check for thin plastic films of printed scratch
guard that may be on the screen. This thin piece of plastic has printed numbers
for store displays.
With all power removed the forecast station should be blank.
If numbers still appear, please check for scratch guard.
Check that the batteries polarity is correct.
This is generally a power related issue.
may be overpowered or underpowered. Remove batteries from
Forecast Station.
Press any button 20 times. Leave the batteries out of the display for 2 hours.
Forecast Station Display is Frozen
On a brand new forecast station, check for thin plastic films of printed scratch
guard that may be on the screen. This thin piece of plastic has printed numbers
for store displays. This can make the forecast station display appear “frozen”.
With all power removed the forecast station should be blank.
If numbers still appear, please check for scratch guard.
Check that the batteries are installed correctly.
This is generally a power related issue.
may be overpowered or underpowered. Remove batteries from
forecast station.
Press any button 20 times. Leave the batteries out of the display for 2 hours.
Forecast Station is Blank: No Letters, Numbers or Dashed Lines
Check that the batteries are installed with correct polarity.
may be overpowered or underpowered. Remove batteries from
forecast station.
Press any button 20 times. Leave the batteries out of the display for 2 hours.
Forecast Station Drains Batteries Quickly
Test a new set of alkaline batteries. Write down the date of installation and the
voltage of the batteries.
