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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 forecast 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)
from the battery compartment. A minimum voltage of 1.48V for each battery is necessary
for proper performance.
Outdoor Sensors
: Use Alkaline batteries (or Lithium for temperatures below - 20°F/-28.8°C)
Forecast station
: Use alkaline batteries. Overpowered or underpowered batteries may cause loss of
indoor readings, missing segments, dim forecast station etc.
Forecast Station Factory Restart
FACTORY RESTART:
For best results, please bring the outdoor sensor in the house and place 5 feet from the forecast
station.
1. Remove batteries from the sensor and batteries from the forecast station.
2. With the power removed, press one of the buttons on the forecast station at least 20 times
to clear all memory. Please do this even if the forecast station is blank to remove any
random electricity. Verify the forecast station is blank.
3.
Note:
Failure to allow a forecast station to rest for 15 minutes can result in failure to connect
with the outdoor sensor or missing segment on the forecast station. The instruction manual
describes a setup for a new unit that has not had time to build up residual electricity.
4. Please be sure you are using fresh batteries testing to a minimum of 1.48, on a voltmeter
that reads in numbers.
5. Place batteries into the outdoor sensor first. Install according to the diagrams in the battery
compartment.
6. Install batteries into the forecast station according to the diagram in the battery
compartment.
7. Allow the sensor and forecast station 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.
and
distance/resistance/interference
for details on mounting the outdoor
sensor.
Outdoor Temperature Sensor
Compatible Outdoor Sensors
A TX29U-IT outdoor sensor is compatible with this forecast station.
Power Requirements
2-AA
We recommend alkaline batteries for the sensor.
