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TROUBLESHOOTING:
Problem:
The LCD is OFF.
Solution:
1) Move the solar clock to a brighter
environment.
2) Check that the solar panel is not
covered.
3) Replace the battery if using alkaline
battery.
4) Enter program menu and turn Solar
Mode OFF (this is a power saving
feature).
Problem:
No reception of WWVB signal
Solution:
1) It may help reception to face the front of
the radio-controlled clock in the general
direction of Ft. Collins, Colorado.
2) Wait overnight for signal.
3) Be sure the radio-controlled clock is at
least 6 feet (2 meters) from any electrical
devices, i.e. TV sets, computers, or other
radio controlled clocks.
4) Remove batteries for five minutes,
reinsert and leave the unit alone overnight
without pressing any keys.
Problem:
Hour is incorrect (minute and date are
correct).
Solution:
1) Be sure the correct time zone and daylight
saving time is selected.
Problem:
"OFL“ appears in the indoor temperature
section of the LCD
Solution:
1) Move the radio-controlled clock to an
area with warmer or cooler surrounding
temperature. Current surrounding
temperatures are outside measuring
range. Batteries.
Problem:
"00" appears in the in humidity section of
the LCD.
Solution:
1) Remove the battery from the unit for ten
minutes,
Press any button 20 times with
battery out
then reinsert it again.
Problem:
The clock appears to be locked up or
displays partial segments.
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Solution:
Remove the battery, slide the battery switch
to BATTERY and reinsert the the
battery.
If you are using a rechargeable battery, you
can then slide the battery switch to
SOLAR.
CARE AND MAINTENANCE:
Avoid placing the unit in areas prone to vibration and shock as
these may cause damage.
Avoid areas where the unit can be exposed to sudden
changes in temperature, i.e. direct sunlight, extreme cold and
wet/moist conditions as these will lead to rapid changes which
reduce the accuracy of readings.
When cleaning the LCD and casing, use a soft damp cloth
only. Do not use solvents or scouring agents.
Do not submerge the unit into water.
Immediately remove all low powered batteries to avoid
leakage and damage. Replace only with new battery of the
recommended size.
Do not make any repairs to the unit. Please return it to the
original point of purchase. Opening and tampering with the
unit may invalidate the warranty.
SPECIFICATIONS:
Temperature measuring range
Indoor:
14.1
F to 139.8
F with 0.2
F resolution (-9.9
C to
+59.9
C with 0.1
C resolution; “OFL” displayed if
outside this range)
Temperature checking interval
Indoor:
every 60 seconds
Humidity measuring range
Indoor :
20% to 95% with 1% resolution
(“—“ displayed if temperature is OFL; “19%” displayed
if below 20%, “96%” displayed if above 95%)
Temperature checking interval
Indoor:
every 60 seconds
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Power consumption
Alkaline rechargeable Battery:
1 x AA, 1.5V (included), rechargeable by solar cell
Rechargeable Alkaline battery life:
18 – 60 months, depending on usage
Primary Alkaline battery:
1 x AA, 1.5V battery (not included)
Primary Alkaline battery life: about 24 months
Dimensions (L x W x H)
Solar clock:
9.18" x 1.12" x 8.52"
Low battery indicator:
RX - Low battery indicator is displayed on the LCD when the battery
voltage is low.
WARNING!
"Do Not recharge the included solar rechargeable
batteries in any device other than the product they came with.
Recharging the alkaline rechargeable batteries in battery chargers or
other third party devices will damage the batteries and charging
device"
IMPORTANT:
If the solar panel is facing a permanent strong light
source (eg., on top of a refrigerator with halogen lamp), please
switch the clock to alkaline battery mode to avoid over-charging re-
chargeable alkaline battery.
WARRANTY INFORMATION
La Crosse Technology, Ltd provides a 1-year limited warranty on this
product against manufacturing defects in materials and
workmanship.
This limited warranty begins on the original date of purchase, is valid
only on products purchased and used in North America and only to
the original purchaser of this product. To receive warranty service,
the purchaser must contact La Crosse Technology, Ltd for problem
determination and service procedures. Warranty service can only be
performed by a La Crosse Technology, Ltd authorized service
center. The original dated bill of sale must be presented upon
request as proof of purchase to La Crosse Technology, Ltd or La
Crosse Technology, Ltd’s authorized service center.
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La Crosse Technology, Ltd will repair or replace this product, at our
option and at no charge as stipulated herein, with new or
reconditioned parts or products if found to be defective during the
limited warranty period specified above. All replaced parts and
products become the property of La Crosse Technology, Ltd and
must be returned to La Crosse Technology, Ltd.
Replacement parts and products assume the remaining original
warranty, or ninety (90) days, whichever is longer. La Crosse
Technology, Ltd will pay all expenses for labor and materials for all
repairs covered by this warranty. If necessary repairs are not
covered by this warranty, or if a product is examined which is not in
need or repair, you will be charged for the repairs or examination.
The owner must pay any shipping charges incurred in getting your
La Crosse Technology, Ltd product to a La Crosse Technology, Ltd
authorized service center.
Your La Crosse Technology, Ltd warranty covers all defects in
material and workmanship with the following specified exceptions:
(1) damage caused by accident, unreasonable use or neglect
(including the lack of reasonable and necessary maintenance); (2)
damage occurring during shipment (claims must be presented to the
carrier); (3) damage to, or deterioration of, any accessory or
decorative surface; (4) damage resulting from failure to follow
instructions contained in your owner’s manual; (5) damage resulting
from the performance of repairs or alterations by someone other than
an authorized La Crosse Technology, Ltd authorized service center;
(6) units used for other than home use (7) applications and uses that
this product was not intended or (8) the products inability to receive a
signal due to any source of interference.
This warranty covers only actual defects within the product itself, and
does not cover the cost of installation or removal from a fixed
installation, normal set-up or adjustments, claims based on
misrepresentation by the seller or performance variations resulting
from installation-related circumstances.
