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Ambient Weather RC-1800WSTH Indoor / Outdoor Radio 

Controlled Wall Clock with Temperature & Humidity User 

Manual 

 

 

Table of Contents

 

1

 

Introduction ..................................................................................................................................... 2

 

2

 

Quick Start Guide ............................................................................................................................ 2

 

3

 

Overview ......................................................................................................................................... 2

 

4

 

Important Notes............................................................................................................................... 2

 

5

 

Installation ....................................................................................................................................... 3

 

6

 

Controls ........................................................................................................................................... 3

 

7

 

Battery Installation and Initial Operation ........................................................................................ 4

 

8

 

Mechanical Deviation Adjustment .................................................................................................. 5

 

9

 

Setting the Time Manually .............................................................................................................. 5

 

10

 

Forced Radio Resynchronization ................................................................................................ 5

 

11

 

Temperature and Humidity Sensors............................................................................................ 6

 

12

 

Maintenance ............................................................................................................................... 6

 

13

 

Specifications ............................................................................................................................. 6

 

14

 

Glossary of Terms ....................................................................................................................... 7

 

15

 

Troubleshooting Guide ............................................................................................................... 7

 

16

 

Liability Disclaimer .................................................................................................................... 8

 

17

 

Warranty Information ................................................................................................................. 9

 

18

 

Disposal ...................................................................................................................................... 9

 

Summary of Contents for RC-1800WSTH

Page 1: ...k Start Guide 2 3 Overview 2 4 Important Notes 2 5 Installation 3 6 Controls 3 7 Battery Installation and Initial Operation 4 8 Mechanical Deviation Adjustment 5 9 Setting the Time Manually 5 10 Forced Radio Resynchronization 5 11 Temperature and Humidity Sensors 6 12 Maintenance 6 13 Specifications 6 14 Glossary of Terms 7 15 Troubleshooting Guide 7 16 Liability Disclaimer 8 17 Warranty Informati...

Page 2: ... received at night when there is no solar interference The radio controlled clock never requires setting and automatically adjusts to daylight savings time DST This feature can be overridden for locations that do not observe DST example Arizona Features include Hour minute and second hands Automatic daylight savings time update and leap year observation Four time zone settings Pacific Mountain Cen...

Page 3: ...rotective gloves to handle corrupted batteries 3 Correct polarity must be observed while inserting the batteries 4 Batteries should be removed from the device if not used for a long period of time to avoid damage through leaking 5 Keep batteries out of reach of children Batteries can be swallowed and represent a choking hazard 6 Batteries must not be dismantled short circuited or thrown into fire ...

Page 4: ...ain C Central E Eastern 3 AA Battery Compartment 7 Daylight Savings Time Observation OFF for Arizona 4 Manual Clock Set Same as 8 8 Manual Clock Set Same as 4 Figure 2 7 Battery Installation and Initial Operation 1 Reference Figure 2 Enter the Time Zone and Daylight Savings Time DST as outlined in Table 1 Cities Time Zone Hours from GMT Daylight Savings Time DST 1 Pacific Time P 8 ON 2 Mountain Ti...

Page 5: ...utes and makes the proper second hand adjustment During normal operation the minute hand will resynchronize from 11 51 to 11 54 If the minute hand deviates within two minutes it will automatically adjust If the minute deviates more than two minutes the clock hands will attempt resynchronization 9 Setting the Time Manually If reception is not available the clock date and time can be set manually To...

Page 6: ...ure accurate temperature and humidity Figure 3 12Maintenance The device is maintenance free but should be cleaned occasionally Only use a slightly dampened and soft cloth to clean the housing Do not use abrasives or solvents 13Specifications Operating Voltage 1 5 Vdc Battery 1 x AA Battery Life About 1 year high quality batteries Radio controlled time protocol WWVB USA Dimensions Approximately 18 ...

Page 7: ...lled clock is a clock that is synchronized by a time code bit stream transmitted by a radio transmitter connected to a time standard such as an atomic clock WWVB WWVB is a NIST time signal radio station near Fort Collins Colorado WWVB is the station that radio controlled clocks in most of North America use to synchronize themselves The 70 kW ERP signal transmitted from WWVB is a continuous 60 kHz ...

Page 8: ...e your time zone is set properly in the clock settings Avoid closed in areas Closed in areas such as basements are not recommended The clock is off by increments of an hour Check your Time Zone and DST Settings Make sure your time zone and DST switches are set properly The clock does not respond to commands Remove and replace the battery 16Liability Disclaimer Reading the User manual is highly rec...

Page 9: ... products assume the remaining original warranty or ninety 90 days whichever is longer The owner must pay any shipping charges incurred in getting your Ambient LLC product to a Ambient LLC for replacement or repair Ambient LLC will pay reasonable return shipping charges to the owner of the product Your Ambient LLC warranty covers all defects in material and workmanship with the following specified...

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