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308-1425BV3 FAQS   

 
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CONTENTS 

308-1425Bv3 FAQS

 ................................................................................................................ 1 

AC Power

 ................................................................................................................................. 2 

Batteries

 .................................................................................................................................. 2 

Weather Station Factory Restart

 ......................................................................................... 2 

Outdoor Temperature Sensor

 ............................................................................................... 3 

Compatible Outdoor sensors

 ................................................................................................... 3 

Quick Connect

 ......................................................................................................................... 3 

Outdoor Temperature Signal Strength

 .................................................................................... 4 

Dashes show for Outdoor Temperature

 .................................................................................. 4 

Power Requirements

 ............................................................................................................... 4 

Inaccurate Outdoor Temperature Reading

 .............................................................................. 4 

Intermittent Outdoor Temperature

 ......................................................................................... 5 

Outdoor Temperature is stuck or HH.H, LL.L

 .......................................................................... 5 

Outdoor sensor drains batteries quickly

 .................................................................................. 5 

Outdoor Humidity goes to dashes when temperature is cold.

 ................................................. 6 

Outdoor sensor fell. The sensor no longer works

 .................................................................... 6 

Temperature/Humidity Trend Arrows

 ...................................................................................... 7 

MIN/MAX Temperature readings

 ............................................................................................. 7 

Heat Index/Dew Point

 ............................................................................................................. 7 

Mounting/Positioning Outdoor sensor

 ..................................................................................... 8 

Position Weather Station

 ......................................................................................................... 9 

Distance/Resistance/Interference

 ........................................................................................... 9 

Temperature Alerts

 ............................................................................................................10 

Explanation:

 The outdoor and indoor temperature alerts are set in two separate steps.

 ....10 

Weather Station

 ....................................................................................................................11 

Power Requirements

 ..............................................................................................................11 

12-Hour or 24-Hour time format

 ............................................................................................11 

Fahrenheit/Celsius

 .................................................................................................................11 

Backlight

 ................................................................................................................................11 

Dashes, HH.H, LL.L or stuck Indoor Temperature/Humidity

 ...................................................12 

Inaccurate Indoor Temperature Reading

 ...............................................................................12 

Set Time Alarm

 ......................................................................................................................12 

Activate/Deactivate time alarm

 ..............................................................................................12 

Summary of Contents for 308-1425BV3

Page 1: ...Outdoor Temperature 5 Outdoor Temperature is stuck or HH H LL L 5 Outdoor sensor drains batteries quickly 5 Outdoor Humidity goes to dashes when temperature is cold 6 Outdoor sensor fell The sensor no...

Page 2: ...batteries of the appropriate voltage Many items sent in under warranty work when tested with fresh batteries Batteries manufactured this year will have an expiration date 10 years or more in the futu...

Page 3: ...r no more than 300 feet 91 meters open air from the weather station See the section on mounting and distance resistance interference for details on mounting the outdoor sensor Outdoor Temperature Sens...

Page 4: ...nsor and the weather station Turn the weather station 90 degrees towards the outdoor sensor to provide better reception This allows more antenna surface to face the outdoor sensor signal Try the quick...

Page 5: ...establish a strong connection After 15 minutes if there is a reading in the outdoor temperature area move the outdoor sensor to another room with one wall between the outdoor sensor and the weather s...

Page 6: ...ge to the outdoor sensor the fall may not have caused internal damage A fall can shock the outdoor sensor or the batteries in the outdoor sensor Batteries that have fallen on a hard surface may be dam...

Page 7: ...starting at midnight 12 00 AM The weather station automatically resets the MIN MAX temperatures at midnight 12 00 AM View MAX data Press the button once to view maximum temperature and humidity values...

Page 8: ...om the overhead sun which can cause it to read incorrectly Mounting under an eave or deck rail works well If you choose you can construct a small roof or box for the outdoor sensor Be sure a box has v...

Page 9: ...baby monitors etc which can prevent signal reception Be aware of electrical wires and plumbing within a wall This will interfere with RF radio frequency signal reception Distance Resistance Interferen...

Page 10: ...steps Set the alert value Arm Disarm the alert Select Temperature Alert Values Hold the ALERT button for five seconds to select and set temperature alert values 1 OUTDOOR HI alert will flash Press th...

Page 11: ...lt AC power adapter Alternatively optional 3 AAA Alkaline batteries may be used 12 Hour or 24 Hour time format Time can display in 12 hour am pm or 24 hour format Default is 12 hour time Use the Progr...

Page 12: ...t Bring the outdoor sensor in the house and place it next to the weather station for 2 hours Compare indoor and outdoor temperature The temperature should be within 4 degrees to be within tolerance Lo...

Page 13: ...ted correctly reflects your location Adjust the time zone in the Program Menu Check that the DST indicator is correct for your location most areas observe DST so this should be ON Adjust the DST indic...

Page 14: ...econds the weather station will save the last change and default back to normal mode Forecast Icons Inaccurate THIS WEATHER STATION LEARNS OVER TIME Please allow 3 4 weeks for barometer calibration to...

Page 15: ...w moon the illuminated portion will increase or wax until the full moon occurs Full Moon occurs when the earth moon and sun are in approximate alignment with the moon and the sun on opposite sides of...

Page 16: ...Batteries may be overpowered or underpowered Remove batteries from weather station Press any button 20 times Leave the batteries out of the display for 2 hours Insert batteries into the weather statio...

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