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308-1451 FAQS

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Batteries

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Forecast Station Factory Restart

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Outdoor Temperature Transmitter

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Compatible Outdoor Transmitters ........................................................................................... 3 

Quick Connect ........................................................................................................................ 3 

Dashes shown for Outdoor Temperature ................................................................................ 3 

Power Requirements .............................................................................................................. 3 

Outdoor Temperature changes constantly .............................................................................. 3 

Inaccurate Outdoor Temperature reading ............................................................................... 4 

Intermittent Outdoor Temperature/Humidity ............................................................................ 4 

Outdoor Temperature is stuck or HH.H or LL.L ....................................................................... 4 

Outdoor transmitter fell and does not work. ............................................................................ 4 

Outdoor transmitter drains batteries quickly ............................................................................ 5 

Temperature Trend Arrows ..................................................................................................... 5 

MIN/MAX Temperature readings ............................................................................................ 5 

Frost Alarm ............................................................................................................................. 5 

Temperature Alarms ............................................................................................................... 5 

Channels ................................................................................................................................ 6 

Multiple Outdoor Transmitters ................................................................................................ 6 

Mounting/Positioning Outdoor Transmitter .............................................................................. 7 

Position forecast station ......................................................................................................... 7 

Distance/Resistance/Interference ........................................................................................... 7 

Forecast Station

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How tall are the time numbers? .............................................................................................. 8 

Supported Time Zones ........................................................................................................... 8 

12-Hour or 24-Hour Time Format ........................................................................................... 8 

Power Requirements .............................................................................................................. 8 

Indoor Comfort Statement ...................................................................................................... 8 

Manually Set Time/Date: Program Menu ................................................................................ 8 

Sunrise/Sunset Times ............................................................................................................ 9 

No WWVB Tower Icon ...........................................................................................................10 

Summary of Contents for 308-1451

Page 1: ...Outdoor Temperature reading 4 Intermittent Outdoor Temperature Humidity 4 Outdoor Temperature is stuck or HH H or LL L 4 Outdoor transmitter fell and does not work 4 Outdoor transmitter drains batter...

Page 2: ...will maintain voltage longer in storage However the environment the batteries reside in for the 10 years can deplete the power We suggest name brand Alkaline batteries for indoor displays Use Alkalin...

Page 3: ...tation together inside and place the units 5 10 feet apart with nothing between them 2 Hold the CH button on the weather station The outdoor temperature area will flash 3 Remove battery cover from the...

Page 4: ...tch the temperature drop on the forecast station Indoor distance test Please complete the Restart with transmitter and forecast station5 10 feet apart and inside to establish a strong connection If th...

Page 5: ...l update every 30 minutes or less These trends represent temperature changes over the past three hours UP ARROW Temperature rose more than 2 F 1 C in the past three hours RIGHT ARROW Temperature has n...

Page 6: ...o three remote outdoor transmitters The channel selection CH button on the forecast station allows you to see the temperature in various locations outdoors baby s room greenhouse basement etc Press an...

Page 7: ...ravel well through moisture or dirt Do not mount the outdoor sensor on a metal fence This significantly reduces the effective range MOUNT Option 1 Install one mounting screw not included into a wall P...

Page 8: ...sorbs signal Avoid transmitting antennas ham radios emergency dispatch centers airports military bases etc Electrical wires utilities cable etc Vegetation is full of moisture and reduces signal It is...

Page 9: ...Use the or button to set the Year Press and release the SET button to confirm and move to the next menu item MONTH The Month will flash Use the or button to set the Month Press and release the SET bu...

Page 10: ...ome Side by side test 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...

Page 11: ...her Tendency Indicators When the Indicator Points Upwards it means that the Air pressure is increasing and the weather is expected to improve but when Indicator Points Downwards the Air pressure is fa...

Page 12: ...blank during a new moon and dark during a full moon New Moon occurs when the moon is between the earth and sun so the illuminated portion of the moon is on the backside facing the sun and we cannot s...

Page 13: ...r related issue 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 th...

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