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Hold the Manual Set Tab and the hand will spin. Continue holding to reach the correct
time.
Note: You can only set the clock manually for about 2 minutes after inserting the
battery. If the clock receives the WWVB time signal, this signal will override manually set
time.
HOW LONG WILL THE BATTERY LAST?
A good AA Alkaline battery will last over 12 months.
CAN I SHUT OFF THE WWVB SIGNAL?
No. If you manually set the time, when the clock receives a WWVB signal, that signal
will override the manual set.
IS THERE A BOOSTER ANTENNA TO RECEIVE THE WWVB SIGNAL IN A
DIFFICULT LOCATION?
No, the clock cannot work with a booster antenna.
Opening the clock or movement voids the warranty.
CAN I WIRE A CONTROL TIMING CIRCUIT TO THE LA CROSSE
TECHNOLOGY
®
ATOMIC CLOCK?
No, the clock cannot work on a timing circuit.
Opening the clock voids the warranty.
WHY DO THE HANDS SPIN ONCE OR TWICE EVERYDAY?
When the hands spin about the same time every day the clock is auto-correcting the
time. The hour hand should not spin more than twice around the clock.
Hands may spin if the battery is underpowered or over powered.
Use only Alkaline batteries in the clock.
HANDS SPIN NON-STOP
This is indicative of a low or overpowered battery (number 1 warranty issue).
Replace battery and perform restart procedure. Allow 5 days to catch the WWVB signal
If constant spinning continues, the movement may need replacement.
HANDS JUMPS OR JERKS AROUND THE DIAL
This is indicative of a low or overpowered battery (number 1 warranty issue).
Replace battery and perform the
. Allow up to 5 days to receive a
signal.
If the hands continue to jump, the movement may need replacement.
HANDS STUCK AT CERTAIN TIME
This is indicative of a low or overpowered battery (number 1 warranty issue).
Replace battery and perform restart procedure. Allow up to 5 days to receive a signal.
Check to see if the hands may be bent.
Movement may need replacement.
HANDS ARE LOOSE.
If under warranty, the clock must be sent in for repair or the movement needs to be
replaced.