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BATTERIES
Explanation: Many problems are resolved with fresh 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 future.
Battery technology has improved and batteries will maintain voltage longer in storage.
However, the environment the batteries reside in for the 10 years can deplete the power.
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We suggest a name-brand Alkaline battery.
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A minimum voltage of 1.48V is necessary for proper performance.
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Use a battery dated at least six years in advance of the current year. Batteries dated
earlier than six years from now may still work, but may be unstable in performance.
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Good name-brand batteries make less noise, which reduces the chance of RF (radio
frequency) interference from the battery compartment.
BATTERY LIFE
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Battery life is over 12 months with one battery in the movement.
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Battery life can be up to 3 years with two additional batteries in the side compartments.
ATOMIC CLOCK FACTORY RESTART
Explanation: The factory restart returns the atomic clock to an “out-of-the-box” state and
often resolves an issue.
Factory Restart:
1.
Remove all batteries from the clock for 15 minutes.
2.
Press the Manual Set Tab at least 20 times to clear all memory.
3.
Insert fresh Alkaline battery into the clock.
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The hands will spin to 12:00, 4:00 or 8:00 and wait for the WWVB time signal.
SUPPORTED TIME ZONES
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This atomic clock offers 4 time zones: Pacific, Mountain, Central and Eastern.
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La Crosse Technology
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does not make an analog clock with more than four time
zones.
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The atomic clock works in North America.
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Outside of North America, the atomic clock will not receive a WWVB signal, but will
keep time like a quartz clock if manually set.
TIME IS INCORRECT
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Indicative of non-receipt of WWVB signal
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Electrical storms between you and Colorado can interfere with the WWVB signal
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Replace battery and perform restart procedure. Allow up to 5 days to receive a signal.
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Reposition the atomic clock with the front or back facing Colorado.
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Try a different location, ideally near a window. The clock should be at least six feet from
computers, TVs, air conditioners, other atomic clocks and other electrical appliances that
cause interference.
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Large buildings, metal roofed buildings and buildings or rooms full of electrical and/or
radio equipment make it difficult to receive the WWVB time signal.
CLOCK IS INCORRECT BY HOURS BUT MINUTES ARE CORRECT
