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Never touch the exposed electronic circuit of
the device as there is a danger of electric
shock should it become exposed.
Do not expose the units to extreme and sudden
temperature changes, this may lead to reduce
their accuracy.
Batteries are the single largest cause of
customer support cases. Please use plain
Alkaline
batteries testing no less than 1.48 on
a voltmeter or with and expiration date 7 years
in the future.
Battery Replacement
If you notice that the LCD appears faint or that
WWVB time reception is not working properly,
try a fresh set of batteries before contacting
customer support.
We recommend that you replace the
batteries in all units regularly to
ensure optimum accuracy of these
units. Please see the battery life in
the specifications below.
Do not mix old and new batteries
Do not mix alkaline, standard, or
rechargeable batteries.
Help us to keep our environment clean. Return
used batteries to an authorized depot.
Troubleshooting
Visit www.lacrossetechnology.com/W86531 for
additional information on troubleshooting.
If the clock receives a clear signal it will set itself
perfectly. If it does not receive a signal consider
the following:
Battery - The La Crosse Technology® clock
must have a fresh battery to receive and
process the time signal.
Location - Try a different location, ideally near
a window. It should be at least six feet from
computers, TVs, air conditioners, other Radio-
