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MAINTENANCE & CARE
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Extreme temperatures, vibrations, and shock should be avoided to prevent damage to
the units.
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Clean displays and units with a soft, damp cloth. Do not use solvents or scouring
agents—they may mark and damage the displays and casings.
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Do not submerge in water.
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Immediately remove all low powered batteries to avoid leakage and damage.
Replace with new batteries only, and of recommended size.
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Opening the casings invalidates the warranty. Do not try to repair the units. Contact
La Crosse Technology for Repairs.
TROUBLESHOOTING
Problem:
The LCD is faint.
Solution:
1) Replace the batteries.
Problem:
“OFL” appears in the LCD.
Solution:
1) Move unit to an area with warmer or cooler surrounding
temperature. Current surrounding temperatures are outside
measuring range.
Problem:
No reception of WWVB signal.
Solution:
1)
It may help reception to face the front of the Moon Phase
Alarm in the general direction of Ft. Collins, Colorado.
2)
Wait overnight for signal.
3)
Be sure the Moon Phase Alarm is at least 6 feet from any
electrical devices, i.e. TV sets, computers, or other radio
controlled clocks.
4)
Remove batteries for five minutes, reinsert and leave the unit
alone overnight without pressing buttons.
5)
If problems persist contact La Crosse Technology.
Problem:
Hour is incorrect (minute and date are correct).
Solution:
1) Be sure correct time zone and daylight saving time are
selected.
Problem:
Moon phase is incorrect.
Solution:
1)
Check the calendar data.
2)
Check batteries.
3)
Read “moon phase” section in manual
Note: For any questions not answered, contact La Crosse Technology with the contact
information found at the end of this instructional manual.
