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Opening the clock or movement voids the warranty.
DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME
Dependent on your location, the position of the clock in your home, and
atmospheric interference, it may take up to 5 nights for the change from
Daylight Savings Time to Standard Time and vice-versa to occur.
Check that the DST selector bar is in the ON position.
Check for fresh
. Without proper batteries, the antenna will have a
harder time picking up the signal.
Position the atomic clock in a window (with the front or back) facing Ft. Collins,
Colorado and leave for up to five nights. If you do not have a window facing this
direction, position the clock near an outside wall and point the unit in this
general direction.
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.
