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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.
We suggest a name-brand Alkaline battery.
A minimum voltage of 1.48V is necessary for proper performance.
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.
Good name-brand batteries make less noise, which reduces the chance of RF
(radio frequency) interference from the battery compartment.
Extra Battery compartments:
You can insert two additional AA batteries in the side compartments to increase
battery life up to 3 years.
Batteries should all be about the same level of charge when inserted.
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 the battery from the clock for 15 minutes.
2.
Press the Set button at least 20 times to clear all memory.
3.
Slide the switch to select a time zone.
4.
Insert 1 fresh AA, LR6 1.5 volt ALKALINE battery according to the polarity
marked on the case.
5.
Position the clock on an exterior wall that faces Ft. Collins Colorado. During the
night, your clock will automatically set itself.
Note: The hands will move to the 12:00 position and search for the radio signal.
If the clock does not receive the radio signal in the first 10 minutes, the clock
will start running from the 12:00 position and will continue to run. Do
not attempt to reset the hands manually even though the time on the clock is
incorrect. The clock is synchronizing to the WWVB signal and once the radio
signal is decoded, the hands will automatically adjust to the correct time. This
may take up to 5 nights.
SUPPORTED TIME ZONES
This atomic clock offers four time zones: Pacific, Mountain, Central and Eastern.
La Crosse Technology
®
does not make an analog clock with more than four time
zones.
The atomic clock works in North America.
Outside of North America, the atomic clock will not receive a WWVB signal, but
will keep time as a quartz clock if manually set.
