AcuRite 00276RM Instruction Manual

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Instruction Manual

Room Monitor

model 00276RM

CONTENTS

Unpacking Instructions ........... 2

Package Contents .................. 2

Product Registration ............... 2

Features & Benets................. 3

Setup .................................... 4

Placement Guidelines ............. 5

Using the Room Monitor......... 6

Add-on Wired Sensors ........... 7

Troubleshooting ..................... 8

Specications......................... 8

FCC Information .................... 9

Customer Support .................10

Warranty..............................10

Questions? Contact Customer Support at

[phone] or visit www.AcuRite.com.

SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.

Congratulations on your new AcuRite product. To ensure the best
possible product performance, please read this manual in its entirety
and retain it for future reference.

Unpacking Instructions

Remove the protective lm that is applied to the LCD screen prior to using this
product. Locate the tab and peel off to remove.

Package Contents

1. Room Monitor

2. Mounting hardware

3. Instruction manual

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Features & Benets

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FRONT

1. Wireless Signal Indicator

Flashes when data is being
wirelessly transmitted.

2. Low Battery Indicator

3. Current Indoor Humidity

Displayed when no wired sensor

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is attached (see page 6).

4. Current Indoor Temperature

Displayed when no wired sensor
is attached (see page 6).

BACK

5. Sensor Input

Plug-in for additional sensors
(optional; sold separately).

6. Integrated Keyhole

For easy wall mounting.

7. Alarm “ON/OFF” Switch

For water detector (optional;
sold separately).

8. Wired Sensor Retention Slot

Simplifies cord management
when using add-on wired
sensors (sold separately).

9. Monitor ID

Alphanumeric ID used to

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identify the Monitor during
system configuration.

10. “ºC/ºF” Button

Select between degrees
Celsius (°C) or Fahrenheit (°F)
temperature units.

11. Reset Button

Resets display and sensor
transmission.

12. Battery Compartment

13. Battery Compartment Cover

14. Mounting Hardware

Includes drywall anchor
and screw.

Item Qty Diameter Length

Screw 1 #6 3/4”
Anchor 1 #6 3/4”

SETUP

Room Monitor Setup

Install or Replace Batteries

1 2

Batteries MUST be installed for

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this product to operate. AcuRite
recommends high quality alkaline
batteries for the best product
performance. Heavy duty or
rechargeable batteries are not
recommended.

1. Twist off the battery
compartment cover.

2. Insert 2 x AA batteries into
the battery compartment, as
shown. Follow the polarity
(+/-) diagram in the battery
compartment.

3. Replace the battery cover.

Write Down the Monitor’s ID

After batteries are installed,
a unique 6-digit alphanumeric

ID appears on the display

momentarily. It can also be found
printed on the back of the Room

Monitor. This unique ID may

be referenced for connectivity
functions.

ID:

Write Down Monitor’s ID

2

6 digit alphanumeric ID

Install Batteries

1

2 AA Batteries

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PLEASE DISPOSE OF OLD OR DEFECTIVE BATTERIES IN AN ENVIRONMENTALLY SAFE
WAY AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH YOUR LOCAL LAWS AND REGULATIONS.

be used for an extended period of time. Follow the polarity (+/-) diagram in the battery compartment. Promptly remove dead batteries from the device. Dispose of
used batteries properly. Only batteries of the same or equivalent type as recommended are to be used. DO NOT incinerate used batteries. DO NOT dispose of batteries

in re, as batteries may explode or leak. DO NOT mix old and new batteries or types of batteries (alkaline/standard). DO NOT use rechargeable batteries. DO NOT

recharge non-rechargeable batteries. DO NOT short-circuit the supply terminals.

BATTERY SAFETY: Clean the battery contacts and also those of the device prior to battery installation. Remove batteries from equipment which is not to

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Placement for Maximum Accuracy

AcuRite products are sensitive to surrounding environmental conditions. Proper
placement of the Room Monitor is critical to the accuracy and performance of
the product.

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Room Monitor Placement

The Monitor is designed for indoor use. Place the Monitor in

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a dry area free of dirt and dust. Monitor stands upright for
tabletop use or is wall-mountable.

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Important Placement Guidelines

• Monitor must be within 330 feet (100 meters) of a companion unit
(optional; sold separately).

MAXIMIZE WIRELESS RANGE

Place units away from large metallic items, thick walls, metal surfaces, or other
objects that may limit wireless communication.

PREVENT WIRELESS INTERFERENCE

Place both units at least 3 feet (90 cm) away from electronic devices (TV,

computer, microwave, radio, etc.).

LOCATE AWAY FROM HEAT SOURCES

To ensure accurate temperature measurement, place Monitor out of direct
sunlight and away from any heat sources.

LOCATE AWAY FROM HUMIDITY SOURCES

To ensure accurate humidity measurement, locate Monitor away from humidity
sources. Avoid installing the Monitor near indoor pools, spas, or other bodies
of water. Water sources may impact humidity accuracy.

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OPERATION

Using the Room Monitor

The Room Monitor features built-in temperature and humidity sensors, to view
current conditions in the location where the Monitor is placed.

Expand the System

The Room Monitor can be expanded to track additional conditions using
compatible wired sensors (optional; sold separately) that simply plug into the
Monitor. Wired sensors feature an extra-long cord, perfect for installing the
sensors in hard-to-reach places.

When using a wired sensor with the Monitor, the Monitor’s temperature and

humidity readings move to the top of the display. The display will automatically

toggle between the Monitor’s temperature and humidity data, while the wired
sensor’s readings appear in the middle of the display (pictured below).

Automatically toggles between

Monitor’s temperature and humidity

Wired sensor’s

readings

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SENSC)R ---1--

Icon indicates the type of
sensor that is plugged into
the Monitor

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Wired sensor’s

readings

Indicates sensor is
plugged into the
Monitor

Compatible digital displays, wired sensors and companion units are
available at: www.AcuRite.com

Add-on Wired Sensors

Add-On Sensor

Water Detector

with audible alert

Model 06010RM

Liquid & Soil

Temperature Sensor

Model 06011RM

Spot Check

Temperature &

Humidity Sensor

Model 06012RM

Room Monitor Display

with wired sensor

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WET

SENSOR

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SENSOR

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SENSOR

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Perfect for:

•Basement ooding

•Roof leaks

•Leaky appliances

•Sump pump failure

•Tracking high or low
water level

•Indoor pool, spa,
pond or fountain
temperature

•Preventing frozen
pipes

•Seeding, potting and
gardening

•Monitoring conditions
in hard to reach
places (attic,
basement, etc.)

•Pet areas

•Evaluating HVAC
coverage in your home

•Monitoring conditions

in nursery or child’s

room

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Troubleshooting

Problem Possible Solution

Inaccurate

temperature or

humidity

Display screen

not working

Display screen shows

ERROR 1

Display screen shows

ERROR 2

If your AcuRite product does not operate properly after trying
the troubleshooting steps, visit www.AcuRite.com or call
[phone] for assistance.

• Verify the Monitor is placed away from any heat

sources or vents (see page 5).

• Verify the Monitor is positioned away from moisture

sources (see page 5).

• Check that the batteries are installed correctly.
Batteries may need to be replaced.

• Reset display by pressing the RESET button, located
on the back of the Monitor.

• Check the cord on the wired sensor (sold
separately) and the connection tip for excessive
heat, excessive cold or damage. Wired sensor may
need to be replaced.

• Data readings for the wired sensor (sold separately)
may be out of range. Check the location of the

Monitor and wired sensor. Verify that the conditions

being monitored are within the measurement range
for the wired sensor.

Care & Maintenance

Clean with a soft, damp cloth. Do not use caustic cleaners or abrasives.

Specications

TEMPERATURE RANGE

HUMIDITY RANGE

WIRELESS RANGE

OPERATING FREQUENCY

POWER

-4ºF to 158ºF; -20ºC to 70ºC

1% to 99% RH

330ft / 100m depending on home construction materials

433 MHz
2 x AA alkaline batteries

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FCC Information

This device complies with part 15 of FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
1- This device may NOT cause harmful interference, and

2- This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment
generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may
cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning

the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
NOTE: The manufacturer is not responsible for any radio or TV interference caused by unauthorized modications to this equipment.
Such modications could void the user authority to operate the equipment.

This device complies with Industry Canada license-exempt RSS standard(s).

Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

(1) This device may not cause interference, and
(2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.

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Customer Support

AcuRite customer support is committed to providing you with best-in­class service. For assistance, please have the model number of this

product available and contact us in any of the following ways:

[phone] [e-mail]

24/7 support at www.AcuRite.com

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Limited One Year Warranty

At AcuRite, we proudly uphold our commitment
to quality technology. Chaney Instrument Co.
warrants that all products it manufactures to
be of good material and workmanship, and to
be free of defects when properly installed and
operated for a period of one year from the date
of purchase.

We recommend that you visit us at www.AcuRite.
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However, product registration does not eliminate
the need to retain your original proof of

purchase in order to obtain warranty benets.

Chaney Instrument Co. warrants that all products it manufactures
to be of good material and workmanship, and to be free of
defects when properly installed and operated for a period of
one year from the date of purchase. Remedy for breach of this
warranty is limited to repair or replacement of the defective
item(s). Any product which, under normal use and service, is

proven to breach the warranty contained herein within ONE
YEAR from date of sale will, upon examination by Chaney,

and at its sole option, be repaired or replaced by Chaney.
Transportation costs and charges for returned goods shall
be paid for by the purchaser. Chaney hereby disclaims all
responsibility for such transportation costs and charges. This
warranty will not be breached, and Chaney will give no credit
for products it manufactures which have received normal wear

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and tear, been damaged (including by acts of nature), tampered,
abused, improperly installed, damaged in shipping, or repaired
or altered by others than authorized representatives of Chaney.

The above-described warranty is expressly in lieu of all other
warranties, express or implied, and all other warranties are
hereby expressly disclaimed, including without limitation the
implied warranty of merchantability and the implied warranty

of tness for a particular purpose. Chaney expressly disclaims

all liability for special, consequential or incidental damages,
whether arising in tort or by contract from any breach of this
warranty. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation
of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation
or exclusion may not apply to you. Chaney further disclaims all
liability from personal injury relating to its products to the extent

permitted by law. By acceptance of any of Chaney’s products,

the purchaser assumes all liability for the consequences arising

from their use or misuse. No person, rm or corporation is

authorized to assume for Chaney any other liability in connection

with the sale of its products. Furthermore, no person, rm or

corporation is authorized to modify or waive the terms of this
paragraph, and the preceding paragraph, unless done in writing
and signed by a duly authorized agent of Chaney. This warranty

gives you specic legal rights, and you may also have other

rights which vary from state to state.

For in-warranty claims: Chaney Instrument Co.

965 Wells St., Lake Geneva, WI 53147

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