Instruction Manual
Weather Forecaster
model 00838
CONTENTS
Unpacking Instructions ........... 2
Package Contents .................. 2
Product Registration ............... 2
Features & Benets ................. 3
Setup .................................... 4
Install or Replace Batteries...... 4
Temperature Units .................. 4
Clock Setup ........................... 5
Placement Guidelines ............. 6
Using the Forecaster............... 7
Troubleshooting ..................... 8
Care & Maintenance .............. 9
Specications ......................... 9
FCC Information .................... 9
Customer Support .................10
Warranty..............................10
Questions? Contact Customer Support at
(877) 221-1252 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. Display unit
2. Tabletop stand
3. Outdoor sensor
4. Instruction Manual
PRODUCT MUST BE REGISTERED
IMPORTANT
PRODUCT REGISTRATION
Register online
to receive 1 year
warranty protection
www.AcuRite.com
TO RECEIVE WARRANTY SERVICE
Register a Product
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Features & Benets
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DISPLAY UNIT
1. 12 to 24 Hour Weather Forecast
Self-Calibrating Forecasting pulls data
from the outdoor sensor to generate your
personal forecast.
2. Learning Mode Icon
Disappears after weather forecast
self-calibration is complete.
3. Sensor Low Battery Indicator
4. Current Outdoor Temperature
5. Sensor Signal Strength
6. Clock
7. Pressure Trend Indicator
Arrow icon indicates direction
pressure is trending.
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8. Current Indoor Temperature
9. High/Low Records Indicator
Indicates whether minimum or maximum
records are being shown.
10. Current Indoor Humidity
11. Display Low Battery Indicator
12. Removable Tabletop Stand
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OUTDOOR SENSOR
13. Integrated Hanger
For easy placement.
14. Wireless Signal Indicator
Flashes when data is being sent to the
display unit.
15. Battery Compartment Cover
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SETUP
Install or Replace Batteries
AcuRite recommends high quality alkaline batteries for the best product
performance. Heavy duty or rechargeable batteries are not recommended.
The outdoor sensor requires lithium batteries in low temperature conditions.
Cold temperatures can cause alkaline batteries to function improperly. Use
lithium batteries in the outdoor sensor for temperatures below -4ºF / -20ºC.
Outdoor Sensor
1. Slide 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.
Display Unit
1. Slide 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.
Select Degrees Fahrenheit or Celsius
To select between degrees Fahrenheit (ºF) or Celsius (ºC) temperature units,
press the “ºC/ºF” button located on the back of the display unit inside the
battery compartment area.
PLEASE DISPOSE OF OLD OR DEFECTIVE BATTERIES IN AN ENVIRONMENTALLY SAFE
WAY AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH YOUR LOCAL LAWS AND REGULATIONS.
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 fire,
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 be
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