Instruction Manual
Digital Refrigerator/Freezer
Thermometer
model 00986A2
CONTENTS
Unpacking Instructions ........... 2
Package Contents .................. 2
Product Registration ............... 2
Features & Benets: Sensors ... 2
Features & Benets:
Thermometer ......................... 3
Setup .................................... 4
Install or Replace Batteries...... 4
Temperature Units .................. 4
Placement Guidelines ............. 5
Using the Thermometer ........... 6
Troubleshooting ..................... 7
Care & Maintenance .............. 8
Specications ......................... 8
FCC Information .................... 8
Customer Support .................. 9
Warranty............................... 9
Questions? Contact Customer Support at
(877) 221-1252 or visit www.AcuRite.com.
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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. Thermometer display
2. 2 Wireless sensors
3. Instruction manual
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Features & Benets: Sensors
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2
3
1. Sensor #1
for refrigerator (default) or
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5
2
freezer use.
2. Wireless Signal Indicator
Flashes when data is being sent
to the display unit.
3. Battery Compartment
4. Sensor #2
for freezer (default) or
refrigerator use.
5. Suction Cup / Shelf Clip
(on back)
for versatile mounting options.
Features & Benets
Thermometer Display
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2
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1. Sensor #1 ALARM ON/OFF Button
2. Sensor #2 ALARM ON/OFF Button
3. Sensor #2 Current Temperature
4. Sensor #2 Low Battery Indicator
5. Sensor #2 Alarm ON Indicator
6. Sensor #2 Min Temperature
Lowest temperature recorded.
7. Sensor #2 Max Temperature
Highest temperature recorded.
8. CLR Button
Press to reset MIN/MAX records.
9. - Button
for alarm setup preferences.
10. + Button
for alarm setup preferences.
11. Sensor #1 Min Temperature
Lowest temperature recorded.
12. Sensor #1 Max Temperature
Highest temperature recorded.
13. Sensor #1 Alarm ON Indicator
14. Sensor #1 Low Battery Indicator
15. Sensor #1 Current Temperature
16. Magnet-Mountable
17. ºC/ºF Switch
Select between degrees Celsius or
Fahrenheit.
18. RESET Button
Full reset to factory defaults.
19. Battery Compartment
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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 freezer sensor requires lithium batteries for low temperature conditions.
Cold temperatures can cause alkaline batteries to function improperly. Use
lithium batteries in the freezer sensor for temperatures below -4ºF / -20ºC.
Remote Pager
1. Slide off the battery compartment
covers, located on the front of the
units.
2. Insert 2 x AA batteries into the
battery compartment. Follow the
polarity (+/-) diagram in the battery
compartment.
3. Replace the battery cover.
Thermometer Display
1. Lift up the battery door and slide off
the battery compartment cover.
2. Insert 2 x AAA batteries into the
battery compartment. 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,
slide the “ºC/ºF” switch, located on the back of the thermometer display.
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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Display Unit Placement
B
A
Place display unit in a dry area free of dirt and dust. Display is magnet-
mountable. For wall mounting, hang using the keyhole located on the back of
the unit.
Sensor Placement
Sensor #1 should be placed in the
REFRIGERATOR. Sensor #2 should be
placed in the FREEZER.
Note: Both sensors will work in either
location, however the default alerts
are based on the placement mentioned
above.
Each sensor is equipped with a
spring-action clip with a rubber grip
to securely attached to the edge of a
glass or wire shelf (A).
Each sensor also includes a detachable
suction cup that can be used to attach
the sensor to the interior surface of the
refrigerator (B). Please note: suction
cups do not adhere well to freezing
surfaces.
Thermometer display unit and sensors
must be located within 330 ft (100 m)
of each other.
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OPERATION
Using the Thermometer
High & Low Records
The thermometer records maximum and minimum temperature records for each
sensor. These readings reect the highest and lowest temperatures recorded
since the batteries were inserted or since the CLR button was last pressed.
To reset the MAX / MIN records, press and release the “CLR” button once.
This clears the records from both sensors.
Programmable Alarms
Programmable alarms notify you audibly and visually when temperatures
exceed your preset minimum / maximum temperature range. An alert is
triggered when a temperature is out of range for longer than 15 minutes. This
prevents false alarms due to the fridge/freezer door being held open while
new items are being loaded/unloaded.
The default temperature alarm settings for Sensor #1 (refrigerator thermome-
ter) are minimum 33ºF / maximum 40ºF. The default temperature alarm settings
for Sensor #2 (freezer thermometer) are minimum -22ºF / maximum 0ºF.
To customize temperature alarms:
1. Press and HOLD the “ ” button until the Current Temperature disappears
and the maximum temperature alarm setting is shown in its place.
2. Press the “ + “ or “ – “ buttons to increase or decrease the maximum
temperature alarm setting.
3. Press the “ ” button to conrm the maximum temperature alarm setting.
The unit will beep and the minimum temperature alarm setting wil be shown.
4. Press the “ + “ or “ – “ buttons to increase or decrease the minimum
temperature alarm setting.
5. Press the “ ” button to conrm the minimum temperature alarm setting.
6. Press the “ ” button to turn ON/OFF the alarm. The “ “ icon on the
the display indicates that the alarm is ON.
For Alarm #2, repeat steps 1 through 5 using the “ ” button.
NOTE: When thermometer is in normal operating mode (not in alarm setup
mode), the MAX/MIN readings display the highest/lowest temperature
recordings.
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Troubleshooting
Temperature
is showing “E”
or dashes
Inaccurate
temperature
Display screen
not working
Current Temperature
reads “-H-” or “-L-”
• Relocate the display and/or the sensors.
• The units must be within 330 ft (100 m) of each other.
• Flashing of the temperature is generally an indication
of wireless interference. Perform a hard reset to gain
a strong connection between the units:
1. Bring all 3 units together, side-by-side.
2. Remove all batteries from all 3 units.
3. Reinstall batteries in thermometer display unit rst.
4. Reinstall batteries into sensor #1.
5. Reinstall batteries into sensor #2.
6. The main unit should read temperatures from both
sensors almost instantly.
• Use standard alkaline batteries (or lithium batteries in
sensor when temperature is below -4ºF/-20ºC). Do not
use heavy duty or rechargeable batteries.
• 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 display unit.
• Verify you’re within the measurable temperature
range (-40ºF to 158ºF; -40ºC to 70ºC).
If your AcuRite product does not operate properly after trying
the troubleshooting steps, visit www.AcuRite.com or call
(877) 221-1252 for assistance.
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Care & Maintenance
Clean with a soft damp cloth. Do not use caustic cleaners or abrasives.
Specications
TEMPERATURE RANGE
WIRELESS RANGE
WIRELESS FREQUENCY
POWER
-40ºF to 158ºF; -40ºC to 70ºC
330 ft / 100 m signal range is impacted by sensor loca-
tion and may vary
433 MHz
Thermometer Display: 2 x AAA alkaline batteries
Sensor #1: 2 x AA alkaline or lithium batteries
Sensor #2: 2 x AA alkaline or lithium batteries
DATA REPORTING
16 second updates
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.
WARNING: Changes or modications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the
user’s authority to operate the equipment.
NOTE: 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 equip
ment 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 modications to this equipment.
Such modications could void the user authority to operate the equipment.
This device complies with Industry Canada licence-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:
(877) 221-1252 info@chaney-inst.com
24/7 support at www.AcuRite.com
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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
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defects when properly installed and operated for a period of
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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.
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