AcuRite 01201 Instruction Manual

Instruction Manual

Weather Station

model 01201

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CONTENTS

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

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

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

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eatures and Benefits: Sensor

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Setup .................................... 6

Sensor Setup ......................... 6

Display Setup ........................ 7

Set the Time, Date and Units.... 8

Backlight Settings ................... 8

and Benefits: Display

Questions? Contact Customer Support at

www.AcuRite .com/support or email [e-mail]

Placement Guidelines ............. 9

Using the Weather Station.....10

Programmable Alarms........... 11

Troubleshooting ....................12

Care and Maintenance .........13

Calibration ...........................13

Specifications

FCC Information ...................14

Customer Support .................15

Warranty..............................15

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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

2. Outdoor Sensor

3. Power Adapter

4. Instruction Manual

IMPORTANT

PRODUCT MUST BE REGISTERED
TO RECEIVE WARRANTY SERVICE

PRODUCT REGISTRATION

Register online to receive 1 year of warranty protection

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Features and Benets

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OUTDOOR SENSOR

1. Integrated Hanger

For easy placement.

2. Wireless Signal Indicator

Flashes when data is being sent to the
display.

3. Battery Compartment

4. A-B-C Switch

ID code that must match display’s
A-B-C switch to ensure units

synchronize.

5. Battery Compartment Cover

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Features and Benets

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BACK OF DISPLAY

1. Integrated Hang Hole

For easy wall mounting.

2. Fold-out Tabletop Stand

3. Power Adapter

4. Plug-in for Power Adapter

5. RESET Button

For full reset to factory defaults.

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6. A-B-C Switch

ID code that must match sensor’s
A-B-C switch to ensure units

synchronize.

7. Backup Battery Compartment

8. Battery Compartment Cover

(not shown)

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1. Current Outdoor Temperature

Arrow icon indicates the direction

temperature is trending.

2. Outdoor High & Low Temperature

Records

Highest and lowest temperature

recorded since midnight.

3. Current Outdoor Humidity Arrow

icon indicates the direction humidity
is trending.

4. Outdoor Sensor Signal Strength

5. Heat Index/Dew Point

Heat Index calculation displays
when temperature is 80°F (27°C)

or above.

Dew Point calculation displays
when temperature is 79°F (26°C)
or below.

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7. Button

8. and Buttons

9. Button

10. Button

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For alarm setup.

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For setup preferences and viewing
indoor high & low records.

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For setup preferences.

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For momentary backlight and

dimmer settings.

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AUTO

Indicates display is in auto-dimming

brightness mode (see page 8).

12. Moon Phase

13. Clock

14. Current Barometric Pressure

Arrow icon indicates the direction

pressure is trending.

15. 12 to 24 Hour Weather Forecast

Self-calibrating forecasting pulls data

from the outdoor sensor to generate

your personal forecast.

16. Current Indoor Humidity

Arrow icon indicates direction

humidity is trending.

17. Indoor High & Low Temperature
Records

Highest and lowest temperature

recorded since midnight.

18. Current Indoor Temperature

Arrow icon indicates direction

temperature is trending.

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SETUP

Sensor Setup

1

Set the A-B-C Switch

The A-B-C switch is located inside

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the battery compartment. It can

be set to A, B or C. However,
you must select the same letter

choices for both the sensor and

the display in order for the units

to synchronize.

Install or Replace Batteries

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AcuRite recommends high quality

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alkaline batteries in the outdoor

sensor for the best product
performance. Heavy duty or

rechargeable batteries are not

recommended.

1. Slide off the battery

compartment cover. Take

note of the A-B-C switch

setting inside the battery

compartment for display

setup.

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.

Install Batteries

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2 AA batteries

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A-B-C Switch

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Set to match

display

A B C

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Display Setup

1

Set the A-B-C Switch

Locate the A-B-C switch inside

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the battery compartment. Set

the A-B-C switch to A, B or C.
You must select the same letter
choices for both the display and

the sensor in order for the units to
synchronize.

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Install or Replace Backup
Batteries (optional)

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1. Remove the battery
compartment cover.

2. Insert 3 x AAA alkaline

batteries into the battery

compartment, as shown. Follow
the polarity (+/–) diagram in

the battery compartment.

3. Replace the battery cover.

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Plug in Power Adapter

For the best performance, plug

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in the power adapter as the main
power source for this product.

A-B-C Switch

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Set to match

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sensor

A B C

Plug in

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Power

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Adapter

IMPORTANT: Batteries are
a backup power source to

preserve records in the event of

a power outage. Power adapter
is recommended as the primary
power source to enjoy the full
functionality of this product.

Install Backup

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Batteries

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3 AAA Batteries
(optional)

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

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

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.

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Set the Time, Date and Units

Press and release the “ ” button, located on the front of the display, to enter
SET MODE. Once in set mode, the preference you are currently setting will
blink on the display.

To adjust the currently selected (ashing) item, press and release the “ “ or
“ “ buttons (press and HOLD to fast adjust).

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To save your adjustments, press and release the “ ” button again to adjust the
next preference. The preference set order is as follows:

Auto DST (Daylight Saving Time ON of OFF)*
CLOCK HOUR
CLOCK MINUTE
CALENDAR MONTH
CALENDAR DATE
CALENDAR YEAR
TEMPERATURE UNITS (ºC or ºF)
PRESSURE UNITS (hPa or inHg)

*If you live in an area that observes DST, DST should be set to ON, even if it is
not currently Daylight Saving Time.

You will automatically exit SET MODE if no buttons are pressed for 10 seconds.
Enter setup mode at any time by pressing the “ ” button.

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Display Backlight Settings

This weather station’s colour display features three different lighting settings:
High (100%) brightness, Medium (50%) brightness and Low (15%) brightness.

Using battery power alone, the backlight is available momentarily for 10
seconds by pressing the Backlight button.

When display is powered with the power adapter, backlight remains on at
100% brightness. Press Backlight button once to dim to 50% brightness; press
again to dim to 15%, press a 3rd time to enter AUTO DIM mode.

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NOTE: Pressing and holding the “
backlight. Once any button is pressed, the backlight will return to your selected

setting.

AUTO DIM MODE: Automatically adjusts display brightness based on time of day.

6:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. = 100% brightness

9:01 p.m. - 5:59 a.m.= 15% brightness

” button for 5 seconds will disable the

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Placement for Maximum Accuracy

(100 metres maximum)

AcuRite sensors are sensitive to surrounding environmental conditions. Proper
placement of both the display and outdoor sensor are critical to the accuracy

and performance of this product.

Display Placement

Place the display in a dry area free of dirt and dust. Display
stands upright for tabletop use and is wall-mountable.

Outdoor Sensor Placement

Sensor must be placed outside to observe outdoor conditions.
Sensor is water resistant and is designed for general outdoor
use, however, to extend its life place the sensor in an area
protected from direct weather elements.

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Hang the sensor using the integrated hang hole or hanger,
or by using string (not included) to hang it from a suitable
location, like a well covered tree branch. The best location is
4 to 8 feet (1 to 2 metres) above the ground with permanent
shade and plenty of fresh air to circulate around the sensor.

Important Placement Guidelines

• To ensure accurate temperature measurement, place units out of direct

sunlight and away from any heat sources or vents.

• Display and outdoor sensor must be within 330 ft (100 m) of each other.

• To maximize wireless range, place units away from large metallic items, thick
walls, metal surfaces, or other objects that may limit wireless communication.

• To prevent wireless interference, place both units at least 3 ft (90 cm) away
from electronic devices (TV, computer, microwave, radio, etc.).

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Setup is Complete

The sensor will now synchronize with the display. It may take a few minutes for
synchronization to complete. Please refer to the troubleshooting section of this
manual if anything appears to be functioning improperly.

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OPERATION

Using the Weather Station

Weather Forecast

Self-calibrating forecasting uses a unique algorithm to analyze changes in
pressure over a time period (called Learning Mode) to determine your altitude.
After 14 days, the icon disappears from the display screen. At this point,
the self-calibrated pressure is tuned in to your location and the unit is ready for
superior weather prediction.

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Moon Phase

Track the phases of the moon, conveyed through simple lunar phase icons:

NEW WAXING 1ST FULL

CRESCENT QUARTER

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Barometric Pressure

Subtle variations in barometric pressure greatly affect the weather. This
weather station displays the current pressure with an arrow icon to indicate
the direction the pressure is trending (FALLING, STEADY, or RISING).

High and Low Records

High and low records for today and all-time are displayed for indoor and
outdoor temperature and humidity. Today’s records automatically clear at
12:00am midnight every day.

Press the “ “ and “ “ buttons to cycle through high and low recorded
values for outdoor and indoor temperature and humidity. While viewing all-time
records, a date and timestamp are shown for when each value was recorded.
You will automatically exit records if no buttons are pressed for 8 seconds.

To manually clear a HIGH or LOW record, press and HOLD both the “ “ and
“ “ buttons simultaneously for 3 seconds while viewing the record(s) you wish

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Programmable Alarms

This display features programmable alarms that sound an alert to notify you
when a value (for temperature or humidity) has been reached or exceeded.
When an alarm is triggered, the display emits an audible beep and ashes data
in the affected category. You can customize the alarms by turning ON or OFF
the alarms you’d like activated or deactivated, and by inputting your own values
to trigger the alarm.

Setup an Alarm

1. Press and release the “ ” button until the reading for which you wish to
set an alarm is shown on the display. “ ” will be shown.

2. Press and release the “ “ or “ “ buttons until “ ” appears.

3. Press and release the “ ” button. The current HIGH alarm value will be shown.

3. Press and release the “ “ or “ “ buttons to adjust the alarm’s HIGH value.

4. Press and release the “ ” button. The current LOW alarm value will be shown.

5. Press and release the “ “ or “ “ buttons to adjust the alarm’s LOW value.

6. Press and release the “ ” button to end alarm adjustments, OR press
and release the “ ” button to cycle to the next reading.

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Disable an Alarm

1. Press and release the “ ” button until the reading for which you wish to
disable an alarm is shown on the display. “ ” will be shown.

2. Press and release the “ “ or “ “ buttons until “ ” appears.

3. Press and release the “ ” button to cycle to the next reading.

4. Repeat steps 1-3, as needed.

NOTE: To disable ALL alarms at once, press and HOLD the “ ” button for
10 seconds.

You will automatically exit alarm SET MODE if no buttons are pressed for
10 seconds. Enter alarm SET MODE at any time by pressing the “ ” button.

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Care and Maintenance

Display Care

Clean with a soft, damp cloth. Do not use caustic cleaners or abrasives. Keep
away from dust, dirt and moisture. Clean ventilation ports regularly with a
gentle puff of air.

Outdoor Sensor Care

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

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Troubleshooting

Problem Possible Solution

No outdoor sensor

reception

no bars

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Outdoor

temperature

is ashing or

showing dashes

Inaccurate forecast

Inaccurate

temperature

or humidity

Display screen

not working

If the wireless signal indicator shows no bars:

• Relocate the display and/or the outdoor sensor.

The units must be within 330 ft (100 m) of each other.

• Make sure both units are placed at least . 3 feet(9 m)

away from electronics that may interfere with the wireless
communication (such as TVs, microwaves, computers, etc.).

• Use standard alkaline batteries (or lithium batteries in
sensor when temperature is below -4ºF/-20ºC). Do not
use heavy-duty or rechargeable batteries. NOTE: It may
take a few minutes for display and sensor to synchronize
after batteries are replaced.

Flashing of the outdoor temperature is generally an
indication of wireless interference.

1. Bring both the sensor and display indoors and remove

batteries from each.

2. Make sure the A-B-C switches on both units match.

3. Reinstall batteries in the outdoor sensor.

4. Reinstall batteries in the display.

5. Let the units sit within a couple feet of each other
for a few minutes to gain a strong connection.

• Weather Forecast icon predicts conditions for the next
12 to 24 hours, not current conditions.

• Has the learning mode icon disappeared from the

display? Learning Mode must complete before forecast
and pressure will be accurate.

• Allow unit to run continuously for 33 days. Battery
removal or resetting the display will restart Learning
Mode. After 14 days, forecast should be fairly accurate,
however, Learning Mode calibrates for a total of 33 days.

• Make sure both the display and sensor are placed out of

direct sunlight and away from any heat sources or vents

(see page 9).

• Make sure both units are positioned away from moisture
sources (see page 9).

• Check that the power adapter is plugged into the display

and an electrical outlet.

• Reset the display by pressing the reset button, located
on the back of the display. Date and time will need to be

entered after a reset

If your AcuRite product does not operate properly after trying the troubleshooting steps,
visit www.AcuRite.com or email [e-mail] for assistance.

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Care and Maintenance

Display Care

Clean with a soft, damp cloth. Do not use caustic cleaners or abrasives. Keep
away from dust, dirt and moisture. Clean ventilation ports regularly with a
gentle puff of air.

Outdoor Sensor Care

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

Calibration

The indoor / outdoor temperature and humidity readings, and barometric

pressure can be calibrated on the display to improve accuracy. Calibration can
improve accuracy when sensor placement or environmental factors impact the

data accuracy.

1. To access calibration mode, press AND HOLD the “ “, “ ”, and “ “
buttons simultaneously for at least 5 seconds.

2. To adjust the currently selected (ashing) item, press and release the “ “

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or “ “ buttons to calibrate the data value higher or lower from the actual
reading.

3. To save your adjustments, press and release the “ ” button to adjust the
next preference. The “ ” icon will remain illuminated next to calibrated
values.

The preference set order is as follows:
OUTDOOR TEMPERATURE

OUTDOOR HUMIDITY
INDOOR TEMPERATURE
INDOOR HUMIDITY
BAROMETRIC PRESSURE (must be set to MANUAL mode to calibrate)*

*To change from AUTO to MANUAL pressure mode and vice versa, press
AND HOLD the “ ” button for 10 seconds. “manual” will appear below
the barometric pressure to indicate that MANUAL mode has been activated.
Press and HOLD the “ ” button for 10 seconds to return to AUTO mode.

After 20 seconds of inactivity, the display will save the adjustments and exit
calibration mode. Note: Calibrations will be erased if the display is reset or if
batteries are removed and the power adapter is unplugged.

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Specications

TEMPERATURE RANGE

Outdoor: -40ºF to 158ºF; -40ºC to 70ºC
Indoor: 32ºF to 122ºF ; 0ºC to 50ºC

HUMIDITY RANGE

Outdoor: 1% to 99% RH
Indoor: 1% to 99% RH

WIRELESS RANGE

OPERATING FREQUENCY

POWER

330 ft / 100 m depending on home construction materials
433 MHz

Display: 5V, 250mA power adapter

3 x AAA alkaline batteries (optional)

Sensor: 2 x AA alkaline or lithium batteries

DATA REPORTING

Outdoor: 16 second updates
Indoor: 60 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 modications 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
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 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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Limited 1-Year Warranty

PURPOSE.

We expressly disclaim all liability for special, consequential,

Canada, please consult the policies applicable to the country in

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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.

We further disclaim liability from personal injury relating to

our products to the extent permitted by law. By acceptance of

any of our products, the purchaser assumes all liability for the

consequences arising from their use or misuse. No person, rm

or corporation is authorized to bind us to any other obligation

or liability in connection with the sale of our products.

Furthermore, no person, rm or corporation is authorized

to modify or waive the terms of this warranty unless done in

writing and signed by a duly authorized agent of ours.

In no case shall our liability for any claim relating to our

products, your purchase or your use thereof, exceed the

original purchase price paid for the product.

Applicability of Policy

This Return, Refund, and Warranty Policy applies only to

purchases made in the United States and Canada. For

purchases made in a country other than the United States or

which you made your purchase.

Additionally, this Policy applies only to the original purchaser

of our products. We cannot and do not offer any return,

refund, or warranty services if you buy products used or from

resale sites such as eBay or Craigslist.

Governing Law

This Return, Refund, and Warranty Policy is governed by the

laws of the United States and the State of Wisconsin. Any

dispute relating to this Policy shall be brought exclusively in the

federal or State courts having jurisdiction in Walworth County,

Wisconsin; and purchaser consents to jurisdiction within the

State of Wisconsin.

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Customer Support

AcuRite customer support is committed to providing you with best-in-

class service. For assistance, please have the model number of this

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

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We warrant that all products we manufacture under this

warranty are of good material and workmanship and, when

properly installed and operated, will be free of defects for a

period of one year from the date of purchase.

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 us, and at our sole

option, be repaired or replaced by us. Transportation costs and

charges for returned goods shall be paid for by the purchaser.

We hereby disclaim all responsibility for such transportation

costs and charges. This warranty will not be breached, and we

will give no credit for products which have received normal

wear and tear not affecting the functionality of the product,

been damaged (including by acts of nature), tampered,

abused, improperly installed, or repaired or altered by others

than our authorized representatives.

AcuRite is a wholly owned subsidiary of Chaney

Instrument Company. For purchases of AcuRite

products, AcuRite provides the benets and services set

forth herein. For purchases of Chaney products, Chaney

provides the benets and services set forth herein.

Remedy for breach of this warranty is limited to repair or

replacement of the defective item(s). If we determine that repair

or replacement is not feasible, we may, at our option, refund

the amount of the original purchase price.

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