AcuRite 02097 Users guide

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Instruction Manual

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model 02097

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CONTENTS

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

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

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

Features & Benets: Sensor..... 2

Features & Benets: Display.... 3

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

Select Temperature Units ........ 4

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

Troubleshooting ..................... 6

Specications......................... 7

FCC Information .................... 7

Customer Support .................. 8

Warranty............................... 8

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. Display

2. Outdoor Sensor

3. Instruction Manual

IMPORTANT

PRODUCT REGISTRATION

Register online to receive 1 year warranty protection

www.AcuRite.com

Features & 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 Cover

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Features & Benets

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SENSOR

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OUTDOOR

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FRONT

1. Current Temperature

2. INDOOR Indicator

Indicates indoor (display) readings
are being displayed.

3. Display Low Battery Indicator

4. Current Humidity

5. Auto-Cycle Icon

Indicates the display will
automatically toggle between indoor

and outdoor readings.

6. OUTDOOR Indicator

Indicates outdoor (sensor) readings

are being displayed.

7. Outdoor Sensor Signal Strength

8. Sensor Low Battery Indicator

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BACK

9. SELECT Button

Press to manually toggle between
indoor and outdoor readings, or
enable Auto-Cycle mode.

10. Integrated Hang Hole

For easy wall mounting.

11. °C/°F Button

For selecting temperature units.

12. RESET Button

For full reset to factory defaults.

13. Battery Compartment

14. 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.

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ALKALINE

BATTERIES

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Display

1. Slide off the battery compartment
cover.

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

3. Replace the battery cover.

Select Temperature Units

To select between degrees Fahrenheit (ºF) or Celsius (ºC) temperature units,
press and release the “ºC/ºF” button located on the back of the display.

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 that will not be

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Placement for Maximum Accuracy

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AcuRite sensors are sensitive to surrounding environmental conditions. Proper
placement of both the display and wireless sensor are critical to the accuracy
and performance of this product.

OUTDOOR

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

Sensor Placement

Display Placement

Sensor is water resistant and is designed for indoor or outdoor

use, however, to extend its life place the sensor in an area

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protected from direct weather elements. The sensor may also be
placed indoors to measure environmental conditions.

Hang the sensor using the integrated hang holes 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
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 165 ft (50 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 (.9 m) away
from electronic devices (TV, computer, microwave, radio, etc.).

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OUTDOOR

Setup is Complete

The sensor will now synchronize with the display. It may take a few minutes for
synchronization to complete.

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f or assistance.
troubleshooting s t eps, visit www.AcuRit e.com or call [phone]
If your AcuRite product does not oper at e pr oper l y af ter tr ying t he

f ew minutes to gain a strong connection.

NOTE: It may

4. Le t t he units sit wit hin a couple f ee t of eac h o t her f or a

3. Reinst all t he batt er ies in t he display.

2. Reinst all t he batt er ies in t he wireless sensor.
batt er ies from eac h.

1. Br ing bo t h t he sensor and display indoors and remove
indication of wireless int er f erence.

Flashing of t he outdoor t em perature is generall y an

ma y need to be replaced.

sources.

(see page 5).

direct sunlight and a wa y from any heat sources or vents

af t er batter ies are replaced.
take a f ew minutes for display and sensor t o sync hronize
use heavy duty or rec hargeable batter ies.
sensor when t em perature is below -4ºF/-20ºC). Do not

com put ers, etc).
t he wireless communication (suc h as T Vs, microwa ves,
(.9 m) a wa y from electronics t hat may inter f ere wit h

units must be wit hin 165 f t (50 m) of eac h ot her.

• Chec k t hat t he batter ies are installed cor rectl y. Batt er ies

• Make sure bo t h units are positioned a way from moisture

• Make sure bo t h t he display and sensor are placed out of

• Use st andard alkaline batter ies (or lit hium batter ies in

• Make sure bo t h units are placed at least 3 f eet

• Relocat e t he displa y and/or t he outdoor sensor. The
If t he wireless signal indicat or shows no bars:

showing dashes

is ashing or

temper ature

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not wor king

Displa y scr een

humidity

t emperatur e or

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no bars

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No outdoor sensor

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Troubleshooting

located on the back of the display, to manually cycle through readings.
MANUAL: While in Manual Mode, press and release the “SELECT” button,

again to exit AUTO-CYCLE mode.
back of the display until the icon appears on the screen. Press and release
To enter AUTO-CYCLE mode, press and release the “SELECT” button on the

INDOOR (display) and OUTDOOR (sensor) temperature and humidity.
mode, the display will automatically cycle through current readings for

AUTO CYCLE: By default, the unit is in AUTO-CYCLE mode. In AUTO-CYCLE

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Display Modes

OPERATION

Care & 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.

Specications

TEMPERATURE RANGE

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

HUMIDITY RANGE

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

WIRELESS RANGE

WIRELESS FREQUENCY

POWER

165 ft / 50 m depending on home construction materials
433 MHz
Display: 2 x AAA alkaline batteries
Sensor: 2 x AA alkaline or lithium batteries

DATA REPORTING

Outdoor: 30 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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Customer Support

Limited 1-Year Warranty

We expressly disclaim all liability for special, consequential,

Canada, please consult the policies applicable to the country in

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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Visit us at www.AcuRite.com

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or incidental damages, whether arising in tort or by contract

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.

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.

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.

THE ABOVE-DESCRIBED WARRANTY IS THE SOLE WARRANTY
FOR THE PRODUCTS AND IS EXPRESSLY IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER
WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. ALL OTHER WARRANTIES
OTHER THAN THE EXPRESS WARRANTY SET FORTH HEREIN
ARE HEREBY EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMED, INCLUDING WITHOUT
LIMITATION THE IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY
AND THE IMPLIED WARRANTY OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR
PURPOSE.

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

or corporation is authorized to bind us to any other obligation
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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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