Acurite 06045 Instruction Manual

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Note: Under no circumstances shall the Lightning Detector, Chaney Instrument

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whatsoever that may result from the use of or inability to use this product, including

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Features & Benets

5. Battery Compartment

7. Battery Compartment Cover

6. Lightning Strike Indicator

Indicates a lightning strike has

occurred within 25 miles (40 km).

4. A-B-C Switch

detected (see page 4).

Slide to select A-B-C channel.

3. Interference Indicator

Flashes when interference is

2. Wireless Signal Indicator

For easy placement.

Flashes when data is being

sent to the companion unit.

Lightning Detector Sensor

1. Integrated Hanger

Instruction Manual

model 06045

SETUP

Sensor Setup

Set the A-B-C Switch

The A-B-C switch is located inside the

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battery compartment. Slide to set the channel to A, B or C. NOTE: If being used with a companion product that has an A-B-C channel, you must select the same letter choice for both the sensor and the product it is being paired with in

order for the units to synchronize.

Install or Replace Batteries

AcuRite recommends high quality

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alkaline or lithium batteries in the wireless sensor for the best product performance. Heavy duty

A-B-C Switch

A B C

or rechargeable batteries are not recommended.

The sensor requires lithium batteries in low temperature conditions. Cold temperatures can cause alkaline batteries to function improperly. Use lithium batteries in the sensor for temperatures below -4ºF / -20ºC.

1. Slide off the battery compartment cover.

2. Insert 4 x AA batteries into the battery compartment, as shown. Follow the polarity (+/-) diagram in the battery compartment.

3. Replace the battery cover.

Install Batteries

4 AA batteries

LITHIUM

BATTERIES - • - -

ALKALINE

BATTERIES

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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Placement for Maximum Accuracy

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

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.

Hang the sensor using the integrated 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

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

MAXIMIZE WIRELESS RANGE

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

PREVENT WIRELESS INTERFERENCE

Place unit 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 sensor out of direct sunlight and away from any heat sources.

LOCATE AWAY FROM HUMIDITY SOURCES

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

Lightning Detection

The sensor detects cloud-to-cloud, cloud-to-ground and intra-cloud lightning. When lightning is detected, the sensor will beep and the strike indicator will

ash for each of the rst 10 strikes. After 10 strikes, the sensor will enter silent mode but will continue to ash. The sensor will stay in silent mode for 2 hours

after the last lightning detection.

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