Acu-Rite 19958, 19956 User Manual

Instruction Manual

Set & Forget® Alarm Clock

model 19956 / 19958

CONTENTS

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

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

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

Features & Benets ................. 3

Clock Setup ........................... 4

Set & Forget® Clock ................ 4

Set the Time & Date ............... 4

Using the Alarm Clock ............... 6

Set the Alarm Time .................... 6

Replace Set & Forget

Specications ............................ 8

FCC Information ....................... 8

Customer Support ..................... 9

Warranty..................................9

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Battery .... 7

Questions? Contact Customer Support at

[phone] or visit www.AcuRite.com.

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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. Alarm clock

2. Instruction Manual

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2

Features & Benets

1 2 3 4 5 6 7

1. ALARM ON/OFF Switch

2. TIME SET Button

3. MONTH/HOUR Button

4. SNOOZE/LIGHT Button

5. YEAR/DAY/MINUTE Button

6. ALARM SET Button

98 10 11

7. AUTO DST- ON/OFF Switch

8. Time Zone Dial

9. Main Battery Compartment

10. Backup Battery Compartment

11. Battery Compartment Cover

3

SETUP

Clock Setup

2

1

3

Install or Replace Batteries

Remove battery

1

compartment cover.

Insert 2 x AAA alkaline batteries

2

into the battery compartment,
as shown. Follow the polarity
(+/-) diagram in the battery
compartment.

Replace the battery cover.

3

Set & Forget® Clock

Set & Forget® clock and calendar are pre-programmed to the correct time and
date, and update automatically for Daylight Savings Time. All you need to do
is select your time zone using the “TIME ZONE” dial.

Set the Time & Date

Choose the correct time zone (HAST AKST PST MST CST EST AST) using the
“TIME ZONE” dial on the bottom of the clock in the battery compartment.

Choose Daylight Savings Time ON or OFF using the DST switch on the top
of the clock. If you live in an area that observes Daylight Savings Time, DST
should be set to ON, even if it is not currently Daylight Savings Time.

Press and release the “TIME SET” button to enter the SET MODE.
SET MODE the preference you are currently in will blink on the clock.

Once in the

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

CALENDAR DATE
CALENDAR YEAR
TIME (Please note PM Indicator light)

You will not automatically exit SET MODE until “TIME SET” is pressed after
adjusting the time. Enter SET MODE any time by pressing and releasing
“TIME SET”.

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

4

Set the AUTO DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME (DST):

The following chart illustrates the differences between the auto DST settings and
when each setting automatically changes the time during the year.

NEW DST ON OFF

2007 and beyond:

2:00 am 2nd Sunday in March
2:00 am 1st Sunday in November

AUTO DST NOTE: Portions of Indiana and Arizona do not observe daylight
savings time. If you live in an area that does not observe daylight saving time,
slide the “AUTO DST” switch to the “OFF” position.

2006:

2:00 am 1st Sunday in April
2:00 am last Sunday in October

No DST
changes

5

OPERATION

Using the Alarm Clock

Set the Alarm Time

To set alarm time, press and hold the “ALARM SET” button to enter ALARM
SET MODE. The “AL” indicator will appear on the display.

To adjust the alarm time, press and release the “MONTH/HOUR” to adjust

hours or “YEAR/DAY/MINUTE“ button to adjust the minutes (press and HOLD

to fast adjust).

To save your adjustments, release the “ALARM SET“ button.

You will automatically exit ALARM SET MODE when the ALARM SET button is
released. Enter ALARM SET MODE by pressing and holding the “ALARM SET”

button.

Alarm Clock ON or OFF function

To Turn Alarm on: Slide the “ALARM ON/OFF” switch to ON and the ALARM

ON icon appears on the screen.

To Turn Alarm off: Slide the “ALARM ON/OFF” button to OFF and the ALARM

ON icon disappears from the screen.

Alarm Clock SNOOZE function

When the alarm is sounding, activate the 8 minute SNOOZE function by
pressing the SNOOZE button at the top of the alarm clock. SNOOZE function
can be activated up to 10 times, then alarm is deactivated.

6

Replace Set & Forget® Battery

Set & Forget® technology is powered by 2 pre-installed coin-cell batteries that
store the time and date settings. The battery has a shelf life of several years. To
replace the Set & Forget® battery:

DO NOT change the backup battery and the main battery at the same time.
This will cause the clock to be without any power and the internal calendar
memory will no longer function properly.

1. Locate the coin cell battery compartment door on the back of the display

unit. Unscrew and remove the compartment cover.

2. Insert 2 x L1142 coin cell battery into the battery compartment, as shown.

Install battery with “+” positive terminal facing OUT.

3. Screw in the battery cover.

Backup
Battery
Compartment

7

Specications

POWER

2 x AAA batteries

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 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 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

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:

[phone] [e-mail]

24/7 support at www.AcuRite.com

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Limited One Year Warranty

At AcuRite, we proudly uphold our commitment

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
of purchase.

We recommend that you visit us at
www.AcuRite.com for the fastest way to register
your product. However, product registration
does not eliminate the need to retain your
original proof of purchase in order to obtain

warranty benets.

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 of purchase. Remedy for breach of this
warranty is limited to repair or replacement of the defective
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.
Transportation costs and charges for returned goods shall
be paid for by the purchaser. Chaney hereby disclaims all
responsibility for such transportation costs and charges. This

warranty will not be breached, and Chaney will give no credit
for products it manufactures which have received normal wear
and tear, been damaged (including by acts of nature), tampered,
abused, improperly installed, damaged in shipping, or repaired
or altered by others than authorized representatives of Chaney.

The above-described warranty is expressly in lieu of all other
warranties, express or implied, and all other warranties are
hereby expressly disclaimed, including without limitation the
implied warranty of merchantability and the implied warranty

of tness for a particular purpose. Chaney expressly disclaims
all liability for special, consequential 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. Chaney further disclaims all
liability from personal injury relating to its products to the extent

permitted by law. By acceptance of any of Chaney’s products,
the purchaser assumes all liability for the consequences arising
from their use or misuse. No person, rm or corporation is

authorized to assume for Chaney any other liability in connection

with the sale of its products. Furthermore, no person, rm or

corporation is authorized to modify or waive the terms of this
paragraph, and the preceding paragraph, unless done in writing
and signed by a duly authorized agent of Chaney. This warranty

gives you specic legal rights, and you may also have other

rights which vary from state to state.

For in-warranty claims: Chaney Instrument Co.

965 Wells St., Lake Geneva, WI 53147

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