Acu-Rite 972 User Manual

00972 INST0518-06

Instruction Manual

Wireless Weather Station & Atomic Clock

MODEL # 00972

Wireless Sensor

Main Unit

THERMO HYGR O

with low

temperature

adaptor

Thank You! We appreciate you for purchasing the new generation radio-controlled wireless weather station and atomic clock. This instrument is designed and engineered with state-of-the-art technology and components. It will provide these accurate and reliable measurements: date, time, and indoor/outdoor temperatures and humidity levels.

1 CHECK PACKAGE CONTENTS

(1) Main Unit – 7.25” x 2.75” x 1.5”* (1) Wireless Sensor – dimensions: 2.5" x 3.5" x 1"* (1) 10’* wired low temperature adaptor (2) 1” (2.5cm) screws with plastic anchors (1) Instruction manual

2 READ

Please read this entire manual carefully before you set up the instrument and begin to use it. In this way you can become familiar with the features of the weather station & clock to get the most benefit from it.

* dimensions approximate

3 INSTALL BATTERIES

TX C/F MODE

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Main Unit: Always install batteries into the main unit first. On the back of the unit, remove the battery compartment cover. Insert 2 AA alkaline (or lithium – See NOTES below) batteries. Replace the cover.

Wireless Sensor: After batteries have been put into the main unit, remove the 4 screws to remove the back cover of the wireless sensor. Insert 2 AA alkaline (or lithium) batteries. Press the “TX” button and replace the back cover and the 4 screws on the sensor. Put the sensor aside for now, and continue to learn about the main unit. Later, in part 5 of this manual you’ll learn more about the wireless sensor.

NOTE: When replacing the batteries for the wireless sensor, remove the batteries from the sensor and clear the sensor’s channel on the main unit by pressing and holding the CHANNEL button when the corresponding channel is displayed. Reinstall the batteries into the wireless sensor and press and release the TX button to synchronize the units.

Operating Range of Batteries

LITHIUM

BATTERIES

ALKALINE

BATTERIES

(-30ºC) (70ºC)

-22ºF 158ºF

-4ºF 158ºF

(-20ºC)

(70ºC)

Severe cold (below -4º F/-20º C) can cause alkaline batteries to freeze and function improperly. Use lithium batteries in extremely low temperature conditions to ensure continued operation.

Low Battery Indicator: When the battery level is low for the main unit or the wireless sensor, the low battery level icons will illuminate.

4 CHOOSE WHERE TO PLACE THE MAIN UNIT and WIRELESS SENSOR

Main Unit: Choose wall mount or table-top placement.

• Choose a location for each unit that is at least 10 feet away from other electronic devices that may interfere with the wireless signal.

• Wall mounting: Use the mounting slot on the back of the unit to hang it from one of the supplied screws.

• Table-top placement: Fold out the integrated table-top stands to place the main unit on a table-top surface.

Main Unit

BACK

Remove Battery

Compartment Cover

Wireless Sensor

BACK

REMOVE 4 SCREWS

TO OPEN BATTERY

COMPARTMENT

Wireless Sensor: When placing the sensor, consider these things:

• Although the sensor is designed for outdoor use, placement in a protected area will prolong its life.

• Mounting: Use the mounting slot on the back of the unit to hang it from one of the supplied screws.

• The sensor must be within 100 feet (30 meters) of the main unit.

• The sensor is resistant to weather and to water. It is NOT WATERPROOF.

• Prolonged exposure to cold weather may cause damage to the LCD panel.

• Wireless sensor can be placed outdoors to observe outdoor temperatures and humidity.

Placement

RF WIRELESS

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