CHANEY Radio Controlled Atomic Clock Instruction Manual

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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
harmfuly 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 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
modifications to this equipment. Such modifications could void the user authority to operate the equipment.

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INST-50308A1 021711

Radio Controlled Atomic Clock

CHANEY.

THE BEST IN TIME"

#50308A1

Instruction Manual

Package Contents:
[1 l Atomic Wall Clock

l Instruction Manual

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What you need:

l AA Battery

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Thank You for purchasing this CHANEY® product. Please read this manual in its entirety
to fully enjoy the benefits and features of this product. Please keep this manual for future
reference.

About our Radio Controlled Atomic Clock

A clock is considered radio controlled if it receives a signal from the most accurate
clock in North America, the Atomic Clock of the National Institute of Standards and
Technologies in Colorado. This clock transmits the time codes via the radio station
WWVB. The signal is transmitted in a very low frequency (60,000 Hz]. The Chaney clock
you have purchased includes a built-in receiver which picks up the signal from the WWVB
station. For the best possible reception, place the main unit with the back side facing
Colorado. NOTE: Due to solar radiation in the atmosphere, a radio controlled clock signal
is weaker during the day. Most synchronization with the WWVB atomic clock signal
happens at night when there is less interference.

1 • Clock Setup

1. SET MINUTE AND HOUR HANDS TO THE NEAREST HOUR
Set the clock to the nearest hour (If it is 2:45, set the clock to 3:00. If it is 3:20, set
the clock to 3:00). The clock can be set in either direction, but the last 15 minutes
of adjustment to the minute hand should be done in a clockwise direction. This will

minimize gear play.

2. PRESS RED BUTTON TO IDENTIFY HAND POSITION

Insert one

quickly press the red button 4 to 5 times. This tells the microprocessor that the minute

hand is at the 12 and turns on the receiver.

3. SETUP IS NOW COMPLETE
After the above setting process has been completed, the clock will begin to seek out
the time signal broadcasted. Once the time signal has been received by the clock the

minute hand will advance (8 times speed] or slow (1/5 speed] down as necessary, until

the clock sets itself to the correct time.

NOTE: After the setting process has been completed, the clock should start to beep.

"AA" Alkaline battery and wait a couple of seconds (about 3-5 seconds). Then

The beeping will automatically stop in 20 to 30 seconds. Pressing the red
button again will activate the beeper for another 20 to 30 seconds.

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TO BY-PASS DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME CHANGES

People living in areas of the country that do not observe Daylight Saving Time changes,

can by-pass (stop) the clock's automatic Daylight Saving Time adjustments.

PRESS the red button and HOLD it down while inserting the battery.

After the battery is in, RELEASE the red button and set the clock as normal.

[ 2 • FINDING A GOOD LOCATION )

The clock movement has a very specialized AM radio receiver that is tuned to receive the
coordinated universal time signal that is broadcast from WWVB (60KHz) in Fort Collins
Colorado. The WWVB signal is a relatively weak

by weather conditions, electrical interference, solar conditions and the position of the

clocks antenna. Although the clock can work in most locations, the number of times that

it corrects itself to the coordinated universal time signal may depend on its location. This
reception is especially important for the automatic adjustments for Daylight Saving Time,

which should occur between 2:05AM and 2:15 AM Eastern Time on the appropriate days,

but may be delayed until a valid signal is received.

AM signal and its reception is effected

To find areas or walls with better reception

The movement has an audible beeper, which can be activated by pressing the red button
AFTER the clock has been set, but BEFORE the clock has synchronized with the Atomic
Time. Each time the red button is pressed (during this time) it will activate the beeper for
about 30 seconds. The beeper sound represents the actual signal being received. A good
signal has one beep precisely every second and sounds similar to a heart monitor with a
slightly irregular heartbeat.

After pressing the red button, you will hear one of the following

1. No Beeping or constant beeping

There is either a very strong constant interference or no signal is being received.

2. Static or Erratic Sound

There is interference that is equal to or greater than the WWVB signal.

3. On-Off pulse every second

A good signal has been found.

After you have activated the beeper, slowly move the unit around to various locations

(move the unit as if you were moving in slow motion - this allows the electronics time to
respond to the changes in reception).

Best locations are normally found

1. When the back of the clock is aimed directly toward Fort Collins, Colorado

2. Where metal objects or meal screens are not close to the clock or in a line between
Fort Collins, Colorado and the clock.

Many electronic appliances such as computers, TV's, florescent lights, microwaves, power

lines, etc. can interfere with the clock's reception.
appliance interference, do not place the clock within 3 feet of any such device or other
wiring.

To minimize the effect of electronic

3 • HANGING YOUR WALL CLOCK

To ensure an accurate thermometer reading, choose a location that is not in direct sunlight.

When using outdoors, we recommend that you hang in a protected location.

Make sure to utilize the hanger molded into the backside of your clock.

Use a securely anchored screw, nail or hook to support the weight of your clock.

Make certain that the screw/nail head is large enough to prevent the clock from slipping off

in the event that it is jarred or bumped.

4 • MANUAL CLOCK SETUP

1. Set the clock time to your local time by turning the gray set wheel to correctly
position the clock minute and hour hands.

2. Insert one "AA" Alkaline battery and do NOT press the red button during the
next 15 minutes.

3. The clock is now set.

Note: The clock may be adjusted before or after inserting the battery. If using the

"MANUAL.:' set up procedure, it is important to understand that the clock electronics will
assume that the clock was set to the correct time or to the user's "desired" time.

The clock will use the radio signal to precisely maintain the time that
automatically adjust for Daylight Saving Time. In other words, if the clock is set "on
time" then it will always be "on time". If the clock is set five minutes fast, then it will
always be five minutes fast (even after Daylight Saving Time changes).

you set and will

5 • TROUBLESHOOTING

Reception of Radio Controlled Atomic signal

Reception conditions will change with the weather conditions, seasons, time of day and
solar activity. If you do not find a good reception area the first time you try to locate one, try
again a little later. As a general rule the best reception is at night, just before/after sunrise
and just before/after sunset. In areas and times of extremely poor reception, it may take
a few days before a signal is received. It should also be noted that on rare occasions the
WWVB transmitter is turned off for repair or maintenance.

When using the clock outdoors

Low temperatures can affect the battery performance and hinder the discharge of enough
current to properly power the clock motor.
use of a Lithium Low Temperature battery.

To eliminate this concern, we recommend the

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