La Crosse Technology 306-605 User Manual
Digital Solar Window Thermometer
FEATURES
Clear Functional Design
Maximum and Minimum Values with
Auto Reset
Clock
Easy Removal for Cleaning
Automatic Backlight for Easy reading in
the Dark
Weather Resistant
Model 306-605
DISPLAY (see Fig. 1)
A. Battery Indicator
B. AM/PM for 12 hour time
C. Time
D. DST (Daylight Savings Time) Indicator
E. Temperature
F. MIN Temperature
G. MAX Temperature
BUTTONS (see Fig. 2)
H. MODE Button
I. + 1 Button
J. +/- 1hr Button
K. ECO Slide
Fig.2
HOLDER (see Fig. 4)
O. Holder
HOUSING (see Fig. 3 )
L. Temperature Probe
M. Battery Compartment
N. Solar Panel
Fig.4
Fig.3
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QUICK INSTALLATION GUIDE
Thoroughly clean the window where the thermometer holder will be attached.
Remove the thermometer holder from the thermometer by sliding it towards the bottom of
the thermometer.
Pull off the protection foil on the display
Attach the thermometer holder to the outside of the window with the enclosed adhesive
tape. (Be sure to mount with the frame “bar” down.)
Check that the bottom bar is in place to “catch” the thermometer, then hang the
SETUP INSTRUCTIONS
thermometer on the holder by sliding it down into the holder.
Note: The thermometer is fragile. . When you mount or remove the thermometer, avoid action
that would bend or pull on it.
Remove the thermometer holder from the thermometer by sliding it towards the bottom of
the thermometer.
Pull off the protection foil on the display.
Open the battery compartment with a small Phillips screwdriver.
Insert the NiMh AAA battery (included) on the left. Make sure to observe the correct
polarity.
Insert the alkaline AAA battery (included) on the right. Make sure to observe the correct
polarity.
Ensure the NiMh Battery is Charged: The 1.2V NiMh rechargeable battery for the backlight is
not
fully charged when shipped. For maximum efficiency it is recommended to either:
a) charge the battery fully (place thermometer outside on a sunny day) before first use
b) Recharge the NiMh battery in an appropriate NiMh-capable battery charger.
After the rechargeable battery is charged:
Re-insert the NiMh battery (if a charger was used).
Replace the battery compartment cover.
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All LCD segments will light up for a few seconds.
The thermometer is now ready to use.
On the display, 0:00 is flashing and the DST symbol (see Fig. 1, D) is flashing.
If you are setting up the thermometer during Daylight Savings Time, press the +/-1 button
for confirmation while the DST symbol is flashing and the DST symbol will remain,
indicating that the unit is in DST mode.
If there is no confirmation within 15 seconds, the DST symbol will stop flashing and will
disappear. If this has happened and you need to put your thermometer into DST mode, see
the section on Daylight Savings Time later in this manual.
Note: The left NiMh battery (when holding the thermometer with the display at the bottom) is the
illumination battery
The right non-rechargeable alkaline battery provides powers all other functions.
SET THE CLOCK
Press the MODE button and the hour digits in the upper display start flashing.
Press the +1 button to adjust the hour value. Note: Hour is 24h at this point.
Press the MODE button again to confirm.
The minute digits start flashing. Press the +1 button to adjust the minutes value.
Press the MODE button to confirm.
CHANGE THE DISPLAY
There are two display modes for your thermometer. Press the +1 button to change between Mode 1
and Mode 2 or back.
Mode 1: All temperatures are in Celsius, and the time mode is 24-hour time.
Mode 2: All temperatures are in Fahrenheit, and the time mode is 12-hour (AM/PM) time.
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CHANGE BETWEEN DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME / STANDARD TIME
Press the +/-1hr (underneath the top part of the thermometer to enable/disable DST mode.
Note: When the display is in DST mode, the DST indicator is shown (see Fig.1, D).
Backlight
To set the backlight mode, find the ECO slide switch underneath the top section of the thermometer (see
Fig. 3). The display will automatically turn on the backlight for night viewing. The backlight can be set to
one of two modes:
Full Power: When the ECO switch is OFF, the backlight comes on at dark and turns off at dawn), as
soon as the solar panel no longer detects light (with appropriate battery charge).
ECO MODE – When the ECO switch is ON, the backlight turns on at dark, but only between 5:00PM and
9:00PM.
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TEMPERATURE DISPLAY
The middle display shows the current e. The lower display shows the history of minimum and maximum
temperature.
The black pin close to the +/-1hr button and ECO slide is the temperature probe. It has no adjustments,
and should not be moved or twisted. Please take care not to break this probe.
IMPORTANT NOTICE
Due to heat emission and the protected location of your window, it is possible for the temperature
displayed to be higher than the outdoor temperature would be read at another nearby unsheltered
location.
MAX/MIN TEMPERATURES
The Max temperature is updated each day at 8:00AM, and the Min temp is updated each
day at 8:00PM.
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SPECIFICATIONS
Measuring Range: -13F to +158F (-24C to +70C)
Batteries: 1 x 1.2V AAA NiMh Rechargeable Battery (included)
1 x 1.5V AAA Non-rechargeable Alkaline Battery (included)
WARRANTY INFORMATION
La Crosse Technology, Ltd provides a 1-year limited warranty on this product against manufacturing
defects in materials and workmanship.
This limited warranty begins on the original date of purchase, is valid only on products purchased and
used in North America and only to the original purchaser of this product. To receive warranty service,
the purchaser must contact La Crosse Technology, Ltd for problem determination and service
procedures. Warranty service can only be performed by a La Crosse Technology, Ltd authorized service
center. The original dated bill of sale must be presented upon request as proof of purchase to La Crosse
Technology, Ltd or La Crosse Technology, Ltd’s authorized service center.
La Crosse Technology, Ltd will repair or replace this product, at our option and at no charge as stipulated
herein, with new or reconditioned parts or products if found to be defective during the limited warranty
period specified above. All replaced parts and products become the property of La Crosse Technology,
Ltd and must be returned to La Crosse Technology, Ltd. Replacement parts and products assume the
remaining original warranty, or ninety (90) days, whichever is longer. La Crosse Technology, Ltd will pay
all expenses for labor and materials for all repairs covered by this warranty. If necessary repairs are not
covered by this warranty, or if a product is examined which is not in need or repair, you will be charged
for the repairs or examination. The owner must pay any shipping charges incurred in getting your La
Crosse Technology, Ltd product to a La Crosse Technology, Ltd authorized service center. La Crosse
Technology, Ltd will pay ground return shipping charges to the owner of the product to a USA address
only.
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Your La Crosse Technology, Ltd warranty covers all defects in material and workmanship with the
following specified exceptions: (1) damage caused by accident, unreasonable use or neglect (including
the lack of reasonable and necessary maintenance); (2) damage occurring during shipment (claims must
be presented to the carrier); (3) damage to, or deterioration of, any accessory or decorative surface; (4)
damage resulting from failure to follow instructions contained in your owner’s manual; (5) damage
resulting from the performance of repairs or alterations by someone other than an authorized La Crosse
Technology, Ltd authorized service center; (6) units used for other than home use (7) applications and
uses that this product was not intended or (8) the products inability to receive a signal due to any source
of interference. This warranty covers only actual defects within the product itself, and does not cover the
cost of installation or removal from a fixed installation, normal set-up or adjustments, claims based on
misrepresentation by the seller or performance variations resulting from installation-related
circumstances.
LA CROSSE TECHNOLOGY, LTD WILL NOT ASSUME LIABILITY FOR INCIDENTAL,
CONSEQUENTIAL, PUNITIVE, OR OTHER SIMILAR DAMAGES ASSOCIATED WITH THE
OPERATION OR MALFUNCTION OF THIS PRODUCT. THIS PRODUCT IS NOT TO BE USED FOR
MEDICAL PURPOSES OR FOR PUBLIC INFORMATION. THIS PRODUCT IS NOT A TOY. KEEP
OUT OF CHILDREN’S REACH.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights. You may also have other rights specific to your State.
Some States do no allow the exclusion of consequential or incidental damages therefore the above
exclusion of limitation may not apply to you.
For warranty work, technical support, or information contact:
La Crosse Technology
2817 Losey Blvd. South
La Crosse, WI 54601
www.lacrossetechnology.com/support
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