La Crosse Technology TX38U User Manual

FCC ID: OMOTX38U (transmitter)

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RF Exposure mobile:

The internal / external antennas used for this mobile transmitter must provide a separation distance of at least 20 cm (8 inches) from all persons and must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.”

Statement according to FCC part 15.19:

This device complies with Part 15 of the 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.

Statement according to FCC part 15.21:

Modifications not expressly approved by this company could v oid the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

Statement according to FCC part 15.105:

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 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 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 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

WS-9001U

915 MHz

Wireless W eather Station

Instruction Manual

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Contents

Language Page English 2 French 38 Spanish 78

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Topic Page

Inventory of Contents 3 Features 4 Setting Up 6 Battery Installation 7 Function keys 10 LCD Screen and Settings 11 Indoor Temperature Display and Indoor MIN/MAX Records 11 Outdoor Temperature Display and Outdoor MIN/MAX Records 13 Reset MIN/MAX records 14 915 MHz Reception 14 Mounting 15 Maintenance and care 19 Specification 20

This product offers:

signed and developed by LA CROSSE

TECHNOLOGY.

you can an immediate update (every 27.5 seconds!) of all your outdoor data measured from the transmitters: follow your climatic variations in realtime!

INSTANT TRANSMISSION

is the state-of-the-art new wireless transmission technology, exclusively de-

INSTANT TRANSMISSION

INVENTORY OF CONTENTS

1. Temperature station.

2. Wireless Temper ature Transmitter (TX38U-IT) and mounting bracket.

3. Instruction Manual.

ADDITIONAL EQUIPMENT (not included)

1. 1 Philips screwdriver.

2. 2 Fresh “AAA” IEC LR3, 1.5V Alkaline Batteries.

3. 2 Fresh “AA” IEC LR6, 1.5V Alkaline Batteries.

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offers

FEATURES

The Temperature Station

LCD Display

Function Keys

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Hanging hole

Battery compartment cover

Foldout Stand

•Temperature display in degrees Fahrenheit (˚F)

• Indoor and Outdoor temperature display with MIN/ MAX recording

• All MIN/MAX recordings can be reset

•Low battery indicator

• Wireless transmission at 915 MHz

• Outdoor signal reception intervals at 27.5-second

•Table standing or wall mounting

The Outdoor Temperature Transmitter

• Remote transmission of outdoor temperature to Temperature Station by 915 MHz

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• Shower proof casing

•Wall mounting case

• Mounting at a sheltered place. A void direct r ain and sunshine

SETTING UP

NOTE:

The temperature station will receive one out-

door transmitter only.

1. First, insert the batteries into the Temperature transmitter. (see “Install and replace batteries in the Temperature transmitter”).

2. Immediately after and within 1 minute, insert the batteries into Temperature station (see “Install and replace batteries in the Temperature station”). Once the batteries are in place, all segments of the LCD will light up briefly. Then the indoor temperature will de display. If these are not displayed after 60 seconds, remove the batteries and wait for at least 10 seconds before reinserting them.

3. After inserting the batteries into the transmitter, the Temperature station will start receiving data from

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the transmitter. The outdoor temperature and the signal reception icon should then be displayed on the Temperature station. If this does not happen after 3 minutes, the batteries will need to be removed from both units and reset from step 1.

4. In order to ensure sufficient 915 MHz transmission however, this should under good conditions be a distance no more than 330 feet (100 meters) between the final position of the Temperature Station and the transmitter (see notes on “Mounting” and “915 MHz Reception”).

INSTALL AND REPLACE BATTERIES IN THE TEMPERATURE TRANSMITTER

SIZE AAA LR03

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The Temperature Transmitter uses 2 x AAA, IEC LR3,

1.5V battery. To install and replace the batteries, please follow the steps below:

1. Pull out the battery holder at the bottom of the transmitter.

2. Insert the batteries, observing the correct polarity (see marking).

3. Replace the battery holder on the unit.

Note:

In the event of changing batteries in any of the units, all units need to be reset by following the setting up procedures. This is because a random security code is assigned by the transmitter at start-up and this code must be received and stored by the Weather station in the first minute of power being supplied to it

INSTALL AND REPLACE BATTERIES IN THE TEMPERATURE STATION

The Temperature station uses 2 x AA, IEC LR6, 1.5V batteries. To install and replace the batteries, please follow the steps below:

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1. Remove the cover at the back of the temperature station.

2. Insert batteries observing the correct polarity (see marking).

3. Replace compartment cover.

BATTERY CHANGE

It is recommended to replace the batteries in all units on an annual basis to ensure optimum accuracy of these units.

Please participate in the preservation of the environment. Return used batteries to an authorised depot.

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FUNCTION KEYS

Weather station:

The weather station has 2 easy to use function keys.

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IN/OUT key MIN/MAX key

IN/OUT key

•To toggle between the indoor and outdoor temperature display

MIN/ MAX key

•To toggle between the current and MIN/MAX indoor and outdoor temperature display

• Press and hold to reset at the MIN/MAX indoor and outdoor temperature records

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min / max

LCD SCREEN AND SETTINGS

Receiver low battery icon

Outdoor signal reception icon*

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Transmitter low battery icon

Temperature display in ˚F

• When the outdoor signal is successfully received by the Temperature Station, this icon will be switched on. (If not successful, the icon will not be shown in LCD) So user can easily see whether the last reception was successful (icon on) or not (icon off).

DISPLAY OF INDOOR TEMPERATURE READING AND INDOOR MIN/MAX RECORDS:

1. Press the IN/OUT key to view the current indoor temperature

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2. Press the MIN/MAX key to view the MIN record

3. Press again the MIN/MAX key to view the MAX record.

4. Press the MIN/MAX once more to return to current indoor temperature.

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Indoor data icon

Indoor Temerature in ˚F

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MIN icon

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DISPLAY OF OUTDOOR TEMPERATURE READING AND OUTDOOR MIN/MAX RECORDS:

1. Press the IN/OUT key to view the current outdoor temperature

2. Press the MIN/MAX key to view the MIN record

3. Press again the MIN/MAX key to view the MAX record.

4. Press the MIN/MAX once more to return to current outdoor temperature.

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Outdoor data icon

Outdoor Temperature in ˚F

MIN icon

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RESETTING THE INDOOR AND OUTDOOR MAXIMUM/ MINIMUM RECORDS

Press and hold the MIN/MAX key for about 2 seconds, this will reset all the indoor and outdoor MIN/MAX temperature records to the current indoor and outdoor temperatures.

915 MHz RECEPTION

The Temperature station should receive the temperature data within 1 minute after set-up. If the temperature data is not received 1 minute after setting up (not successfully continuously, the outdoor display shows “- - -”), please check the following points:

1. The distance of the temperature station or transmitter should be at least 5-6 feet away from any interfering sources such as computer monitors or TV sets.

2. Avoid positioning the Temperature station onto or in the immediate proximity of metal window frames.

3. Using other electrical products such as headphones or speakers operating on the same signal frequency (915MHz) may prevent correct signal transmission

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and reception.

4. Neighbours using electrical devices operating on the 915MHz signal frequency can also cause interference.

Note:

When the 915MHz signal is received correctly, do not re-open the battery cover of either the transmitter or Temperature station, as the batteries may spring free from the contacts and force a false reset. Should this happen accidentally then reset all units (see Setting up above) otherwise transmission problems may occur. The maximum transmission range is 330 feet (100 m) from the transmitter to the Temperature station (in open space). However, this depends on the surrounding environment and interference levels. If no reception is possible despite the observation of these factors, all system units have to be reset (see Setting up).

MOUNTING

POSITIONING THE TEMPERATURE STA TION

The Temperature Station has been designed to be hung

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onto wall or free standing.

To wall mount

Choose a sheltered place. Avoid direct rain and sunshine. Before wall mounting, please check that the outdoor temperature values can be received from the desired locations.

1. Fix a screw (not supplied) into the desired wall, leaving the head extended out the by about 5mm.

2. Remove the stand from the Temperature Station by pulling it away from the base and hang the station onto the screw. Remember to ensure that it locks into place before releasing.

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Free standing

With the detachable stand, the temperature station can be placed onto any flat surface.

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POSITIONING THE TEMPERATURE TRANSMITTER

The Transmitter is supplied with a holder that may be attached to a wall with the two screws supplied. The Transmitter can also be position on a flat surface by securing the stand to the bottom to the Transmitter.

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To wall mount

1. Secure the bracket onto a desired wall using the screws and plastic anchors.

2. Clip the remote temperature sensor onto the bracket.

Note:

Before permanently fixing the transmitter wall base, place all units in the desired locations to check that the outdoor temperature reading is receivable. In e vent that the signal is not received, relocate the transmitters or move them slightly as this may help the signal reception.

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CARE AND MAINTENANCE

• Extreme temperatures, vibration and shock should be avoided as these may cause damage to the unit and give inaccurate forecasts and readings.

• When cleaning the display and casings, use a soft damp cloth only. Do not use solvents or scouring agents as they may mark the LCD and casings.

• Do not submerge the unit in water.

• Immediately remove all low powered batteries to avoid leakage and damage. Replace only with new batteries of the recommended type.

• Do not make any repair attempts to the unit. Return them to their original point of purchase for repair by a qualified engineer. Opening and tampering with the unit may invalidate their guarantee.

• Do not expose the units to extreme and sudden temperature changes, this may lead to rapid changes in forecasts and readings and thereby reduce their accuracy.

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SPECIFICATIONS

Temperature measuring range

Indoor: 14.1˚F to +140˚F with 0.2˚F resolution

(“OF.L” displayed if outside this range)

Outdoor: -3.8˚F to +140˚F with 0.2˚F resolution

(“OF.L” displayed if outside this range) Indoor temperature checking interval: every 27.5 seconds Outdoor data reception: every 27.5 seconds Transmission range: 100 meters

Power consumption

Temperature station: 2 x AA, IEC LR6, 1.5V Temperature transmitter: 2 x AAA, IEC, LR3 1.5V

Battery life cycle (Alkaline batteries recommended)

Temperature station: Approximately 24 months Temperature transmitter: Approximately 12 months

Dimensions (H x L x W)

Temperature station: 3.85" x 2.91" x 1.14" Temperature transmitter : 3.41" x 0.55" x 1.27"

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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

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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 e xpenses 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.

Your La Crosse Technology, Ltd warranty covers all defects in material and workmanship with the following specified exceptions: (1) damage caused b y accident, unreasonable use or neglect (including the lack of reasonable and necessary maintenance); (2) damage occurring during shipment (claims must be presented

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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

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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, Ltd

2809 Losey Blvd. S. La Crosse, WI 54601 Phone: 608.782.1610

Fax: 608.796.1020

support@lacrossetechnology.com

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e-mail:

(warranty work)

sales@lacrossetechnology.com

(information on other products)

www.lacrossetechnology.com

Please visit: www.lacrossetechnology.com/9001

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Question? Instructions?

FAQ WS-9001U-IT with TX38U-IT

Congratulations on purchasing this state-of-the-art Weather Station. Remember, for your Weather Station to work properly, it must be started correctly, using good quality alkaline batteries, and the time must be set manually. Before calling for technical support (1-888-211-1923), you may be able to correct the problem by first performing a Proper Restart, an Initial Set-up, and problem-solving with the trouble-shooting guide.

- Proper Restart (Quick Set-up Guide)

- Initial Set-up

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- Outdoor Readings

- Indoor Readings

- Minimum and Maximum Readings

- Display Information

- Other Features

FIRST THINGS FIRST, OR B ATTERIES, B ATTERIES, BATTERIES

Batteries are the number one warranty issue that we have. We recommend new, plain alkaline batteries for our products. A good alkaline battery will have an expiration date printed on it. Alkaline batteries are dated six to seven years beyond the current year. Theref ore a battery with an expiration date three years beyond the current y ear has already been sitting on a shelf for three to four years. Consider what happens to your car battery if you let it sit unused for three to four years. If you have a voltmeter and y our older batteries test to

1.48 or better, they should power our products. New plain alkaline batteries often test to 1.6 or better.

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Use good quality alkaline batteries with an expiration date of at least six years into the future or newer . If you are using questionable batteries, be sure they measure at least 1.48 on a voltmeter. Generic or store brand batteries, and batteries labeled super, ultra, max, heavy duty, lithium and rechargeable should be avoided. These batteries provide their power at different rates than plain alkaline batteries. This may cause problems, especially with the display unit. It is not always a low battery that causes problems. It may be an overpowered battery.

- Proper Restart (Quick Set-up Guide)

In the event of installing or changing batteries in any of the units, all units need to be reset by following the setup procedures. Have both the indoor display unit and the outdoor transmitter (sensor) inside and five to six feet apart with nothing between them. Remove all power from both units. Press any one of the buttons on the display unit at least

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20 times to clear all memory. Verify that the display is blank before proceeding. Let the units sit for five minutes before installing batteries.

Batteries: Use good quality alkaline batteries with an expiration date of at least six years into the future or newer. If you are using questionable batteries, be sure they measure at least 1.48 on a voltmeter. Generic or store brand batteries, and batteries labeled super, ultra, max, heavy duty, lithium and rechargeable should be avoided. These batteries provide their power at a different rate than plain alkaline batteries. This ma y cause problems, especially with the display unit. It is not always a low battery that causes problems. It ma y be an overpowered battery. Place the batteries into the outdoor remote sensor first, making sure they are installed according to the diagram in the battery compartment. Next, taking care not to press any buttons, install the batteries in the indoor display unit according to the diagram in the battery compartment.

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Do not press any buttons for at least 15 minutes after installing the batteries. This is because the sensor assigns a random security code at start-up, and this code must be received and stored by the indoor station in the first few minutes of power supplying. A temperature reading should be showing on your display in the “outdoor” portion of your display. Because the sensor detects the temperature at the location where it is placed, and because the setup generally takes place indoors, your indoor and outdoor temperature will match within a couple of degrees. After you have completed this setup and placed your sensor outside, the temperature reading will adjust to the outdoor temperature. The temperature will be displayed on your indoor unit.

TROUBLE-SHOOTING GUIDE

If you continue to experience problems with your Temperature Station after a Proper Restart, please see if your problem is described in this Trouble-Shooting Guide and follow the suggestions to attempt to correct the problem before contacting technical support.

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- Outdoor Readings Outdoor Temperature Displays as —.- (dashes)

Placement of Sensor: The maximum transmission

range is 330 feet in a straight line (line of sight). Trees, walls, windows, and obstructions will reduce transmission range by as much as half. (An obstruction would include anything that is in the line of sight like a roof, walls, floors, ceilings, trees, etc.). Certain building materials such as glass, stucco, and metal framework or siding, can greatly reduce the range. In order to get an accurate reading and to prolong the life of your sensor, we recommend that you place the sensor in a sheltered area out of the sun and direct rain. F og and mist will not aff ect the sensor , b ut a soaking in water may.

Sensor is wet: If your sensor becomes soaked, bring the unit inside, remove the batteries and allow the unit to dry overnight; then restart the station using the Proper Restart instructions. You can mount the sensor outside under an eave of your house or any other suitable place

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that will keep it out of the sun and rain. Do not wrap the sensor in plastic or seal it in a plastic bag. You may also put it in a two-sided bird feeder with a roof.

Restart: Remove batteries from all units and follow the directions in the Proper Restart section above. If this does not correct the problem, continue to the next step. Outdoor Temperature is Inaccurate or Missing

Batteries: Be sure you have good alkaline batteries for both the sensor and the base station. Placement: The sensor will measure the temperature in the location where it is placed. Therefore, the unit must be placed outside to register the outdoor temperature.

Distance: It may also be that the distance between the transmitter and the receiver is too great or has too many obstacles between the units to allow the signal to reach the transmitter. Please refer to Temperature Reading Problem 1 regarding sensor placement.

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Worn out: Also, your transmitter may be defective or worn out due to age or weather conditions. If you continue to have problems, please call f or technical support.

Outdoor Temperature Displays as OFL Batteries: Be sure you have good alkaline batteries

for both the sensor and the base station. If the display shows OFL, your batteries may be weak or dead. Follow the “Proper Restart” instructions. If you continue to have problems, please call for technical support.

Outdoor Readings are Totally Blank

If only the Outdoor Readings portions of the indoor unit are totally blank (not showing dashes or OFL), this may a problem with the indoor unit or the batteries. Remove all batteries from all units and follow the directions in the Proper Restart section above, using fresh batteries. If the problem continues, contact Customer Support for further instructions.

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- Indoor Readings Indoor Temperature Displays as —.- (dashes) or is missing

Batteries: Be sure you have good alkaline batteries

for both the sensor and the base station. This is almost always a power issue.

Indoor Temperature is Blank

If only the Indoor Readings portion of the indoor unit is totally blank (not showing dashes or OFL), this may a problem with the indoor unit or the batteries. Remove all batteries from all units and follow the directions in the Proper Restart section above, using fresh alkaline batteries. If the problem continues, contact Customer Support for further instructions.

Indoor Temperature Displays as OFL Batteries: Be sure you have good alkaline batteries

for both the sensor and the base station. This is almost always a power issue.

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- Minimum and Maximum Records Viewing the Indoor Minimum and Maximum Records

Press the IN/OUT key to view the current indoor temperature Press the MIN/MAX key to view the MIN record Press again the MIN/MAX key to view the MAX record. Press the MIN/MAX once more to return to current indoor temperature.

Viewing the Outdoor Minimum and Maximum Records

Press the IN/OUT key to view the current outdoor temperature Press the MIN/MAX key to view the MIN record Press again the MIN/MAX key to view the MAX record. Press the MIN/MAX once more to return to current outdoor temperature.

Resetting the Indoor Minimum and Maximum Records

To reset the indoor and outdoor MIN and MAX tem-

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peratures press and hold the MIN/MAX button for 5 seconds. The temperature will then reset to the current values.

- Display Information Entire Display is Blank

If your temperature station has a blank display it is generally a power issue. Please be sure you are using good alkaline batteries dated at least six years in advance. Remove the batteries from the unit, press the IN/OUT button 20 times to clear any electricity , and install good alkaline batteries. If these steps do not correct the problem, contact our technical support department for assistance.

Segmented Numbers

If your temperature station has missing segments on numbers or letters, it is generally a power issue. Please be sure you are using good alkaline batteries dated at least six years in advance. Remove the batteries from the unit, press the IN/OUT button 20 times to clear any

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electricity, and install good alkaline batteries. If these steps do not correct the problem, contact our technical support department for assistance.

Display Has Black “ink blob” on it.

If your screen has black on it that may look like an ink blob, this is likely due to the displa y unit f alling or being impacted in some way. This is not a warranty issue.

Battery Leakage

Battery leakage is not a warranty issue. We recommend you contact the battery manufacturer if leakage occurs.

Prevention: Be aware of expiration dates. Do not mix old and new batteries. Do not mix different brands or types of batteries. Install according to proper polarity. Store batteries at room temperature or allow cold batteries to reach room temperature before using. Do not store your unit for an extended period of time with the batteries installed.

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Remove weak batteries from your device to prevent leakage.

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This handbook may contain mistakes and printing errors. The information in this handbook is regularly checked and corrections made in the next issue. We accept no liability for technical mistakes or printing errors, or their consequences. All trademarks and patents are acknowledged.

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