Taylor 1383 User Manual
1383
Today’s Weather 24 Hour Forecaster
Instruction Manual
Get actual current temperatures and predict the weather
conditions for the next 24 hours as well as your local television
weatherperson! Taylor uses the temperature and changes in
relative humidity levels to forecast the upcoming day. Plan the
day with condence with Taylor
Please read this instruction manual carefully before use and
keep these instructions handy.
To Power and Set Up the Weather Forecaster
1
®
Today’s Weather.
Battery Power
2 AAA alkaline for base unit
2 AAA lithium for remote sensor
Remove the battery compartment cover on the back of the
base unit. Install 2 AAA batteries according to the polarity
markings in the compartment and replace the cover.
*Important: Install the base unit batteries rst, before installing
the remote sensor batteries, for proper signal connection.
(not included).
(recommended, not included).
1
2
Set Current Weather Conditions
1. After battery installation, the current weather icon ashes.
2. Press “Up” or “Down” to select the weather icon you believe
most closely reects the current conditions in your area.
(Partly Cloudy is the default setting).
3. Press “Time/Date” to select the displayed weather icon. The
icon stops ashing.
Icon ashes during setup, then steady when set
2
4.The selected weather icon appears on all screens.
(The temperature and forecast readings update after remote
sensor is added.)
3
Install Batteries into Remote Sensor
*Important: Install the remote sensor batteries after installing the
base unit batteries for proper signal connection.
Remote sensor – use 2 AAA lithium batteries (not included).
Remove the screws from the battery compartment on the back
of the remote (take care not to misplace the screws). Install the
batteries according to the polarity markings in the compartment.
Replace the cover and the screws.
Please note: The TX button does not operate any functions on
this unit ~ please disregard.
Battery Advice: Alkaline batteries will read outdoor temperatures
from 14°F to 122°F (-10°C to 50°C).
Lithium batteries will read outdoor temperatures from -4°F to
158°F (-20°C to 70°C).
Although alkaline batteries may be used, lithium batteries are
recommended for the wider temperature range.
3
Set Up Remote Sensor
4
1. After installing the batteries into the base unit and the remote
sensor, place the units close together for best setup connection.
2. Press the “SYNC” button on the back of the base unit to send
a transmission signal to the remote sensor. Allow a few minutes
for a connection as the icon ashes and the temperature
digits show dashes. When connected the icon disappears.
icon ashes while transmitting, disappears after connection
to remote.
3. After a signal is received, position the remote sensor at an
outdoor location within 200 feet of the base unit in a dry,
shaded area. Direct sunlight will heat the casing and inate
temperatures readings.
Important: Though the remote is weather resistant, it should be
placed away from direct sunlight, rain, snow and should never
be submerged in water.
4. Allow at least 6 hours for the remote to analyze weather
conditions and report forecast readings. During that time, indoor
temperature will update every 30 seconds and appears on the
forecast screens. Outdoor temperature and humidity show “- -”,
and all weather icons are identical.
4
Loading...