Acu-Rite 821 instruction manual Troubleshooting, Specifications

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TROUBLESHOOTING

Problem

Possible Solution(s)

 

 

 

Low or NO

Relocate the display console and/or the wireless

sensor. Both units must be within 165 feet (50

Wireless Sensor

meters) from each other. Make sure both units are

Reception

placed at least 3 feet (.91 m) from other electronic

 

 

appliances and devices that may interfere with the

 

 

wireless communication (such as TVʼs, microwaves,

 

 

computers etc).

 

 

NOTE: It may take up to 20 minutes for the display

low reception

console to re-synchronize with the sensor when

 

 

batteries are replaced.

 

 

Use lithium batteries in sensor when temperature is

 

 

 

 

below -4ºF (-20ºC).

NO reception

 

no bars and flashing

 

“ - - ” temp/humidity data

 

 

 

Display Unit

Batteries may need replacing.

Screen Not Working

Check that batteries are correctly installed.

Reset the display unit and wireless sensor.

SPECIFICATIONS

Product Facts

Batteries: 4 x “AA” (not included)

Lithium Batteries Recommended in Outdoor Sensor if temperatures are below -4ºF

Measurement Ranges

Outdoor Temperature : -40ºF to 158ºF

Indoor Temperature : 32ºF to 122ºF

 

Indoor Humidity:

20% to 95%

 

 

 

 

Wireless Range :

165 ft / 50 m MAX

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Limited One Year Warranty

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Patent numbers:

5,978,738; 6,076,044; 6,597,990; US 7,637,141 B2

ACURITE® is a registered trademark of

Chaney Instrument Co. Lake Geneva, WI 53147

PLEASE DISPOSE OF OLD OR DEFECTIVE BATTERIES IN AN ENVIRONMENTALLY SAFE WAY AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH YOUR LOCAL LAWS AND REGULATIONS.

BATTERY SAFETY: Clean the battery contacts and also those of the device prior to battery installation. Remove batteries from equipment which is not to be used for an extended period of time. Follow the polarity (+/-) diagram in the battery compartment. Promptly remove dead batteries from the device. Dispose of used batteries properly. Only batteries of the same or equivalent type as recommended are to be used. DO NOT incinerate used batteries. DO NOT dispose of batteries in ￿re, as batteries may explode or leak. DO NOT mix old and new batteries or types of batteries (alkaline/standard). DO NOT use rechargeable batteries. DO NOT recharge

 

This weather station has a patented 14-day

 

“Learning Mode” calibration process. During this

 

Learning Mode the weather station will make

 

altitude calculations that may affect the accuracy

Forecast

of the forecast. Once the 14-day Learning Mode

process is complete, the Learning Mode icon will

Seems

disappear and the weather forecast is ready for

Inaccurate

superior operation.

Make sure the wireless outdoor sensor is placed

 

 

outdoors and is placed in a location that will most

 

accurately report the outside temperature

 

conditions, these readings directly affect the

 

forecast feature.

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(877) 221-1252

 

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Contents Weather Forecaster Introduction Display FeaturesInstall Batteries Outdoor Sensor Battery Choice & Temperature Range Display Unit Basic SetupInstall Batteries Display Unit SetupPlacement of Sensor Placement of Display UnitDay Learning Mode Forecast IconSpecifications Troubleshooting