Acu-Rite 621 instruction manual Troubleshooting, Reception

Page 8

Troubleshooting

If the wireless signal indicator shows no bars:

Relocate the display unit and/or the outdoor sensor. The units must be within 165 ft (50 m) of each other.

Make sure both units are placed at least 3 feet (.9

No outdoor sensor m) away from electronics that may interfere with the

 

 

reception

wireless communication (such as TVs, microwaves,

 

 

 

 

no bars

computers, etc).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

• Use standard alkaline batteries (or lithium batteries in

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

sensor when temperature is below -4ºF/-20ºC). Do not

 

 

 

 

 

use heavy duty or rechargeable batteries. NOTE: It

 

 

 

 

 

may take up to 20 minutes for display unit and sensor

 

 

 

 

 

to synchronize after batteries are replaced.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Display screen

• Check that the batteries are installed correctly.

not working

Batteries may need to be replaced.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Flashing of the outdoor temperature is generally an

 

 

Outdoor

indication of wireless interference.

 

 

1. Bring both the sensor and display unit indoors and

temperature

remove at least one battery from each.

is flashing or

2. Reinstall the battery in the outdoor sensor.

showing dashes

3. Reinstall the battery in the display unit.

 

 

 

 

 

4. Let the units sit within a couple feet of each other

 

 

 

 

 

for about 20 minutes to gain a strong connection.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

• Weather Forecast icon predicts conditions for the next

 

 

 

 

 

12 to 24 hours, not current conditions.

 

 

 

 

 

• Has Learning Mode icon disappeared from the

 

 

 

 

 

display unit? Learning Mode must complete before

Inaccurate forecast

forecast and pressure will be accurate.

• Allow unit to run continuously for 33 days. Battery

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

removal or resetting the display unit will restart

 

 

 

 

 

Learning Mode. After 14 days, forecast should be

 

 

 

 

 

fairly accurate, however Learning Mode calibrates for

 

 

 

 

 

a total of 33 days.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Inaccurate

• Make sure both the display unit and sensor are

 

placed out of direct sunlight and away from any heat

temperature

sources or vents (see page 6).

 

 

 

 

 

If your AcuRite product does not operate properly after trying the troubleshooting steps, visit www.AcuRite.com or call (877) 221-1252 for assistance.

8

Image 8
Contents Contents Weather ForecasterOutdoor Sensor Package ContentsUnpacking Instructions Back of Display Unit Features & BenefitsDisplay Unit Install or Replace Batteries Outdoor SensorIntelli-TimeClock Set the Time, Date & UnitsPlacement for Maximum Accuracy Display Unit PlacementOutdoor Sensor Placement Important Placement GuidelinesUsing the Weather Forecaster Learning Mode Moon PhaseWeather Forecast Barometric PressureTroubleshooting ReceptionCare & Maintenance Replace Intelli-Time BatterySpecifications FCC InformationCustomer Support 877 221-1252 info@chaney-inst.comIt’s more than accurate, it’s