La Crosse Technology WS-8418U-IT Troubleshooting, Maintenance and Care Instructions

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TROUBLESHOOTING

Problem:

The LCD is faint.

Solution:

1)

Replace the batteries.

Problem:

No reception of WWVB signal

Solution:

1)

It may help reception to face the front of the atomic clock in the general

 

 

direction of Ft. Collins, Colorado.

 

2)

Wait overnight for signal.

 

3)

Be sure the atomic clock is at least 6 feet (2 meters) from any electrical

 

 

devices, i.e. TV sets, computers, or other radio controlled clocks.

 

4)

Remove batteries for five minutes, reinsert and leave the unit alone

 

 

overnight without pressing any keys.

Problem:

Hour is incorrect (minute and date are correct).

Solution:

1)

Be sure the correct time zone and daylight saving time are selected.

Problem:

"OF.L“ appears in the indoor temperature section of the LCD

Solution:

1)

Move the atomic clock to an area with warmer or cooler surrounding

 

 

temperature. Current surrounding temperatures are outside measuring

 

 

range.

 

2)

Change batteries.

Problem:

"--.-" appears in the outdoor temperature section of the LCD.

Solution:

1)

Remove the batteries of both units for ten minutes, then reinsert them

 

 

again. Make sure the batteries are new and fresh.

 

2)

Move the atomic clock closer to the sensor or place the sensor closer to

 

 

the atomic clock. Make sure the clock is at a receivable range from the

 

 

sensor.

 

3)

Move the units to another location. Interferences from other electrical

 

 

devices operating on the same signal frequency (915MHz) may prevent

 

 

correct signal transmission and reception.

Problem:

"OF.L“ appears in the outdoor temperature section of the LCD.

Solution:

1)

Wait until the current surrounding temperature cools down or increases.

 

 

Current temperature is outside of the measuring range of the sensor. The

 

 

outdoor temperature will be displayed again once the current surrounding

 

 

temperature is within the range of the sensor.

 

2)

Change Batteries

 

3)

Please see all basic troubleshooting info as well

 

 

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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.

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

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MAINTENANCE AND CARE INSTRUCTIONS

Extreme temperatures, vibration, and shock should be avoided to prevent damage to the units.

Clean displays and units with a soft, damp cloth. Do not use solvents or scouring agents; they may mark the displays and casings.

Do not submerge in water.

Immediately remove all low powered batteries to avoid leakage and damage.

Opening the casings invalidates the warranty. Do not try to repair the unit. Contact La Crosse Technology for repairs.

Do not make any repairs to the units. Please return it to the original point of purchase. Opening and tampering with the units may invalidate the warranty.

SPECIFICATIONS:

Temperature measuring range

Indoor

: 14.1ºF to 100ºF with 0.2ºF resolution

 

 

-9.9ºC to +37.8ºC with 0.1ºC resolution

 

 

("OF.L" displayed if outside this range)

Outdoor

: -39.9ºF to +139.8ºF with 0.2ºF resolution

 

 

-39.8ºC to +59.9ºC with 0.1ºC resolution

 

 

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

Temperature checking interval

Indoor

:

every 20 seconds

Outdoor

:

every 4 seconds

Transmission distance :

maximum 330 feet (100 meters) in open field

Power source (Alkaline batteries recommended)

Atomic clock

:

2 x AA, 1.5V batteries

Sensor

:

2 x AA, 1.5V batteries

Battery life

:

about 24 months

Dimensions (L x W x H)

 

Atomic clock

:

10.25“ x 1.16“ x 9.74“ / 260.6 x 29.5 x 247.5mm

Sensor

:

5.05” x 1.50” x 0.83” / 128.3 x 38.2 x 21.2 mm

WARRANTY INFORMATION

La Crosse Technology, Ltd provides a 1-year limited warranty on this product against manufacturing defects in materials and workmanship.

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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

2809 Losey Blvd. S.

La Crosse, WI 54601

Phone: 608.782.1610

Fax: 608.796.1020

e-mail:

support@lacrossetechnology.com

(warranty work)

sales@lacrossetechnology.com (information on other products)

web:

www.lacrossetechnology.com

Questions? Instructions? Please visit:

www.lacrossetechnology.com/8418it

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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.

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Contents Outdoor Temperature Sensor FeaturesTo Install and Replace Batteries in the Atomic Clock Setting UPTime Zone Setting Year SettingMonth Setting Date SettingChanging the Display Mode DAY, SECONDS, and Temperatures Moon PhasePositioning the Outdoor Temperature Sensor PositioningTroubleshooting Maintenance and Care InstructionsSpecifications Warranty Information

WS-8418U-IT specifications

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