Troubleshooting
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| • Relocate the display unit and/or the |
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| The units must be within 330ft (100m) of each |
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| • Make sure both units are placed at least 3 feet |
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| (.9m) away from electronics that may interfere |
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| microwaves, computers, etc). |
No outdoor sensor | • Use standard alkaline batteries (or lithium | ||||
| reception | batteries in sensor when temperature is below | |||
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| no bars | rechargeable batteries. NOTE: It may take up to |
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| synchronize after batteries are replaced. |
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| • Synchronize the units: |
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| 1. Bring both the sensor and display unit indoors |
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| and remove at least one battery from each. |
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| 2. Reinstall the battery in the outdoor sensor. |
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| 3. Reinstall battery into the display unit. |
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| 4. Let the units sit within a couple feet of each other |
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| for about 20 minutes to gain a strong connection. |
Outdoor | Flashing of the outdoor temperature may be an |
indication of wireless interference. | |
temperature | • Make sure the |
is flashing or | compartments of both the display unit and sensor |
showing dashes | are switched to the same letter. You may choose |
| A, B or C; but both units must match to sync up. |
| • 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 | |
Inaccurate forecast | before forecast and pressure will be accurate. | |
• Allow unit to run continuously for 33 days. | ||
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| 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. |
Troubleshooting
Problem | Possible Solution |
| • Make sure both the display unit and |
| are placed out of direct sunlight and away from |
Inaccurate | any heat sources or vents (see page 11). |
• Make sure both units are positioned away from | |
temperature or | moisture sources (see page 11). |
humidity | • Make sure |
| of the ground. |
| • Calibrate indoor and outdoor temperature and |
| humidity (see page 20). |
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| • What is wind reading being compared to? Pro |
| weather stations are typically mounted at 30ft |
| high or more. Make sure to compare data using |
Inaccurate wind | a sensor positioned at the same mounting height. |
• Check location of the sensor. Ensure itʼs mounted | |
readings | a minimum of 5ft in the air with no obstructions |
| around it (within several feet). |
| •Ensure wind cups are spinning freely. If they |
| hesitate or stop try lubricating with graphite |
| powder or spray lubricant. |
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| • Check that the batteries are installed correctly. |
| Batteries may need to be replaced. |
Display screen | • Check that power adaptor is fully plugged in (if |
not working | using power adapter for power source). |
• Reset the display by pressing the reset button, | |
| located on the back of the display unit. Date and |
| time will need to be entered after a reset. |
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If your AcuRite product does not operate properly after trying the troubleshooting steps, visit www.AcuRite.com or call (877)
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