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.

No outdoor sensor

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

away from electronics that may interfere with the

reception

wireless communication (such as TVs, microwaves,

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

computers, etc).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

no bars

• 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.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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 7).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Display screen

• Check that the batteries are installed correctly.

not working

Batteries may need to be replaced.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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

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