Acu-Rite 604 Setup, Choose Where to Place the Main Unit and Wireless Sensor, Using the Main Unit

3 SETUP

NOTE: The main unit is intended for indoor use only. Choose a dry location away from dust, dirt, mold, smoke and avoid temperature extremes. Do not drop the clock. It is a sensitive electronic device and not designed to withstand high impact blows of any kind.

Install 2 “AAA” batteries into the main unit FIRST. Next, Install 2 “AA” batteries (lithium is recommended for areas where the temperature may fall below -4ºF) into the wireless sensor.

Operating Range of Batteries				Severe cold (below -4º F/-20º C) can cause alkaline
				batteries to freeze and function improperly. Use lithium
BATTERIESLITHIUM	-22ºF(-30ºC)		(70ºC) 158ºF	batteries in extremely low temperature conditions to
ALKALINE				ensure continued operation for wireless sensors placed
		-4ºF(-20ºC)	(70ºC) 158ºF
BATTERIES

outdoors.

4 CHOOSE WHERE TO PLACE THE MAIN UNIT and WIRELESS SENSOR

Main Unit: Choose wall mount or table-top placement.

•Choose a location for main unit that is at least 10 feet away from other electronic devices that may interfere with the wireless signal.

•Wall mounting: Use the mounting slot on the back of main unit to hang on the wall.

•Table-top placement: The main unit has an integrated fold-out stand for table-top placement.

Wireless Sensor: When placing the sensor, consider these things:

• Although the sensor is designed for outdoor use, placement in a protected area will

prolong its life.

• Mounting: Use the mounting slot on the back of the unit to hang it from a wall or vertical

surface.

• The sensor must be within 100 feet (30 meters) of each of the main units.

• The sensor is resistant to weather and to water. It is NOT WATERPROOF.

MAIN UNIT

(BACK)

INSTALL

2“AAA”

BATTERIES

AAA

AAA

2

	REMOVE	1
	BATTERY
	COMPARTMENT
1
	COVER

WIRELESS SENSOR

(BACK)

	AA
	2
	AA
REMOVE 4 SCREWS	INSTALL
TO OPEN BATTERY
	2 “AA”
COMPARTMENT
	BATTERIES

• Prolonged exposure to cold weather may cause damage to the LCD panel.

• Wireless sensor must be placed outdoors to observe outdoor temperature.

5 USING the MAIN UNIT

Set the Time:

1)Press and hold the “TIME” button for 5 seconds to begin the manual time set mode. The hour will flash on and off.

2)Adjust the hour by pressing the “+” or “-” buttons (NOTE “PM”). Confirm and move on to the minute setting by pressing the “TIME” button.

3)Adjust the minutes by pressing the “+” or “-” buttons. Confirm and exit time set mode by pressing the “TIME” button.

To switch between 12 & 24 hour time display modes: Press the “+ / 12/24” button

						Indoor Temperature
Wireless Sensor Signal
Capture (once a minute)
Low Battery Indicator						Outdoor Temperature
			LOW
	Alarm has
	been set					Time & Alarm
Low Battery Indicator
			LOW
	TIME	+	_	ALARM	ºC/ºF	SNOOZE
						(& backlight)
FUNCTION
BUTTONS
(FRONT)	12/24

Set an Alarm Time:

1)Press and hold the “ALARM” button for 5 seconds, the hour flashes on and off.

2)Adjust the HOUR setting by pressing the “+” or “-” buttons (NOTE the AM & PM).

3)Confirm and move on to the MINUTE setting by pressing the “ALARM” button.

4)Adjust the MINUTE setting by pressing the “+” or “-” buttons.

5)Confirm and exit alarm setting mode by pressing the “ALARM” button again.

To Turn the Alarm On or Off: press and release the “ALARM” button (which will immidi- ately display the alarm time that is currently set) and then press the “+” button. Press the “ALARM” button again to exit.

Reset the Alarm:

To turn the alarm off (while it is ringing) for 24 hours, press the “ALARM” button.

Snooze/Light:

Press the “SNOOZE” button to silence the alarm for 10 minutes. The “SNOOZE” button also activates the backlight for 5 seconds.

ºC/ºF:

Press and release the “ºC/ºF” button to switch between Celsius and Fahrenheit mode.