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 m)
No outdoor sensor away from electronics that may interfere with the
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| sensor when temperature is below | |
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| use heavy duty or rechargeable batteries. NOTE: It | |
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| may take up to 20 minutes for display unit and sensor | |
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| to synchronize after batteries are replaced. | |
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| Flashing of the outdoor temperature is generally an | |
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| Outdoor | indication of wireless interference. | ||||||
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| 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. | |||||||||
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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. | |
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| placed out of direct sunlight and away from any heat | |||||||||
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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)
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