Oregon Scientific BAR898HGA user manual GB Battery and Channel Installation Remote Unit

GB BATTERY AND CHANNEL INSTALLATION:

REMOTE UNIT

The remote thermo-hygro sensor unit uses two (2) UM-3 or “AA” size batteries.

Follow these steps to install / replace batteries:

1.Remove the screws on the battery compartment.

2.Select the channel number on the CHANNEL slide switch.

3.Select the temperature display unit on the °C/°F slide switch.

4.Insert the batteries strictly according to the polarities shown therein.

5.Replace the battery compartment door and secure its screws.

Replace the batteries when the low-battery indicator of the par- ticular channel lights up on the main unit.

Note that once a channel is assigned to a remote unit, you can only change it by removing the batteries or resetting the unit.

LCD AND KEY-PANEL BACKLIGHT

For easy viewing in the dark this unit is featured with backlight function on the LCD display as well as on the front key-panel.

The unit is designed such that you can conveniently use the backlight feature irrespective of whether the unit is wall-mounted or free standing on the table.

Wall-Mount Table-Stand

Press the corresponding [ SNOOZE / LIGHT ] button or the button on the stand. The backlight will be activated for 5 seconds.

ABOUT RADIO RECEPTION

The BAR898HGA is designed to automatically synchronize its calendar clock once it is brought within range of the US Atomic Clock radio signal.

When the BAR898HGA is within range, its radio-control mecha- nism will override all manual settings unless the auto-reception function is manually disabled.

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