Brookstone 683219 Weather Station with Outdoor Sensor User Manual

Brookstone,Inc Weather Station with Outdoor Sensor

User Manual

683219Merrimack, New Hampshire USA 03054 • 800-846-3000 • Brookstone.comFind thousands more great ideas online683219_INS_MyWeather Wireless TransmitterSize:5”Wx4.75”H_Output:100%_Prints:1/1,Blk Wireless Weather ForecasterWEATHER AT A GLANCE IS TIME WELL SPENTPartly sunny with a chance of genius.Cyan Magenta Yellow Blackwww.croptima.com683219_INS_MyWeather Wireless Transmitter.indd Sheet: 1 / 12 Date: 2011-9-12 page(s): 24, 1
1Table of conTenTsWarnings and Cautions......................................................3Location of Parts and Controls............................................... 7Accessories ...............................................................10 Set Up ....................................................................11Using the Weather Beacon ................................................14 Setting the Time ...........................................................15Preferences ...............................................................15Reset .....................................................................15Specifications..............................................................16Troubleshooting............................................................17Warranty ..................................................................21suppliers other than Brookstone may provide their own warranties to the purchaser, but Brookstone, in so far as permitted by law, provides these products “as is.” This warranty does not apply to: a) damage caused by failure to follow instructions relating to product’s use or the installation of components; b) damage caused by accident, abuse, misuse, fire, floods, earthquake or other external causes; c) damage caused by service performed by anyone who is not a representative of Brookstone; d) accessories used in conjunction with a covered product; e) a product or part that has been modified to alter functionality or capability; f) items intended to be periodically replaced by the purchaser during the normal life of the product including, without limitation, batteries or light bulbs; g) any product sold “as is” including, without limitation, floor demonstration models and refurbished items; or h) a product that is used commercially or for a commercial purpose. BrOOKSTONe SHall NOT Be lIaBle FOr INcIdeNTal Or cONSeQUeNTIal daMageS reSUlTINg FrOM THe USe OF THIS PrOdUcT, Or arISINg OUT OF aNY BreacH OF THIS WarraNTY. TO THe eXTeNT PerMITTed BY aPPlIcaBle laW, BrOOKSTONe dISclaIMS aNY aNd all STaTUTOrY Or IMPlIed WarraNTIeS, INclUdINg, WITHOUT lIMITaTION, WarraNTIeS OF MercHaNTaBIlITY, FITNeSS FOr a ParTIcUlar PUrPOSe aNd WarraNTIeS agaINST HIddeN Or laTeNT deFecTS. IF BrOOKSTONe caNNOT laWFUllY dISclaIM STaTUTOrY Or IMPlIed WarraNTIeS, THeN TO THe eXTeNT PerMITTed BY laW, all SUcH WarraNTIeS SHall Be lIMITed IN dUraTION TO THe dUraTION OF THIS eXPreSS WarraNTY.Some states disallow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages or how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above exclusions or limitations may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights, which vary from state to state.22Cyan Magenta Yellow Blackwww.croptima.com683219_INS_MyWeather Wireless Transmitter.indd Sheet: 2 / 12 Date: 2011-9-12 page(s): 2, 23
one (1) year lIMITed WarranTyBrookstone® warrants this product against defects in materials and/or workmanship under normal use for a period of ONE (1) YEAR from the date of purchase by the original purchaser (“Warranty Period”). If a defect arises and a valid claim is received within the Warranty Period, at its option, Brookstone will either 1) repair the defect at no charge, using new or refurbished replacement parts, or 2) replace the product with a new product that is at least functionally equivalent to the original product, or 3) provide a store credit in the amount of the purchase price of the original product. A replacement product or part, including a user-installable part installed in accordance with instructions provided by Brookstone, assumes the remaining warranty of the original product. When a product or part is exchanged, any replacement item becomes your property and the replaced item becomes Brookstone’s property. When a store credit is given, the original product must be returned to Brookstone and becomes Brookstone’s property. Obtaining Service: To obtain warranty service, call Brookstone Limited Warranty Service at 1-800-292-9819. Please be prepared to describe the product that needs service and the nature of the problem. A purchase receipt is required. All repairs and replacements must be authorized in advance. Service options, parts availability and response times will vary. You are responsible for delivery and the cost of delivery of the product or any parts to the authorized service center for replacement, per our instructions.Limits and Exclusions: Coverage under this Limited Warranty is limited to the United States of America, including the District of Columbia and the U.S. Territories of Guam, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. This Limited Warranty applies only to products manufactured for Brookstone that can be identified by the “Brookstone” trademark, trade name, or logo affixed to them or their packaging. The Limited Warranty does not apply to any non-Brookstone products. Manufacturers or 21 2Place the wireless transmitter outside and the base unit inside (temperature and humidity will display automatically).Initial forecast must be set. Use the + and — buttons to scroll through the forecast icons and select the one that best represents your current weather.To know the weather at a glance, learn the colors: Yellow = clear, Purple = cloudy, Green=partly cloudy, Blue = rain, Red = thunderstorm, White = snow.If you read noThIng else, read ThIs:123683219_INS_MyWeather Wireless TransmitterSize:5”Wx4.75”H_Output:100%_Prints:1/1,Blk Cyan Magenta Yellow Blackwww.croptima.com683219_INS_MyWeather Wireless Transmitter.indd Sheet: 3 / 12 Date: 2011-9-12 page(s): 22, 3
3cauTIon • TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER. THERE ARE NO SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. • TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.The lightning flash with arrow-head symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the unit’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock.The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the unit.IMPorTanT safeTy InsTrucTIonsAll of the safety and operating instructions should be read, adhered to and followed before the unit is operated.save These InsTrucTIons683219_INS_MyWeather Wireless TransmitterSize:5”Wx4.75”H_Output:100%_Prints:1/1,Blk noTes20Cyan Magenta Yellow Blackwww.croptima.com683219_INS_MyWeather Wireless Transmitter.indd Sheet: 4 / 12 Date: 2011-9-12 page(s): 4, 21
noTes19 4dangerTo reduce the risk of electric shock, burns, fire or injury:1. Do not use while bathing or in a shower.2. Do not place or store Base Unit where it can fall or be pulled into a tub or sink. 3. Do not place Base Unit in, drop or submerge in water or other liquid.4. Do not reach for Base Unit that has fallen into water. Unplug it immediately.5. Care should be taken so that objects do not fall and liquids are not spilled onto the Base Unit.WarnIng1. Close supervision is necessary when this appliance/product is used by or near children or mentally disabled individuals.2. Use this unit only for its intended use as described in this manual.3. Unplug this unit during lightning storms.4. Never drop or insert an object into any opening.5. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched, particularly at plug outlets and the point where it exits the unit.6. Do not allow cord to touch hot surfaces.7. The unit should be situated away from direct sunlight or heat sources such as radiators, electric heaters, heat registers, stoves, or other units (including amplifiers) that produce heat. Avoid placing on top of stereo equipment that radiates heat.683219_INS_MyWeather Wireless TransmitterSize:5”Wx4.75”H_Output:100%_Prints:1/1,Blk Cyan Magenta Yellow Blackwww.croptima.com683219_INS_MyWeather Wireless Transmitter.indd Sheet: 5 / 12 Date: 2011-9-12 page(s): 20, 5
baTTery PrecauTIons• Dispose of the old batteries properly. Do not dispose of the old batteries in a fire.• Do not leave the batteries where a child or pet could play with or swallow them. If the batteries are swallowed, contact a physician immediately.• The batteries may explode if mistreated. Do not attempt to recharge or disassemble the batteries.• Use only fresh batteries of the required size and type. Do not mix old and new batteries, different types of batteries, or rechargeable batteries of different capacities.8. Never block the air openings of the unit with materials such as clothing, plastic bags or papers, or place it on a soft surface such as a bed or couch, where the air openings may be blocked.9. Do not overload electrical outlet. Use only the power source as indicated.10. Do not carry this unit by cord or use cord as handle.11. Never operate this unit if the adapter has a damaged cord or plug, if it is not working properly, or if it has been dropped or damaged, or dropped into water. Do not attempt to fix it yourself.12. To avoid the risk of electric shock, do not disassemble or attempt to repair the unit. Incorrect repair can cause risk of electric shock or injury to persons when unit is used.13. Do not operate in the presence of explosive and/or flammable fumes.14. Never remove the Adapter plug from the socket by pulling the power cord.5TroubleshooTIngISSUE SOLUTIONThe Base unit is not receiving a signal from the transmitter.Move the transmitter closer to the base unit (within 100 feet).Re-sync the Base unit and the transmitter. See page 12.18683219_INS_MyWeather Wireless TransmitterSize:5”Wx4.75”H_Output:100%_Prints:1/1,Blk Cyan Magenta Yellow Blackwww.croptima.com683219_INS_MyWeather Wireless Transmitter.indd Sheet: 6 / 12 Date: 2011-9-12 page(s): 6, 19
TroubleshooTIngISSUe SOlUTIONThere is no Snow icon when setting the initial forecast.You will not see the snow icon when setting the forecast. Snow cannot be selected as a Forecast when setting the initial forecast. If it is snowing, rain must be selected. The unit will be able to determine if it is raining or snowing due to temperature. When the unit shows the forecast the Snow icon will display if Snow is predicted.Temperature and humidity data on Transmitter and Base unit are not the same.Base unit and transmitter need some time to sync when it they are first set up. Give the unit a few hours to fully sync.Base unit could be picking up a transmission from another unit close by.Base unit and transmitter may need to be re-synced (see page 12).The Weather Forecast does not change or is not accurate.The Initial Forecast needs to be set. See page 11.The Initial Forecast needs to be calibrated. See page 13.17fcc InforMaTIonThis equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B Digital Device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.• Increase the distance between the equipment and receiver.• Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.This equipment complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:1. This equipment may not cause harmful interference.2. This equipment must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.Modifications not authorized by the manufacturer may void the user’s authority to operate this device.6683219_INS_MyWeather Wireless TransmitterSize:5”Wx4.75”H_Output:100%_Prints:1/1,Blk Cyan Magenta Yellow Blackwww.croptima.com683219_INS_MyWeather Wireless Transmitter.indd Sheet: 7 / 12 Date: 2011-9-12 page(s): 18, 7
7locaTIon of ParTs and conTrols (BASE UNIT)1. Temperature Trend 2. Outdoor Temperature3. Highest Daily Temperature4. Lowest Daily Temperature5. Indoor Temperature6. Clock7. Forecast Icon8. Highest Daily Humidity9. Lowest Daily Humidity10. Humidity Trend11. Outdoor Humidity12. Transmitter Low Battery Icon13. Weather Forecast Beacon1276543281110913116sPecIfIcaTIonsPOWER SUPPLYBase Unit:..................................... AC 120V 60 Hz (Input)DC 4.5VDC 150mATransmitter:.................................... 2 AAA BatteriesTRANSMISSIONRemote transmission to Base unit: . . . . . . . . . . . . .433 MhzTransmission Range: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .100 feetPRODUCT DIMENSIONSBase Unit .....................................Approx. 4" w x 4 1/8" hTransmitter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Approx. 2 3/8" w x 3 3/4" h683219_INS_MyWeather Wireless TransmitterSize:5”Wx4.75”H_Output:100%_Prints:1/1,Blk Cyan Magenta Yellow Blackwww.croptima.com683219_INS_MyWeather Wireless Transmitter.indd Sheet: 8 / 12 Date: 2011-9-12 page(s): 8, 17
15seTTIng The TIMe1. Remove the rear compartment door on the Base unit.2. Using the + and – buttons, scroll to select the current time. Press and hold the + and – buttons to scroll faster.PreferencesBASE UNIT:• Press the 12/24 button to display the time in 12 hour or 24 hour format• Press the C/F button to display with temperature in Celsius or FahrenheitTRANSMITTER• Press the C/F button to display the temperature in Celsius or FahrenheitreseTBASE UNIT:• Press the Reset button with a thin, blunt object, such as a paper clip, to reset the unit to default settingsTRANSMITTER• Press the button to reset the unit to default settings8locaTIon of ParTs and conTrols (BASE UNIT, BACK)1. Rear Compartment Door w/ Color Code Key Chart2. + Button (Time Set/Forecast Select)3. - Button (Time Set/Forecast Select)4. 12/24 Hour Button5. Cº/Fº Button6. Forecast Button7. Reset Button8. DC Input9. Weather Forecast Beacon On/Off10. Stand Socket11. Sync Button1123 4 56109871683219_INS_MyWeather Wireless TransmitterSize:5”Wx4.75”H_Output:100%_Prints:1/1,Blk Cyan Magenta Yellow Blackwww.croptima.com683219_INS_MyWeather Wireless Transmitter.indd Sheet: 9 / 12 Date: 2011-9-12 page(s): 16, 9
9locaTIon of ParTs and conTrols (TRANSMITTER)1. Outdoor Temperature2. Outdoor Humidity3. Hanging Hole4. Battery Compartment5. Cº/Fº Button6. Reset Button7. Flip Out Stand124375614usIng The WeaTher beaconThe weather beacon uses color to indicate the weather forecast 6 to 8 hours ahead.Press the BEACON button to turn the Weather Beacon on or off.WEATHER BEACON KEY Cloudy: Purple Partly Cloudy: GreenRain: BlueClear: YellowThunderstorm: RedSnow: White683219_INS_MyWeather Wireless TransmitterSize:5”Wx4.75”H_Output:100%_Prints:1/1,Blk Cyan Magenta Yellow Blackwww.croptima.com683219_INS_MyWeather Wireless Transmitter.indd Sheet: 10 / 12 Date: 2011-9-12 page(s): 10, 15
13lOcaTION OF TraNSMITTerSelect a location for the Transmitter that is within 100 feet of the Base Unit. For the best results, the Transmitter should not be placed in direct sunlight, where water may accumulate, or near other electronic devices.lOcaTION OF BaSe UNITSelect a location for the Base Unit that is within 100 feet of the Transmitter. For best results, the Base Unit should be placed in an area where it will not be exposed to extreme temperatures from heaters, air conditioners, etc.calIBraTINg THe INITIal FOrecaSTAfter 72 hours, if the unit is not showing an appropriate forecast, the initial forecast may need to be reset. Make sure to calibrate when weather conditions are well defined (for example; very clear or currently raining).1. Remove the REAR COMPARTMENT DOOR.2. Press and hold the FORECAST button for 3 seconds until the WEATHER FORECAST ICONS start to flash. 3. Using the + and – buttons, scroll through the WEATHER FORECAST ICONS and select the one that best represents the current weather.4. Press the Forecast button to save and set the current Forecast.5. Replace the rear compartment door.10accessorIesADAPTERSTAND683219_INS_MyWeather Wireless TransmitterSize:5”Wx4.75”H_Output:100%_Prints:1/1,Blk Cyan Magenta Yellow Blackwww.croptima.com683219_INS_MyWeather Wireless Transmitter.indd Sheet: 11 / 12 Date: 2011-9-12 page(s): 14, 11
seT uPBASE UNIT1. Remove REAR COMPARTMENT DOOR and plug in ADAPTER.2. Push STAND into STAND SOCKET.SETTING THE INITIAL FORECASTWhen the Base Unit is first plugged in, the cloudy WEATHER FORECAST ICON will flash. The forecast must then be set so the unit can predict the future forecast. We recommend setting the initial forecast during daylight conditions.1. Remove the REAR COMPARTMENT DOOR.2. Using the + or – buttons, scroll through the WEATHER FORECAST ICONS (shown below) and select the one that best represents the current weather.Cloudy Partly CloudyRainClearThunderstormNote: You will not see the snow icon when setting the forecast. Snow cannot be selected as a Forecast when setting the initial forecast. If it is snowing, rain must 11be selected. The unit will determine if it is raining or snowing, due to temperature. When the unit shows the forecast, the Snow icon will display if Snow is predicted. 3. Replace the REAR COMPARTMENT DOOR after setting the initial forecast. 4. After initial set up, approximately 48 hours are needed before the weather forecast is accurate. Once the weather forecast is accurate, the unit will forecast weather 6-8 hours ahead. Note: As with all weather forecasting, an absolute accurate forecast cannot be guaranteed due to sudden weather changes.TRANSMITTER1. Unscrew and remove the BATTERY DOOR.2. Insert two AAA batteries (not included) according to the polarity indicators inside the compartment.3. Replace BATTERY DOOR and tighten screw to secure.Note: A low battery icon will appear on the Base Unit display when the Transmitter batteries are low. SYNCING THE BASE UNIT WITH THE TRANSMITTEROnce the Base Unit is plugged in, and batteries are placed in the Transmitter, the Transmitter will automatically send the temperature and humidity to the Base Unit. The LED on the Transmitter blinks during transmission.After a few minutes, if the temperature and humidity do not show on the Base Unit display, press and hold the SYNC button on the Base Unit for 3 seconds to sync the Base Unit with the Transmitter.12683219_INS_MyWeather Wireless TransmitterSize:5”Wx4.75”H_Output:100%_Prints:1/1,Blk Cyan Magenta Yellow Blackwww.croptima.com683219_INS_MyWeather Wireless Transmitter.indd Sheet: 12 / 12 Date: 2011-9-12 page(s): 12, 13

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