Chaney Instrument RF100VTXR Weather Forecaster User Manual INST11 02010 sampleonlyWA
Chaney Instrument Co. Weather Forecaster INST11 02010 sampleonlyWA
User manual
Weather Forecaster
model #02010
00592TXR
Instruction Manual
LIMITED ONE YEAR WARRANTY
Chaney Instrument Company warrants that all products it manufactures to be of good material and workmanship and to be free of defects
if properly installed and operated for a period of one year from date of purchase. REMEDY FOR BREACH OF THIS WARRANTY IS EXPRESSLY
LIMITED TO REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT OF DEFECTIVE ITEMS. Any product which, under normal use and service, is proven to breach the
warranty contained herein within ONE YEAR from date of sale will, upon examination by Chaney, and at its sole option, be repaired or
replaced by Chaney. In all cases, transportation costs and charges for returned goods shall be paid for by the purchaser. Chaney hereby
disclaims all responsibility for such transportation costs and charges. This warranty will not be breached, and Chaney will give no credit for
products it manufactures which shall have received normal wear and tear, been damaged, tampered, abused, improperly installed,
damaged in shipping, or repaired or altered by others than authorized representatives of Chaney.
THE ABOVE-DESCRIBED WARRANTY IS EXPRESSLY IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, AND ALL OTHER WARRANTIES
ARE HEREBY EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMED, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION THE IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY AND THE IMPLIED
WARRANTY OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. CHANEY EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ALL LIABILITY FOR SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL OR
INCIDENTAL DAMAGES, WHETHER ARISING IN TORT OR BY CONTRACT FROM ANY BREACH OF THIS WARRANTY. SOME STATES DO NOT
ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION OR EXCLUSION MAY
NOT APPLY TO YOU. CHANEY FURTHER DISCLAIMS ALL LIABILITY FROM PERSONAL INJURY RELATING TO ITS PRODUCTS TO THE EXTENT
PERMITTED BY LAW. BY ACCEPTANCE OF ANY OF CHANEY’S EQUIPMENT OR PRODUCTS, THE PURCHASER ASSUMES ALL LIABILITY FOR THE
CONSEQUENCES ARISING FROM THEIR USE OR MISUSE. NO PERSON, FIRM OR CORPORATION IS AUTHORIZED TO ASSUME FOR CHANEY
ANY OTHER LIABILITY IN CONNECTION WITH THE SALE OF ITS PRODUCTS. FURTHERMORE, NO PERSON, FIRM OR CORPORATION IS
AUTHORIZED TO MODIFY OR WAIVE THE TERMS OF THIS PARAGRAPH, AND THE PRECEDING PARAGRAPH, UNLESS DONE IN WRITING AND
SIGNED BY A DULY AUTHORIZED AGENT OF CHANEY. THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS, AND YOU MAY ALSO HAVE
OTHER RIGHTS WHICH VARY FROM STATE TO STATE.
For in-warranty repair, please contact:
Customer Care Department
Chaney Instrument Company
965 Wells Street
Lake Geneva, WI 53147
Chaney Customer Care 877-221-1252
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This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
1- This device may NOT cause harmful interference, and
2- This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired
operation.
NOTE: This 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 o and on, the user is encouraged to try to
correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
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NOTE: The manufacturer is not responsible for any radio or TV interference caused by unauthorized modications to this equipment. Such
modications could void the user authority to operate the equipment.
This device complies with Industry Canada licence-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device
may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the
device.
Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d'Industrie Canada applicables aux appareils radio exempts de licence. L'exploitation est autorisée aux
deux conditions suivantes : (1) l'appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage, et (2) l'utilisateur de l'appareil doit accepter tout brouillage
radioélectrique subi, même si le brouillage est susceptible d'en compromettre le fonctionnement.
Patent numbers: 5,978,738; 6,076,044; 6,597,990; US 7,637,141 B2
#02010 INST 111510
Please DO NOT return product to the retail store.
For technical assistance and product return information, please call Customer
Care: 877-221-1252 Mon. - Fri. 8:00 A.M. to 4:30 P.M. (CST)
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Display Features
Introduction
The Acurite® Weather Forecaster with wireless outdoor sensor collects
outside weather data and sends it wirelessly to the Display Console via a
low-power radio frequency. This weather forecaster has been designed
to be easy to install and use.
The sleek display console houses a liquid crystal display (LCD) which will
calculate and display all the weather data received from the wireless
sensor outside. The display console features a pressure sensor for
measuring barometric pressure and a temperature sensor for measuring
indoor temperature. The Display Console is powered with three “AA”
alkaline batteries (not included).
The wireless outdoor sensor is completely wireless and contains a sensor
for measuring outdoor temperature. The wireless outdoor sensor is
powered with two “AA” alkaline or lithium batteries (not included).
Please read through this manual to learn more about the Acurite®
Weather Forecaster. Keep this manual for future reference.
Parts List model #02010
1. Display console
2. Wireless outdoor sensor
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PLEASE DISPOSE OF OLD OR DEFECTIVE BATTERIES IN AN ENVIRONMENTALLY SAFE WAY
AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH YOUR LOCAL LAWS AND REGULATIONS.
BATTERY SAFETY: Clean the battery contacts and also those of the device prior to battery installation. Remove
battteries from equipment which is not to be used for an extended perid of time. Follow the polarity (+/-) diagram in the battery
compartment. Promptly remove dead batteries from the device. Dispose of used batteries properly. Only batteries of the same
or equivalent type as recommended are to be used. DO NOT incinerate used batteries. DO NOT dispose of batteries in re, as
batteries may explode or leak. DO NOT mix old and new batteries or types of batteries (alkaline/standard). DO NOT use
rechargeable batteries. DO NOT recharge non-rechargeable batteries. DO NOT short-circuit the supply terminals.
Installing Batteries - Wireless Sensor
Installing Batteries - Display Console
SETUP SETUP
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Remove the battery
compartment cover.
Install 2 fresh “AA”
batteries as shown here.
BATTERIES MUST BE
INSTALLED FOR THE SENSOR
TO OPERATE
Remove the battery
compartment cover.
Install 3 fresh “AA”
batteries as shown
here.
Display Console : Basic Setup
In North America, the National Institute of Standards and Technologies
operates an atomic clock in Colorado which transmits the time codes via the
radio station WWVB. The Acurite clock you have purchased includes a built-in
receiver which picks up the signal from the WWVB station. For the best
possible reception, place the display unit with the back side facing Colorado.
Synchronization with the WWVB atomic clock signal happens at night when
there is less interference.
About the Self Setting Atomic Clock
Battery Choice & Temperature Range
Extended periods of cold temperatures ( below -4ºF / -20ºC ) can cause alkaline
batteries to function improperly. This will cause the outdoor wireless sensor to
stop transmitting temperature readings. Use lithium batteries in these low
temperature conditions to ensure continued operation for wireless sensors
placed outdoors.
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Press and hold the “SET” button to enter into set mode. The time zone (next to
the clock display) will begin blinking.
To adjust the currently selected (ashing) preference item, press and release
the “ ” or “ ” buttons.
To save your adjustments, press and release the “SET” button again to move
on to adjusting the next preference. The preference set order is as follows:
TIME ZONE ( PST MST CST EST AST HAST AKST)
DST (Daylight Saving Time ON or OFF)
CLOCK HOUR
CLOCK MINUTE
CALENDAR MONTH
CALENDAR DATE
CALENDAR YEAR
LANGUAGE SELECTION (ENGLISH, FRENCH, OR SPANISH)
You will automatically exit SET MODE if no entries are changed for 30 seconds.
You may enter basic setup mode again at any time by pressing and releasing
the “SET” button.
SELECT ºF OR ºC TEMPERATURE UNITS
This forecaster is capable of displaying the temperature in either Fahrenheit
or Celsius temperatre scales. Press and release the “ºF/ºC” button to change
the scale selection.
A/B/C Wireless Selection
To allow for more than one weather station and wireless sensor network to be used in
close proximity, the display unit and the wireless sensor have a small switch labeled “A
B C” within the battery compartments. This switch selects one of 3 wireless modes to
use, and both switchs MUST be set in matching positions (either A, B, or C) fore wireless
communication to take place successfully.
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Place the display console in a dry area free of dirt and dust. To help
ensure an accurate indoor temperature measurement, be sure to
place the display console out of direct sunlight, and away from any
heat sources or vents in your home. There are 2 placement options
for the display console. You may hang the main unit on a wall using
the integrated hang hole. Alternatively, you may place the main unit
on a table top or other at surface using the integrated fold-out
table top display stand.
Placement of Display Console
Now that setup is complete, you must choose a location to place the wireless
sensor and the display console. The wireless sensor MUST be placed less than
330 feet (100 meters) away from the display console.
This wireless forecaster uses radio frequency for communication, which is
susceptible to interference from other electronic devices and large metallic
items or thick walls. Always place both units at least 3 feet (.91 m) away from
appliances ( TV, microwave, radios, etc. ) or objects that may interfere with the
wireless communication ( large metal surfaces, thick stone walls, etc. ).
TV 3
(100 meters)
(330 feet maximum)
The wireless sensor MUST BE PLACED OUTDOORS to observe
outdoor temperatures. The wireless sensor must be placed less than
330 feet (100 meters) from the display console. The wireless sensor is
water resistant and is designed for general outdoor use. However, to
extend the life of the product, place the wireless sensor in an area
protected from direct weather elements. To ensure an accurate
outdoor temperature measurement, be sure the wireless sensor is
placed out of direct sunlight and away from any heat sources.
There are 2 placement options for the wireless sensor. You may hang
it using one of the two integrated hang holes, or use string (not
included) to hang it from a suitable location like a well covered tree
branch.
Placement of Sensor
(.91 m)
Weather Forecast
USE
MICRO FORECAST
The display console features a weather forecast icon which gives you the
predicted weather forecast for the next 12 to 24 hours based on an
advanced algorithm that observes the changes in barometric pressure and
temperature. The FORECAST icon will then predict the future (next 12 to 24
hours) weather forecast. This weather station will provide the most accurate
forecast that a single station weather instrument can provide.
AT
LEAST
APART
Placement
TROUBLESHOOTING
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Problem
Bad
Wireless Sensor
Reception
Display Console
Screen Not Working
Possible Solution
no bars
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Relocate the main unit and/or the wireless sensor.
Both units must be within 330 feet (100 meters)
from each other. Make sure both units are placed
at least 3 feet (.91 m) from other electronic
appliances and devices that may interfere with
the wireless communication (such as TV’s,
microwaves, computers etc). NOTE: It may take up
to 20 minutes for the main unit to re-synchronize
with the sensor when batteries are replaced. Use
lithium batteries in sensor when temperature is
below -4ºF (-20ºC).
Batteries may need replacing
Check that batteries are correctly installed
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SPECIFICATIONS
5
330 ft / 100m MAX
Patent numbers: 5,978,738; 6,076,044; 6,597,990; US 7,637,141 B2
ACURITE® is a registered trademark of the Chaney Instrument Co.
Lake Geneva, WI
NOTICE: If the display fails to start properly, press the reset button
located on the back of the display unit. Please note that the date
and time information will need to be entered after a reset.