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CONTENTS

308-1409BT-308-1409WT FAQS............................................................................................... 1

Batteries ................................................................................................................................... 1

Temperature Station Factory Restart ......................................................................................... 2

Outdoor Temperature Transmitter .......................................................................................... 2

Compatible Outdoor Transmitters ........................................................................................... 2

Fahrenheit/Celsius.................................................................................................................. 2

Flashing Outdoor Temperature ............................................................................................... 2

Dashes shown for Outdoor Temperature ................................................................................ 3

Inaccurate Outdoor Temperature Reading ............................................................................. 3

Intermittent Outdoor Temperature .......................................................................................... 3

Outdoor Temperature Is Stuck or HHH or LLL ........................................................................ 3

HI/LO Temperature readings .................................................................................................. 4

Temperature Trend Arrows ..................................................................................................... 4

Sensor Search ........................................................................................................................ 4

Outdoor Transmitter Fell and No Longer Works ..................................................................... 4

Outdoor Transmitter Drains Batteries Quickly ......................................................................... 4

Mounting/Positioning Outdoor Transmitter .............................................................................. 5

Distance/Resistance/Interference ........................................................................................... 5

Temperature station ................................................................................................................. 6

Power Requirements .............................................................................................................. 6

Does the Temperature station Have a Backlight? ................................................................... 6

Manual Set Time .................................................................................................................... 6

Dashes, HHH, LLL, or Stuck Indoor Temperature .................................................................. 6

Inaccurate Indoor Temperature Reading ................................................................................ 6

Temperature station Has Missing Segments .......................................................................... 6

Temperature station Is Dim .................................................................................................... 6

Temperature station Has Distorted Display ............................................................................ 7

Temperature station is Blank: No Letters, Numbers or Dashed Lines ..................................... 7

Batteries

 Half of all warranty issues can be resolved with fresh batteries of the appropriate voltage.

Summary of content (7 pages)

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308-1409BT-308-1409WT F AQ S The links below will work in most PDF viewers and link to the topic area by clicking the link. We recommend Adobe Reader version 10 or greater available at: http://get.adobe.com/reader CONTENTS 308-1409BT-308-1409WT FAQS............................................................................................... 1 Batteries ...................................................................................................................................
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 We suggest name brand alkaline batteries for indoor displays such as temperature stations.  Use batteries dated at least six years in advance of the current year. Batteries dated earlier than six years from now may still work, but may be unstable in performance.  Alkaline batteries manufactured this year will have an expiration date 10 years in the future. Battery technology has improved and batteries will maintain voltage longer in storage.
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 Batteries often resolve the connection issue. Dashes shown for Outdoor Temperature  Dashes means the connection is lost between the temperature station and the outdoor transmitter.  Batteries often resolve the connection.  Distance/Resistance can cause loss of connection between the transmitter and the temperature station.  Reorientation of the temperature station 90 degrees towards the outdoor transmitter may provide better reception.  Try the quick connect or factory restart.
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HI/LO Temperature readings      Press SET/HI/LO button to view the LO records. Hold the SET/HI/LO button for 2 seconds to manually clear the LO records in memory. Press SET/HI/LO button again, to view the HI records. Hold the SET/HI/LO button for 2 seconds to manually clear the HI records in memory. The records will automatically reset at 12:00AM. Temperature Trend Arrows The temperature trend indicators will update every 30 minutes or less.
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Mounting/Positioning Outdoor Transmitter  Mount outdoor temperature transmitters vertically and under a bit of an overhang.  Protect the outdoor transmitter from standing rain or snow, and from the overhead sun, which can cause it to read incorrectly. Generally, mounting under an eave or deck rail works well.  Construct a small roof or box for the transmitter if you do not have an overhang. Please be sure the box is vented.
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    Transmitting antennas (ham radio, emergency dispatch center, airports, military base etc.) Electrical wires (utilities, cable etc.) Vegetation is full of moisture and reduces signal. Dirt: Trying to receive a signal through a hill is difficult. Temperature station Power Requirements  2-AAA alkaline batteries power the temperature station Does the Temperature station Have a Backlight?  No, this temperature station does not have a backlight.
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 Temperature stations that sit in the sunlight can develop a cloudy film over time.  This is generally a power related issue.  Batteries may be overpowered or underpowered. Remove batteries from temperature station.  Press any button 20 times. Leave the temperature station unpowered for 1-2 hours.  Install fresh alkaline batteries with correct polarity.