FAQ
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• Check batteries. This is our primary warranty issue.
SENSOR DRAINS BATTERIES QUICKLY
• Test a new set of Alkaline batteries. Write down the date of installation and the voltage of the batteries.
• When the batteries fail, please note the date and voltage again. This is helpful in determining the
problem.
• Check the distance and resistance between your sensor and Weather station. Sensors at the end of the
range may work while batteries are fresh but not after they drain a bit.
• Check for leaking batteries, which may damage your sensor.
HUMIDITY SHOWS DASHES, OR HI | LO BUT TEMPERATURE WORKS
• The humidity low range is 10% RH. If your local humidity is below 10% you will see this reading.
• Complete a restart with fresh batteries.
• Replace your sensor.
FAHRENHEIT/CELSIUS
Enter the program menu to select in Fahrenheit (ºF) or Celsius (ºC).
DAILY HI | LO TEMPERATURE/HUMIDITY RECORDS
• All HI/LO temperature/humidity records reset automatically at 12:00 (midnight).
• Press the +/HI button to view indoor and outdoor HI temperature/humidity records for all three sensors.
• Press the -/LO button to view indoor and outdoor LO temperature/humidity records for all three sensors
SENSOR AREA IS BLANK (NO DASHES OR NUMBERS)
• Check that other areas of your station read properly. There may be a problem with your station.
MOUNTING/POSITIONING
First, set everything up in the house to be sure it works before mounting your sensors outside. With 3
sensors you can position sensors inside and outside to meet your needs.
Outdoor:
• Protect your outdoor sensor from standing rain or snow and from the overhead sun, which can cause it
to read incorrectly.
• Mounting under an eave or deck rail works well.
• If you choose, you can construct a small roof or box for the outdoor sensor. Be sure a box has vents.
• Mount the outdoor sensor on the North side where to prevent sun from causing incorrect readings.
• Mount at least 6 feet in the air for a strong RF (radio frequency) signal.
• Do not mount the outdoor sensor on a metal fence. This significantly reduces the effective range.
• Outdoor sensors are water resistant, not waterproof.
• Mount outdoor temperature sensor
vertically
.
• Avoid more than one wall between the outdoor sensor and your station.
• The HIimum transmitting range in open air is over 330 feet (100 meters).