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).