FAQ

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Dashes, HH.H, LL.L or stuck Indoor Temperature/Humidity ..................................................10
Inaccurate Indoor Temperature reading .................................................................................10
Time is off by hours ...............................................................................................................10
Set Time Alarm ......................................................................................................................10
Activate/Deactivate Time Alarm .............................................................................................11
Snooze Alarm ........................................................................................................................11
Forecast Icons Inaccurate .....................................................................................................11
Forecast Arrows ....................................................................................................................11
Clothing Index .......................................................................................................................11
Absolute Barometric Pressure ...............................................................................................11
Absolute Pressure Unit of Measure .......................................................................................11
Pressure History ....................................................................................................................12
Moon Phase ..........................................................................................................................12
Tides .....................................................................................................................................12
Forecast Station is dim ..........................................................................................................13
Forecast Station has distorted or frozen display ....................................................................13
Forecast Station is blank: No letters, numbers or dashed lines ..............................................13
Forecast Station drains batteries quickly ...............................................................................13
Forecast Station has missing segments ................................................................................13
Batteries
Explanation: Many problems are resolved with fresh batteries of the appropriate voltage. Many items
sent in under warranty work when tested with fresh batteries. Batteries manufactured this year will have
an expiration date 10 years (or more) in the future. Battery technology has improved and batteries will
maintain voltage longer in storage. However, the environment the batteries reside in for the 10 years can
deplete the power.
 We suggest name brand Alkaline batteries for indoor displays.
 Use Alkaline or Lithium batteries in the outdoor sensors.
 A minimum voltage of 1.48V for each battery is necessary for proper performance.
 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.
 Good name brand batteries make less noise, which reduces the chance of RF (radio frequency)
interference from the battery compartment.
Forecast Station Factory Restart
Explanation: The factory restart returns the forecast station and outdoor sensor to an “out-of-the-box”
state and often resolves an issue.
Factory Restart:
1. Remove all power from outdoor sensor and forecast station.
2. Press one of the buttons on the forecast station at least 20 times to clear all memory.
3. Verify that the forecast station is blank before proceeding (some lines are painted on and will not
disappear).
4. Leave batteries out of both units for 15 minutes (very important).