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513-1918S FAQS

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CONTENTS

513-1918S FAQS ......................................................................................................................... 1

Batteries .................................................................................................................................... 2

Digital Clock Factory Restart ..................................................................................................... 2

Compatible Remote sensors .................................................................................................... 2

Power Requirements ............................................................................................................... 2

Quick Connect ........................................................................................................................ 3

Dashes show for Remote Temperature .................................................................................... 3

Inaccurate Remote Temperature Reading ................................................................................ 3

Intermittent Remote Temperature ............................................................................................ 3

Remote Temperature is stuck or HH.H, LL.L ............................................................................. 4

Remote sensor drains batteries quickly .................................................................................... 4

Remote sensor fell. The sensor no longer works ...................................................................... 4

Mounting/Positioning Remote sensor ....................................................................................... 5

Fahrenheit/Celsius ...................................................................................................................... 6

Supported Time Zones ............................................................................................................ 6

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

Does the clock have a backlight? ............................................................................................. 6

Time is off by hours ................................................................................................................. 6

Daylight Saving Time ............................................................................................................... 6

Manually Set Time/Date: Program Menu ................................................................................... 7

No WWVB Tower Icon ............................................................................................................. 8

Set Time Alarm ........................................................................................................................ 8

Activate/Deactivate Time Alarm ............................................................................................... 8

Snooze Alarm .......................................................................................................................... 8

Custom Date Display ............................................................................................................... 8

Digital clock has distorted or frozen display .............................................................................. 9

Digital clock is blank: No letters, numbers or dashed lines ................................

........................ 9

Day of the week is incorrect. .................................................................................................... 9

Digital clock drains batteries quickly ......................................................................................... 9

Digital clock has missing segments .......................................................................................... 9

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513- 1918S FAQS 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 513-1918S FAQS ......................................................................................................................... 1 Batteries ....................................................................................................................................
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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.
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Quick Connect Explanation: If sensor loses connection to the clock for any reason, the clock will show NO in the outdoor temperature area after 30 minutes. The clock will search for 3 minutes every hour to reconnect with sensor. • Hold the PLUS (+) button 2 seconds to search for the outdoor sensor. Dashes show for Remote Temperature Explanation: Dashes mean the connection is lost between the atomic clock and the remote sensor. Batteries often resolve the connection.
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Freezer test: Confirm the atomic clock is reading the correct remote sensor (not a neighbor’s sensor). Place the remote sensor in the freezer for an hour and watch the temperature drop on the atomic clock. Indoor distance test: Please complete the Restart with remote sensor and atomic clock 510 feet apart and inside to establish a strong connection.
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Replacement Remote sensors • • • Visit your local Retailer or La Crosse Technology® Store https://www.lacrossetechnology.com/support/?type=parts Note: Be sure to order the correct model and frequency to avoid receiving the incorrect item. Call La Crosse Technology® Store at 608-785-7939 or e-mail from the store website if you are unsure about the correct item to order. Each item carries the original new product warranty and includes access to La Crosse Technology® technical support.
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• Tighten the screw to snug (do not over tighten). Fahrenheit/Celsius • Use the program menu to switch from Fahrenheit to Celsius. Supported Time Zones This clock has 7 Time Zones: AST=Atlantic, EST= Eastern, CST= Central, MST= Mountain, PST= Pacific, AKT= Alaska, HAT=Hawaiian The digital clock works in North America. • Outside of North America, the digital clock will not receive a WWVB signal, but will keep time like a quartz clock.
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DST AUTO ON: (Automatically gain 1 hour in spring, lose 1 hour in fall) DST OFF: (Remain in Standard Time all year long) DST ON: (Remain in Daylight Saving Time all year long) • • • • • • Dependent on your location, position of the clock in your home, and atmospheric interference, it may take up to 5 nights for the change from Daylight Savings Time to Standard Time and vice-versa to occur. Check for a WWVB Tower Icon showing on the atomic digital clock.
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4. Press SET to confirm and move to the Daylight Saving Indicator. DST AUTO ON will show. ON flashes. Press the + or - button to turn DST OFF if you do not observe Daylight Saving Time changes, or to DST ON for all year Daylight Saving Time. 5. Press SET to confirm and move to the Time Zone. EASTERN will flash. Press the + or button to select your time zone. 6. Press SET to confirm and move to the hour. The HOUR will flash. Press the + or button to choose the hour. 7.
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• Press the SET button to switch between a full weekday or weekday with month and date to display. Digital clock has distorted or frozen display Explanation: On a brand new digital clock, check for thin plastic film of printed scratch guard that may be on the screen of the digital clock. This thin piece of plastic has printed numbers for store displays. When the batteries are installed, the “real” numbers show behind the printed scratch guard and create distortion.
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• • With all power removed, the digital clock should be blank. If numbers still appear, please check for scratch guard. Power: • Check that the batteries are installed correctly. • This is generally a power related issue. • Batteries may be overpowered or underpowered. • Remove batteries from digital clock. • Press any button 20 times. Leave the batteries out of the display for 2 hours. • Insert batteries into the digital clock.