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Try this exercise in a dim room. The weather station has a bright, dim and OFF setting for the backlight.

Wait 15 seconds after pressing the

BACKLIGHT

button to see if backlight stays on. This will assure it is not in

OFF SET.

1. Check that the AC cord is inserted correctly to the weather station and the outlet.

2. Remove the batteries.

3. Press the

BACKLIGHT

button. If the backlight comes on and the display is active your AC cord works.

4. Wait 15 seconds to see if the back light stays on.

5. If the backlight goes out after 15 seconds, repeat #3.

Dashes, HH.H, LL.L or stuck Indoor Temperature/Humidity

Explanation:

These symbols are error messages indication the indoor sensor is outside of its readable

range. For indoor readings, this is generally a power related issue.

 Check that the AC power cord is inserted into a working outlet.

 Batteries may be overpowered or underpowered. Remove batteries from the weather station.

 Press any button 20 times. Leave the weather station unpowered for 1-2 hours.

 Install fresh Alkaline batteries with correct polarity.

 If the indoor temperature is still shows dashes, HH.H or LL.L, the weather station may need

replacement.

Inaccurate Indoor Temperature Reading

Explanation:

When the indoor temperature is inaccurate, it is often due to the location of the display or

overpowered/under powered batteries. You can test the accuracy at you home.

Side-by-side test:

Bring the outdoor sensor in the house and place it next to the weather station for 2

hours.

 Compare indoor and outdoor temperature. The temperature should be within 4 degrees to be within

tolerance.

 Look for heat sources such as sunlight, door or window frames or reflected heat or cold near the

weather station.

Check

batteries and AC power cord.

Set Time Alarm

Alarm will be active when alarm time is set.

1. Hold the

ALARM

button for 3 seconds to enter alarm settings.

2. The HOUR will show.

3. Press the

+/-

buttons to adjust.

4. Press

ALARM

to confirm and move to the minutes

5. The MINUTES will show.

6. Press the

+/-

buttons to adjust.

7. Press

ALARM

to confirm and exit settings.