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Model: 308-1451

Instruction Manual

DC: 072915

WIRELESS FORECAST STATION

Table of Contents

INITIAL SETUP ....................................................................................... 2

LCD FEATURES ....................................................................................... 3

BUTTONS ................................................................................................. 3

SET TIME, DATE, ETC. .......................................................................... 4

CITY SELECTION-SUNRISE/SUNSET TIMES .................................... 5

COMFORT STATEMENT .......................................................................... 5

BACKLIGHT ............................................................................................. 6

TIDE .......................................................................................................... 6

MOON PHASE .......................................................................................... 6

ALARMS and ALERTS ............................................................................ 7

TIME ALARMS ......................................................................................... 7

OUTDOOR TEMPERATURE ALERTS ..................................................... 8

FROST ALARM ........................................................................................ 8

TEMPERATURE TREND ICONS ............................................................. 9

Summary of content (15 pages)

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Model: 308-1451 Instruction Manual DC: 072915 WIRELESS FORECAST STATION Table of Contents INITIAL SETUP ....................................................................................... 2 LCD FEATURES ....................................................................................... 3 BUTTONS ................................................................................................. 3 SET TIME, DATE, ETC. ..........................................................................
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CHANNELS-AUTO SCROLL ................................................................... 9 ADD SENSORS ....................................................................................... 9 ABSOLUTE PRESSURE NUMBER ....................................................... 10 PRESSURE HISTORY ........................................................................... 10 12 HOUR PRESSURE HISTORY GRAPH............................................ 10 WEATHER FORECAST ICONS ......................................
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Step 3: After 5 minutes, place the sensor Outside in a shaded location. Note: If the outdoor Temperature area shows dashes after 3 minutes, remove the batteries and start from step 1. LCD FEATURES Forecast Icon with Tendency Time with 2 Alarms + WWVB Icon Calendar Hunter icon suggests what to wear to prepare for the current outdoor temperature.
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SET TIME, DATE, ETC. 1. Hold the SET button to enter time set mode. 2. Press the + or - button to adjust values. 3. Press the SET button to confirm adjustments and move to the next item. Settings order: 1. WWVB Reception 2. Time Zone 3. DST Indicator, 4. 12/24 Hour Time Format 5. Fahrenheit/Celsius 6. Hour 7. Minutes, 8. Seconds 9. Year 10.Month 11.Date 1. WWVB Time On/Off 4. 12Hr/24Hr Time 6. Hours 9. Year 2. Time Zone 3. DST Indicator 5. Fahrenheit/Celsius 7. Minutes 10. Month 8. Seconds 11.
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CITY SELECTION-SUNRISE/SUNSET TIMES Select a city location closest to you in a North/South line, even a city in another state or country. This will provide the most accurate sunrise/sunset times for your location. COUNTRY: 1. Hold the CITY button and the Country will flash. 2. Press the + or - button to select the country. (USA, Canada or Mexico) 3. Press the CITY button to confirm and enter state selection. Note: When either Canada or Mexico is chosen you will move directly to city selection.
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BACKLIGHT  Press the SNOOZE/LIGHT button to activate the blue backlight for 5 seconds. TIDE The tides reflected on this station are based on the ebb and neap tides of the lunar month. When it reads high, your tides will be higher than usual, etc. This does not reflect daily high and low tides.    Full & new moon = spring tide (TIDE HI). Quarter = neap tide (TIDE LO) Other = mean water level (TIDE MID) MOON PHASE The LCD Moon phase is divided by 6 sections, showing a total of 12 phases of the moon.
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ALARMS and ALERTS There are two time alarms and high and low outdoor temperature alerts available on this station. TIME ALARMS Setting and activating time alarms are separate actions. Set Alarm 1: 1. Press the ALARM button to enter alarm 1. (A1 will show in the seconds’ area). 2. Hold the ALARM button to enter alarm set mode. 3. Press the + or - button to adjust values. Set Alarm 2: 1. Press the ALARM button twice to enter alarm 2. (A2) will show in the seconds’ area). 2.
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OUTDOOR TEMPERATURE ALERTS High and low outdoor temperature alerts may be set on the forecast station for each channel that has a sensor attached. Set Temperature Alert Channel 1: 1. Hold the TEMP ALERT button and the High Temp Alert icon will flash. 2. Press the + or - button to adjust values. 3. Press the SET button to move to the Low Temp alert. 4. The Low Temp Alert icon will flash. 5. Press the + or - button to adjust values. 6. Press the SET button to confirm and exit to current temperature. 7.
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2. The FROST ALERT icon will appear in the outdoor temperature area when active. 3. Deactivate: Press and release the TEMP ALERT button until the FROST ALERT icon no longer shows. TEMPERATURE TREND ICONS The temperature (2°F/1°C) and humidity (3% RH) trend indicators update every 30 minutes or less.       Temperature has risen in the past 3 hours. Humidity has risen in the past 3 hours. Temperature has not changed in the past 3 hours. Humidity has not changed in the past 3 hours.
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ABSOLUTE PRESSURE NUMBER Absolute Pressure Number: Barometric Pressure is read by the forecast station. Since this number is absolute pressure it may not be the same as a local reporting station that reads in relative pressure. Note: The number cannot be calibrated. Unit of Measure: (InHg or hPa):  Hold the HISTORY button to switch from InHg (inches or mercury) or hPa (Hecto Pascal). PRESSURE HISTORY 1. Press the HISTORY button to view numeric pressure history. 2. 0 is current pressure.
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WEATHER FORECAST ICONS The icons in the top right corner shown below, forecast the weather for the next 12-24 hours. The icon is a prediction of the weather in terms of getting better or worse based on rising and falling barometric pressure. SUNNY PARTLYLY CLOUDY CLOUDY RAINY SNOWY INTELLIGENT WEATHER FORECAST This station learns. Please allow 7-10 days for barometric calibration. This will ensure an accurate personal forecast for your location.
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VIEW/RESET MIN/MAX VALUES The station automatically resets MIN/MAX values daily at midnight (12:00 AM).  Press the MAX/MIN button once to view maximum values.  Hold the MAX/MIN button to reset maximum values.  Press the MAX/MIN button twice to view minimum values.  Hold the MAX/MIN button to reset minimum values. MANUAL WWVB RADIO-CONTROLLED TIME SEARCH   Hold both the + and – together to start or stop a WWVB signal search. WWVB Icon will flash For information about WWVB visit: www.nist.
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SPECIFICATIONS Indoor: Temperature Range: Humidity Range: Interval: +32°F to +122°F (0°C to 50°C) 10%-99% (RH) About every 30 seconds Outdoor: Temperature Range: Alkaline Batteries: Lithium Batteries: -40°F to 140°F (-40°C to 60°C) -20°F to 140°F (-28.8°C to 60°C) -40°F to 140°F (-40°C to 60°C) Note: Temperatures below - 20°F (-28.8°C) require Lithium batteries in the outdoor sensor. Humidity Range: Distance: 10%-99% (RH) Over 300 ft.
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CARE AND MAINTENANCE         Do not mix old and new batteries Do not mix Alkaline, Standard, Lithium or Rechargeable Batteries Always purchase the correct size and grade of battery suitable for the intended use. Replace all batteries of a set at the same time. Clean the battery contacts and also those of the device prior to battery installation. Ensure the batteries are installed correctly with regard to polarity (+and -).
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FCC STATEMENT This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.