INSTRUCTION MANUAL 5282011 Digital Weather Forecaster Thank you for purchasing a Taylor digital weather forecaster. This weather instrument is an example of superior design and craftsmanship. Please read instructions thoroughly to ensure that you have the full benefit of all the unit’s features. Keep these instructions handy for future reference.
BATTERY INSTALLATION AND INITIAL SET UP The weather forecaster can operate on either two (2) 1.5V AAA batteries (not included) or USB cord (included). • The battery compartment is located on the back of the weather forecaster. Insert 2 AAA batteries into the battery compartment according to the “+” and “-“ polarity symbols. Replace the battery compartment cover. OR Insert the small end of the USB cord into the port located on the back of the weather forecaster.
• To manually pair the wireless sensor and weather forecaster, press and hold the sCHANNEL button located on the back of the forecaster for 3 seconds and “--.-“ appears on the display. Press the TX button located in the battery compartment of the wireless sensor. The forecaster will beep and the receive the readings from the wireless sensor. Replace the battery compartment cover on the wireless sensor.
DESCRIPTION OF PARTS A1: Day of the Week A2: Weather Forecast A3: Barometric Pressure A4: Forecaster Battery Icon A5: Indoor Temperature A6: Indoor Humidity A7: Outdoor Temperature A8: Wireless sensor battery icon A9: Outdoor Humidity A10: Date, Month/Day A11: Time B1: Control Buttons (LIGHT, sCHANNEL, SET/ AL SET, t°F/°C/ RCC, MAX/MIN) B2: Battery Compartment B3: Reset Button B4: USB port (Type-C input plug) B5: Support Foot
C1: Wall Mounting Hole C2: LED Index C3: Battery Compartment C4: Channel Switch (1-2-3) C5: TX Button
RADIO SIGNAL RECEPTION Once the weather forecaster receives the outdoor temperature and humidity readings, it will scan the RCC frequency signal and the RCC symbol will flash on the display. During the Radio Control receiving mode, only the tF/°C/RCC button will operate. All other button operations will not function.
MANUAL TIME SETTING Press and hold SET/AL SET for 3 seconds while in normal mode to enter the setting mode. The Time Zone starts to flash. Press sCHANNEL or t°F/°C/RCC to select the desired time zone (06=HAT, 05=AKT, 04=PST, 03=MST, 02=CST, 01=EST, 00=AST). Press SET/AL SET to confirm. NOTE: The default time zone is set to PST (04). The Daylight Savings Time (DST) display starts to flash. Press sCHANNEL or t°F/°C/RCC to set DST on or off. Press SET/AL SET to confirm. The 12/24 hour mode starts to flash.
MANUAL TIME SETTING (cont.) NOTE: The weather forecaster will automatically exit setting mode if buttons have not been pressed after a period of time. Press and hold the sCHANNEL or t°F/°C/RCC buttons during set up to scroll through settings faster. SETTING DAILY ALARMS Press SET/AL SET to enter alarm mode, “ALARM” is displayed and 12:00am is the default time. Press sCHANNEL or t°F/°C/RCC to turn the alarm on or off. If the symbol is displayed, the alarm function is activated.
WEATHER FORECAST The weather forecast function indicates a general weather trend over a span of 12 hours with about a 70% accuracy level. The weather forecaster has 4 different weather symbols: The weather forecast symbols will become more defined throughout use. The weather forecast function is active from initial set up however the reliability increases with the amount of data collected over time.
ADDITIONAL WIRELESS SENSORS You may register additional wireless sensors to the weather forecaster. Select the channel by using the 1/2/3 switch inside the battery compartment of the wireless sensor. The reception of the new wireless sensor will be transmitted automatically to the weather forecaster. Press and hold sCHANNEL on the weather forecaster or restart it completely. The outdoor temperature and humidity readings will appear on the display.
SPECIFICATIONS • • Indoor temperature range: 14°F to 122°F (-10°C to 50°C) Outdoor temperature range: -40°F to 140°F (-40°C to 60°C) Accuracy: • Temperature +/-1°C(2°F) between 0°C to 50°C, otherwise +/-2°C(4°F) • Humidity +/-5% between 30% to 70%,otherwise +/-8% • • • • • • • • Indoor humidity range: 20% to 95% Outdoor humidity range: 1% to 99% Air pressure measuring Radio control clock Transmission distance: 200 ft (60m) in free field Transmission frequency:433.
TROUBLESHOOTING Weather forecaster is not displaying readings • Double check batteries are inserted correctly according to the polarity symbols • Change the batteries No RCC reception • Press and hold t°F/°C/RCC for 3 seconds and manually start the initialization • Wait for attempted reception during the night • Choose another location for the weather forecaster and/or wireless sensor • Set the clock manually • Check for any sources of interference • Restart the weather forecaster according t
PRECAUTIONS 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. The weather forecaster is intended for indoor use only. It is not sealed against moisture and could be damaged if used outdoors. Do not immerse it in water or allow snow to accumulate on it. Do not leave it outdoors in extreme weather conditions. Otherwise, permanent damage to the unit’s internal circuits may occur. The wireless sensor is protected against water splashes, but it is not watertight.
Party issuing Supplier’s Declaration of Conformity & Responsible party – U.S. Contact information: Taylor 2311 W. 22nd Street, Suite 200 Oak Brook, IL 60523 Equipment: Product Name: Digital Weather Forecaster Model No.: 5282011 Trade Name: Taylor We declare under our sole responsibility that the above referenced product has been tested according to FCC requirements and this device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules.
LIMITED WARRANTY This product is warranted against defects in materials or workmanship (excluding batteries, USB cord, adapters) for one (1) year from date of original purchase for the original purchaser. It does not cover damages or wear resulting from accident, misuse, abuse, commercial use, or unauthorized adjustment and/or repair. Should this product require service (or replacement at our option) while under warranty, do not return to retailer.
