Chaney Instrument 276TX Weather Station User Manual 15

Chaney Instrument Co. Weather Station 15

User Manual

Instruction ManualSAVE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.Questions? Contact Customer Support at (877) 221-1252 or visit www.AcuRite.com.CONTENTSUnpacking Instructions ........... 2Package Contents .................. 2Product Registration ............... 2 ................. 3Setup .................................... 4Placement Guidelines ............. 5Using the Room Monitor ......... 6Add-on Wired Sensors ........... 7Troubleshooting ..................... 8 ......................... 8FCC Information .................... 9Customer Support .................10Warranty..............................10Room Monitor00276RM00276TX
2 3Congratulations on your new AcuRite product. To ensure the best possible product performance, please read this manual in its entirety and retain it for future reference.Unpacking Instructions Package Contents1. Room Monitor2. Mounting hardware3. Instruction manualPRODUCT REGISTRATIONRegister online to receive 1 year warranty protectionwww.AcuRite.comIMPORTANT  Register a ProductBACK5. Sensor Input Plug-in for additional sensors (optional; sold separately).6. Integrated Keyhole For easy wall mounting. 7. Alarm “ON/OFF” Switch For water detector (optional; sold separately).8. Wired Sensor Retention Slot Simplifies cord management when using add-on wired sensors (sold separately).9. Monitor ID Alphanumeric ID used to identify the Monitor during system configuration.10. “ºC/ºF” Button Select between degrees Celsius (°C) or Fahrenheit (°F) temperature units.11. Reset Button Resets display and sensor transmission. 12. Battery Compartment13. Battery Compartment Cover14. Mounting Hardware Includes drywall anchor and screw. Item Qty Diameter Length Screw 1 #6 3/4” Anchor 1 #6 3/4”234125167811 10 9814813FRONT1. Wireless Signal Indicator Flashes when data is being wirelessly transmitted.2. Low Battery Indicator3. Current Indoor Humidity Displayed when no wired sensor is attached (see page 6).4. Current Indoor Temperature Displayed when no wired sensor is attached (see page 6).
4 5PLEASE DISPOSE OF OLD OR DEFECTIVE BATTERIES IN AN ENVIRONMENTALLY SAFE WAY AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH YOUR LOCAL LAWS AND REGULATIONS.BATTERY SAFETY: Clean the battery contacts and also those of the device prior to battery installation. Remove batteries from equipment which is not to be used for an extended period of time. Follow the polarity (+/-) diagram in the battery compartment. Promptly remove dead batteries from the device. Dispose of used batteries properly. Only batteries of the same or equivalent type as recommended are to be used. DO NOT incinerate used batteries. DO NOT dispose of batteries !"#recharge non-rechargeable batteries. DO NOT short-circuit the supply terminals.SETUP1 2Install or Replace BatteriesBatteries MUST be installed for this product to operate. AcuRite recommends high quality alkaline batteries for the best product performance. Heavy duty or rechargeable batteries are not recommended.1. Twist off the battery compartment cover. 2. Insert 2 x AA batteries into the battery compartment, as shown. Follow the polarity (+/-) diagram in the battery compartment.3. Replace the battery cover.After batteries are installed, a unique 6-digit alphanumeric momentarily. It can also be found printed on the back of the Room be referenced for connectivity functions.  Room Monitor Setup1Install Batteries 2 AA Batteries2 Placement for Maximum Accuracy AcuRite products are sensitive to surrounding environmental conditions. Proper placement of the Room Monitor is critical to the accuracy and performance of the product. Room Monitor PlacementThe Monitor is designed for indoor use. Place the Monitor in a dry area free of dirt and dust. Monitor stands upright for tabletop use or is wall-mountable. Important Placement Guidelines• Monitor must be within 330 feet (100 meters) of a companion unit (optional; sold separately).MAXIMIZE WIRELESS RANGEPlace units away from large metallic items, thick walls, metal surfaces, or other objects that may limit wireless communication.PREVENT WIRELESS INTERFERENCEcomputer, microwave, radio, etc.).LOCATE AWAY FROM HEAT SOURCESTo ensure accurate temperature measurement, place Monitor out of direct sunlight and away from any heat sources.LOCATE AWAY FROM HUMIDITY SOURCESTo ensure accurate humidity measurement, locate Monitor away from humidity sources. Avoid installing the Monitor near indoor pools, spas, or other bodies of water. Water sources may impact humidity accuracy.
6 7OPERATIONUsing the Room MonitorThe Room Monitor features built-in temperature and humidity sensors, to view current conditions in the location where the Monitor is placed.Expand the SystemThe Room Monitor can be expanded to track additional conditions using compatible wired sensors (optional; sold separately) that simply plug into the Monitor. Wired sensors feature an extra-long cord, perfect for installing the sensors in hard-to-reach places. humidity readings move to the top of the display. The display will automatically Compatible digital displays, wired sensors and companion units are available at: www.AcuRite.comAdd-on Wired SensorsAdd-On Sensor Room Monitor Display with wired sensor Perfect for:Water Detector with audible alertModel 06010RM• • Roof leaks• • Sump pump failure• Tracking high or low water levelLiquid & Soil Temperature SensorModel 06011RM• Indoor pool, spa, pond or fountain temperature• Preventing frozen pipes• Seeding, potting and gardeningSpot Check Temperature & Humidity SensorModel 06012RM3218• Monitoring conditions in hard to reach places (attic, basement, etc.)• Pet areas•  coverage in your home• Monitoring conditions room3218Automatically toggles between Indicates sensor is plugged into the MonitorIcon indicates the type of sensor that is plugged into the Monitorreadingsreadings
8 9TroubleshootingProblem Possible SolutionInaccuratetemperature or humidity• sources or vents (see page 5).• sources (see page 5). Display screennot working• Check that the batteries are installed correctly. Batteries may need to be replaced.• on the back of the Monitor.Display screen shows ERROR 1• Check the cord on the wired sensor (sold separately) and the connection tip for excessive heat, excessive cold or damage. Wired sensor may need to be replaced.Display screen shows ERROR 2• may be out of range. Check the location of the being monitored are within the measurement range for the wired sensor.If your AcuRite product does not operate properly after trying the troubleshooting steps, visit www.AcuRite.com or call (877) 221-1252 for assistance. Care & MaintenanceTEMPERATURE RANGE -4ºF to 158ºF; -20ºC to 70ºCHUMIDITY RANGE 1% to 99% RHWIRELESS RANGE 330ft / 100m depending on home construction materialsOPERATING FREQUENCYPOWER 2 x AA alkaline batteriesFCC Information2- This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.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. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.• Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.(1) This device may not cause interference, and(2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.433.92MHzCet appareil est conforme aux CNR exemptes de licence d'Industrie Canada .Son fonctionnement est soumis aux deux conditions suivantes :( 1 ) Ce dispositif ne peut causer d'interférences ; et( 2 ) Ce dispositif doit accepter toute interférence , y compris les interférencesqui peuvent causer un mauvais fonctionnement de l'appareil.This device complies with Industry Canada’s licence-exempt RSSs.
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