Instruction Manual

Weather Stationmodels 01021 / 06047

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FRONT OF DISPLAY 1. Current Outdoor Temperature rro r o r ur is trending.

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13. Lightning Sensor Signal Strength14. Rain Gauge Signal Strength15. Rain Gauge Low Battery Indicator

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SETUP

PLEASE 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 that will not 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 in fire, as batteries may explode or leak. DO NOT mix old and new batteries or types of batteries (alkaline/standard). DO NOT use rechargeable batteries. DO NOT recharge non-rechargeable batteries. DO NOT short-circuit the supply terminals.

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Display SetupSet the A-B-C Switcho

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PLEASE 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 that will not 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 in fire, as batteries may explode or leak. DO NOT mix old and new batteries or types of batteries (alkaline/standard). DO NOT use rechargeable batteries. DO NOT recharge non-rechargeable batteries. DO NOT short-circuit the supply terminals.

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DO NOTPLACE IN WATER OR IN UNEVEN OR LOW

SPOTS THAT MAYBECOME FLOODED.

DOPLACE ON A LEVELSURFACE AT LEAST3 FEET FROM THEGROUND WITH NO

OBSTRUCTIONS ABOVE.

DO NOTPLACE IN AREAS WHERE

PLANT GROWTH CANGROW INTO CASE ANDOBSTRUCT RAIN FLOWTHROUGH COLLECTOR

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Lightning Sensor Installation Guidelines False Detection

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OPERATION

Using the Weather StationLearning Mode

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STORMCONDITIONSDEVELOPING

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SNOWLIKELY

LIGHT RAINLIKELY

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CLEAR SKIESCLOUDY

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TroubleshootingProblem Possible Solution

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u ou o o r for a few minutes to gain a strong connection.

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TroubleshootingProblem Possible Solution

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COLLECTING CUP

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Decrease Rainfall

Increase Rainfall

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SpecificationsTEMPERATURE RANGE u oor ºF to 158º ºC to 70ºC

HUMIDITY RANGE u oor oLIGHTNING DETECTION RANGE

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