La Crosse WS-8248 Instruction Manual

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WS-8248 ATOMIC CLOCK WITH INDOOR TEMP/HUMIDITY AND OUTDOOR TEMPERATURE Instruction Manual FEATURES: ATOMIC CLOCK: • WWVB Radio controlled time with manual time setting • Time display: hour, minute, second • ...

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Alkaline batteries are recommended for use in both units. Avoid using rechargable batteries. NOTE: Do not set the clock until the outdoor temperature is displayed. 1. Place batteries in the outdoor transmitter first, then into the atomic clock...

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If the atomic clock has already successfully received the WWVB time signal and displays the correct time and date, then the Manual settings can be skipped. After completion of the above described procedures in “Setting up” the manual setting ...

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2. Press and release the + key to select DST ON or OFF. 3. Press and release the SET key to confirm the DST setting and continue to the Radio-controlled time setting. Note: The DST default is “ON”, meaning that the WWVB will a...

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WWVB time reception takes place from 12:00 am through 6:00 am each day (attempts WWVB reception every full hour within this time frame). When the time signal is received for example at 1:00 am, the atomic clock will not attempt to receive the WW...

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433MHz RECEPTION CHECK FOR OUTDOOR TEMPERATURE TRANSMITTER The atomic clock will receive the temperature data within 4 minutes. If the temperature data has not been received 4 minutes after setting up (the display shows “- - -”), then please ch...

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4. Press and release the + key a fourth time. The display will now return to the normal display mode, indoor humidity, indoor temperature and outdoor temperature. WWVB RADIO CONTROLLED TIME The NIST radio station, WWVB, is loca...

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To achieve a true temperature reading, avoid mounting where direct sunlight can reach the outdoor temperature transmitter. It is recommended to mount the outdoor temperature transmitter on a North-facing wall or in any well shaded area. The maximu...

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3) Be sure the atomic clock is at least 6 feet (2 meters) from any electrical devices, i.e. TV sets, computers, or other radio controlled clocks. 4) Remove batteries for five minutes, reinsert and leave the unit alone overnight without pressing...

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• No part of this manual may be reproduced without written authorization of the manufacturer. BATTERIES CHANGE: For best performance, batteries should be replaced at least once a year to maintain the best running accuracy. Ensure that the bat...

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This warranty gives you specific legal rights. You may also have other rights specific to your State. Some States do no allow the exclusion of consequential or incidental damages therefore the above exclusion of limitation may not apply to you. ...