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Forecast Station
How tall are the time numbers?
The time numbers are 0.59 inches tall.
Power Requirements
This forecast station is powered by a 5 volt AC power adapter
Alternatively, optional 3-AAA alkaline batteries may be used.
12-Hour or 24-Hour time format
Time can display in 12-hour (am, pm) or 24-hour format.
Default is 12-hour time.
Use the Program Menu to switch time formats.
Fahrenheit/Celsius
Use the program menu to switch between Fahrenheit and Celsius.
Backlight
AC adapter: The backlight is on continuously when operating the Forecast Station with the 5-volt AC
adapter.
Note: When the AC adapter is NOT in use, the HI/LOW/OFF light feature is not available.
HIGH: The backlight is defaulted to HI at setup when the AC adapter is in use.
LOW: Press and release the HI/LOW/OFF button to dim the backlight.
OFF: Press and release the HI/LOW/OFF button again to turn the backlight off. Press and release the
HI/LOW/OFF button to return to full strength.
Note: When the backlight is off, press any button to activate the backlight for 10 seconds.
Battery power: When operating on battery power only, press and release the any button and the
backlight will show for 10 seconds.
Dashes, HH.H, LL.L or stuck Indoor Temperature/Humidity
Explanation: These symbols are error messages indication the indoor sensor is outside of its readable
range. For indoor readings, this is generally a power related issue.
Batteries may be overpowered or underpowered. Remove batteries from the forecast station.
Press any button 20 times. Leave the forecast station unpowered for 1-2 hours.
Install fresh Alkaline batteries with correct polarity.
If the indoor temperature is still shows dashes, HH.H or LL.L, the forecast station may need
replacement.
Inaccurate Indoor Temperature Reading
Explanation: When the indoor temperature is inaccurate, it is often due to the location of the display or
overpowered/under powered batteries. You can test the accuracy at you home.
Side-by-side test: Bring the outdoor sensor in the house and place it next to the forecast station for 2
hours.
Compare indoor and outdoor temperature. The temperature should be within 4 degrees to be within
tolerance.
Look for heat sources such as sunlight, door or window frames or reflected heat or cold near the
forecast station.
Check batteries.