Instruction Manual

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CONTENTSUnpacking Instructions ........... 2Package Contents .................. 2Product Registration ............... 2

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...................... 6Setup .................................... 75-in-1 Sensor Setup ................ 7

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........11Using the Weather Center .....12

...................13Weather Ticker .....................14

....................15Care & Maintenance .............17

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FCC Information ...................19Customer Support ................ 20

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Professional Weather Center

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and retain it for future reference.

Unpacking Instructions

Package Contents

2. 5-in-1 sensor 3. Sensor mounting bracket 4. Mounting hardware 5. Power adapter

PRODUCT REGISTRATION

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5-in-1 SENSOR

1. Rainfall Collector Funnel

2. Solar Cell Panel

Internal Aspirating Fan (not shown)

temperature measurement.

3. A-B-C Switch

4. Battery Compartment

5. Temperature & Humidity Sensors

6. Mounting Point

7. Wind Speed Anemometer

8. Wind Direction Vane

9. Mounting Bracket

10. Mounting Hardware

Qty Diameter Length 5 #4 3/4” 1 #4 1/2” 1 #6 1/2”

11. Debris Filter

entering the rain gauge.

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1. Previous 2 Wind Directions 2. Current Wind Speed3. Current Wind Direction4. Current Indoor Temperature temperature is trending.5. Display Low Battery Indicator6. Peak Wind Speed minutes.7. Current Indoor Humidity

8. Wind Speed Alert Indicator

50 mph.9. Clock10. Rainfall Alert Indicator

11. AUTO DIM Indicator brightness mode (see page 9).12. Current Rainfall Total 13. 12 to 24 Hour Weather Forecast

14. Storm Alert Indicator pressure drops.15. Month/Year/All-Time Rainfall16. Current Barometric Pressure

pressure is trending.17. RAINFALL Button

18. Button for setup preferences.

19. SET Button for setup preferences.20. Button for setup preferences.21. SELECT Button

22. Weather TickerTM

23. Heat Index/ Wind Chill Alert Indicator over 90ºF (32ºC) or when wind

24. Learning Mode Icon

25. WEATHER SELECT

26. Date27. Current Outdoor Humidity

28. Average Wind Speed

29. 5-in-1 Sensor Signal Strength30. Sensor Low Battery Indicator31. Current Outdoor Temperature temperature is trending.

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Back of Display Unit

BACK OF DISPLAY UNIT1. Integrated Hang Hole

2. Backlight Button

3. Plug-in for Power Adapter

4. Removable Tabletop Stand

5. CLEAR ALL / RESET Button Press to

than 10 seconds for

6. A-B-C Switch

7. Power adapter

8. Battery Compartment Cover (not shown)

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SETUP

5-in-1 Sensor Setup

1 A-B-C SwitchSet to match

2 Install Batteries 3 Rain Gauge Stabilizer

Remove and discard

Set the A-B-C Switch

Install or Replace Batteries

recommended.

the 5-in-1 sensor for temperatures

compartment cover.

compartment.

Remove Rain Gauge Stabilizer

the bottom of the sensor. The rain

removed.

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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 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 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.

IMPORTANT: Batteries are a backup power source to preserve records in the event of

Display Unit Setup

3 Install Backup Batteries

2 Plug in Power Adapter

A B C1

Set the A-B-C Switch1

Install or Replace Batteries

compartment.

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Plug Power Adapter into Electrical Outlet

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Set the Time, Date & Units

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TOP DISPLAY:

TICKER DISPLAY:

Display Backlight Settings

100% brightness. Press “ ” button once to dim to 60% brightness; press

AUTO DIM MODE:

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Placement for Maximum Accuracy

and performance of this product.

Display Unit Placement

5-in-1 Sensor Placement

the sensor for the most accurate measurements.

Important Placement Guidelines

MAXIMIZE WIRELESS RANGE

PREVENT WIRELESS INTERFERENCE

computer, microwave, radio, etc.).

LOCATE AWAY FROM HEAT SOURCES

LOCATE AWAY FROM HUMIDITY SOURCES

LOCATE AWAY FROM SPRINKLER HEADS

LOCATE AWAY FROM WIND & RAIN OBSTRUCTIONS

structures around to ensure accurate wind measurement.

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5-in-1 Sensor Installation GuidelinesINSTALLATION HEIGHT Mount the sensor at a minimum height of 5 feet (1.5 meters) off the ground, in an open area. Higher is better for wind

(10 meters) high! MOUNTING OPTIONS

and home centers).SOLAR CELL INSTALLATION sensor with the solar cell facing SOUTH.

5-in-1 Sensor Installation

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on the bottom of the sensor.

3. Make sure the arrows on the top of the sensor are pointed in the proper

wind direction.

4. Fasten the sensor into the mounting base using the 2 shorter screws

The 5-in-1 sensor is now ready to use.

Clear Data Collected During Installation

Basic Setup is Complete

SOUTH

(1.5 meters)

NO OBSTRUCTIONSABOVE OR AROUND

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OPERATION

Using the Professional Weather Center

Learning Mode

Weather Forecast

View the complete list of icons at www.AcuRite.com/acurite-icons

Weather Select

Barometric Pressure

SNOW / RAINMIX LIKELY

CHANCEOF RAIN

SNOWLIKELY

STORMY& WINDY

CLOUDY

(flashing=stormy)

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Rainfall Tracking

icon is shown

the date shown.

TOTAL RAINFALL FOR DATE SHOWN

TOTAL RAINFALLFOR MONTH SHOWN

CURRENT YEARTOTAL RAINFALL

ALL-TIMETOTAL RAINFALL

PREVIOUS YEARTOTAL RAINFALLPREPREPREREPREPRPPREPRPREPREPREPRERPREPREVIOVIOVIOVIVVIOOVVIOVIOVIOVVIOUSUSUSUSSUSUSUSUS YYEAYEAYYYEAEAEAYEAYEAYEAAYEAEAAYEAYEAYEARRRRRRRRRRRRRR

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Weather Ticker™

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Problem Possible Solution

No outdoor sensorreception

no bars

The units must be within 330 ft (100 m) of each other.

computers, etc).

ºF/-20º

remove power adapter/batteries from each.

for about 20 minutes to gain a strong connection.

Outdoor temperature

showing dashes

Inaccurate forecast

12 to 24 hours, not current conditions.

Troubleshooting

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If your AcuRite product does not operate properly after trying the troubleshooting steps, visit www.AcuRite.com or call (877) 221-1252 for assistance.

Problem Possible Solution

Inaccuratetemperature or

humidity

(see page 10).

moisture sources (see page 10).

the ground.

No rainfall

has been removed from the bottom of the sensor (see page 7).

Inaccurate wind readings

or more. Make sure to compare data using a sensor positioned at the same mounting height.

minimum of 5 ft in the air with no obstructions around

Display screennot working

need to be entered after a reset.

Troubleshooting

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Care & MaintenanceDisplay Unit Care

5-in-1 Sensor CareClean the Sensor

Insect Prevention

Snow & Freezing Weather

Clean the Rain Collector Cup

Clean the Wind Vane & AnemometerRemove foreign matter from the outside of the sensor for free movement of the wind

or graphite powder on the anemometer for improved movement.

Calibration

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Calibrate the Rain Gauge

Items Needed

gauge.

Tips

Adjustment

Watch the video at www.acurite.com/5n1

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TEMPERATURE RANGE ºF to 158ºF; -40ºC to 70ºCºF to 122ºF; 0ºC to 50ºC

HUMIDITY RANGE

WIND SPEED 0 to 99 mph; 0 to 159 kphWIND DIRECTION INDICATORS 16 points

RAINFALL 0 to 393 in; 0 to 9999mmWIRELESS RANGE 330ft / 100m OPERATING FREQUENCYPOWER

DATA REPORTING

FCC Information

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• Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.

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date of purchase.

Chaney Instrument Co. warrants that all products it manufactures to be of good material and workmanship, and to be free of defects when properly installed and operated for a period of one year from the date of purchase. Remedy for breach of this warranty is limited to repair or replacement of the defective item(s). Any product which, under normal use and service, is proven to breach the warranty contained herein within ONE YEAR from date of sale will, upon examination by Chaney, and at its sole option, be repaired or replaced by Chaney. Transportation costs and charges for returned goods shall be paid for by the purchaser. Chaney hereby disclaims all responsibility for such transportation costs and charges. This warranty will

not be breached, and Chaney will give no credit for products it manufactures which have received normal wear and tear, been damaged (including by acts of nature), tampered, abused, improperly installed, damaged in shipping, or repaired or altered by others than authorized representatives of Chaney.

The above-described warranty is expressly in lieu of all other warranties, express or implied, and all other warranties are hereby expressly disclaimed, including without limitation the implied warranty of merchantability and the implied warranty of fitness for a particular purpose. Chaney expressly disclaims all liability for special, consequential or incidental damages, whether arising in tort or by contract from any breach of this warranty. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you. Chaney further disclaims all liability from personal injury relating to its products to the extent permitted by law. By acceptance of any of Chaney’s products, the purchaser assumes all liability for the consequences arising from their use or misuse. No person, firm or corporation is authorized to assume for Chaney any other liability in connection with the sale of its products. Furthermore, no person, firm or corporation is authorized to modify or waive the terms of this paragraph, and the preceding paragraph, unless done in writing and signed by a duly authorized agent of Chaney. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.

For in-warranty claims: Chaney Instrument Co. | 965 Wells St. | Lake Geneva, WI 53147

Limited One Year Warranty

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