Acu-Rite 436 manual

Instruction Manual SAVE THIS MANU AL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. Questions? Contact Customer Suppor t at ( 8 77 ) 22 1 - 1 25 2 or visit www . AcuRite .com. CONTENTS Unpacking Instructions ................ 2 Package Contents ....................... 2 Product Registration .................... 2 Features & Benefits: 3-in-1 .......... 3 Features: Displ[...]

2 Congratulations on your new AcuRite product. T o ensure the best possible product perfor mance, please read this manual in its entirety and retain it for future reference. Unpac king Instr uctions Remove the protective film that is applied to the LCD screen prior to using this product. Locate the tab and peel off to remove. Pac kage Contents 1. [...]

3 Features & Benets 3-in-1 SENSOR 1 . Temperature & Humidity Sensors (internal) 2. Release Lev er for Batter y Access 3. Mounting Point 4. Wind Speed Anemometer 5. Mounting Hardware Includes anchors and screws. 6. Mounting Brac ket 7 . A-B-C Switc h (not shown) ID code that must match display’ s A-B-C switch to ensure units synchronize[...]

4 Features & Benets Display Unit 6 1 31 30 2 3 4 5 18 17 19 20 21 8 7 9 10 11 12 13 15 14 16 22 23 26 25 24 29 28 27 32 33 34[...]

5 DISPL AY UNIT 1 . Date 2. Low Batt ery Indicator 3. At omic Clock Maintains time with split-second accuracy and automatically updates for daylight saving time. 4. At omic Clock Signal S trength 5. Select ed Time Zone 6. Bar ometric Pressure Arrow icon indicates the direction the pressure is trending. 7 . Histor y Chart Icon Indicates data is curr[...]

6 SETUP Set the A-B-C Switc h The A-B-C switch is located inside the batter y compartment. It can be set to A, B or C. However , you must select the same letter choices for both the sensor and the display unit in order for the units to synchronize. Install or Replace Batteries AcuRite recommends high quality alkaline or lithium batteries for the be[...]

7 Display Unit Se tup Set the A-B-C Switc h Locate the A-B-C switch inside the batter y compartment. Set the A-B-C switch to A, B or C. Y ou must select the same letter choices for both the display unit and the sensor in order for the units to synchronize. Install or Replace Batteries 1. Remove the batter y compartment cover . 2. Insert 3 x AA alka[...]

8 Atomic Cloc k AcuRite atomic clocks use a radio-controlled signal to synchronize to the correct time broadcast by the National Institute of Standards and T echnology (NIST) Radio Station WWVB, located near Fort Collins, Colorado. WWVB broadcasts the current time and date with split-second accuracy . This AcuRite atomic clock and calendar will mai[...]

9 Placement for Maximum Accuracy AcuRite sensors are sensitive to surrounding environmental conditions. Proper placement of both the display unit and the sensor are critical to the accuracy and perfor mance of this product. Display Unit Placement Place the display unit in a dr y area free of dirt and dust. T o ensure accurate temperature measuremen[...]

10 3-in-1 Sensor Installation Guidelines INSTALLATION HEIGHT Mount the sensor at least 5 feet (1.5 meters) of f the ground (higher is better for wind measurement) in an open area. Secure to fence post, 2’x4’ wood, 3/4” pole, etc. (not included) LEVEL INSTALLATION Use a bubble level (not included) to ensure level installation for accurate wind[...]

11 OPERATION Using The Weat her Center Learning Mode Self-Calibrating Forecasting use a unique algorithm to analyze changes in pressure over a time period (called Learning Mode) to determine your altitude. After 14 days, the Learning Mode icon disappears from the display screen. At this point, the self-calibrated pressure is tuned in to your locati[...]

12 High & Low Records The “MIN/MAX” button displays minimum and maximum recordings for outdoor and indoor temperature and humidity . T o view the MINIMUM temperature and humidity readings, press and release the “MIN/MAX” button until the “MIN” icon appears on the display next to the low records. T o view the MAXIMUM temperature and [...]

13 Problem Possible Solution Inaccurate for ecast • W eather Forecast icon predicts conditions for the next 12 to 24 hours, not current conditions. • Has Learning Mode icon disappeared from the display unit? Learning Mode must complete before forecast and pressure will be accurate. • Allow unit to run continuously for 33 days. Batter y remova[...]

14 FCC Information This device complies with part 15 of F CC rules. Operation is subject to the foll owing two conditions: 1- This device may NO T cause harmful interf erenc e, and 2- This device must ac cept any interf erenc e r eceived, including interf er ence that may cause undesir ed operation. This equipment has been tested and f ound to comp[...]

15 At AcuRite, we proudly uphold our commitment to quality technology . 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. W e recommend that you visit us at www .AcuRite.com for th[...]

©2013 Chaney Instrument Co. All rights r eserved. AcuRite is a r egistered trademark of the Chaney Instrument Co., Lake Gene va, WI 53147. All other trademarks and copyrights ar e the property of their r espective owners. Patent numbers: 5,978,738; 6,076,044; 6,597,990; US 7,637,141 B2. Printed in China 00634 INST 03 15 13 It’ s more than accura[...]