Acu Rite Weather Radio 13230 User Manual

LIMITED ONE YEAR WARRANTY  
Chaney Instrument Company warrants that all products it manufactures to be of good material and workmanship and to be free of  
defects if properly installed and operated for a period of one year from date of purchase. REMEDY FOR BREACH OF THIS  
WARRANTY IS EXPRESSLY LIMITED TO REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT OF DEFECTIVE ITEMS. 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. In all cases, 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 shall have received normal  
wear and tear, been damaged, 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 EQUIPMENT OR 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 repair, please contact:  
Customer Care Department  
Chaney Instrument Company  
965 Wells Street  
Lake Geneva, WI 53147  
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the  
following two conditions:  
1- This device may NOT cause harmful interference, and  
2- This device must accept any interference received, including interference that  
may cause undesired operation.  
NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,  
pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection  
against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can  
radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may  
cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, There is no guarantee that interference  
will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or  
television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is  
encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:  
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.  
• Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.  
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the  
receiver is connected.  
model# 13230  
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.  
NOTE: The manufacturer is not responsible for any radio or TV interference caused by unauthorized  
modifications to this equipment. Such modifications could void the user authority to operate the  
equipment.  
Patent numbers: 5,978,738; 6,076,044; 6,597,990; US 7,637,141 B2  
ACURITE® is a registered trademark of the Chaney Instrument Co.  
Lake Geneva, WI  
13230 INST 062911  
 
SETUP  
PLACEMENT  
Now that setup is complete, you must choose a location to place the wireless  
sensor and the display unit. The wireless sensor MUST be placed less than 330  
feet (100 meters) away from the display unit.  
About the Self-Setting Clock  
Your new wireless weather station is equipped with Intelli-Time® technology  
which is pre-programmed with the correct time and date. Intelli-Time®  
technology instructs the clock to self set itself once batteries are installed. All  
you need to do is select your Time Zone and Daylight Saving Time preferences.  
The clock will automatically set itself and change automatically for Daylight  
Saving Time.  
This wireless thermometer uses radio frequency for communication, which is  
susceptible to interference from other electronic devices and large metallic  
items or thick walls. Always place both units at least 3 feet (.91 m) away from  
appliances ( TV, microwave, radios, etc. ) or objects that may interfere with  
the wireless communication ( large metal surfaces, thick stone walls, etc. ).  
Touch Buttons  
Your new wireless weather station is equipped with touch sensitive buttons on  
the front of the housing. These buttons require only a light touch to use.  
Display Unit : Basic Setup  
Touch and hold the “SET” button for 3 seconds to enter in to SET MODE.  
Once in set mode, the preference you are currently setting will blink on the  
display.  
(330 feet maximum)  
(100 meters)  
To adjust the currently selected (flashing) preference item, touch the “ ”  
or “ ” buttons. (touch and HOLD to fast adjust).  
Placement of Display Unit  
Place the display unit in a dry area free of dirt and dust. To help  
ensure an accurate indoor temperature and humidity measurement,  
be sure to place the display unit out of direct sunlight, and away  
from any heat sources or vents in your home. There are 2 placement  
options for the display unit. You may hang the main unit on a wall  
using the integrated hang hole. Alternatively, you may place the  
main unit on a table top or other flat surface using the the included  
detachable table top display stand.  
To save your adjustments, touch the “SET” button again to move on to  
adjusting the next preference. The preference set order is as follows:  
TME ZONE (PST MST CST EST AST HAS AKS)  
DST (Daylight Saving Time ON or OFF)  
CLOCK HOUR  
CLOCK MINUTE  
CALENDAR MONTH  
CALENDAR DATE  
CALENDAR YEAR  
TEMPERATURE SCALE (ºF or ºC)  
BAROMETRIC PRESSURE SCALE (inHg or hPa)  
Placement of Sensor  
The wireless sensor MUST BE PLACED OUTDOORS to observe  
outdoor temperatures and humidity. The wireless sensor must be  
placed less than 330 feet (100 m) from the display unit. The wireless  
sensor is water resistant and is designed for general outdoor use.  
However, to extend the life of the product, place the wireless sensor  
in an area protected from direct weather elements.  
You will automatically exit SET MODE if no buttons are touched for 30  
seconds. You may enter basic setup mode again at any time by touching the  
“SET” button.  
To ensure an accurate outdoor temperature measurement, be sure  
the wireless sensor is placed out of direct sunlight and away from any  
heat sources.  
Basic Setup is Now Complete  
The wireless sensor will soon send a signal to the display unit and the two units  
will be synchronzied. It may take a few minutes for synchronization to be  
complete. If both or one of hte units appear to be functioning improperly, refer  
to the troubleshooting section in this manual.  
There are 2 placement options for the wireless sensor. You may hang it  
using one of the two integrated hang holes, or use string (not included)  
to hang it from a suitable location like a well covered tree branch.  
 
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USE  
USE  
Pressure : Current and History  
Daily High & Low  
This weather station has a pressure  
graph that tracks and displays the  
barometric pressure 12 hours ago as  
well as the current barometric pressure.  
Additionally, the graph will  
The daily high and low records are displayed for the indoor and outdoor  
temperature and humidity. These records ar cleared automatically every  
day at midnight.  
automatically display the “FALLING”,  
“STEADY” OR “RISING” icon and a  
curve to represent the rate of change  
over the previous 12 hour time period.  
Wireless Signal Reception Icons  
The display unit has a signal reception icon near the outdoor temperature  
display area. If there are a low number of “bars” present, you may  
experience no temperature display ( “- -” ) or inacurracy. In either case, you  
may need to relocate one or both of the units. If most or all 4 of the bars are  
present, wireless reception is good and no action is required.  
Atmospheric Pressure  
Atmospheric Pressure is defined as the pressure at any location on the  
Earth, caused by the weight of the column of air above it. At sea level,  
atmospheric pressure has an average value of one atmosphere and  
gradually decreases as altitude increases. Also called barometric pressure.  
Forecast Icon  
This feature gives you the predicted weather forecast for the next 12 to 24  
hours based on an advanced algorithm that includes barometric pressure  
and temperature. This weather station will provide the most accurate  
forecast that a single station weather instrument can provide.  
The weight of the atmosphere that envelopes Earth exerts pressure on all  
points of the planet's surface. Meteorologists use barometers to measure  
this atmospheric pressure (also called barometric pressure). At sea level the  
atmospheric pressure is approximately 1 kilogram per square centimeter  
(14.7 pounds per square inch), which will cause a column of mercury in a  
mercury barometer to rise 760 millimeters (30.4 inches). Variations in the  
atmospheric pressure greatly affect the weather. Low pressure generally  
brings rain. In areas of low air pressure, the air is less dense and relatively  
warm, which causes it to rise. The expanding and rising air naturally cools,  
and the water vapor in the air condenses, forming clouds and the drops  
that fall as rain. In high pressure areas, the air is dense and relatively cool,  
which causes it to sink. The water vapor in the sinking air doesnʼt condense,  
resulting in clear skies.  
14 Day Learning Mode  
This weather station has a patented “fourteen day learning mode”  
calibration process. During this learning mode the weather station will  
make altitude calculations that may affect the accuracy of the forecast.  
Once the 14 day learning mode process is complete, the learning mode  
icon will disappear and the weather forecast should be ready for superior  
operation.  
 
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TROUBLESHOOTING  
Problem  
USE  
Minimum & Maximum Records  
Possible Solution  
The display unit features Minimum & Maximum records display  
mode. The minimum and maximum values for indoor and outdoor  
temperature and humidity are recorded and kept until midnight every  
day, when the records are reset for the next day.  
Relocate the main unit and/or the wireless  
sensor. Both units must be within 330 feet  
(100m) from each other. Make sure both  
units are placed at least 3 feet (.91 m) from  
other electronic appliances and devices that  
may interfere with the wireless  
Bad  
Wireless Sensor  
Reception  
Minimum Records  
To view the minimum records, touch the “adjust down” button (  
communication (such as TVʼs, microwaves,  
computers etc). NOTE: It may take up to 20  
minutes for the main unit to re-synchronize  
with the sensor when batteries are replaced.  
Use lithium batteries in sensor when  
)
located on the front of the display unit. The minimum recorded values  
will display for about 8 seconds (note the “MIN” icon indicating  
minimum records being displayed). To manually reset the records  
no bars  
temperature is below -4ºF (-20ºC).  
being displayed, touch and hold the “adjust down” (  
while viewing the records.  
) button  
If wireless reception is bad (no bars), see  
“Bad Reception” section above. The wireless  
ID setting on each unit must match for all  
units to communicate properly. See “Set  
Wireless ID” on the next page.  
No Wireless Sensor Data  
(no communication)  
Maximum Records  
no bars and flashing  
“ -- ” data  
To view the maximum records, touch the “adjust up” button (  
located on the front of the display unit. The maximum recorded  
values will display for about 8 seconds (note the “MAX” icon  
)
Make certain that the batteries are installed  
correctly.  
indicating maximum records being displayed). To manually reset the  
records being displayed, touch and hold the “adjust up” (  
while viewing the records.  
Display Console  
Screen Not Working  
) button  
Batteries may need replacing  
Momentary Backlight  
The display unit features a momentary blue backlight for easy  
night-time viewing. The touch button to activate the backlight is  
located on the top portion of the display bezel. Touching the button  
will give you about 5 seconds of illumination. Note that excessive use  
of the backlight will reduce the battery life.  
Please DO NOT return product to the retail store.  
For technical assistance and product return information, please call  
Customer Care: 877-221-1252 M-F 7:00 A.M. to 7:00 P.M. (Central)  
 
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TROUBLESHOOTING  
SPECIFICATIONS  
Product Facts  
Set Wireless ID  
Batteries: 5 x AA” (not included)  
This wireless thermometer  
uses long range 433mhz  
radio frequency for  
communication.  
Lithium Batteries Recommended in  
Outdoor Sensor if temperatures are  
below -4ºF  
Measurement Ranges  
Limited One  
Year Warranty  
Instructions &  
Outdoor Temperature: -40ºF to 158ºF  
In the event that you have  
reception problems due to  
interference, both the  
display unit and the  
wireless sensor have  
a selectable wireless ID.  
The ID switches are  
-40ºC to 70ºC  
Warranty Enclosed  
Customer Care:  
877-221-1252  
Outdoor Humidity:  
20% to 95%  
Indoor Temperature: 32ºF to 122ºF  
0ºC to 50ºC  
Patent numbers: 5,978,738; 6,076,044; 6,597,990; US 7,637,141 B2  
ACURITE® is a registered trademark of the Chaney Instrument Co.  
Lake Geneva, WI 53147  
Indoor Humidity:  
20% to 95%  
located within the battery  
compartments of the  
display unit and the  
wireless sensor.  
Wireless Range: 330 ft / 100 m MAX  
Depending on home construction materials  
A B C  
A B C  
You may choose A, B or C;  
but both the display unit  
and the wireless sensor  
ID's must match for  
Both wireless IDs  
must match  
successful synchronization.  
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