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First, set everything up in the house to be sure it works before mounting your sensors
outside. With 3 sensors you can position sensors inside and outside to meet your needs.
Outdoor:
• Protect your outdoor sensor from standing rain or snow and from the overhead sun,
which can cause it to read incorrectly.
• Mounting under an eave or deck rail works well.
• If you choose, you can construct a small roof or box for the outdoor sensor. Be sure a
box has vents.
• Mount the outdoor sensor on the North side where to prevent sun from causing
incorrect readings.
• Mount at least 6 feet in the air for a strong RF (radio frequency) signal.
• Do not mount the outdoor sensor on a metal fence. This significantly reduces the
effective range.
• Outdoor sensors are water resistant, not waterproof.
• Mount outdoor temperature sensor vertically.
• Avoid more than one wall between the outdoor sensor and your station.
• The HIimum transmitting range in open air is over 300 feet (91 meters).
• Obstacles such as walls, windows, stucco, concrete and large metal objects can
reduce the range.
• Do not mount near electrical wires, transmitting antennas or other items that will
interfere
with the signal.
• RF (radio frequency) signals do not travel well through moisture or dirt.
MOUNT
Option 1:
• Install one mounting screw (not included) into a wall.
• Place the outdoor sensor onto the screw (hanging hole on the backside).
• Gently pull down to lock the screw in place.
Option 2:
• Insert the mounting screw through the front of the outdoor sensor and into the wall.
• Tighten the screw to snug (do not over tighten).
Indoor:
• Position away from door or window frames and away from vents.
• Be sure the sensor will not be in direct sunlight shining in a window as this will cause
incorrect readings.
• Common use for extra sensors are basements, baby's room etc.
• Be sure to mount the sensor vertically.
Distance:
• The maximum transmitting range in open air is over 300 feet (91 meters) between your
sensors and your station.
La Crosse Technology, Ltd.
MOUNTING/POSITIONING
DISTANCE/RESISTANCE/INTERFERENCE
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