Audible High/Low Alarm (Outdoor Temperature Only); Maintenance; Battery Replacement - Extech Instruments 401014A User Manual

Audible High/Low Alarm (outdoor temperature only)
1. Long press the SET button (back of meter) to access the high alarm setup mode. The lower
digits will flash and the up arrow icon will appear.
2. Short press the <+> button to change the high alarm limit* (long press to scroll faster).
3. Short press the SET button to access the low alarm setup mode. The lower digits will flash and
the down arrow icon will appear.
4. Short press the <+> button to change the low alarm limit* (long press to scroll faster).
5. Short press the SET button to return to the normal operating mode*.
6. Short press the <+> button (back of meter) to activate/deactivate the outdoor temperature
alarm. The alarm bell icon will appear on the LCD when the alarm is active.
7. When the measured outdoor temperature reaches the high or low temperature limit, the
buzzer will sound for one (1) minute. Press the MAX/MIN or RESET button to silence the
buzzer before the 1‐minute interval elapses.
8. After an alarm has been silenced either by button‐press or 1‐minute time‐out, you have to
press the <+> button to switch off the alarm bell icon and then press the <+> button again to
re‐enable the alarm, otherwise the alarm will be disabled even though the alarm bell icon is
displayed.
*Notes:
 The alarm is adjustable in increments of 1.0°C and 1.8°F.
 If no buttons are pressed for approximately 7 seconds while programming the high and low
alarm limits, the meter will automatically return to the normal operating mode.
Maintenance
Battery Replacement
Replace the 1.5V 'AAA' battery located in the rear compartment as explained below.
1. Open the rear battery compartment by pushing the battery compartment cover downward,
as indicated by the arrow.
2. Remove the old battery and replace with new battery observing correct polarity.
3. Close the compartment cover before use.
Safety: Please dispose of batteries responsibly, never dispose of batteries in a fire, batteries may
explode or leak. When storing the meter for 60 days or more, remove the battery and store
separately.
Never dispose of used batteries or rechargeable batteries in household waste.
As consumers, users are legally required to take used batteries to appropriate collection
sites, the retail store where the batteries were purchased, or wherever batteries are sold.
Disposal: Do not dispose of this instrument in household waste. The user is obligated to take
end‐of‐life devices to a designated collection point for the disposal of electrical and electronic
equipment.
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