Power Requirements; 12-Hour Or 24-Hour Time Format; Fahrenheit/Celsius; Dashes, Hh.h, Ll.l Or Stuck Indoor Temperature - La Crosse Technology 308-179ORV2 Faqs

Power Requirements

• 2-AA Alkaline batteries power this temperature station.

12-Hour or 24-Hour time format

• Time can display in 12-hour (am, pm) or 24-hour format.
• Default is 12-hour time.
• Use the Program Menu

Fahrenheit/Celsius

Use the program menu
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Dashes, HH.H, LL.L or stuck Indoor Temperature

Explanation: These symbols are error messages indication the indoor sensor is outside of
its readable range. For indoor readings, this is generally a power related issue.
Batteries may be overpowered or underpowered. Remove batteries from the
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temperature station.
• Press any button 20 times. Leave the temperature station unpowered for 1-2 hours.
• Install fresh Alkaline batteries with correct polarity.
• If the indoor temperature is still shows dashes, HH.H or LL.L, the temperature station
may need replacement.

Inaccurate Indoor Temperature Reading

Explanation: When the indoor temperature is inaccurate, it is often due to the location of
the display or overpowered/under powered batteries. You can test the accuracy at you
home.
Side-by-side test: Bring the outdoor sensor in the house and place it next to the
temperature station for 2 hours.
• Compare indoor and outdoor temperature. The temperature should be within 4
degrees to be within tolerance.
• Look for heat sources such as sunlight, door or window frames or reflected heat or
cold near the temperature station.
Check batteries.

Set Time Alarm

1. Hold the ALARM/SNOOZE button 3 seconds to enter settings mode.
2. Press the + or - button to adjust the flashing values.
La Crosse Technology, Ltd. www.lacrossetechnology.com/support
to switch time formats.
to switch between Fahrenheit and Celsius.
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