Troubleshooting - ACU-RITE 01608 Instruction Manual

Troubleshooting

Problem
No wireless sensor or
rain gauge reception
no bars
Display screen
not working
Outdoor temperature
and/or humidity is
flashing or showing
dashes
Inaccurate
temperature
or humidity
Can the rain gauge
remain outdoors in
freezing temperatures?
If your AcuRite product does not operate properly after trying
the troubleshooting steps, visit www.AcuRite.com or call
(877) 221-1252 for assistance.
If the wireless signal indicator shows no bars:
• Relocate the display and/or the wireless sensor.
The units must be within 330 ft (100 m) of each other.
• Relocate the display and/or the rain gauge.
The units must be within 100 ft (30 m) of each other.
• Make sure both units are placed at least 3 feet
(.9 m) away from electronics that may interfere with
the wireless communication (such as TVs, microwaves,
computers, etc).
• Use standard alkaline batteries (or lithium batteries
in sensor when temperature is below -4ºF/-20ºC). Do
not use heavy duty or rechargeable batteries.
NOTE: It may take a few minutes for display and sensor
to synchronize after batteries are replaced.
• Check that the batteries are installed correctly.
Batteries may need to be replaced.
Flashing of the outdoor temperature and/or humidity is
generally an indication of wireless interference.
1. Bring the wireless sensor and display indoors and
remove at least one battery from each.
2. Reinstall the battery in the wireless sensor.
3. Reinstall the battery in the display.
4. Let the units sit within a couple feet of each other
for a few minutes to gain a strong connection.
• Make sure both the display and wireless sensor are
placed out of direct sunlight and away from any heat
sources or vents (see page 11).
• Make sure the display is positioned away from
moisture sources (see page 11).
No, the rain gauge should be brought indoors when
there is a possibility of freezing temperatures. Water
expands when it freezes. If any water is left within the
rain gauge during a freeze, it can crack the plastic and
cause permanent damage.
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