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1380 Today’s Weather 24 Hour Forecaster Instruction Manual The Taylor® 24 Hour Forecaster will provide you with actual cur- rent temperatures. Predict the weather conditions for the next 24 hours as well as your local television weatherperson! Taylor uses the temperature and changes in relative humidity levels to forecast the upcoming day.
Low Battery Warning Replace both batteries when the “ ” icon appears or readings become dim or irregular. To Set Up the Weather Forecaster for Use 1. After battery installation, the current weather icon flashes. 2. Press “Up” or “Down” to select the weather icon you believe most closely reflects the current conditions in your area.
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3. Press “TIME/DATE” to select the displayed weather icon. The icon stops flashing. Icon flashes during setup, then steady when set 4. Please allow at least 6 hours for the unit to read weather conditions and start to forecast. During this time, the current temperature will update, but all other readings will remain the same.
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5. Use the attached cable with sensor probe to measure outdoor weather conditions. Open a window and run the cable through the opening so that the sensor probe at the end of the cable is exposed to the outdoor temperature and weather conditions.
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To Set Clock and Date 1. Press and hold “TIME/DATE” for 2 seconds, then release. 2. Press “UP” or “DOWN” to change the hours. Press “TIME/DATE”. 3. Press “UP” or “DOWN” to change the minutes. Press “TIME/DATE”. 4. Press “UP” or “DOWN” to switch between a 12 or 24 hour clock. Press “TIME/DATE”.
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To Read the Weather Forecaster (1) Current outdoor temperature (2) Low battery indicator (3) Current weather condition icon (4) Clock/Date (5) 3 forecast displays over 24 hours: Morning (7AM-11AM) Afternoon (11AM-3PM) Evening (3PM-9PM) Forecast screens will rotate as time periods change, with the next period appearing at the left.
Back View Placement: Keyhole Table stand – ºC/ºF Button Use to sit the base unit on a flat surface, such Battery as a desk or countertop. Compartment Keyhole – Table stand Use to hang on a wall. Problem Solving 1. If the LCD readout is faint, replace the batteries. 2.
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Temperature/Forecast Updates The sensor probe sends temperature and weather condition infor- mation to the base unit. After battery installation, allow 6 hours for the unit to analyze weather conditions and report forecasts. Weather readings will update as follows: • Current temperature updates approximately every 30 seconds. •...
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