AcuRite 00590A1 Thermometer User Manual

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LITHIUM

BATTERIES
ALKALINE

BATTERIES

-22ºF

158ºF

-4ºF

158ºF

(-30ºC)

(70ºC)

(70ºC)

(-20ºC)

Operating Range of Batteries

Severe cold (below -4º F/-20º C) can cause alkaline
batteries to freeze and function improperly. Use lithium
batteries in extremely low temperature conditions to
ensure continued operation for wireless sensors placed
outdoors.

NOTE: The main unit is intended for indoor use only. Choose a dry location away from dust,
dirt, mold, smoke and avoid temperature extremes. Do not drop the clock. It is a sensitive
electronic device and not designed to withstand high impact blows of any kind.

Install 2 “AA” batteries into the main unit FIRST. The clock immediately displays the correct
time for the

eastern (U.S.) time zone. Next, Install 2 “AA” batteries (lithium is recommended

for areas where the temperature may fall below -4ºF) into the wireless sensor.

To set the time zone, press and hold the “CH./SET” button for 4 seconds. The currently
selected time zone will flash below the time display. Press the “+” button to cycle through
the time zone options (see below for more information on timezones). When you have
selected the desired timezone, press the “CH./SET” button to confirm and move on to
selecting your Daylight Saving Time (DST) setting. Press the “+” button to cycle through
the DST setting options (see below for more information on DST options).

3 INITIAL SETUP

4 SET TIME ZONE & DST SETTINGS

Set an Alarm Time
1) Press and hold the “ALARM” button for 5 seconds, the hour flashes on and off.
2) Adjust the HOUR setting by pressing the “+” or “-” buttons (NOTE the AM & PM).
3) Confirm and move on to the MINUTE setting by pressing the “ALARM” button.
4) Adjust the MINUTE setting by pressing the “+” or “-” buttons.
5) Confirm and exit alarm setting mode by pressing the “ALARM” button again.

Note that the alarm is automatically set to ring after you adjust the alarm time (The bell
icon is present on the main display). Press and release the “ALARM” button to turn the
alarm on or off.

Turning the Alarm Off
To turn the alarm off (while it is ringing) for 24 hours, press the “ALARM” button.

6 USING the MAIN UNIT

NEW DST

OLD DST

OFF

No DST

time

changes

2006:
Time changes
2:00 am 1st Sunday
in April 2:00 am last
Sunday in October

2007 and beyond:
Time changes
2:00 am 2nd Sunday
in March 2:00 am 1st
Sunday in November

Snooze/Light:
Press the SNOOZE button to silence the alarm for 10 minutes. During this time, the “ZZ”
flashes in the display. When the snooze period is over, the alarm sounds again. You may
press the SNOOZE bar as many times as you want. The “SNOOZE” bar also activates the
backlight for 8 seconds.

Set the Time Manually:
If you want to set your alarm clock a little ahead or if the unit ever loses time for any
reason, the time can be set manually by following these steps.

1) Press and hold the “CH./SET” button for seven seconds to begin the manual time set
mode. (2 BEEPS) The hour will flash on and off.
2) Adjust each setting by pressing the “+” or “-” buttons. Confirm and move on to the next
setting by pressing the “CH./SET” button.

MANUAL TIME ADJUST SEQUENCE: hour, minute, year, month, date

Internal Batteries: (2 x L1142)
We suggest replacement of the internal batteries every five years if the clock has been in
continuous use over that time. However, if the clock has not been plugged in and powered
for long periods of time, we recommend replacing the internal batteries more frequently –
once a year.
NOTE: the internal batteries provide power for the internal calendar. The internal batteries
will NOT power the alarm functions in the event of a power outage.

MST: Mountain
PST: Pacific
AKST: Alaska

HAST: Hawaii-
Aleutian

AST: Atlantic
EST: Eastern
CST: Central

EST

AST

CST

MST

PST

HAST

AKST

TIME ZONES

TIME ZONE

TIME ZONE MAP

5 CHOOSE WHERE TO PLACE THE MAIN UNITS and WIRELESS SENSOR

Main Unit: Choose wall mount or table-top placement.
• Choose a location for main unit that is at least 10 feet away from other electronic
devices that may interfere with the wireless signal.
• Wall mounting: Use the mounting slot on the back of main unit to hang on the wall.
• Table-top placement: The main unit has an integrated fold-out stand for table-top
placement.

Wireless Sensor: When placing the sensor, consider these things:
• Although the sensor is designed for outdoor use, placement in a protected area will
prolong its life.
• Mounting: Use the mounting slot on the back of the unit to hang it from a wall or vertical
surface.
• The sensor must be within 100 feet (30 meters) of each of the main units.
• The sensor is resistant to weather and to water. It is NOT WATERPROOF.
• Prolonged exposure to cold weather may cause damage to the LCD panel.
• Wireless sensor must be placed outdoors to observe outdoor temperatures.

PLACEMENT SUGGESTION

ALARM

CH. / SET

MEMORY

+

F/C -

MIN

MAX

MIN

MAX

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