User Manual

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False Detection
This sensor features advanced technology to distinguish between lightning
strikes and interference, however in rare cases the sensor may "false detect"
lightning activity due to interference. In these situations, verify there is no
lightning in the area and then relocate the sensor. If the false detections persist,
identify and relocate the source of interference or relocate the sensor.
Interference
The sensor features enhanced interference rejection capabilities to prevent
false lightning detection. When the detector cannot detect lightning due to
interference from nearby equipment, the sensor's interference indicator will ash.
• Electric motors (windshield wiper motor or fan motors in cars, hard drive and
optical drive motors on your PC and AV equipment, well pumps, sump pumps)
• CRT monitors (PC monitors, TV's)
• Fluorescent light xtures (turned off or on)
• Microwave ovens (while in use)
• PC's and mobile phones
WARNING: Take shelter IMMEDIATELY when lightning is present, whether or
not it has been detected by the Lightning Detector. If you are concerned about
lightning strikes, follow all safety precautions to keep yourself and others safe.
DO NOT rely on this Lightning Detector as your only source for warnings
about potentially deadly lightning strikes or other severe weather conditions.
Problem Possible Solution
Interference
Indicator is ashing
• Relocate the sensor.
• Make sure the sensor is placed at least 3 feet
(.9 m) away from electronics that may cause
interference (see Interference section above).
Troubleshooting
If your AcuRite product does not operate properly after trying
the troubleshooting steps, visit www.AcuRite.com or call
[phone] for assistance.
Care & Maintenance
Clean with a soft, damp cloth. Do not use caustic cleaners or abrasives.
Specications
LIGHTNING DETECTION RANGE
1 - 25 miles / 1.6 - 40km
TEMPERATURE RANGE
-40ºF to 158ºF; -40ºC to 70ºC
HUMIDITY RANGE
1% to 99% RH (relative humidity)
POWER
4 x AA alkaline batteries or lithium batteries
WIRELESS RANGE
330 ft/100m depending on home
construction materials
OPERATING FREQUENCY
433.92 MHz
FCC Information
This device complies with part 15 of FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
1- This device may NOT cause harmful interference, and
2- This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
WARNING: Changes or modications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the
user’s authority to operate the equipment.
NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC
rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equip-
ment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may
cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning
the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
NOTE: The manufacturer is not responsible for any radio
or TV interference caused by unauthorized modications to this equipment.
Such modifications could void the user authority to operate the equipment.
This device complies with Industry Canada’s licence-exempt RSSs. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause interference; and
(2) This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired
operation of the device.
Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d’Industrie Canada applicables aux appareils
radio exempts de licence. L’exploitation est autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes :
(1) l’appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage;
(2) l’utilisateur de l’appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique subi, même si le
brouillage est susceptible d’en compromettre le fonctionnement.