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Congratulations on your new AcuRite product. To ensure the best 

possible product performance, please read this manual in its entirety 

and retain it for future reference. 

Unpacking Instructions 

Remove the protective film that is applied to the LCD screen prior to using this 

product. Locate the tab and peel off to remove.

 

Package Contents 

1. Display unit with tabletop stand

 

2. Outdoor sensor 

3. Instruction Manual

 

IMPORTANT

 

PRODUCT MUST BE REGISTERED 

TO RECEIVE WARRANTY SERVICE 

PRODUCT REGISTRATION 

Register online 

to receive 1 year 

warranty  protection 

www.

AcuRite

.com 

Register a Product 

Features & Benefits

 

OUTDOOR SENSOR 

1.  Integrated Hanger 

For easy placement. 

2.  Wireless Signal Indicator 

Flashes when data is being 

sent to the display unit. 

3.  Battery Compartment Cover 

Summary of Contents for 02045W

Page 1: ...Batteries 4 Temperature Units 4 Set Time Date 5 Placement Guidelines 6 Using the Forecaster 7 Troubleshooting 9 Care Maintenance 10 Specifications 10 FCC Information 10 Customer Support 11 Warranty 11 Instruction Manual Weather Forecaster model 02045W Questions Contact Customer Support at 877 221 1252 or visit www AcuRite com SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE ...

Page 2: ...roduct Locate the tab and peel off to remove Package Contents 1 Display unit with tabletop stand 2 Outdoor sensor 3 Instruction Manual IMPORTANT PRODUCT MUST BE REGISTERED TO RECEIVE WARRANTY SERVICE PRODUCT REGISTRATION Register online to receive 1 year warranty protection www AcuRite com Register a Product Features Benefits 1 OUTDOOR SENSOR 1 Integrated Hanger 2 For easy placement 2 Wireless Sig...

Page 3: ...ecast self calibration is complete 11 What to Wear Character Includes 20 different clothing recommendations based on the weather forecast Back of Display Unit 20 19 18 17 16 13 14 12 12 to 24 Hour Weather Forecast Self Calibrating Forecasting pulls data from the outdoor sensor to generate your personal forecast BACK OF DISPLAY UNIT 13 Battery Compartment Cover 14 Display Unit Stand 15 Battery Comp...

Page 4: ...the battery cover Select Degrees Fahrenheit or Celsius To select between degrees Fahrenheit ºF or Celsius ºC temperature units press the ºC ºF button located on the back of the display unit inside the battery compartment area PLEASE DISPOSE OF OLD OR DEFECTIVE BATTERIES IN AN ENVIRONMENTALLY SAFE WAY AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH YOUR LOCAL LAWS AND REGULATIONS BATTERY SAFETY Clean the battery contacts a...

Page 5: ...ashing item press and release the or buttons press and HOLD to fast adjust To save your adjustments press and release the SET button again to adjust the next preference The preference set order is as follows CLOCK HOUR CLOCK MINUTE CALENDAR YEAR CALENDAR MONTH CALENDAR DATE You will automatically exit SET MODE if no buttons are pressed for 30 seconds Enter setup mode at any time by pressing and ho...

Page 6: ...from a suitable location like a well covered tree branch The best location is 4 to 8 feet above the ground with permanent shade and plenty of fresh air to circulate around the sensor Important Placement Guidelines To ensure accurate temperature measurement place units out of direct sunlight and away from heat sources or vents Display unit and outdoor sensor must be within 165 ft 50 m of each other...

Page 7: ...24 hours by collecting data from the sensor in your backyard It generates a forecast with pinpoint accuracy personalized for your exact location HEAVY STORM flashing severe STORMY MOSTLY CLOUDY PARTLY CLOUDY MOSTLY SUNNY View the complete list of icons online at www AcuRite com Weather Trend Subtle variations in barometric pressure greatly impact the weather This weather forecaster displays an arr...

Page 8: ...To view today s LOW MIN recorded values press and release the button The MIN icon appears on the display next to the low records To manually clear all of today s HIGH MAX recorded values press and hold the button for 2 seconds while viewing the record you wish to clear Dashes display to confirm you have cleared the record To manually clear all of today s LOW MIN recorded values press and hold the ...

Page 9: ...ensor 3 Reinstall the battery in the display unit 4 Let the units sit within a couple feet of each other for about 20 minutes to gain a strong connection Inaccurate temperature or humidity Make sure both the display unit and sensor are placed out of direct sunlight and away from any heat sources or vents see page 6 Make sure both units are positioned away from moisture sources see page 6 Inaccurat...

Page 10: ... 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 t...

Page 11: ...ed by Chaney Transportation costs and charges for returned goods shall be paid for by the purchaser Chaney hereby disclaims all responsibility for such transportation costs and charges This warranty will not be breached and Chaney will give no credit for products it manufactures which have received normal wear and tear been damaged including by acts of nature tampered abused improperly installed d...

Page 12: ... to provide you with information you can depend on to Plan your day with confidence www AcuRite com Chaney Instrument Co All rights reserved AcuRite is a registered trademark of the Chaney Instrument Co Lake Geneva WI 53147 All other trademarks and Printed in China copyrights are the property of their respective owners AcuRite uses patented 02045W INST 120814 technology Visit www AcuRite com paten...

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