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7.

 

This device shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing water and that no object filled with 
liquids shall be placed on the device. 

8.

 

Do not attempt to dismantle, open or repair this product yourself. If a fault occurs, seek 
advice from Ambient Weather support only. 

9.

 

The product must not be exposed to substantial mechanical strain or strong vibrations. 

10.

 

Do  not  leave  packaging  materials  unattended.  It  may  become  a  dangerous  plaything  for 
children. 

11.

 

Handle the product with care. It can be damaged by dropping and vibration. 

Battery Safety Instructions

 

1.

 

If the battery electrolyte in the cells should get on your skin, thoroughly wash with soap and 
water. If in the eyes, rinse thoroughly with cool water. Immediately seek medical attention. 

2.

 

Leaking or damaged batteries might cause acid burns when in contact with skin, therefore use 
suitable protective gloves to handle corrupted batteries. 

3.

 

Correct polarity must be observed while inserting the batteries. 

4.

 

Batteries should be removed from the device if not used for a long period of time to avoid 
damage through leaking.   

5.

 

Keep batteries out of reach of children. Batteries can be swallowed and represent a choking 
hazard. 

6.

 

Batteries must not be dismantled, short-circuited or thrown into fire. 

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Installation 

1.

 

The clock includes a suspension eye for hanging on a wall.   

2.

 

To ensure proper radio reception, the clock should not be placed near electronic devices or on 
a metal wall (metal blocks radio signals). 

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Controls 

The following controls are on the back of the clock face. 
 

Summary of Contents for RC-1200BWDN

Page 1: ...ick Start Guide 2 3 Overview 2 4 Important Notes 2 5 Installation 3 6 Controls 3 7 Battery Installation and Initial Operation 4 8 Mechanical Deviation Adjustment 5 9 Setting the Time Manually 5 10 Forced Radio Resynchronization 5 11 Maintenance 6 12 Specifications 6 13 Glossary of Terms 6 14 Troubleshooting Guide 6 15 Liability Disclaimer 7 16 Warranty Information 8 17 Disposal 8 ...

Page 2: ...ve DST examples Arizona and Hawaii Features include Hour minute and second hands Automatic daylight savings time update and leap year observation Four time zone settings Pacific Mountain Central Eastern Long battery life The radio controlled reception is attempted every two hours and generally is successful at night Just one successful synchronization per day is sufficient to accurately set the cl...

Page 3: ...hly wash with soap and water If in the eyes rinse thoroughly with cool water Immediately seek medical attention 2 Leaking or damaged batteries might cause acid burns when in contact with skin therefore use suitable protective gloves to handle corrupted batteries 3 Correct polarity must be observed while inserting the batteries 4 Batteries should be removed from the device if not used for a long pe...

Page 4: ...ountain C Central E Eastern 3 AA Battery Compartment 7 Daylight Savings Time Observation OFF for Arizona 4 Manual Clock Set Same as 8 8 Manual Clock Set Same as 4 Figure 1 7 Battery Installation and Initial Operation 1 Reference Figure 1 Enter the Time Zone and Daylight Savings Time DST as outlined in Table 1 Cities Time Zone Hours from GMT Daylight Savings Time DST 1 Pacific Time P 8 ON 2 Mountai...

Page 5: ...will resynchronize from 1 52 to 1 58 If the minute hand deviates within two minutes it will automatically adjust If the minute deviates more than two minutes the clock hands will align to 12 00 and attempt resynchronization 9 Setting the Time Manually If reception is not available the clock date and time can be set manually To set manually press and hold the M SET button Figure 1 for three seconds...

Page 6: ...e hour near the start of spring and are adjusted backward in the autumn RCC A radio controlled clock is a clock that is synchronized by a time code bit stream transmitted by a radio transmitter connected to a time standard such as an atomic clock WWVB WWVB is a NIST time signal radio station near Fort Collins Colorado WWVB is the station that radio controlled clocks in most of North America use to...

Page 7: ...me zone is set properly in the clock settings Avoid closed in areas Closed in areas such as basements are not recommended The clock is off by increments of an hour Check your Time Zone and DST Settings Make sure your time zone and DST switches are set properly The clock does not respond to commands Press the reset button on the back of the clock 15Liability Disclaimer Reading the User manual is hi...

Page 8: ... products assume the remaining original warranty or ninety 90 days whichever is longer The owner must pay any shipping charges incurred in getting your Ambient LLC product to a Ambient LLC for replacement or repair Ambient LLC will pay reasonable return shipping charges to the owner of the product Your Ambient LLC warranty covers all defects in material and workmanship with the following specified...

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