La Crosse Technology, Ltd
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IS THERE A BOOSTER ANTENNA TO RECEIVE THE WWVB SIGNAL IN A
DIFFICULT LOCATION?
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No, the clock cannot work with a booster antenna.
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Opening the clock or movement voids the warranty.
CAN I WIRE A CONTROL TIMING CIRCUIT TO THE LA CROSSE TECHNOLOGY
®
ATOMIC CLOCK?
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No, the clock cannot work on a timing circuit.
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Opening the clock voids the warranty.
WHY DO THE HANDS SPIN ONCE OR TWICE EVERYDAY?
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When the hands spin about the same time every day the clock is auto-correcting
the time. The hour hand should not spin more than twice around the clock.
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Hands may spin if the battery is underpowered or over powered.
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Use only Alkaline batteries in the clock.
HANDS SPIN NON-STOP
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This is indicative of a low or overpowered battery (number 1 warranty issue).
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Replace battery and perform restart procedure. Allow 5 days to catch the WWVB
signal
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If constant spinning continues, the movement may need replacement.
HANDS JUMPS OR JERKS AROUND THE DIAL
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This is indicative of a low or overpowered battery (number 1 warranty issue).
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Replace battery and perform the
. Allow up to 5 days to receive a
signal.
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If the hands continue to jump, the movement may need replacement.
HANDS STUCK AT CERTAIN TIME
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This is indicative of a low or overpowered battery (number 1 warranty issue).
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Replace battery and perform restart procedure. Allow up to 5 days to receive a signal.
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Check to see if the hands may be bent.
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Movement may need replacement.
HANDS ARE LOOSE.
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If under warranty, the clock must be sent in for repair or the movement needs to be
replaced.
POSITION THE CLOCK
