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Table of Contents 

  

Table of Contents ............................................................................................................................ 2

 

Congratulations ................................................................................................................................ 4

 

Quality Forecasts ............................................................................................................................. 4

 

Weather Direct® is Green ............................................................................................................... 4

 

Included in the Box .......................................................................................................................... 5

 

915 MHz Wireless Sensor Technology ........................................................................................... 5

 

What You Need to Get Started: ....................................................................................................... 6

 

IMPORTANT MESSAGE: ................................................................................................................ 7

 

Set Up your WD-3308 ..................................................................................................................... 7

 

Hardware Installation ....................................................................................................................... 7

 

Wireless Outdoor Sensor Installation Options ............................................................................ 8

 

To Surface Mount the Outdoor Sensor: .................................................................................. 8

 

To Wall Mount the Outdoor Sensor: ....................................................................................... 8

 

Gateway Installation ........................................................................................................................ 8

 

Online Resources ............................................................................................................................ 9

 

Features

 ........................................................................................................................................... 9

 

Time Setting on Wireless Display .................................................................................................. 10

 

Wireless Outdoor Sensor .............................................................................................................. 10

 

Wireless Display Operation ........................................................................................................... 12

 

“MODE” Key .............................................................................................................................. 12

 

“ALARM” Key ............................................................................................................................ 13

 

Turn Alarm ON/OFF .............................................................................................................. 13

 

Set Alarm Time ..................................................................................................................... 13

 

“SNOOZE” Key .......................................................................................................................... 13

 

Alarm Snooze ....................................................................................................................... 13

 

Change the Display Mode..................................................................................................... 14

 

View Outdoor Temperature................................................................................................... 14

 

“+” Key ....................................................................................................................................... 14

 

Toggle Between Time, Date & Temperature ........................................................................ 14

 

View Outdoor Temperature................................................................................................... 14

 

Manually Request a Weather Direct® Data Update ............................................................. 14

 

“SET” Key .................................................................................................................................. 15

 

When ADD 4 LOCATIONS Expansion Option is 

Active

 .......................................................  15

 

Changing Settings on Your Wireless Display ....................................................................... 15

 

Set Mode 1 – Set LCD Contrast (0-7) .............................................................................. 15

 

Set Mode 2 – Enable Acoustic Weather Warnings (ON/OFF) ......................................... 15

 

Set Mode 3 - Set Text Scrolling Speed (1-4) .................................................................... 16

 

Set Mode 4 - View Device ID ............................................................................................ 16

 

Summary of Contents for Weather Direct WD-3308

Page 1: ...ge 1 of 25 WD 3308 4 DAY INTERNET POWERED WEATHER STATION Owner s Manual WEATHER DIRECT Presented by La Crosse Technology La Crosse Technology Ltd www weatherdirect com 2809 Losey Blvd S La Crosse WI...

Page 2: ...es 9 Features 9 Time Setting on Wireless Display 10 Wireless Outdoor Sensor 10 Wireless Display Operation 12 MODE Key 12 ALARM Key 13 Turn Alarm ON OFF 13 Set Alarm Time 13 SNOOZE Key 13 Alarm Snooze...

Page 3: ...eather Alerts 18 Types of Severe Weather Alerts 19 Forecast Icons Explained 20 Care and Maintenance 21 Battery Replacement 21 Troubleshooting 22 Specifications 22 Temperature Range 22 Battery Life 22...

Page 4: ...sts go beyond backyard measurements by using Internet enabled weather data provided by official National Weather Service instrumentation and local weather reporting stations widely distributed through...

Page 5: ...feeds from the Internet Sends data your Wireless Display with a wireless range of up to 330 feet open air TX 50U Wireless Outdoor Temperature Sensor Mounting Plate Measures the outdoor temperature wh...

Page 6: ...ariation in performance between brands and types Please use only fresh Alkaline batteries 2 C Alkaline batteries for the Wireless Display NOTE Rechargeable batteries are not recommended due to the wid...

Page 7: ...s additional instructions to help you get started quickly if you want to perform a basic setup of your Weather Direct system without reading this entire manual Open www weatherdirect com in a web brow...

Page 8: ...e bottom of the Sensor onto the holding pegs of the stand until they click into place in the grooves on the Sensor To Wall Mount the Outdoor Sensor The Outdoor Sensor is weather resistant but not wate...

Page 9: ...Douglas 2 Radar maps 3 Video and photo uploads 4 And Much more For a list of places to choose from as forecast locations www weatherdirect com places Features Free Forecasts for Over 40 000 Locations...

Page 10: ...will ONLY display the time from the Time Zone for Wireless Display Clock set on the web site NOT the time at the forecast locations There is only one Time Zone available per Wireless Display The Dayl...

Page 11: ...teries observing the correct polarity see marking 3 Replace the battery compartment cover on the unit Press the SNOOZE Key on your Wireless Display to show the outdoor temperature at any time The outd...

Page 12: ...tively beautiful sunny morning because Micro Forecasts will inform you that it will rain in the afternoon on your way home Going to the game today The Afternoon and Evening forecasts are a lifesaver M...

Page 13: ...Press the ALARM Key again to turn the alarm OFF The Alarm icon will disappear from the LCD Press the ALARM Key when the alarm is sounding to stop the alarm for 24 Hours Set Alarm Time Press and Hold t...

Page 14: ...the current outdoor temperature from your synchronized wireless outdoor sensor Pressing the Key will also cycle through the date seconds and indoor temperature on the top segment of the LCD Manually R...

Page 15: ...Wireless Display beeps to enter the SET mode 2 LCD and number 0 7 will flash near the top SET LCD CONTRAST will scroll across the bottom 3 Press the Key to update the LCD Contrast settings Lightest Co...

Page 16: ...of the Device ID will appear at the bottom 15 Press the Key to view second part of the Device ID under SEC 2 16 Press the SET Key to exit SET mode Factory Reset of Wireless Display NOTE It is not poss...

Page 17: ...wn together for about 6 seconds you will hear a double beep This resets the Wireless Display to the original factory state FREE Trial of Expansion Options for 14 Days When you register your Wireless D...

Page 18: ...events you want to receive Even be alerted via e mail or SMS text message when you are away from your Wireless Display Severe Weather Alerts are available for either 1 year or 3 year periods that cove...

Page 19: ...Effect Snow Weather Gale Lake Snow Wind Chill Heavy Rain River Flood Winter Storm Watches Coastal Flood Flood Lake Effect Snow Excessive Heat Freeze Lake Snow Flash Flood High Wind River Flood Advisor...

Page 20: ...ht A sun appears on many of the day icons while a moon appears on many of the night icons Night icons only available with the Micro Forecast Expansion Option NOTE Trace precipitation will not display...

Page 21: ...are adequately protected against moisture and rain Special care shall be taken when handling a damaged LCD display The liquid crystals can be harmful to user s health Do not make any repair attempts...

Page 22: ...to 2 Years Wireless Outdoor Sensor Up to 2 Years Dimensions Wireless Display 7 19 L x 1 63 W x 7 31 H Wireless Gateway 6 63 L x 1 W x 1 56 H Wireless Outdoor Sensor 1 5 L x 83 W x 5 05 H Weather Dire...

Page 23: ...ant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radi...

Page 24: ...anty or if a product is examined which is not in need of repair you will be charged for the repairs or examination The owner must pay any shipping charges incurred in getting your La Crosse Technology...

Page 25: ...f the scope of our services For warranty work technical support or information contact Hours Mon Fri 8 00 AM to 5 30 PM Central e mail support weatherdirect com La Crosse Technology Ltd 2817 Losey Blv...

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