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WARRANTY INFORMATION 

 

La Crosse Technology, Ltd provides a 1-year limited warranty on this product against 
manufacturing defects in materials and workmanship. 

 

This limited warranty begins on the original date of purchase, is valid only on products purchased 
and used in North America and only to the original purchaser of this product.  To receive warranty 
service, the purchaser must contact La Crosse Technology, Ltd for problem determination and 
service procedures.  Warranty service can only be performed by a La Crosse Technology, Ltd 
authorized service center.  The original dated bill of sale must be presented upon request as 
proof of purchase to La Crosse Technology, Ltd or La Crosse Technology, Ltd’s authorized 
service center. 

 

La Crosse Technology, Ltd will repair or replace this product, at our option and at no charge as 
stipulated herein, with new or reconditioned parts or products if found to be defective during the 
limited warranty period specified above.  All replaced parts and products become the property of 
La Crosse Technology, Ltd and must be returned to La Crosse Technology, Ltd.  Replacement 
parts and products assume the remaining original warranty, or ninety (90) days, whichever is 
longer.  La Crosse Technology, Ltd will pay all expenses for labor and materials for all repairs 
covered by this warranty.  If necessary repairs are not covered by this warranty, or if a product is 
examined which is not in need or repair, you will be charged for the repairs or examination.  The 
owner must pay any shipping charges incurred in getting your La Crosse Technology, Ltd product 
to a La Crosse Technology, Ltd authorized service center.  La Crosse Technology, Ltd will pay 
reasonable return shipping charges to the owner of the product. 

 

Your La Crosse Technology, Ltd warranty covers all defects in material and workmanship with the 
following specified exceptions: (1) damage caused by accident, unreasonable use or neglect 
(including the lack of reasonable and necessary maintenance); (2) damage occurring during 
shipment (claims must be presented to the carrier); (3) damage to, or deterioration of, any 
accessory or decorative surface; (4) damage resulting from failure to follow instructions contained 
in your owner’s manual; (5) damage resulting from the performance of repairs or alterations by 
someone other than an authorized La Crosse Technology, Ltd authorized service center; (6) units 
used for other than home use (7) applications and uses that this product was not intended or (8) 
the products inability to receive a signal due to any source of interference..  This warranty covers 
only actual defects within the product itself, and does not cover the cost of installation or removal 
from a fixed installation, normal set-up or adjustments, claims based on misrepresentation by the 
seller or performance variations resulting from installation-related circumstances. 

Summary of Contents for WS-8256U

Page 1: ...tting with snooze function Complete calendar display Weekday display 3 languages to choose from English French and Spanish Time zone setting Daylight savings time ON OFF option DST Indoor temperature...

Page 2: ...he correct polarity see marking inside battery compartment 3 Replace the battery cover on the unit Alkaline batteries are recommended for use in both units Avoid using rechargable batteries TO INSTALL...

Page 3: ...then automatically attempt to receive the WWVB time from 12 00 am through 6 00 am each day attempts WWVB reception every full hour within this time frame When this is successful the received time will...

Page 4: ...vate the snooze function during alarm ATOMIC CLOCK LCD SCREEN DESCRIPTIONS The atomic clock s LCD is divided into 2 sections and once the batteries are inserted all the segments will light up briefly...

Page 5: ...tting LCD contrast setting 4 Time zone setting 5 Eastern Standard Time DST ON OFF ON Radio controlled time ON OFF ON Language display setting ENG English Manual time setting Hour then Minute 12 hour 0...

Page 6: ...3 Press and release the SET key to confirm the time zone setting and continue to the DST Daylight Saving Time setting Note The time zones from 4 to 10 hours will be displayed with 3 characters abbrevi...

Page 7: ...he word ON will start flashing in the lower LCD display 2 Press and release the key to select radio controlled time ON or OFF 3 Press and release the SET key to confirm the radio controlled time setti...

Page 8: ...ive the signal it will change the manually set time into the received time During reception attempts the WWVB tower icon will flash If reception has been unsuccessful then the WWVB tower icon will not...

Page 9: ...y be set in conjunction with the selected month For example it is not possible to set the date 30 if the month of February is selected EXIT THE MANUAL SETTING MODES To return to the normal display mod...

Page 10: ...rature transmitter may be affected by the temperature At cold temperatures the transmitting distance may be decreased Please bear this in mind when positioning the transmitter Also the batteries may b...

Page 11: ...aximum transmission range is 330 feet 100 meters from the outdoor temperature transmitter to the atomic clock in open space However this depends on the surrounding environment and interference levels...

Page 12: ...er due to the nature of the Earth s Ionosphere reception is very limited during daylight hours The atomic clock will search for a signal every night when reception is best The WWVB radio station deriv...

Page 13: ...ond Note In case the atomic clock is not able to detect the WWVB signal disturbances transmitting distance etc the time can be manually set please refer to notes on Manual time setting WEATHER FORECAS...

Page 14: ...e is stable POSITIONING Before permanently mounting ensure that the atomic clock is able to receive WWVB signals from the desired location Also extreme and sudden changes in temperature will decrease...

Page 15: ...ot included into a wall leaving approximately 3 16 of an inch 5mm extended from the wall 3 Place the atomic clock onto the screws using the hanging holes on the backside Gently pull the atomic clock d...

Page 16: ...ace the batteries Problem No reception of WWVB signal Solution 1 It may help reception to face the front of the atomic clock in the general direction of Ft Collins Colorado 2 Wait overnight for signal...

Page 17: ...he units in areas prone to vibration and shock as these may cause damage Avoid areas where the units can be exposed to sudden changes in temperature i e direct sunlight extreme cold and wet moist cond...

Page 18: ...y incorrect readings and any consequences that occur should an inaccurate reading take place This product is only designed for use in the home or office This product is not to be used for medical purp...

Page 19: ...cessary repairs are not covered by this warranty or if a product is examined which is not in need or repair you will be charged for the repairs or examination The owner must pay any shipping charges i...

Page 20: ...You may also have other rights specific to your State Some States do no allow the exclusion of consequential or incidental damages therefore the above exclusion of limitation may not apply to you For...

Page 21: ...ED OPERATION All rights reserved This handbook must not be reproduced in any form even in excerpts or duplicated or processed using electronic mechanical or chemical procedures without written permiss...

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