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Battery Replacement 

 

We recommend that you replace the batteries in all units regularly to 
ensure optimum accuracy of these units. Please see the battery life in 
the specifications below. 
 
 

Help us to keep our environment clean. Return used batteries to an authorized 
depot. 
 

Troubleshooting 

 

Visit 

www.weatherdirect.com/help

 for information on troubleshooting. 

Specifications 

Temperature Range 

Outdoor Range: -39.8°F to +139.8°F (-39.8°C to 59.8°C) 
Update Interval: Every 4.5 seconds 

Battery Life 

Wireless Display (without Severe Weather Alerts Activated): Up to 3 Years 
Wireless Display (with Severe Weather Alerts Activated): Up to 2 Years 
Wireless Outdoor Sensor: Up to 2 Years 

Dimensions 

Wireless Display: 9.07” L x 3.35” W x 5.88” 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 Direct® Update Rate 

Every 6 Hours 

Weather Direct® Wireless Range 

Up to 330 Feet (open air) 

 

Power Requirements 

 

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NOTE: Rechargeable batteries are not recommended due to the wide variation in 
performance between brands and types.  Please use only fresh Alkaline 
batteries. 

 

Summary of Contents for Weather Direct WA-1440U

Page 1: ...Page 1 of 31 WA 1440U 4 Day Talking Weather Forecaster Owner s Manual WEATHER DIRECT Presented by La Crosse Technology La Crosse Technology Ltd www weatherdirect com 2809 Losey Blvd S La Crosse WI 54...

Page 2: ...Setting on Wireless Display 10 Wireless Outdoor Sensor 11 Edit Device Settings Online 11 Wireless Display Operation 14 MODE Key 16 ALARM Key 17 Turn Alarm ON OFF 17 Set Alarm Time 17 SNOOZE Key 17 Ala...

Page 3: ...D 22 FREE Trial of Expansion Options for 14 Days 22 Four Additional Forecast Locations 23 Severe Weather Alerts 23 Types of Severe Weather Alerts 24 Forecast Icons Explained 25 Care and Maintenance 26...

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

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: ...tteries for the Wireless Outdoor Sensor NOTE Rechargeable batteries are not recommended due to the wide variation in performance between brands and types Please use only fresh Alkaline batteries 3 C A...

Page 7: ...ns 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 bro...

Page 8: ...manent fashion until you are sure the signal is being received by the Wireless Display To Surface Mount the Outdoor Sensor We have provided a mounting plate that you can attach to a surface with the s...

Page 9: ...gth limitations The same length limitations will apply that apply to computers on your home network The Gateway sends weather forecasts to your Wireless Display over a maximum 330 ft range Walls and o...

Page 10: ...r Temperature From Anywhere in the World on a Free Membership to the Online Weather Club For more details please visit www theweatherclub com Time Alarm with Snooze Time and Date Set Automatically Low...

Page 11: ...ine batteries To install and replace the batteries please follow the steps below 1 Remove the battery compartment cover on the back of the sensor 2 Insert the batteries observing the correct polarity...

Page 12: ...Version 1 1 11 25 2008 Page 12 of 31 Click the Edit Device Settings button Scroll down to the desired section on the setup page and enter your preferences Click the Save Settings button to finish...

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Page 14: ...ay once you have completed online registration There are 6 control Keys located on the front of the Wireless Display Forecast A B C SET and MODE There are 3 control Keys located on the top of the Wire...

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Page 16: ...eceive detailed forecast information tailored to specific times of the day when you are the most active You can change the Micro Forecast reading on your Wireless Display by pressing the MODE Key to t...

Page 17: ...change the hour PM will indicate a PM time while no icon next to the time means AM time Press the ALARM Key again and the minutes digit will flash Press the VOLUME Key to change minutes Press the ALA...

Page 18: ...be Active for Your Wireless Display to Listen to a Severe Weather Alert Visit www weatherdirect com and log in to your account to add the Severe Weather Alerts Expansion Option to this Wireless Displ...

Page 19: ...and then the Talking forecast as soon as it is ready Set a Custom Greeting to Hear Before the Forecast See Edit Device Settings Online on page 11 for information on how to access the setup page for y...

Page 20: ...it is ready SET Key When ADD 4 LOCATIONS Expansion Option is Active Press the SET Key to toggle between the forecast locations on the Wireless Display when the ADD 4 LOCATIONS Expansion Option is acti...

Page 21: ...the VOLUME Key to change the scroll speed Press the SET Key to save the current settings and advance to the next option Set Mode 3 Factory Reset of Wireless Display NOTE It is not possible to re regi...

Page 22: ...Key until RESET NO displays on the bottom of the LCD Press the VOLUME Key until the LCD displays RESET RUN Press the SET Key to save the current settings This resets the Wireless Display to the origin...

Page 23: ...rite vacation spot your parents house and more Severe Weather Alerts Keep your family safe with Severe Weather Alerts issued by the National Weather Service This valuable information will help you pre...

Page 24: ...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 25: ...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 26: ...s in place where the units 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...

Page 27: ...F 39 8 C to 59 8 C Update Interval Every 4 5 seconds Battery Life Wireless Display without Severe Weather Alerts Activated Up to 3 Years Wireless Display with Severe Weather Alerts Activated Up to 2...

Page 28: ...accept any responsibility for any incorrect readings and any consequences that occur should an inaccurate reading take place This product is designed for use in the home only as indication of the temp...

Page 29: ...nce 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 this equipment does caus...

Page 30: ...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 31: ...of the scope of our services For warranty work technical support or information contact Hours Mon Fri 8 00 AM to 6 00 PM Central e mail support weatherdirect com La Crosse Technology Ltd 2817 Losey Bl...

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