Instruction Manual Digital Refrigerator/Freezer Thermometer model 00986 /00986M /00986DI CONTENTS Unpacking Instructions ........... Package Contents .................. Product Registration ............... Setup .................................... Install or Replace Batteries Temperature Units .................. 2 2 2
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.............. ........................ FCC Information .................... Customer Support .................. Warranty ............................... 5 6 7 8 8 8 9 9 Questions? Contact Customer Support at www. AcuRite .com/support or email support@chaney-inst.com SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. Congratulations on your new AcuRite product. To ensure the best possible product performance, please read this manual in its entirety and retain it for future reference. Unpacking Instructions Remove the protective film that is applied to the LCD screen prior to using this product. Locate the tab and peel off to remove. Package Contents 1. Display unit 2. 2 Wireless sensors 3. Instruction manual IMPORTANT PRODUCT MUST BE REGISTERED TO RECEIVE WARRANTY SERVICE PRODUCT REGISTRATION Register online t o receive 1 year warranty protection www.AcuRite.com Features & Benefits: Sensors 1 2 5 3 4 2 5 3 1. Sensor #1 For refrigerator (default) or freezer use. 2. Wireless Signal Indicator Flashes when data is being sent to the display unit. 3. Battery Compartment 4. Sensor #2 For freezer (default) or refrigerator use. 5. Suction Cup / Shelf Clip
(on back) For versatile mounting options. 2 Features & Benefits Display Unit 15 14 13 1211 10 9 8 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 16 17 1918 20 1. Sensor #1 ALARM ON/OFF Button 2. Sensor #2 ALARM ON/OFF Button 3. Sensor #2 Current Temperature 4. Sensor #2 Low Battery Indicator 5. Sensor #2 Alarm ON Indicator 6. Sensor #2 Low Temperature Lowest temperature recorded. 7. Sensor #2 High Temperature Highest temperature recorded. 8. CLR Button Press to reset High/Low records. 9. - Button For alarm setup preferences. 10. + Button For alarm setup preferences. 11. Sensor #1 Low Temperature Lowest temperature recorded. 12. Sensor #1 High Temperature Highest temperature recorded. 13. Sensor #1 Alarm ON Indicator 14. Sensor #1 Low Battery Indicator 15. Sensor #1 Current Temperature 16. Magnet Mount 17. C/F Switch Select between degrees Celsius or Fahrenheit. 18. Integrated Hang Hole For easy wall mounting. 19. RESET Button Full reset to factory defaults. 20. Battery Compartment 3 SETUP Install or Replace Batteries AcuRite recommends high quality alkaline batteries for the best product performance. Heavy duty or rechargeable batteries are not recommended. The freezer sensor requires lithium batteries for low temperature conditions. Cold temperatures can cause alkaline batteries to function improperly. Use lithium batteries in the freezer sensor for temperatures below -4F / -20C. Thermometer Display 1. Lift up the battery door and slide off the battery compartment cover. 2. Insert 2 x AAA batteries into the battery compartment. Follow the polarity (+/-) diagram in the battery compartment. 3. Replace the battery cover. Sensors 1. Slide off the battery compartment covers, located on the front of the units. 2. Insert 2 x AA batteries into the battery compartment. Follow the polarity (+/-) diagram in the battery compartment. 3. Replace the battery cover.
-40F (-40C) (37C) 100F
-4F (-20C) (37C) 100F Select Degrees Fahrenheit or Celsius To select between degrees Fahrenheit (F) or Celsius (C) temperature units, slide the C/F switch, located on the back of the thermometer display. PLEASE DISPOSE OF OLD OR DEFECTIVE BATTERIES IN AN ENVIRONMENTALLY SAFE WAY AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH YOUR LOCAL LAWS AND REGULATIONS. BATTERY SAFETY: Clean the battery contacts and also those of the device prior to battery installation. Remove batteries from equipment which is not to be used for an extended period of time. Follow the polarity (+/-) diagram in the battery compartment. Promptly remove dead batteries from the device. Dispose of used batteries properly. Only batteries of the same or equivalent type as recommended are to be used. DO NOT incinerate used batteries. DO NOT dispose of batteries in fire, as batteries may explode or leak. DO NOT mix old and new batteries or types of batteries (alkaline/standard). DO NOT use rechargeable batteries. DO NOT recharge non-rechargeable batteries. DO NOT short-circuit the supply terminals. 4 Display Unit Placement Place display unit in a dry area free of dirt and dust. Display is magnet-
mountable. For wall mounting, hang using the keyhole located on the back of the unit. Sensor Placement Sensor #1 should be placed in the REFRIGERATOR. Sensor #2 should be placed in the FREEZER. Note: Both sensors will work in either location, however the default alerts are based on the placement mentioned above. Each sensor is equipped with a spring-action clip with a rubber grip to securely attached to the edge of a glass or wire shelf (A). Each sensor also includes a detachable suction cup that can be used to attach the sensor to the interior surface of the refrigerator (B). Please note: suction cups do not adhere well to freezing surfaces. Display unit and sensors must be located within 75 ft (23 m) of each other. A B 5 OPERATION Using the Thermometer High & Low Records The thermometer records high and low temperature records for each sensor. These readings reflect the highest and lowest temperatures recorded since the batteries were inserted or since the CLR button was last pressed. To reset the High/Low records, press and release the CLR button once. This clears the records from both sensors. Programmable Alarms Programmable alarms notify you audibly and visually when temperatures exceed your preset minimum / maximum temperature range. An alert is triggered when a temperature is out of range for longer than 15 minutes. This prevents false alarms due to the fridge/freezer door being held open while new items are being loaded/unloaded. The default temperature alarm settings for Sensor #1 (refrigerator thermometer) are minimum 33F / maximum 40F. The default temperature alarm settings for Sensor #2 (freezer thermometer) are minimum -22F / maximum 0F. To customize temperature alarms:
1. Press and HOLD the button until the current temperature disappears and the maximum temperature alarm setting is shown in its place. 2. Press the + or buttons to increase or decrease the maximum temperature alarm setting. 3. Press the button to confirm the maximum temperature alarm setting. The unit will beep and the minimum temperature alarm setting wil be shown. 4. Press the + or buttons to increase or decrease the minimum temperature alarm setting. 5. Press the button to confirm the minimum temperature alarm setting. 6. Press the button to turn ON/OFF the alarm. The icon on the display indicates that the alarm is ON. For Alarm #2, repeat steps 1 through 5 using the button. NOTE: When thermometer is in normal operating mode (not in alarm setup mode), the High/Low readings display the highest/lowest temperature recordings. 6 Troubleshooting Relocate the display and/or the sensors. The units must be within 75 ft (23 m) of each other. Flashing of the temperature is generally an indication of wireless interference. Perform a hard reset to gain a strong connection between the units:
1. Bring all 3 units together, side-by-side. 2. Remove all batteries from all 3 units. 3. Reinstall batteries in thermometer display unit first. 4. Reinstall batteries into sensor #1. 5. Reinstall batteries into sensor #2. 6. The display unit should read temperatures from both sensors almost instantly. Use standard alkaline batteries (or lithium batteries in sensor when temperature is below -4F/-20C). Do not use heavy duty or rechargeable batteries. Check that the batteries are installed correctly. Batteries may need to be replaced. Reset display by pressing the RESET button, located on the back of the display unit. Temperature is showing E or dashes Inaccurate temperature Display screen not working Current Temperature reads -H- or -L-
Verify youre within the measurable temperature range (-40F to 100F; -40C to 37C). If your AcuRite product does not operate properly after trying the troubleshooting steps, visit www.AcuRite.com or email support@chaney-inst.com for assistance. 7 Car e & Maintenance Clean with a soft damp cloth. Do not use caustic cleaners or abrasives. TEMPER ATURE RA N GE WIRELESS RA N GE
-40 F to 100 F; -40 C to 37 C 75 ft / 23 m
(signal range is impacted by sensor location a nd may vary) WIRELESS FREQUE N CY 433 MHz PO WER Display Unit: 2 x AAA alkaline batteries Sensor #1: 2 x AA alkaline or lithiu m batteries Sensor #2: 2 x AA alkaline or lithiu m batteries DATA REPORTING 120 second upd ates FCC Infor mation FCC Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant 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 radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance 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 cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. FCC Radiation Exposure Statement This device complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment and it also complies with Part 15 of the FCC RF Rules. This equipment must be installed and operated in accordance with provided instructions and the antenna(s) used for this transmitter must be installed to provide a separation distance of at least 20 cm from all persons and must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. End-users and installers must be provided with antenna installation instructions and consider removing the no-collocation statement. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Caution!
Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. 8 Customer Support AcuRite customer support is committed to providing you with best-in-
class service. For assistance, please have the model number of this product available and contact us in any of the following ways:
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