ACU-RITE 00256 User manual

Instruction Manual
CONTENTS
Unpacking Instructions ........... 2
Package Contents .................. 2
Product Registration ............... 2
Features & Benets................. 3
Setup .................................... 4
Using the Anemometer ........... 5
Altitude & Elevation................ 5
Placement Guidelines ............. 6
Troubleshooting ..................... 6
Specications......................... 6
FCC Information .................... 6
Customer Support .................. 7
Warranty............................... 7
Portable Anemometer
model 00256
Questions? Contact Customer Support at
[phone] or visit www.AcuRite.com.
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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 lm that is applied to the LCD screen prior to using this
product. Locate the tab and peel off to remove.
Package Contents
1. Anemometer
2. Instruction Manual
PRODUCT MUST BE REGISTERED
IMPORTANT TO RECEIVE WARRANTY SERVICE
PRODUCT REGISTRATION
Register online to receive 1 year warranty protection
www.AcuRite.com
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Features & Benets
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1 1. Inspection Light
Automatically turns off after
15 minutes.
2. Wind Speed Anemometer
Features extendable design
(shown).
3. Button
Press to enable/disable
inspection light.
4. Current Wind Speed
5. Indicator
Indicates inspection light is on.
6. Average Wind Speed
Average of all speeds over the
past minute.
7. Indicator
Indicates an alarm is set for PEAK
wind speed.
8. Altitude
Displays current altitude, change in
altitude, and elevation gains and
losses since unit was powered on
(see page 5).
9. Integrated Hanger
10. Tripod Mount
For compatible tripods with
1/4” 20 thread tting (not
included).
11. Tand V Buttons
For setup preferences and
cycling through available modes.
Activates momentary backlight for
10 seconds.
12. Low Battery Indicator
13. Peak Wind Speed
Highest speed from the past
minute.
14. / ENTER Button
For setup preferences. Activates
momentary backlight for
10 seconds.
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SETUP
Install or Replace Batteries 1. Unscrew and remove the battery compartment cover. 2. Insert 3 x AAA alkaline batteries into the battery compartment, as shown. Follow
the polarity (+/-) diagram in the battery compartment.
3. Replace the battery compartment cover and screw.
2 Install Batteries
3 AAA alkaline batteries
Remove Battery Cover
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Power ON/OFF Press and release the “ ” button to power on the anemometer. Press and HOLD the “ ” button for 3 seconds to power off the anemometer.
Alternatively, access the “POWER” screen using the “T“ or “
V
“ button, and then
press and release the “ ” button. If there is no wind speed reading, no change in altitude greater than 5 feet, or no buttons are pressed within 1 hour, the anemometer will automatically power off.
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 that will not 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.
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OPERATION
Using the Anemometer
Press and release the “T“ or “ V “ buttons to navigate through the anemometer
sub-menus. Press and release the “ENTER” button to enter or conrm the selection in
each menu.
To return to normal viewing mode, press and release the “ENTER” button while viewing
the “EXIT” screen.
1. Altitude Calibration
Access the “CAL?” sub-menu to adjust the altitude
readings. Due to normal uctuations in pressure,
Menu
CAL? this unit must be calibrated to your current known
altitude each time it is powered on.
2. RESET
Access the “RESET” sub-menu to revert the
RESET anemometer back to factory defaults.
3. ALARM
Access the “ALARM” sub-menu to set and edit
ALARM peak wind speed alarm value. Press and release
any button to silence a sounding alarm.
4. SETUP
SETUP Access the “SETUP” sub-menu to select
measurement units.
• Temperature (F or C)
EXIT • Wind Speed (mph, km/h, knots, meters
per second, feet per minute)
• Altimeter (ft. or m)
Display Modes
While in normal viewing mode, using the “T“ or “ V “ button to view the following
additional readings:
• Current Wind Speed • Current Humidity
• Peak Wind Speed •High & Low Temperature/Humidity
(since the unit was last powered on)
• Current Altitude • Wind Chill
• Current Temperature • Heat Index
Altitude and Elevation
This device features an altimeter to display the current altitude (distance above sea level). It
also displays the change in altitude and elevation gain or loss since the unit was powered
on. The display cycles through altitude and elevation data in the following order:
CURRENT ALTITUDE: Distance above sea level
CHANGE IN ALTITUDE: Overall change in elevation since unit was powered on
ELEVATION GAIN (ELV G): Increase in elevation since unit was powered on
ELEVATION LOSS (ELV L): Decrease in elevation since unit was powered on
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Placement Guidelines
For the most accurate reading, extend the anemometer using the built-in extension
arm. Extending the anemometer helps prevent surrounding objects from impacting the
accuracy of the wind speed reading.
Troubleshooting
Problem Possible Solution
Display screen
not working
• Check that the batteries are installed correctly. Batteries
may need to be replaced.
• Display may need to be reset. See page 5 for
instructions on how to reset the unit.
Specications
TEMPERATURE RANGE -40ºF to 158ºF; -40ºC to 70ºC
HUMIDITY RANGE 1% to 99%
WIND SPEED RANGE 0 to 60 mph; 0 to 97 km/h; 0 to 52 knots; 0 to 27 m/s;
0 to 1990 ft/min
POWER 3 x AAA alkaline batteries
DATA REPORTING Temperature: 30 second updates
Humidity: 30 second updates
Wind: 1 second updates
Altitude: 5 second updates
FCC Information
This device complies with part 15 of 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.
WARNING: Changes or modications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the
user’s authority to operate the equipment.
NOTE: 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.
This device complies with Industry Canada license-exempt RSS standard(s).
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause interference, and
(2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.
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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:
[phone]
Visit us at www.AcuRite.com
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PRODUCT REGISTRATION
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Limited 1-Year Warranty
AcuRite is a wholly owned subsidiary of Chaney
Instrument Company. For purchases of AcuRite
products, AcuRite provides the benets and services set
forth herein. For purchases of Chaney products, Chaney
provides the benets and services set forth herein.
We warrant that all products we manufacture under this
warranty are of good material and workmanship and, when
properly installed and operated, will be free of defects for a
period of one year from the date of purchase.
Any product which, under normal use and service, is proven
to breach the warranty contained herein within ONE YEAR
from date of sale will, upon examination by us, and at our sole
option, be repaired or replaced by us. Transportation costs and
charges for returned goods shall be paid for by the purchaser.
We hereby disclaim all responsibility for such transportation
costs and charges. This warranty will not be breached, and we
will give no credit for products which have received normal
wear and tear not affecting the functionality of the product,
been damaged (including by acts of nature), tampered,
abused, improperly installed, or repaired or altered by others
than our authorized representatives.
Remedy for breach of this warranty is limited to repair or
replacement of the defective item(s). If we determine that repair
or replacement is not feasible, we may, at our option, refund
the amount of the original purchase price.
THE ABOVE-DESCRIBED WARRANTY IS THE SOLE WARRANTY
FOR THE PRODUCTS AND IS EXPRESSLY IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER
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ARE HEREBY EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMED, INCLUDING WITHOUT
LIMITATION THE IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY
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We expressly disclaim all liability for special, consequential,
or incidental damages, whether arising in tort or by contract
from any breach of this warranty. Some states do not allow the
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so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you.
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consequences arising from their use or misuse. No person, rm
or corporation is authorized to bind us to any other obligation
or liability in connection with the sale of our products.
Furthermore, no person, rm or corporation is authorized
to modify or waive the terms of this warranty unless done in
writing and signed by a duly authorized agent of ours.
In no case shall our liability for any claim relating to our
products, your purchase or your use thereof, exceed the
original purchase price paid for the product.
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This Return, Refund, and Warranty Policy applies only to
purchases made in the United States and Canada. For
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Governing Law
This Return, Refund, and Warranty Policy is governed by the
laws of the United States and the State of Wisconsin. Any
dispute relating to this Policy shall be brought exclusively in the
federal or State courts having jurisdiction in Walworth County,
Wisconsin; and purchaser consents to jurisdiction within the
State of Wisconsin.
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