Ambient Weather TH6C User manual

Ambient Weather TH6C Copper Dial Traditional Weather
Station User Manual
Table of Contents
1. Introduction.....................................................................................................................................2
2. Care and Cleaning...........................................................................................................................2
3. Hygrometer (Humidity Meter)........................................................................................................2
4.1 How the hygrometer works....................................................................................................2
4.2 Hygrometer Accuracy.............................................................................................................2
4. Dial Thermometer...........................................................................................................................2
5. Installation.......................................................................................................................................2
6. Warranty Information......................................................................................................................3
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1. Introduction
Thank you for your purchase of the Ambient Weather TH6C Copper Dial Traditional Weather Station.
The following is a guide for preparation, care and operation of your traditional weather station.
2. Care and Cleaning
The copper weather station is crafted of solid copper with a living finish (over time this product will
age gracefully into a nice patina and eventually, a verdigris color). Thus, polishing the copper finish
is not required.
Clean the glass lens with a soft, dry cloth.
3. Hygrometer (Humidity Meter)
4.1 How the hygrometer works
The hygrometer measures the indoor relative humidity. The sensor measures the air moisture by a
sensitive mechanical coil spring that is bonded with a moisture absorbent material.
Hygrometers register the percentage of water vapor present in the air, compared to the maximum
amount that can be present at a given temperature.
The coils in hygrometers respond slowly and while humidity levels change abruptly, it can take an
hour or more for the meter to reach an accurate reading.
4.2 Hygrometer Accuracy
Humidity measurement is among the more difficult problems in basic meteorology. Accuracy is
difficult to achieve and are subject to drift, so need regular recalibration.
A further difficulty is that most hygrometers sense relative humidity rather than the absolute amount
of water present, but relative humidity is a function of both temperature and absolute moisture content,
so small temperature variations within the air in a test chamber will translate into relative humidity
variations.
4. Dial Thermometer
The dial thermometer uses a bimetallic strip wrapped into a coil. One end of the coil is fixed to the
housing of the device and the other drives an indicating needle. The principle behind a bimetallic strip
thermometer relies on the fact that different metals expand at different rates as they warm up.By
bonding two different metals together, the coil bends, causing the needle to move. Bimetallic
thermometers are not as accurate as bulb (mercury or red spirit) thermometers.
5. Installation
To install the traditional weather station, use the two included mounting screws to mount to a vertical
surface. Install the weather station in a shaded, dry area. Direct sunlight will result in false readings.

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6. Warranty Information
Ambient, LLC provides a 5-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
only to the original purchaser of this product. To receive warranty service, the purchaser must contact
Ambient, LLC for problem determination and service procedures.
Warranty service can only be performed by a Ambient, LLC. The original dated bill of sale must be
presented upon request as proof of purchase toAmbient, LLC.
Your Ambient, LLC warranty covers all defects in material and workmanship with the following
specified exceptions: (1) damage caused by accident, unreasonable use or neglect (lack of reasonable
and necessary maintenance); (2) damage resulting from failure to follow instructions contained in your
owner’s manual; (3) damage resulting from the performance of repairs or alterations by someone other
than an authorized Ambient, LLC authorized service center; (4) units used for other than home use (5)
applications and uses that this product was not intended, such as outdoor use.
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.