Taylor Weather Radio 1528 User Manual

by  
1528  
WeatherGuideSystem with Remote Sensor  
Instruction Manual  
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To Power your WeatherGuide™  
Base Unit  
Your WeatherGuide™ base unit may be powered by either an AC  
adaptor (included) or 2 AAA batteries (not included).  
Adaptor power – insert the connector end of the adaptor into  
the jack on the side of the base unit. Plug the other end into the  
proper electrical outlet.  
Battery Power – Remove the battery compartment cover on  
the back of the unit. Install 2 AAA batteries. Replace the battery  
compartment cover.  
Important:Power the base unit before installing batteries in the re-  
mote sensor,or the units’ transmissions may not properly connect.  
Remote Sensor  
Unscrew the 4 screws securing the remote sensor’s battery compart-  
ment cover located on the back of the unit. Install 2 AAA batteries.  
(Tip: Lithium batteries are recommended in extremely cold or hot lo-  
cations.)  
How to Set up Your WeatherGuideSystem  
First, power up the base unit, using either the AC adaptor or 2 AAA  
batteries. Next, install 2 AAA batteries into the remote sensor.  
Place the base unit as close as possible to the remote unit.  
There is a Channel switch in the remote  
sensor battery compartment. Move the  
switch to Channel 1.  
Move channel switch  
to Channel 1  
Press the “TX” button located inside the  
remote sensor battery compartment.This  
will send a transmission signal to the base  
unit.The red LED Indicator light will flash  
when a signal is transmitted.  
Press theTx button to send  
transmission signal to base unit  
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If the transmission is successful,the remote  
sensor readings and a icon will appear  
on the base unit.If dashes are still displayed  
on the receiver unit, press the Tx button  
again.  
Transmission successful  
To change the remote sensor’s tempera-  
ture display to Celsius, press the “+C/F”  
button inside the remote’s battery com-  
partment.  
Replace the remote’s battery compart-  
ment cover.  
Select °F or °C for remote  
The remote will automatically transmit readings to the base unit.  
• The first remote registered will transmit every 53 seconds.  
• If a second remote is registered, it will transmit every 56 seconds.  
• If a third remote is registered, it will transmit every 59 seconds.  
Note: A maximum of 3 remote sensor units can be registered.  
Should you purchase one or two additional remote units (Model 1536,  
sold separately) to expand your thermometer monitoring capabilities  
to multiple locations, slide the CH switch to Channel 2 to register the  
second sensor and select Channel 3 to register the third sensor.The  
Channel number assigned will appear on the remote’s LCD screen.  
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How to Display your WeatherGuide™  
Table top – use the Table Stand on the back of the base and remote  
sensor units  
Wall – use the keyhole on the back of the base and remote sensor units.  
Keyhole  
Base Unit  
Remote Sensor  
Table Stand  
Base unit location –  
Place the unit indoors in a well-ventilated location away from direct sunlight.  
Remote sensor location –  
The transmission range of the remote sensor is 100 feet.The effective  
transmission range is vastly affected by obstacles such as walls, sheds,  
trees, etc.Try various set ups for the best results. Shorten the distance  
between receiver and remote units when necessary. Place indoor in a  
well ventilated location away from direct sunlight. Place the sensor in  
a dry, shaded area. Direct sunlight will heat the casing and inflate tem-  
peratures readings.  
Important: Though the remote unit is weather proof, it should be  
placed away from direct sunlight, rain, snow and should never be sub-  
merged in water.  
A maximum of 3 remote sensor units can be registered. One  
remote sensor is included.To purchase additional Remote  
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Atomic Clock and Calendar  
YourWeatherGuide™ has a radio-controlled clock/calendar that sets  
itself to the radio signal transmitted by the U.S.Atomic Clock located  
in Colorado.To synchronize the atomic clock:  
1. Press and hold the “-PMCE/RCC”  
button on the back of the base unit.The  
unit will beep.The antenna icon  
flash on the screen.  
Please note: reception may take  
2-10 minutes.  
will  
Press and hold -PMCE/RCC to  
synchronize atomic clock. Release  
when unit beeps.  
2. When the  
Atomic Clock has been successfully  
synchronized.  
icon is steady, the  
Steady Icon = Atomic clock  
synchronized  
(may take up to 24 hours to  
capture signal).  
3. Choose your time zone by pressing the  
“PMCE/RCC” button.  
Press PMCE/RCC to choose  
time zone.  
Please note: If the  
icon disappears, the Atomic time signal is not  
available at the moment.Try another location later away from possible  
sources of interference, such as mobile phones, appliances, computers,  
refrigerators,TVs, etc. Daytime conditions such as sunlight and other  
atmospheric interferences can affect synchronization; try setting the  
clock during evening hours.Please note:if the signal is weak,it may take  
up to 24 hours for the atomic clock to establish a connection. In the  
meantime, the clock may be manually set. Once the atomic signal is  
found, it will override the manually programmed time and date.  
The Atomic Clock will have a daily synchronization at 2:05 am Pacific  
Time every day. Each reception cycle is 2.5 minutes minimum and 10  
minutes maximum.  
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How to Set the Clock Manually  
To manually set the clock:  
1. Press and hold the “SET/AL” button.  
The unit will beep.  
Press and hold SET/AL to start  
clock setting  
2. Press “+C/F” or “-PMCE/RCC” to  
set the seconds to zero. Press  
“SET/AL” to enter.  
3. Press “+C/F” or “-PMCE/RCC” to  
change the hours. Press “SET/AL” to  
enter.  
4. Press “+C/F” or “-PMCE/RCC” to  
change the minutes. Press “SET/AL”  
to enter.  
5. Press “+C/F” or “-PMCE/RCC” to  
choose either the month/date or  
day/month display.PressSET/AL” to  
enter.  
Press +C/F or -PMCE/RCC to  
reset seconds.  
6. Press “+C/F” or “-PMCE/RCC” to  
change the year. Press “SET/AL” to  
enter.  
7. Press “+C/F” or “-PMCE/RCC” to  
change the month or day. Press  
“SET/AL” to enter.  
Press SET/AL to enter seconds.  
8. Press “+C/F” or “-PMCE/RCC” to  
change the date or month. Press  
“SET/AL” to enter.  
9. Press “+C/F” or “-PMCE/RCC” to  
choose a language* display. Press  
“SET/AL” to enter.  
Press +C/F or -PMCE/RCC to  
change minutes.  
10. Press “+C/F” or “-PMCE/RCC” to  
choose either the 12 or 24 hour  
time display.PressSET/AL” to enter.  
11. The clock/calendar is now set.  
Press SET/AL to enter minutes.  
(*language options are: EN (English), DA  
(Danish), ES (Spanish), NE (Dutch), FR  
(French), IT (Italian), GE (German).)  
Repeat to set rest of  
clock/calendar settings.  
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Press SET/AL after choosing  
12/24 hour time.  
Tip: Hold down the “+C/F” or  
“-PMCE/RCC” buttons to advance the dig-  
its quickly.  
Clock is set  
Daylight Savings Time – to turn DST  
on, press “MODE” until “OFF” appears in  
the clock digits. Press and hold the  
“SET/AL” button until it switches toON”.  
DST is now on. Press “MODE” to return  
to the clock display.  
Press Mode, then press and  
hold SET/AL, then press Mode  
to change DST.  
How to Set the Alarm  
Your WeatherGuide™ has 2 separate alarm settings.  
To set one alarm:  
1.Press theMODE” button on the back of  
the base unit.The unit will beep.The clock  
time changes to the alarm time. “A1” ap-  
pears next to the time.  
Press MODE to start alarm  
setting  
A1  
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Press and hold SET/AL  
2. Press and hold the “SET/AL” button.The  
unit will beep and the alarm’s hour digits  
will flash.  
Hour digits flash  
3. Press “+C/F” or “-PMCE/RCC” to  
change the hours. PressSET/AL” to enter.  
The minutes will flash.  
Press +C/F or -PMCE/RCC to  
change hours.  
4. Press “+C/F” or “-PMCE/RCC” to  
change the minutes. Press “SET/AL” to  
enter.The unit will return to the clock dis-  
play.  
Press SET/AL to enter hours.  
Minutes digits flash.  
Repeat to set minutes.  
5. A  
icon above the time indicates  
Alarm 1 is active.The unit will return to the  
clock display after approximately 15 sec-  
onds, or pressMODE” until the clock dis-  
play returns.  
Alarm 1 is active  
To set two alarms:  
Press theMODE” button untilA2 appears.  
Repeat programming steps for A1.  
Alarm 2 is active  
A
icon above the time indicates  
Alarm 2 is active.  
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To turn off the alarm:  
Press “MODE” until the Alarm display ap-  
pears. Press the “SET/AL” button. The  
alarm icon will disappear. The alarm is  
turned off.  
Press Mode then SET/AL to turn  
off alarm  
No alarm icon = alarm is off.  
Snooze feature  
Press theSnooze/Light” button on the top  
of the base unit to silence the alarm for 5  
minutes.  
Press Snooze/Light to silence alarm  
A
icon will flash as long as the snooze is  
active.The snooze will deactivate when the  
alarm is turned off.  
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How to read your WeatherGuide™  
The base unit displays indoor conditions from its location.  
The remote unit will transmit weather readings from its location back  
to the base unit.  
Alternately, the remote sensor’s probe cord may be used. Plug the  
probe cord into the rubber plug on the remote sensor.Allow the end  
to hang where you wish to measure temperatures (out of a window,  
aquariums, swimming pools, etc.)  
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PHASE  
Base unit – Indoor and Outdoor readings  
Remote unit – outdoor readings  
If more than one remote sensor is in use,  
press theCHANNEL” button on the back  
of the base unit to toggle between sensor  
displays.  
Press Channel to see different  
remote sensor readings  
A Channel icon on the base unit indicates  
which remote sensor readings are dis-  
played.  
Channel icon indicates which  
channel is displayed.  
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Auto Scroll feature – the base unit can  
be set to automatically scroll through read-  
ings. To activate Auto Scroll, press the  
“Channel” button on the back of the base  
unit until the auto scroll symbol appears on  
the LCD.The base unit will automatically  
display base and remote readings for 10  
seconds each.  
Auto scroll will toggle between  
different remote sensor readings  
Temperature/Humidity Readings  
Temperatures display in the center left sec-  
tion of the LCD.  
Indoor temperature readings – these  
are temperatures at the base unit’s loca-  
tion.  
Outdoor temperature readings –  
these are temperatures that are measured  
by the remote sensor.  
Temperature displays  
Humidity displays in the center right sec-  
tion of the LCD.  
Indoor humidity readings – these are  
temperatures at the base unit’s location.  
Outdoor humidity readings – these are  
temperatures that are measured by the re-  
mote sensor.  
Humidity displays  
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ToView Minimum/Maximum  
temperature/humidity readings  
Your WeatherGuide™ will store the last  
recorded high and low temperatures and  
humidity over a 24 hour period.The 24 hour  
period starts when the batteries are in-  
stalled.  
Current readings  
1. Press theMin/Max” button once to see  
the highest temperature/humidity of the  
day.  
Press MIN/MAX to see high  
and low daily temperature &  
humidity  
2. Press theMin/Max” button again to see  
the lowest temperature/humidity of the  
day.  
Minimum or Maximum readings  
3.Press the “Min/Max” button a third time  
to see current temperature/humidity again.  
Back to current readings  
To Clear the minimum or maximum read-  
ings, press and hold the “Min/Max” button  
while those readings are on the screen.The  
reading will reset to the current tempera-  
ture.  
Minimum or Maximum readings  
on screen  
Press and hold Max/Min to  
reset high/low temperature &  
humidity  
Min/Max readings are cleared.  
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Barometric Pressure Readings  
Barometric pressure refers to the pressure exerted by the atmosphere  
at a given altitude. It may be expressed in either millibars  
(mb)/hectopascals (hPa),or inches of mercury (inHg). A rising or falling  
barometric pressure reading indicates the likelihood of fair or poor  
weather conditions.  
-A high or rising barometric pressure indicates fair weather conditions.  
-A low or falling barometric pressure indicates poor weather conditions.  
Barometric PressureTrend  
Arrow icons above the barometric pres-  
sure readings indicate if pressure is rising,  
falling, or steady.  
The bar graph illustrates the current baro-  
metric pressure readings.  
Barometric Pressure Graph  
Barometric Pressure History  
Press the “History” button on the back of  
the unit to see the barometric pressure  
readings for the past 12 hours. The  
icon indicates which hour history is dis-  
played (1 hour ago, 2 hours ago, etc.).  
Press History to see Barometric  
Pressure over last 12 hours  
The bar graph illustrates the pressure his-  
tory information.  
To return to the current barometric pres-  
sure readings, press “History” until the  
hour icon is “0”.  
History Hour Icon  
Please note:until there are 12 hours of his-  
tory readings, some history hours will  
show dashes.  
Press History until Hour Icon is  
”0”. Current readings return.  
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For the most accurate barometric pressure  
readings,you should program your current  
Altitude into yourWeatherGuide™. If the  
current altitude is unknown, one reference  
for altitude maps in the US is:  
Press and hold History to start  
altitude setting.  
To program altitude:  
Pressure units.  
1. Press and hold theHISTORY” button.  
The unit will beep.The “mb/hPa” and  
“inHg” icons flash.  
2. Press “+C/F” or “-PMCR/RCC” to  
choose eithermb/hPa orinHg” pres-  
sure displays. Press “HISTORY” to se-  
lect. The altitude digits flash.  
Press +C/F or -PMCE/RCC to  
select pressure units.  
Press History to select  
3. Press the “+C/F” or “-PMCR/RCC”  
buttons to scroll through prepro-  
grammed altitude options. PressHIS-  
TORY” to select.  
Altitude digits flash.  
4. The display will shortly return to the  
Barometric  
Pressure  
display.  
Press +C/F or -PMCE/RCC to  
scroll through altitudes units.  
Press History to select.  
(Note: Both 'mb' and 'hPa' altitudes  
will be expressed in meters, while  
'inHg' is expressed in feet.)  
Altitude digits.  
Altitude is set.  
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Comfort Level Readings  
YourWeatherGuide™ combines temperature and humidity readings to  
determine an indoor comfort level. If the display shows WET or DRY  
conditions, you may wish to adjust indoor temperature or humidity  
conditions to reach a comfortable reading.  
One of these Comfort Level icons will appear above the clock display:  
Comfortable level, ideal range for both  
temperature & humidity  
Air contains excess moisture  
Air contains inadequate moisture  
Comfort level icon  
Temperature Trend Indicators  
Your WeatherGuide™ will indicate if temperatures are rising, falling,  
or steady.  
indicates Rising Temperatures readings  
(temperatures have gone up more than 2  
degrees in an hour)  
indicates Steady Temperature readings  
indicates Falling Temperatures (tempera-  
tures have gone down more than 2 degrees  
in an hour)  
Temperature trending up  
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Humidity Trend Indicators  
Your WeatherGuide™ will indicate if humidity levels are rising, falling,  
or steady.  
indicates Rising Humidity readings (humid-  
ity has gone up more than 2 degrees in an  
hour)  
indicates Steady Humidity readings  
indicates Falling Humidity (humidity has  
gone down more than 2 degrees in an  
hour)  
Humidity trending up  
12-24 Hour Weather Forecast  
YourWeatherGuide™ will estimate weather conditions over the next  
12 to 24 hours.These estimates are based on altitude and changes in  
barometric pressure.  
Weather Icons  
One of these weather icons will appear at the top of the display:  
Sunny  
Stormy  
Becoming Cloudy  
Snowy  
Cloudy  
Rain  
Snowstorm  
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Moon Phase and Tide  
The Moon phase will automatically display according to the current  
calendar.Tide levels will display as High, Medium or Low based on the  
current Moon Phase.  
Moon phase Icons  
New Moon - The Moon's dark side is facing the Earth.The  
Moon is not visible (except during a solar eclipse).  
Waxing Crescent -The Moon is partly lit by direct sunlight.  
The moon’s visibility is increasing.  
First Quarter - One-half of the Moon is lit.The moon’s visi-  
bility is increasing.  
Waxing Gibbous – The moon is more than half-lit. The  
moon’s visibility is increasing.  
Full Moon -The Moon's lit side is facing the Earth.The Moon  
appears to be fully illuminated.  
Waning Gibbous - The moon is more than half-lit. The  
moon’s visibility is decreasing.  
Last Quarter - One-half of the Moon is lit.The moon’s visi-  
bility is decreasing.  
Waning Crescent -The Moon is partly lit by direct sunlight.  
The moon’s visibility is decreasing.  
The cycle will repeat with a New Moon.  
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Backlight Feature  
The base unit has a backlight for easy viewing of the screen. Press the  
“Snooze/Light” button to turn the backlight on for 3 seconds.  
Press SNOOZE/LIGHT for a 3 second backlight  
To Switch Between °F and °C  
Press the+C/F” button to switch between  
Fahrenheit and Celsius temperature dis-  
plays.  
Press +C/F to switch between °F&°C  
Low Battery Indicator  
A
on the LCD indicates the batteries are running low and should  
soon be replaced.  
- A  
by the indoor temperature display indicates the base unit bat-  
teries are low.  
- A  
by the outdoor temperature display or on the remote sensor  
indicates the remote batteries are low.  
Base Unit  
Remote Sensor  
Base unit batteries low  
Remote sensor batteries low  
Remote sensor batteries low  
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Trouble-Shooting  
Disconnected Signals  
If the receiver unit does not receive a transmission from a remote chan-  
nel for 1 hour, the display will show dashes.To correct this problem:  
1. Check that the remote is properly positioned, within the appro-  
priate transmission range. Transmissions are vastly affected by  
building materials and where the receiver and remote units are  
positioned.Try various set ups for the best results. Shorten the  
distance between receiver and remote units when necessary.  
2. Check to make sure the transmission path is clear of obstacles  
and interference.  
3. If new batteries are faulty on the initial installation, install fresh  
batteries. If you did not notice the Low Battery icon warning and  
the product performed correctly after initial set up, the batteries  
have lost their charge. Replace batteries (see the Power Sources  
section of this manual.)  
4. Press theTx” button in the battery compartment of the remote  
to send a transmission signal to the base unit.  
5. Press and hold theChannel” button on the back of the base unit.  
This will clear the channel setting and the base unit will begin  
searching for remote sensor transmissions.Press theTx” button  
in the battery compartment of the remote to send a transmis-  
sion signal to the base unit.  
6. Please note that below 32ºF / 0ºC the LCD readout on the re-  
mote unit may begin to fail display.When this happens the remote  
will still transmit correct temperature readings to the receiver  
unit but will not appear on the remote LCD.When the tempera-  
ture rises above 32ºF / 0ºC the display will begin to function nor-  
mally again.  
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Transmission Collision  
Signals from other household devices,such as doorbells,home security  
systems and entry controls, may interfere.This is normal and does not  
affect the general performance of this product.The transmission will  
resume once the interference recedes.  
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.  
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against  
harmful interference in a residential installation.This equipment gen-  
erates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and,if not installed  
and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful in-  
terference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee  
that interference will not occur in a particular installation.If this equip-  
ment 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.  
Modifications not authorized by the manufacturer may void users  
authority to operate this device.  
Problem Solving  
1. If the LCD readout is faint, replace the batteries.  
2. If outdoor temperature does not display on the base unit:  
a) Remove and reinstall all batteries;  
b) Use fresh batteries ;  
c) Place the remote sensor closer to the base unit;  
d) Position the base and remote so that the transmission  
path is free of any obstacles, such as buildings, trees, etc.Try to  
have no more than 2 or 3 walls between the units.  
3. The temperature sensors are manufactured to the accurate within  
plus or minus one degree, so 2 units placed next to each other  
may report different readings.This is a normal occurrence with  
digital sensors and should not be considered a defect.  
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Precautions  
1. The receiver is intended for indoor use only. It is not sealed  
against moisture and could be damaged if used outdoors.  
2. Do not immerse the unit in water. If you spill liquid on it, dry im-  
mediately with a soft, lint-free cloth.  
3. Do not clean the unit with abrasive or corrosive materials.This  
may scratch plastic parts and corrode electronic circuits.  
4. Do not subject unit to excessive force, shock, dust, temperature  
or humidity.This may result in malfunction, shorter electronic life  
span, damaged battery or distorted parts.  
5. Do not tamper with the unit's internal components.Doing so will  
invalidate the warranty on this product and may cause damage.  
The unit contains no user-serviceable parts.  
6. Do not mix old and new batteries. Do not mix Alkaline, carbon-  
zinc (standard) or Nickel-Cadmium (rechargeable) batteries. Do  
not dispose of batteries in fire.Batteries may explode or leak.Re-  
move the batteries if the units will not be used for a long period  
of time.  
7. Always read the instruction manual before operating this product.  
8. Due to continuous product improvements, the displays shown in  
this manual may differ from the actual display.  
Important:Though the remote unit is weather proof,it should  
be placed away from direct sunlight, rain, snow and should  
never be submerged in water.  
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Specifications  
Range of temperature measurement:  
Receiver unit (indoor only): 14°F to 158°F (-10°C to 70°C)  
Remote unit: -40°F to 158°F (-40°C to 70°C)  
Indoor Humidity: 20% - 99% RH  
Resolution: 0.1 degree for temperature, 1% for humidity  
Temperature/Humidity trends – rising, falling or steady  
Minimum/Maximum daily temperature/humidity records  
Weather Forecast – 12-24 hour forecast graphics  
Barometer with pressure trends, 12 hour history  
Comfort Level Indicator:Wet, Comfortable, Dry  
Atomic Clock with Alarm and Snooze  
Moon Phase display  
Low Battery Indicator  
Channels: maximum of 3 remote sensors  
Transmission: Max. 100 ft (30m) open area  
Power:Adapter (included) or 2 AAA alkaline batteries (not  
included) for receiver unit and 2 AAA alkaline batteries for remote  
sensor (not included)  
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One Year Warranty  
This product is warranted against defects in materials or workmanship  
for one (1) year from date of original purchase. It does not cover  
damages or wear resulting from accident, misuse, abuse, commercial  
use, or unauthorized adjustment and/or repair. Should this product re-  
quire service (or replacement at our option) while under warranty, do  
not return to retailer. Please pack the item carefully and return it pre-  
paid, along with store receipt showing date of purchase and a note ex-  
plaining reason for return to:  
Taylor Precision Products  
2220 Entrada Del Sol, Suite A  
Las Cruces, New Mexico 88001  
There are no express warranties except as listed above.This warranty  
gives you specific legal rights, and you may have other rights which  
vary from state to state.  
For additional product information,or warranty information in Canada  
or elsewhere outside the USA, please contact us through  
Made to our exact specifications in China.  
© 2008Taylor Precision Products and its affiliated companies, all rights  
reserved.Taylor® and Leading the Way in Accuracy® are registered  
trademarks of Taylor Precision Products and its affiliated companies.  
WeatherGuide™ is a trademark ofTaylor Precision Products and its af-  
filiated companies.All rights reserved.  
1528 8.08  
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