User manual CHANEY INSTRUMENT MODEL 70541, 70543, & 70544 RESIN CLOCKS

[. . . ] Radio Controlled Clock #105 To fully understand and appreciate your new radio controlled clock, please read this document carefully. CLOCK SET UP STEP 1: SET MINUTE AND HOUR HANDS TO THE NEAREST HOUR: Set the clock precisely to the nearest hour (If it is 2:45, set the clock to 3:00. The clock can be set in either direction, but the last 15 minutes of adjustment to the minute hand should be done in a clockwise direction. This will minimize gear play. STEP 2: PRESS RED BUTTON TO IDENTIFY HAND POSITION: Insert one "AA" Alkaline battery and wait a couple of seconds (about 3-5 seconds). [. . . ] The beeper sound represents the actual signal being received. A good signal has one beep precisely every second and sounds similar to a heart monitor with a slightly irregular heartbeat. After pressing the seconds button, if you hear the following: 1) 2) 3) No Beeping or constant beeping ­ Means that there is either a very strong constant interference or no signal is being received. Static or Erratic Sound ­ Means that there is interference that is equal to or greater than the WWVB signal. On-Off pulse every second ­ Means a good signal has been found. After you have activated the beeper, slowly move the unit around to various locations (move the unit as if you were moving in slow motion ­ this allows the electronics time to respond to the changes in reception). Best locations are normally found when the face or the back of the clock is aimed directly toward Fort Collins, Colorado and where metal objects or meal screens are not close to the clock or in a line between Fort Collins, Colorado and the clock. Many electronic appliances such as computers, TV's, florescent lights, microwaves, power lines, etc. can interfere with the clock's reception. To minimize the effect of electronic appliance interference, do not place the clock within 3 feet of any such device or other wiring. Reception conditions will change with the weather conditions, seasons, time of day and solar activity. So if you do not find a good reception area the first time you try to locate one, try again a little later. As a general rule, the best reception is at night and/or just before or after sunrise or sunset. In areas and times of extremely poor reception, it may take a few days before a signal is received. It should also be noted that on rare occasions the WWVB transmitter is turned off for repair or maintenance. HANGING YOUR WALL CLOCK Make sure to utilize the hanger molded into the backside of your clock. Use a securely anchored screw, nail or hook to support the weight of your clock. [. . . ] If the clock is set five minutes fast, then it will always be five minutes fast (even after daylight savings time changes). WHEN USING THIS CLOCK OUTDOORS *Low temperatures can affect the battery performance and hinder the discharge of enough current to properly power the clock motor. This may affect the timekeeping accuracy of your clock during the winter months when temperatures fall below freezing. If this happens, simply reset your clock when temperatures warm back up and it will resume normal function. [. . . ]