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MARIO MORELLI Posted on Mar 17, 2013

Can you maually adjust the hour hand on the la crosse WT-3161BL IT'S SLIGHTY OFF

WHEN THE clocks MINIUTE HAND IS DIRECTLY ON THE 12 THE HOUR HAND DOES NOT ALIGN TO THE HOUR. FOR EXAMPLE IF ITS 3 O'CLOCK THEN THE HOUR HAND SHOULD BE DIRECTLY ON THE 3 BUTS ITS IS SLIGHTLY BELOW THE 3

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Unfortunately the only way I know of synchronizing the hands is to remove the glass. I am assuming your clock has a plastic glass which is held in by 3 knibs which protrude into the case.
Examine the edge of the glass and locate one of the knibs, with a small screwdriver gently but firmly push this knib in and pull the glass up to release it. Once out you can position all the hands at exactly 12 o'clock by pushing them gently (don't take them off). Replace the glass and your done!
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  • Posted on Jan 25, 2011

SOURCE: It looses time and the radio controlled feature

When the battery is installed the second hand will advance eight seconds (2 seconds per step x 4 steps). The clock is now searching for a signal. For the initial setting it is recommended to stand the clock in an upright position near a window. Within five minutes the clock will either receive the WWVB signal and set itself to the exact time, or it will determine that the signal is not receivable at its current location and time of day. If a signal is not receivable it will fast-forward the hands to the 4, 8, or 12 o'clock position and search for WWVB each hour until a signal is received. If the time is manually set the clock will continue to periodically search for a signal and automatically reset the hands when the signal is received.

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Anonymous

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  • Posted on Feb 17, 2008

SOURCE: La Crosse atomic clock model #WT-3143

don't push any buttons at all untill the clock has at least 15 minutes to communicate with the transmitter.

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Mar 19, 2010

SOURCE: I can't get my atomic wall clock to set on daylite La cross wall

The easiest way to reset it would be to change it to Eastern time - that will give you the correct Central DST.

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  • Posted on Feb 22, 2011

SOURCE: how to reset la crosse wall clock

It sets itself. You choose the time zone.

watch the video.

http://www.klockit.com/products/dept-52__sku-87109.html

Downoad a typical manual.

http://www.klockit.com/PDFs/lacrossemanuals/AnalogWallClocks.pdf

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Mar 03, 2011

SOURCE: I have a La Crosse wall clock, model WT-3102. It

Sounds like it is not picking up the radio signal.
Try placing it in a window overnight where the radio signals do not get obstructed.

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Manual:

http://www.klockit.com/PDFs/lacrossemanuals/AnalogWallClocks.pdf


For warranty work, technical support, or information contact:


La Crosse Technology, Ltd

2809 Losey Blvd. S.

La Crosse, WI 54601

Phone: 608.782.1610

Fax: 608.796.1020


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[email protected]


(warranty work)

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(information on other products)

Website
http://www.lacrossetechnology.com/

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http://www.klockit.com/PDFs/lacrossemanuals/AnalogWallClocks.pdf

For warranty work, technical support, or information contact:


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2809 Losey Blvd. S.

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Phone: 608.782.1610


Fax: 608.796.1020


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don't push any buttons at all untill the clock has at least 15 minutes to communicate with the transmitter.
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