15526 - Watch Lotus - Free user manual and instructions

Brand	Lotus
Model	15526
Product type	Quartz watch with chronograph
Caliber	FS00 / FS01
Movement dimensions	23.7 x 22 mm (10 1/2F)
Total height	4.13 mm (FS00) / 4.28 mm (FS01)
Pusher configuration	Oblique or parallel depending on caliber
Battery type	SR626SW
Battery life	Approximately 2 years (1 hour/day of chronograph use)
Accuracy	± 20 seconds per month under normal conditions
Quartz frequency	32.768 Hz
Display	Hands (hours, minutes, seconds, date)
Main functions	Time, date, chronograph 1/1 sec up to 1 hour, tachymeter
Chronograph	Measures up to 1 hour in 1-second increments
Tachymeter	Scale on the bezel to estimate average speed (base 1 km)
Calendar adjustment	Via crown, avoid between 9 PM and 1 AM
Chronograph zero reset	Reset via buttons (even after battery change)
Maintenance	Avoid shocks, water (unless indicated), clean with a soft cloth
WEEE	Selective collection at end of life (compliant with regulations)

Frequently Asked Questions - 15526 Lotus

How to set the time on the Lotus 15526 watch?

Pull the crown to the second position to stop the second hand at [0]. Turn the crown to set the hour and minute hands. Then push the crown back to its normal position.

How to set the date on the Lotus 15526 watch?

Pull the crown to the first position. Turn the crown clockwise to set the date. Avoid setting between 9 PM and 1 AM to ensure correct change the next day.

How to use the chronograph on the Lotus 15526 watch?

Press button (A) to start and stop the chronograph. Press button (B) to reset the chronograph hands to zero (position [0]).

What to do if the chronograph second hand does not return to zero after reset?

Pull the crown to the second position. Press button (A) to move the second hand to position [0]. Press continuously to advance quickly. Then set the time and push the crown back. Do not push it back while the hand is moving.

How to use the tachymeter on the Lotus 15526 watch?

Start the chronograph at the beginning of a 1 km distance, then stop it at the end. The second hand indicates the approximate average speed on the tachymeter scale (e.g., 45 seconds = 80 km/h).

What battery does the Lotus 15526 watch use and how long does it last?

The battery is SR626SW (button type). Its lifespan is about 2 years, calculated based on one hour of chronograph use per day.

What is the accuracy of the Lotus 15526 watch?

The accuracy is ± 20 seconds per month under normal use conditions.

What are the movement dimensions of the Lotus 15526 watch?

The movement measures 23.7 x 22 mm (caliber 10 1/2F) with a total height of 4.13 mm (FS00) or 4.28 mm (FS01).

Is the Lotus 15526 watch waterproof?

The manual does not provide any water resistance indication. As a precaution, avoid any contact with water unless otherwise stated on the dial.

How to maintain the Lotus 15526 watch?

Clean it with a soft, dry cloth. Avoid shocks and extreme temperatures. For battery replacement, consult a watchmaker.

USER MANUAL 15526 Lotus

Displays and buttons 16

Setting the time 17

Setting the date 17

Using the chronograph 18

Tachymeter 22

Basic specifications 24

DISPLAYS AND BUTTONS

ILMES01

SETTING THE TIME

1. Pull the crown out to the 2nd-click position so that the second hand stops at [O] position.
2. Turn the crown to set the hour and minute hands

SETTING THE DATE

1. Pull the crown out to the 1st position.

2. Turn the crown by clockwise to set the date.

3. If the date is set between the hours of around 9:00 PM and 1:00 AM, the date may not change on the following day.

4. After the date has been set, push the crown back to the normal position.

LLMES01

USING THE CHRONOGRAPH

LLMESQ1

USING THE CHRONOGRAPH

This chronograph is able to measure and display time in 1/1 second united up to maximum of 1 hour.

[Measuring time with the chronograph]

1. The chronograph can be started and stopped each time button [A] is pressed.
2. To reset, press button (B) and the chronograph second & minute hands return to their (O) positions.

[Chronograph reset, incl. after replacing battery]

USING THE CHRONOGRAPH

This procedure should be performed when the chronograph second hand do not return to the [0] second position after the chronograph has been reset, and including after battery has been replaced.

1.Pull the crown out to the 2nd. position.
2. Press button (A) to set the chronograph second hand to the (O) position.
3. The chronograph hands can be advanced rapidly by continuously pressing button (A).
4. Once the hands have been zeroed, reset the time and return the crown to its normal position.
*Do not return crown to normal position while chronograph second hand return to 12:00 [Zero] position.

Hand stops on the way when crown are returned to normal position and these positions are recognized as 12:00 [zero] position.

LLMES01

USING THE CHRONOGRAPH

TACHYMETER

LLMES01

ILMESQ1

TACHYMETER

The tachymeter is the device which measures the speed of an automobile. Knowing is how many seconds the car covers a distance of 1Km the meter can measure the approximate average speed per hour during a journey [up to the maximum measurable range of tachymeter is 60 seconds].
If the chronograph is started at the same time as measurement, and stopped after 1 Km, the average speed per hour can be determined according to the position of the second hand.
- If the car covers the distance of 1 Km in 45 seconds, the average hourly speed during the journey will be about 80 Km.

BASIC SPECIFICATIONS

• To confirm with mov't drawing attached

Calibre FS00 FS01
Pusher	Slanted Parallel
Ligne Size* mm	10 - 1/2 ø 23,7 x 22 mm [3H - 9H]
Date	0
Total height	4,13 mm 4,28 mm
Figure (push button placed angle)	Slanted Parallel
Power cell and life SR626SW 2 years*

• Based on the chronograph being used 1 hour per day

BASIC SPECIFICATIONS

[Time standard]

Type of quartz: Tuning fork type quartz crystal

Frequency: 32.768 Hz

Accuracy: ± 20 s/month worn under normal circumstances

[Balanceable weight of hand]

Other small hands: Max. 0.02 N.m

[Function]

CAL. IFMFS00/01: Chronograph 1/1 sec. basis (Up to 59 min, 59 sec.)

Powercell Saving Reset Mechanism (PSRM)

Overloading Compensation Device (OLCD)

Digital Frequency Control (DFC) for time adjustment

MANUEL D'INSTRUCTION

CHRONOGRAPHE

By virtue of the regulations pursuant to the handling of waste products deriving from electronic and electrical equipment, end of lifecycle watch making products

must be selectively collected for processing. You may therefore dispose of your quartz watch making products at any of our retail outlets or any other authorized collection point. The selective collection, processing, rating and recycling of these products helps contribute to safeguarding the environment and protecting our health.