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Rain Collector Installation 

• To ensure accurate rain measurement, the rain collector MUST be placed on 

a flat, level surface. 

• Ensure the rain collector is not placed in a low spot that could become 

flooded or in an area where there are obstructions above it.

 

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1. Separate the rain collector cover from the rain collector base.

 

2. Locate the two holes on the rain collector base.

 

3. Fasten the rain collector base to a sturdy surface, like a deck railing or a 

fence post, with screws (included) using hand tools. (Power tools may slip 

during installation, causing damage to the rain collector.)

 

INSTALL 2 SCREWS USING

HAND TOOLS ONLY.

THEN RE-ATTACH UPPER CASING

SQUEEZE

SQUEEZE TABS TO OPEN

Setup is Complete 

The rain collector will now synchronize with the display unit. It may take a few 

minutes for synchronization to complete. Please refer to the troubleshooting 

section of this manual if anything appears to be functioning improperly.

 

Summary of Contents for 00899

Page 1: ...4 Setup 5 Install or Replace Batteries 5 Set Time Date Units 6 Placement Guidelines 6 Rain Collector Installation 7 Using the Rain Gauge 8 Troubleshooting 10 Calibration 11 Care Maintenance 12 Specifications 12 FCC Information 12 Customer Support 13 Warranty 13 Questions Contact Customer Support at 877 221 1252 or visit www AcuRite com SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE ...

Page 2: ...rotective film that is applied to the LCD screen prior to using this product Locate the tab and peel off to remove Remove packing materials from inside of the rain collector Package Contents 1 Display unit 2 Rain collector 3 Instruction Manual IMPORTANT PRODUCT MUST BE REGISTERED TO RECEIVE WARRANTY SERVICE PRODUCT REGISTRATION Register online to receive 1 year warranty protection www AcuRite com ...

Page 3: ...Indicator Indicates conditions are present that could lead to flooding 5 RAIN ALARM Indicator Indicates that a rain event has begun 6 Display Low Battery Indicator 7 HISTORY Icon Indicates historical data is being viewed 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 Time 9 Date 10 SET Button For setup preferences 11 Button For setup preferences 12 Rain Collector Signal Strength 13 RAIN ALARM Button Activates Deactivat...

Page 4: ...es Benefits SQUEEZE TABS 1 2 3 4 RAIN COLLECTOR 1 Rain Collector Cover 2 Rain Collector Tipping Cups Collects and empties rain for continuous rain measurement 3 Battery Electronics Box 4 Rain Collector Base 4 ...

Page 5: ...QUEEZE LARGE TABS SQUEEZE LARGE TABS 6 collector base Display Unit 1 Slide off the battery compartment cover 2 Insert 3 x AA batteries into the battery compartment as shown Follow the polarity diagram in the battery compartment 3 Replace the battery cover PLEASE DISPOSE OF OLD OR DEFECTIVE BATTERIES IN AN ENVIRONMENTALLY SAFE WAY AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH YOUR LOCAL LAWS AND REGULATIONS BATTERY SAFET...

Page 6: ...are pressed for 20 seconds Enter SET MODE at any time by pressing and holding the SET button for 3 seconds Placement for Maximum Accuracy AcuRite sensors are sensitive to surrounding environmental conditions Proper placement of both the display unit and rain collector are critical to the accuracy and performance of this product Display Unit Placement Place the display unit in a dry area free of di...

Page 7: ...wo holes on the rain collector base 3 Fasten the rain collector base to a sturdy surface like a deck railing or a fence post with screws included using hand tools Power tools may slip during installation causing damage to the rain collector INSTALL 2 SCREWS USING HAND TOOLS ONLY THEN RE ATTACH UPPER CASING SQUEEZE SQUEEZE TABS TO OPEN Setup is Complete The rain collector will now synchronize with ...

Page 8: ... is shown for today To display the DAILY RAIN for the last 7 days press the HIST button Each time the HIST button is pressed the total rainfall recorded for the day will be shown with the time rainfall started if applicable and date To clear any DAY rainfall total from memory press AND HOLD the CLEAR button while the data for the day is being viewed Clearing a day s rainfall data will subtract tha...

Page 9: ...1 25 4 mm in the last 24 hours 1 4 35 6 mm in the last 2 hours 1 6 40 6 mm in the last 8 hours 1 8 45 7 mm in the last 24 hours If flood or saturation conditions occur the alarm sounds for 1 minute or until any button is pressed If no buttons are pressed the FLOOD WATCH indicator will flash on the display and the alarm will sound three times on the hour for the next 8 hours NOTE The rain gauge mea...

Page 10: ... rainfall Display shows zeroes Remove rain collector cover Does the tipping lever flip back and forth easily Try tipping it manually to see if it will register this as rain If not try the reset steps listed above Rainfall registering when there s no rain Make sure the rain collector is mounted securely so that it cannot move or sway in the wind The rain collector should be mounted on a solid and l...

Page 11: ...the cup is empty of water the display unit should register 1 68 42 67 mm Tips There should be nearly an equal number of water drops between cup tips If not then adjust the calibration screws beneath the tipping lever until an equal number of water drops are tipping the cups Then restart the calibration procedure If you don t hear the cups tipping and see water dripping alternately out of each drai...

Page 12: ...e harmful interference and 2 This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation WARNING Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate the equipment NOTE This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital dev...

Page 13: ...d by Chaney Transportation costs and charges for returned goods shall be paid for by the purchaser Chaney hereby disclaims all responsibility for such transportation costs and charges This warranty will not be breached and Chaney will give no credit for products it manufactures which have received normal wear and tear been damaged including by acts of nature tampered abused improperly installed da...

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Page 16: ... to provide you with information you can depend on to Plan your day with confidence www AcuRite com Chaney Instrument Co All rights reserved AcuRite is a registered trademark of the Chaney Instrument Co Lake Geneva WI 53147 All other trademarks and copyrights Printed in China are the property of their respective owners AcuRite uses patented technology 00899 INST 050615 Visit www AcuRite com patent...

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