Intended use
The product is intended to be used for measuring the
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ow rate of water e.g at a tap in the garden. The display
shows the current
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ow rate and the total volume (can be switched between litres and gallons).
Operated via a type CR2032 battery.
Always observe the safety instructions and all other information included in these operating instructions.
This product complies with the applicable National and European requirements. All names of companies and
products are the trademarks of the respective owner. All rights reserved.
Package Contents
• Water
fl
ow meter
• Operating Instructions
Safety Instructions
The warranty will be void in the event of damage caused by failure to observe these safety
instructions! We do not assume any liability for any consequential damage!
Nor do we assume any liability for material and personal damage caused by improper use
or non-compliance with the safety instructions! In such cases, the warranty will be null
and void.
• The unauthorised conversion and/or modi
fi
cation of the product is not permitted for safety and
approval reasons (CE). Never dismantle it (except to replace the battery, when appropriate).
• The product is not a toy and should be kept out of the reach of children.
• The product is not calibrated and therefore, it is not suitable for billing purposes.
• The design conforms to IP66; the product is protected against water splashes. However,
never dip it in or under water, as this may destroy it!
• The product is only to be used for measure
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ow rates of clean, clear water up to a maximum
temperature of 40 °C .
• Protect the product from frost (e.g. in winter). Remove it in good time before the onset of
winter, e.g. from a garden tap. Clean the product carefully and store it in a dry location.
• Do not leave packaging material carelessly lying around since it could become a dangerous
plaything for children.
• Handle the product with care, it can be damaged by impacts, blows, or accidental drops, even
from a low height.
Battery Notes
• Batteries should be kept out of the reach of children.
• Do not leave batteries lying around in the open; there is a risk of them being swallowed by children or
domestic animals. If swallowed, consult a doctor immediately.
• Leaking or damaged batteries can lead to caustic burning of the skin. Therefore, use suitable protective
gloves.
• Batteries/rechargeable batteries must not be short-circuited, opened or thrown into a
fi
re. There is a risk of
explosion!
• Do not recharge normal, non-rechargeable batteries; there is a risk of explosion!
Inserting/Replacing the Batteries
If the
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ow meter is already mounted on a tap, remove it from the tap
fi
rst. Dry the
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ow meter
carefully; otherwise, water could penetrate into the battery compartment, which would perma-
nently damage the
fl
ow meter, loss of warranty!
☞
When shipped, the battery is already inserted and the
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ow meter is in a power saving mode. Just
press any key to view the display. If this is not the case, open (as described below) the battery
compartment and check whether the manufacturer has perhaps inserted an insulating strip to
protect against premature discharge of the battery.
The battery must be replaced if the display contrast fades or the
fl
ow meter can not be turned
any longer.
• Open the cover on the back of the
fl
ow meter by turning it slightly to the left, anticlockwise, using a suitably
sized coin. Take note of the orientation.
• Insert a battery of type CR2032 into the battery compartment, paying attention to the correct polarity.
The positive terminal, marked with a “+” on the battery, must face the cover (Inside the cover, there is a
small mark with the symbol “+”).
• Replace the battery compartment cover with the battery in back into the
fl
ow meter. Lock the battery
compartment cover by turning it back to the starting position, slightly to the right clockwise, using a suitably
sized coin.
Important!
The battery compartment cover will only
fi
t on the
fl
ow meter in one position. Therefore, do not
use force when
fi
tting it into place!
Controls
A
B
D
C
E
F
A Swivel nut for connecting to a
tap, with sealing ring
B Left button, to reset the current
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ow rate
C Screw thread for connection to a garden hose
D Current
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ow rate
E Total volume
F Right button, to reset the current
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ow rate and total volume
Connection
• If necessary, remove a quick release coupling on your garden tap.
• Check the correct positioning of the sealing ring in the swivel nut (A). Then, hold the
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ow meter
fi
rmly, while
you connect the swivel nut to the garden tap.
Only tighten the swivel nut by hand, do not use any tools! Otherwise, this could damage the
swivel nut; loss of warranty!
• Connect your garden hose to the lower screw thread (C), we recommend using a conventional quick-
release coupling.
Operation
a) Switching between litre/gallon
• Press and hold the left button (B) for about 3 seconds, until a dot (“•”) appears in the lower left of the dis-
play. Then release the button; the dot and the currently selected measurement unit, “LIT” (liters) or “GAL”
(gallons),
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ash.
• Switch the measurement unit by brie
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y pressing the right button (F).
• Con
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rm the selection by brie
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y pressing the left button (B). The setup mode then ends automatically.
b) Deleting the current
fl
ow rate
Brie
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y press the left button (B), to reset the current
fl
ow rate in the upper display line (D) to “0.0”.
☞
This feature can be used, for example if you want to
fi
ll several buckets, each with 5 litres of
water. The lower display line will show you the total volume.
c) Deleting the total volume and the current
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ow rate
Brie
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y press the right button (F) brie
fl
y, to reset both displays to “0.0”.
d) Power saving mode
The
fl
ow meter turns off automatically after about 30 minutes, to save power. The display turns off. If
fl
owing
water is detected, the
fl
ow meter turns on automatically and the display reappears.Alternatively, you can also
brie
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y press any button to switch on the
fl
ow meter manually.
☞
The total volume is also stored when the meter is switched off and on. If necessary, delete this
as described above (press right button (F)).
Cleaning
Only clean the product with a soft, clean cloth. Do not apply too much pressure as this may cause scratch
marks or damage the display. If the impeller inside the
fl
ow meter is soiled, clean it using clear, clean, cold
water.
Disposal
a) Product
Dispose of an unserviceable product in accordance with the relevant statutory regulations.
Remove the inserted battery and dispose it of separately from the product.
b) Batteries and Rechargeable Batteries
The end user is legally obliged (Battery Regulation) to return used batteries and rechargeable batteries. Do
not dispose of used batteries in the household waste!
Contaminated batteries/rechargeable batteries are labelled with these symbols to indicate that
disposal in the domestic waste is forbidden. The symbols for the relevant heavy metals are:
Cd=Cadmium, Hg=Mercury, Pb=Lead (marked on batteries/rechargeable batteries, e.g. under
the rubbish bin symbol shown to the left).
You can dispose of your used batteries/rechargeable batteries free of charge at your community’s collection
point or any place where batteries/rechargeable batteries are sold!
You thereby ful
fi
l your statutory obligations and contribute to the protection of the environment.
Technical Data
Operating voltage ........................3 V/DC, via 1 type CR2032 battery
Tolerance .....................................±6%
Measurement units ......................Can be switched between litres and gallons
Connection thread .......................19 mm (3/4”)
Protection class ...........................IP66
Dimensions ..................................38 x 44 x 83 mm (W x D x H)
Weight .........................................66 g (with battery)
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Water
fl
ow meter
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Version 12/12
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D-92240 Hirschau (www.conrad.com).
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lming,
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