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Components

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Rain Collector Internal Components

The illustration below shows the internal components of the rain collector, many of 
which are referenced in this manual.

Rain Collector Internal Components

Summary of Contents for Rain Collector II

Page 1: ...Manuals Choose your station from the pull down menu and scroll down to find the manual Components The Rain Collector II includes the following components Please make sure you have all listed component...

Page 2: ...omponents 2 Rain Collector Internal Components The illustration below shows the internal components of the rain collector many of which are referenced in this manual Rain Collector Internal Components...

Page 3: ...install the metric measurement adapter If you have purchased a US version the rain collector tipping bucket mechanism contains a standard measurement weight magnet that takes measurements in 0 01 for...

Page 4: ...1 Open the SIM housing on the ISS Remove the foam insert and feed the rain collector cable up through the opening Plug the cable to the appropriate connector See illustration on page 6 2 Press the RA...

Page 5: ...collector at least 1 4 cm away from any steel or iron surface and make sure the reed switch is at least 1 4 cm away from any steel or iron objects e g nails Choose a location which is easily accessibl...

Page 6: ...t so it doesn t whip about in the wind Use cable clips or weather resistant cable ties to secure the cable Place clips or ties approximately every 3 to 5 feet 1 to 1 6 m Do not use metal staples or a...

Page 7: ...er debris from the cone cone screens and bucket 4 Use a pipe cleaner to clear the funnel hole in the cone and the drain screens in the base When all parts are clean rinse with clear water 5 Reattach t...

Page 8: ...Davis Instruments web site See the Weather Support section for copies of user manuals product specifications application notes and information on soft ware updates Watch for FAQs and other updates Sp...

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