10
MOUNTING
Note: Before permanently mounting, ensure that the Rain Monitor is able to receive
signals from the Rainfall Sensor at their desired location. Obstacles such as walls,
concrete, and large metal objects can reduce the range. Place units in their desired
location, and wait approximately 15 minutes before permanently mounting to ensure that
there is proper reception
I)
THE TX5U—RAINFALL SENSOR
The Rainfall Sensor can be mounted in two ways:
•
simply placing it in a desired location, or
•
mounting it to a surface with the provided screws.
Ensure that the Rainfall Sensor is completely horizontal and stable.
1)
Rotate the rainfall collector
separating it from the base.
2)
There are two cylindrical
holes in the base to guide
the mounting screws. Place
the base over a desired
mounting surface. With a
pencil, mark the mounting
surface through the
cylindrical holes.
3)
Where marked, start the screws.
4)
Place the base over mounting surface. Install screws through the cylindrical
holes and into the started holes on the mounting surface.
5)
Secure the screws, ensuring that no part of the base can lift off the mounting
surface.
6)
Remove the manufacture tape from the teeter-totter on the base. If this is
not done there will be no way to measure rainfall, and no measurement will
display on the Weather Center.
7)
Place the rainfall collector onto the base. Place the 3 tabs (on the rainfall
collector) into the tab slots (on the base) and turn counter-clockwise.