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Installation
MOUNTING OF THE PRECIPITATION SENSOR
The precipitation sensor 15189 must be mounted on a tube or pole with an outside diameter of 60 mm. A metallic
extension tube with a minimum length of 100 mm is recommended, if a wooden pole is used. For easy adjustment
place a spirit-level on the upper measuring edge.
Attention! Do not damage the measuring edge!
Place the precipitation sensor 15189 on the end of the pole until it fits in.
By using the provided allen key (4 mm) , tighten the screws in the mounting pedestal evenly. Adjust the upper
measurement edge to an exact horizontal position. By doing this, the tipping bucket will automatically be positioned
vertically inside the device and will works symmetrically.
DISMOUNTING OF THE PROTECTIVE COVERING
Loosening the screw with the provided 3 mm allen key until the protective covering can be turned right to the stop
position and take off upward then.
ASSEMBLY OF THE TIPPING BUCKET
To avoid damage to the tipping bucket during transport, it is separately packed and should be inserted in
the precipitation sensor (15189)
on site only after mounting the gauge on the mast. For the assembly first you
must remove the protective covering.
Attention!
When fitting the tipping bucket, proceed with utmost caution so that the sharp edges of the
tipping bucket are not damaged and the middle wall is not bent!
During operation the tipping bucket lies on the precision bucket bearings. To reduce the friction the bearings are
made of abrasion-resistant delrin. The mounted tipping bucket is secured against eventual changes of position by
means of two plates.
To insert the tipping bucket, first the relocatable locking plate
C
must be pushed back. Now insert the tipping bucket
F
. Make sure that the magnet
E
attached at the middle wall of the tipping bucket rests under the capsule with the
embedded reed contact
D
. Finally the tipping bucket must be secured by pushing back the relocatable locking
plate
C
.