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CONTENTS

Unpacking Instructions .............2

Package Contents ....................2

Product Registration .................2

Features & Benefits: Display ......3 

Features & Benefits: Collector ...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

Instruction Manual

Rain Gauge

model 00875

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Summary of Contents for 00875

Page 1: ...tup 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 Instruction Manual Rain Gauge model 00875 Questions Contact Customer Support at 877 221 1252 or visit www AcuRite com ...

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

Page 3: ...icator Indicates that a rain event has begun 6 Display Low Battery Indicator 7 HISTORY Icon Indicates historical data is being viewed 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 Deactivates rain alarm 14 Rain Collector Low Battery Indicator 15 FLOOD WATCH Button Activates Deactivates flood watch ...

Page 4: ...EZE TABS 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 Features Benefits 1 2 3 4 ...

Page 5: ...teries AcuRite recommends high quality alkaline batteries for the best product performance Heavy duty or rechargeable batteries are not recommended Rain Collector 1 Separate rain collector cover from the base by gently squeezing tabs and pulling the cover upwards 2 Remove battery box by squeezing the two tabs on each end together 3 Remove and discard foam rain gauge stabilizer 4 Insert 2 x AA batt...

Page 6: ...s 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 ...

Page 7: ...OW THROUGH COLLECTOR DO NOT PLACE IN AN AREA WITH OBSTRUCTIONS ABOVE OK 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 ...

Page 8: ...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 that rainfall amount from the WEEK TOTAL A and TOTAL B modes WEEK Mode When WEE...

Page 9: ...n 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 measures rainfall even while the flood alarm is off Rain Alarm Press the RAIN A...

Page 10: ... Remove rain collector cover Please make sure that you have removed the foam rain gauge stabilizer Does the tipping lever flip back and forth easily Try tipping it manually to see if it will register 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...

Page 11: ...en the cup is empty of water the display unit should register 2 20 55 88 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 d...

Page 12: ...use 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 d...

Page 13: ...ies are hereby expressly disclaimed including without limitation the implied warranty of merchantability and the implied warranty of fitness for a particular purpose Chaney expressly disclaims all liability for special consequential or incidental damages whether arising in tort or by contract from any breach of this warranty Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or con...

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Page 16: ...s AcuRite uses patented technology Visit www AcuRite com patents for details Printed in China 00875 INST 050615 It s more than accurate it s AcuRite offers an extensive assortment of precision instruments designed to provide you with information you can depend on to Plan your day with confidence www AcuRite com Weather Stations Temperature Humidity Weather Alert Radio Kitchen Thermometers Timers C...

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