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Rain Gauge Station

model 01608 / 06042M

Instruction Manual

CONTENTS

Unpacking Instructions ........... 2

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

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

Features & Benefits: Sensor..... 2

Features & Benefits: Display.... 3

Features & Benefits: Rain Gauge......5

Setup .................................... 6

Sensor Setup ......................... 6

Rain Gauge Setup.................. 7

Display Setup

........................ 8

Intelli-Time

Clock

.................. 9

Set the Time, Date & Units

...... 9

Rain Gauge Installation

.........10

Placement Guidelines

............11

Programmable Rain Alarm.....12

Rainfall Tracking

...................12

Troubleshooting

....................14

Care & Maintenance.............15

Calibration

...........................15

Replace Intelli-Time

Battery

..17

Specifications........................18

FCC Information ...................18

Customer Support .................19

Warranty..............................19

inches

set

off

yesterday

this week

this year

last year

all time

records

today’s rainfall

outdoor

indoor

TODAYALL-TIME

pressure

STORM!

YR.

heat

index

dew

point

Questions?

Contact Customer Support at

(877) 221-1252 or visit www.

AcuRite

.com.

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Summary of Contents for 01608

Page 1: ...s 9 Rain Gauge Installation 10 Placement Guidelines 11 Programmable Rain Alarm 12 Rainfall Tracking 12 Troubleshooting 14 Care Maintenance 15 Calibration 15 Replace Intelli Time Battery 17 Specifications 18 FCC Information 18 Customer Support 19 Warranty 19 inches set off on mm yesterday this week this year last year all time records today s rainfall outdoor indoor 5 1 0 TODAYALL TIME TODAYALL TIM...

Page 2: ... 1 Display with Tabletop Stand 2 Wireless Sensor 3 Rain Gauge 4 Instruction Manual PRODUCT MUST BE REGISTERED IMPORTANT TO RECEIVE WARRANTY SERVICE PRODUCT REGISTRATION Register online to receive 1 year warranty protection www AcuRite com Features Benefits 1 2 3 4 5 WIRELESS SENSOR 1 Integrated Hanger For easy placement 2 Wireless Signal Indicator Flashes when data is being sent to the display 3 B...

Page 3: ...ds for temperature and humidity 10 Date inches set off on mm yesterday this week this year last year all time records today s rainfall outdoor indoor 5 1 0 TODAYALL TIME TODAYALL TIME pressure STORM YR heat index dew point 18 17 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 11 Intelli Time Clock Automatically updates itself for Daylight Saving Time 12 Current Indoor Humidity Arrow icon indicates direction humidity is tren...

Page 4: ...rature and humidity records 3 SET Button For setup preferences 4 Battery Compartment 5 Battery Compartment Cover 6 A B C Switch ID code that must match the wire less sensor and rain gauge s A B C switches to ensure units synchronize 7 Intelli Time Battery Compartment 8 Button For setup preferences and viewing today s LOW temperature and humidity records 4 ...

Page 5: ...ctronics Box 4 Rain Gauge Base 5 A B C Switch RAIN GAUGE 1 Rain Gauge Cover 2 Rain Gauge Tipping Cups Collects and empties rain for continuous rain measurement A B C SQUEEZE 5 ID code that must match display s A B C switch to ensure units synchronize 5 ...

Page 6: ...t product performance Heavy duty or rechargeable batteries are not recommended The sensor requires lithium batteries in low temperature Install Batteries 2 AA batteries conditions Cold temperatures can cause alkaline batteries to function improperly Use lithium batteries in the sensor for temperatures below 4ºF 20ºC 1 Slide off the battery compartment cover Take note of the A B C switch setting in...

Page 7: ...n each end together 3 Remove and discard cardboard rain gauge stabilizer 4 Insert 2 x AA batteries into the battery compartment as shown Follow the polarity diagram in the battery compartment 5 Securely place the battery box back into the rain gauge base 6 Securely re attach the rain gauge cover onto rain gauge base 5 6 Set the A B C Switch Locate the A B C switch inside the battery compartment Se...

Page 8: ...FECTIVE BATTERIES IN AN ENVIRONMENTALLY SAFE WAY AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH YOUR LOCAL LAWS AND REGULATIONS BATTERY SAFETY Clean the battery contacts and also those of the device prior to battery installation Remove batteries from equipment which is not to be used for an extended period of time Follow the polarity diagram in the battery compartment Promptly remove dead batteries from the device Dispos...

Page 9: ...press and release the or buttons located on the back of the display press and HOLD to fast adjust To save your adjustments press and release the SET button again to adjust the next preference The preference set order is as follows RAIN ALARM ON or OFF TIME ZONE AST EST CST MST PST AKT HAT AUTO DST Daylight Saving Time ON or OFF CLOCK HOUR CLOCK MINUTE CALENDAR MONTH CALENDAR DATE CALENDAR YEAR TEM...

Page 10: ... Fasten the rain gauge 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 gauge INSTALL 2 SCREWS USING HAND TOOLS ONLY THEN RE ATTACH UPPER CASING SQUEEZE SQUEEZE TABS TO OPEN Setup is Complete The rain gauge and wireless sensor will now synchronize with the display It may take a few...

Page 11: ...o hang it from a suitable location like a well covered tree branch The best location is 4 to 8 feet above the ground with permanent shade and plenty of fresh air to circulate around the sensor Important Placement Guidelines To maximize communication install the rain gauge at least 3 ft 9 m above the ground Display and rain gauge must be within 100 ft 30 m of each other To ensure accurate temperatu...

Page 12: ...ff NOTE The RAIN ALARM and STORM ALERT are NOT intended to be a safety device or warning system Silence an Alarm Once the alarm value is met the alarm will sound for 1 minute then silence itself While the alarm is sounding you may manually silence the alarm by pressing any button Barometric Pressure Subtle variations in barometric pressure greatly affect the weather This rain gauge station display...

Page 13: ...on front of the display until temperature and humidity records are To manually clear all time LOW recorded values press and hold the button located on the back of the display for 2 seconds while viewing the record you wish to clear To manually clear all time HIGH recorded values press and hold the button located on the back of the display for 2 seconds while viewing the record you wish to clear Da...

Page 14: ...lashing or showing dashes Flashing of the outdoor temperature and or humidity is generally an indication of wireless interference 1 Bring the wireless sensor and display indoors and remove at least one battery from each 2 Reinstall the battery in the wireless sensor 3 Reinstall the battery in the display 4 Let the units sit within a couple feet of each other for a few minutes to gain a strong conn...

Page 15: ...ing freezing temperatures Water expands when it freezes If any water is left within the unit during a freeze it can crack the plastic and permanently damage the unit Calibration Calibrate Temperature Humidity The indoor and outdoor temperature and humidity readings can be calibrated on the display to improve accuracy Calibration can improve accuracy when sensor placement or environmental factors i...

Page 16: ...t in an inaccurate calibration Try to simulate a normal steady rainfall When the cup is empty of water the display should register 1 68 42 67 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 h...

Page 17: ...that stores the time and date settings The battery has a shelf life of several years Time and date will need to be entered after replacing Intelli Time battery To replace the Intelli Time battery 1 Locate the coin cell battery compartment door in the battery compartment of the display Unscrew and remove the compartment cover 2 Insert 1 x CR2032 coin cell battery into the battery compartment as sho...

Page 18: ...d to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equip ment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does ...

Page 19: ... SOLE WARRANTY FOR THE PRODUCTS AND IS EXPRESSLY IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES EXPRESS OR IMPLIED ALL OTHER WARRANTIES OTHER THAN THE EXPRESS WARRANTY SET FORTH HEREIN ARE HEREBY EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMED INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION THE IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY AND THE IMPLIED WARRANTY OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE 19 We expressly disclaim all liability for special consequential or ...

Page 20: ...provide you with information you can depend on to Plan your day with confidence www AcuRite com Chaney Instrument Co All rights reserved AcuRite is a registered trademark of the Chaney Instrument Co Lake Geneva WI 53147 All other trademarks and copy Printed in China rights are the property of their respective owners AcuRite uses patented technology 01608 06042M INST 031516 Visit www AcuRite com pa...

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