8. Remove the piece of foam from under the tipping mechanism. This foam may be saved and
used whenever the sensor is transported.
9. Tip the tipping assembly several times to ensure the tipping mechanism is moving freely.
10. Pull and remove the insulator tab used to prevent draining of the backup coin cell battery
during shipping and storage. The tab extends from the bottom of the RainVUE-series
interface inside the RainVUE-series.
FIGURE 7-5. RainVUE-series interface and insulator tab
11. Replace the funnel and tighten the three base thumb screws to secure the funnel to the
base.
FIGURE 7-6. RainVUE-series mounted on a pole
RainVUE-Series SDI-12 Precipitation Sensors
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