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Positioning the Rain Gauge:
Before mounting the rain gauge, be sure the rain gauge & monitor
are within effective transmission range and batteries are installed.
x
The rain sensor should be mounted on a level surface in an
open area within the
131-foot
wireless range (open air) of the
wireless display. Reduce distance by half for every obstruction
between the rain gauge and the wireless display.
x
Hold the base of the rain gauge flat against the mounting
surface then use a level to make sure the rain gauge (as it
rests on the mounting surface) is horizontally level.
x
Use a pencil to trace the inside of the mounting holes on the
base of the rain gauge to mark the screw locations.
x
Drill a hole in the center of each marked location and insert the
supplied plastic screw plugs
x
Hold the rain gauge against the mounting surface so the holes
on the base are aligned with the plugs, then thread the
supplied washer head screws into each hole and use a
screwdriver to gently tighten them. Avoid over tightening as
this may cause low rain readings.
x
Mount in an area not blocked on the top or sides, so rain can
freely reach the rain gauge (for example, not under an
overhang or too close to a building or fence).
x
To prevent false rainfall readings caused by water splashes,
do not choose a location that is not level or that is too close to
the ground, a swimming pool, lawn sprinklers, or anywhere
water might accumulate or run off.
x
Mount the rain sensor at least 6 feet off the ground and level
for optimum wireless transmission.
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x
The rain sensor should be accessible to allow for periodic
cleaning of debris or insects.
x
Total
rainfall
–
All the rain from start up until reset or power
down.
x
Daily rainfall- Resets daily at midnight.
x
Weekly
rainfall
–
Current week. Resets every Saturday night
at midnight.
x
Monthly
rainfall
–
Current Month. Resets the 1
st
of each month
at 12:00am midnight.
x
Press the tabs back as
indicated to unlock the rain
gauge cover
x
Lift the rain gauge cover
off its base. Then carefully
remove the packing tape
from the bucket assembly
x
Open battery cover and
insert 2-AA batteries
according to the polarity
indicated. Close the
battery cover.
x
Replace & lock the rain
gauge cover on the base.
