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B
Route the Rain Gauge wires through the knock-out on the bottom
of the controller.
C
Use the flat-head screwdriver (included) to connect the Rain
Gauge wires to the blue 2-wire terminal (included as a separate
piece with the ET Manager Cartridge – not included with the ETM-
RG). Give the wires a gentle tug to make sure they are securely
connected.
D
Plug the blue 2-wire terminal with wires connected back into the
ET Manager Cartridge.
4
E
Insert the ET Manager Cartridge into the cartridge bay bottom
edge first. Swing the top of the cartridge toward the front panel
and push into place, ensuring that the thumb latch snaps securely
into place.
F
Press the Rain Gauge wire firmly into the cable routing channel
with the green/yellow ground wire, and the ET Manager Receiver/
Antenna Cable.
b
b
NOTE:
If the ribbon cable becomes detached, re-attach with the
RED edge of the ribbon cable toward the LEFT side of the opening.
Rain Gauge Installation
Install the Local Rain Gauge
Follow the Local Rain Gauge (ETM-RG) Installation Guide for proper
mounting of an optional Rain Gauge.
WIRE
NOTCH
RAIN
DRAINAGE
HOLES
BRACKET
RIVETS (2X)
RAIN
GAUGE
WIRE
STRAIN
RELIEF
SLOT
CABLE
TIE
LOCAL RAIN
GAUGE
(with
tipping cup)
Connect the Local Rain Gauge
After the Rain Gauge is mounted properly, follow the steps below to
connect the gauge to the cartridge.
b
b
NOTE:
When using the Local Rain Gauge (ETM-RG), the ET
Manager Cartridge must be programmed with the Rain Source
set to “ETM-RG”. See the Rain Source section for programming
instructions.
A
Unlatch the ET Manager Cartridge by pressing down on the latch
and pulling forward.
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