Section 2 | Assembly Instructions
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Assembly Instructions
2.1 Wading Set
To assemble:
i.
Remove wading rods from case and screw together.
ii.
Screw rods into base.
iii.
Remove suspension pin from Meter, and slide Meter on to rods, setting at required position.
iv.
Screw on direction knob, adjusting Meter so that the impeller points in the direction indicated by
the arrow/dot on the direction knob. This makes operation of the unit easier when the Meter
cannot be seen in murky water.
v.
Clip the wading signal cable into the Meter (see Figure 1) and plug the jack connector into the
Control Unit.
vi.
Ensure that the battery is connected inside the Control Unit and the Meter is now ready for use.
to learn how to operate the meter and control unit.
2.2 Suspension Set
To assemble:
i.
Remove wading rod locking screw from the Meter body and screw in tailfin.
ii.
Remove suspension pin, slide suspension bar through the Meter and set the bar at the required
height using the suspension pin.
iii.
Clip the suspension cable to the top end of the suspension bar using the stainless steel shackle
provided, and clip the reed switch assembly into the Meter.
iv.
If a Columbus Sinker Weight is being used, attach this to the bottom of the suspension bar.
v.
Plug the jack connector into the Control Unit, ensure the battery is connected inside the Control
Unit and the Meter is ready for use.
The Balance Weight on the tailfin is pre-set for use in fresh water. The Meter should be suspended
in the water to be gauged and a check made that the Meter lies horizontally. The balance of the
unit may be adjusted by moving the balance weight on the tailfin, using the Allen key provided.
to learn how to operate the meter and control unit.
Non
‑
Valeport Control Units
It is advised that if the revolution counter being used is not of Valeport origin, no more than 5
milliamps are passed through the reed switch, to avoid damage. Valeport cannot accept
responsibility for damage incurred when using non
‑
Valeport Control Units