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SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
CONTENTSUnpacking Instructions ............. 2Package Contents .................... 2Product Registration ................. 2
...... 3 ... 4
Setup ...................................... 5........ 5
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......... 7 .............. 8
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Care & Maintenance .............. 12 ......................... 12
FCC Information .................... 12Customer Support .................. 13
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Instruction Manual
Rain Gauge
Questions? Contact Customer Support at (877) 221-1252 or visit www.AcuRite.com
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and retain it for future reference.
Unpacking Instructions
Package Contents
PRODUCT REGISTRATION
www.AcuRite.com
IMPORTANT
Register a Product
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DISPLAY UNIT1. MODE Button
2 . CLEAR Button
current mode (#1).
3. HIST Button
4. FLOOD WATCH ALARM Indicator Indicates conditions are present
5. RAIN ALARM Indicator Indicates that a rain event has
begun.
6. Display Low Battery Indicator
7. HISTORY Icon
viewed.
8. Time
9. Date
10. SET Button For setup preferences.
11. ”+” Button For setup preferences.
12. Rain Collector Signal Strength
13. RAIN ALARM Button
14. Rain Collector Low Battery Indicator
15. FLOOD WATCH Button
16. Rainfall Total
17. Mode
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3
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RAIN COLLECTOR1. Rain Collector Cover
2. Rain Collector Tipping Cups
continuous rain measurement.
3. Battery & Electronics Box
4. Rain Collector Base
SQUEEZETABS
1
2
3
4
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SETUP
PLEASE DISPOSE OF OLD OR DEFECTIVE 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. Dispose of used batteries properly. Only batteries of the same or equivalent type as recommended are to be used. DO NOT incinerate used batteries. DO NOT dispose of batteries
recharge non-rechargeable batteries. DO NOT short-circuit the supply terminals.
Install or Replace Batteries
Display Unit
compartment cover.
compartment.
Rain Collector
each end together.
SQUEEZESQUEEZE
1
5
6
3 4SQUEEZELARGETABS
SQUEEZELARGETABS
SQUEEZELARGETABS
SQUEEZELARGETABS
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Set the Time, Date & Units
time, date and units before using the rain gauge.
button for 3 seconds.
Placement for Maximum Accuracy
Display Unit Placement
Important Placement Guidelines
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Rain Collector Installation
OK
SQUEEZE
Setup is Complete
ATLEAST
APART
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OPERATION
Using the Rain Gauge
Modes & Historical Data
EVENT Modemost recent rain-
impact other modes.
1 DAY Mode
WEEK Mode
be shown with
TOTAL A/B Mode
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mode is being viewed.
AlarmsFlood Watch Alarm
the next 8 hours.
Rain Alarm
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Troubleshooting
No rainfall: Display shows
dashes
The units must be within 100 ft (30 m) of each other.•
computers, etc).
2. Remove the batteries from both units.
for 20 minutes to gain a strong connection.
No rainfall: Display shows
zeroes
Rainfall registering
no rain
Can the rainfall collector remain outdoors in
freezing temperatures?cause permanent damage.
Display screennot working
If your AcuRite product does not operate properly after trying the troubleshooting steps, visit www.AcuRite.com or call (877) 221-1252 for assistance.
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Calibration
Calibrate the Rain Gauge
Items Needed:
and see the water drain through the rain gauge.
(0.2 mm) or more increments.
(42.67 mm).
Tips
Adjustment
(42.67 mm)
2 CALIBRATION SCREWS
COLLECTING CUP
Increase Rainfall
Decrease Rainfall
Increase Rainfall
Decrease Rainfall
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Care & MaintenanceDisplay Unit Care
Rain Collector Care
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RAINFALL RANGE
WIRELESS RANGE
WIRELESS FREQUENCY
POWER
DATA REPORTING 60 second updates
FCC Information
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of purchase.
Limited One Year Warranty
PRODUCT REGISTRATION
www.AcuRite.com
IMPORTANT
Register a Product
Customer Support
For assistance
AcuRite.com
Support User Forum
Submit Feedback & Ideas
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