AcuRite 00896 Rain Gauge - Manual

User Manual
Digital Wireless Rain Gauge
Rain Gauge Specifications:
- Outdoor rain gauge transmitter measures the rainfall and transmits the data
to an indoor rain monitor base unit which shows the rainfall information on
the LCD display.
- The display shows on of 3 available rain modes. No rain / Light rain /
Heavy rain.
- Range of rainfall measurement on the LCD display:
o IN (inch): 00.00 ~ 99.90
o MM (millimeter): 000.0 ~ 999.9
- Rainfall measurement can register accumulation up to:
o 99.90IN under inch display mode
o 999.9MM under millimeter display mode
- Transmission range is up to 100 feet in an open area without interference.
Interference from such things as metal siding or wall studs and security
systems can reduce the effective transmission range.
- Power requirement:
o Indoor rain monitor requires 2 “AAA” alkaline batteries (not
included).
o Outdoor rain gauge transmitter: 2 “AA” alkaline batteries (not
included).
Important Information:
1) For the initial set-up put the batteries in the indoor rain monitor base unit
first and then into the outdoor rain gauge transmitter.
2) For the outdoor rain gauge transmitter, please make sure the counting lever
inside the unit is placed in an upright position and is free to swing smoothly.
3) For the best reception and to avoid the outdoor rain gauge being immersed in
water while it is raining, please place the outdoor rain gauge on a flat surface
above ground level.
4) Do not store or locate the outdoor rain gauge and a counting lever close to
any source of magnetic interference or electrical equipment.