AcuRite 00614 Rain Gauge - Manual (Page 2)

3 • SETUP
PLEASE DISPOSE OF OLD OR DEFECTIVE BATTERIES IN AN ENVIRONMENTALLY
SAFE WAY AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH YOUR LOCAL LAWS AND REGULATIONS.
BATTERY SAFETY: 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 in fire, as batteries may explode or leak. DO NOT mix old and new batteries or types of batteries
(alkaline/standard). DO NOT use rechargeable batteries. DO NOT recharge non-rechargeable batteries. DO NOT short-circuit the supply terminals.
A. Rain Collector
Always install batteries
into the rain collector
FIRST to ensure proper
wireless synchronization
with the main unit.
1) Separate the upper and
lower casing of the rain
collector.
2) Remove the battery
compartment &
electronics box. Remove
the now loose battery
compartment cover and
install 2 fresh “AA”
batteries as shown here.
B. Main Unit
Remove the battery
compartment cover and
install 3 fresh “AA”
batteries as shown here.
Install Batteries
NOTE: Install all batteries in both
units within a 6 minute period to
ensure proper wireless functionality.
2 • OVERVIEW OF FEATURES - RAIN COLLECTOR
Removable Debris Screen
The Debris Screen prevents leaves and sticks from
entering into the rain collector. Remove and clean
debris periodically to ensure collector accuracy.
Removable Rain Collector Funnel
The Funnel is specially designed with a large 6”
opening to maximize the rain collection area.
The funnel is removable for easy cleaning. To remove,
simply rotate the funnel in either direction and pull out.
Remove Packing Material
The Rain Collector and Rain Collector Tipping Bucket are
packaged with a protective material inserted to prevent
excessive movement during shipping. Carefully remove
all of these materials and discard them.
Collector Upper Casing
The Collector Upper Casing encloses the sensor/battery
compartment component and seals the collection
tipping bucket from wind and non-metered rain drops.
To remove upper casing from lower casing, press inward
on side tabs and lift up carefully.
Collector Lower Casing Base
The Collector Lower Casing Base supports the entire rain
gauge and also serves as a mounting base. It is very
important that the base be placed on a flat, level surface for
proper operation.
Battery Compartment & Electronics Box
The Battery Compartment & Electronics Box component
of the rain collector slides into place on slots and
encases the batteries and other electronics components.
To remove this component, squeeze the two tabs and
gently slide the box out. Take care that the box is re-installed
in the correct manner (with the batter compartment cover
facing the outside of the Upper Casing) when slid back in.
Rain Collection Tipping Bucket
The Rain Collection Tipping Bucket collects a metered
amount of rain and tips to automatically empty, allowing for
continuous rain measurement.
INSTALL
3 “AA”
BATTERIES
- 3 - - 2 -
A B C
Tapa del
compartimiento
de las baterías
BA
TTERY
COMP
ARTMENT
CO VER