AcuRite 614 - Manual (Page 4)

5 • OPERATION
The main unit has a wireless signal reception
icon in the lower left display area. If there are a
low number of “bars” present, you may
experience no communication ( “--” ) or
inaccuracy. In either case, you may need to
relocate one or both of the units. If most or all 4
of the bars are present, wireless reception is
good and no action is required.
Wireless Reception
no reception great reception
collector signal reception
Display Mode
Rain Monitor
B
B
A A
Rain Monitor
The rain monitor feature will sound an audible alert every time the set amount of rainfall is recorded.
For example, for every .50 inches (10 mm if in mm mode) of rain that is recorded- the alert will sound
briefly. To turn this function on, press the “rain monitor” button ( ). The rain monitor and default set
quantity of .50 in. will appear. You may then press the button again to raise the rain monitor value in
.50 increments up to 5.00 inches. Press the “rain monitor” button once more after you reach 5.00
inches and the rain monitor feature will turn off. When the alert is sounding, you may press any button
to silence the alert.
A
Press to
turn ON
After 5.00 in.
is reached,
Press to
turn OFF
Press
repeatedly
to raise alert
in .50 in. increments
( up to 5.00 inches )
rain monitor OFF rain monitor ON maximum value (5.00)
Display Mode
This feature allows you to view recorded rain quantity for either the last 24 hours, or the accumulative
total amount of rain ( up to 99.99 inches ) recorded since both units were powered on. You may switch
between both modes at any time by pressing the “mode” button. You may reset the entire rain count
by pressing and holding the “mode” button.
B
Care Instructions for Rain Collector
Debris and Foreign Matter
The Wireless Rain Collector was designed with materials suitable for outdoor
use. However, certain environmental conditions may require periodic cleaning of
the collector components. If the funnel becomes extremely dirty, rain water may
not flow correctly into the rain collector. In most cases, removing and cleaning
off the debris screen will be sufficient. Certain locations may have an abundance
of plant matter or tree seeds, etc. that may obstruct water flow through the
collection funnel. More extensive clearing out and cleaning of the funnel and
other components may be required in these cases.
It is recommended that the funnel and be checked and cleaned periodically to
ensure proper operation of the rain gauge system.
Winter Climates
The Wireless Rain Collector is designed to collect and record liquid rainfall only,
it will not detect or record snowfall levels. It is recommended that the rain
collector be brought indoors if you live in an area that has extreme cold weather,
ice and snow during the winter months.
General Cleaning
Periodic cleaning of the rain collection funnel may be required to ensure
efficient water flow into the collector base. To clean the funnel, remove by
twisting 90º in any direction and pulling outward. Rinse out the funnel with
warm water and wipe clean with a soft cloth. Do not use coarse abrasive pads or
scrubbing materials.
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