DAVIS Rain Collector II for GroWeather, EnviroMonitor, Weather Monitor and Wizard - Manual (Page 7)

Installing the Rain Collector II
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Choosing a Location for the Rain Collector
Keep the following in mind when choosing a location for your rain collector:
•You must mount the Rain Collector II on a level surface. To make sure the sur-
face is level use a bubble level, or pour water into the T-shaped leveling trough
in the collector base and observe the surface of the water to ensure that the col-
lector is level. Newer models come with a built-in bubble level attached to the
base to simplify this process.
•Be sure there is an unobstructed path for water runoff from the drain screens.
•The Rain Collector II contains a magnet-operated switch which may not operate
correctly if you mount the rain collector on or near any object which is attracted
to a magnet.
To install the rain collector on a sheet metal roof, insulate the unit by making a
platform out of wood. Mount the base of the rain collector at least 1"(4
cm) away
from any steel or iron surface and make sure the reed switch is at least 1" (4 cm)
away from any steel or iron objects (e.g., nails).
•Choose a location which is easily accessible for normal cleaning and is distant
from trees or other sources of heavy pollen or debris.
Installing the Rain Collector II
1. If you have not already done so, separate the cone from the base.
2. If necessary, disconnect the rain collector cable from the junction box.
3. Locate a suitable mounting surface, using the guidelines above.
4. Place the base on the mounting surface and mark the location of the four holes
(the base has eight to choose from) you will use to secure the base.
5. Make pilot holes using a 3/32" (2 mm) drill bit. You should make the pilot
holes about 1/2" (12 mm) deep.
6. Fasten the base to the mounting
surface using the #8 x 3/4"
screws provided.
Fasten Base to Mounting Surface
7. Attach the rain collector cable to
the appropriate connector on
the junction box.
8. To be certain the rain collector is
functioning properly after
installation, retest the unit as
described “Testing the Rain Col-
lector II” on page
5.
9. Once you are sure the unit is
functioning properly, place the
cone back onto the base by put-
ting the latches on the cone into
the latch openings in the base
and rotating the cone clockwise
until the latches “lock” into place.