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Tools and materials needed, Rain collector internal components, Prepare the rain collector – DAVIS Rain Collector with Grip Grooves and Bird Spikes (flat base) User Manual

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Prepare the Rain Collector

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Tools and Materials Needed

You may need some of the following tools and materials to install the rain collector.
•Drill with 3/32” (2

mm) drill bit

•Medium Phillips screwdriver
•3/16” (or 5 mm) wrench
•Cable clips or weather-resistant cable ties with screw holes or other means for

mounting

•Small hammer (for optional bird spikes)

Rain Collector Internal Components

The illustration below shows the internal components of the rain collector, many of
which are referenced in this manual.

Cable Slot

Restraining

Post

Drain

Screen

Latch

Opening

Bubble Level

Adjustment

Screw

Adjustment

Guide

Base

Tipping

Spoons

Magnet

Reed Switch

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Prepare the Rain Collector

1. Turn the rain collector upside down and remove

the cone from the base by rotating the base until
the latches on the cone line up with the latch
openings in the base then lifting the base away
from the cone.