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
+ -
1
1
2
%
2
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.
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