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CONTENTS

Unpacking Instructions ............. 2

Package Contents .................... 2

Product Registration ................. 2

Features & Benets: Rain Gauge ... 3

Features & Benets: Display ........ 4

Setup ...................................... 5

Rain Gauge Setup .................... 5

Display Setup .......................... 6

Set Time, Date & Units .............. 7

Placement Guidelines ............... 7

Rain Gauge Installation ............ 8

Using the Rain Gauge .............. 9

Programmable Rain Alarm ...... 10

Troubleshooting ......................11

Calibration ............................ 12

Care & Maintenance .............. 13

Specications ......................... 13

FCC Information .................... 13

Customer Support .................. 14

Warranty............................... 14

Instruction Manual

Rain Gauge

model 00899

Questions? Contact Customer Support at

(877) 221-1252 or visit www.AcuRite.com

Summary of content (16 pages)

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Instruction Manual Rain Gauge model 00899 CONTENTS Unpacking Instructions.............. 2 Package Contents..................... 2 Product Registration.................. 2 Features & Benefits: Rain Gauge.... 3 Features & Benefits: Display......... 4 Setup....................................... 5 Rain Gauge Setup..................... 5 Display Setup........................... 6 Set Time, Date & Units............... 7 Placement Guidelines................ 7 Rain Gauge Installation.............
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Congratulations on your new AcuRite product. To ensure the best possible product performance, please read this manual in its entirety and retain it for future reference. Unpacking Instructions Remove the protective film that is applied to the LCD screen prior to using this product. Locate the tab and peel off to remove. Remove packing materials from inside of the rain gauge. Package Contents 1. Display 2. Rain Gauge 3.
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Features & Benefits 1 2 3 SQUEEZE ABC 4 5 RAIN GAUGE 3. Battery Compartment & Electronics Box 1. Rain Gauge Cover 2. Rain Gauge Tipping Cups 4. Rain Gauge Base Collects and empties rain for continuous rain measurement. 5. A-B-C Switch ID code that must match display’s A-B-C switch to ensure units synchronize.
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Features & Benefits 17 2 16 15 14 13 12 11 3 10 1 4 56 7 8 9 DISPLAY 1. MODE Button Toggle between rainfall readings for EVENT, 1 DAY, WEEK, TOTAL A or TOTAL B. 2 . CLEAR Button Clears data being viewed for current mode (#1). 3. HIST Button Displays historical data. 4. FLOOD WATCH ALARM Indicator Indicates conditions are present that could lead to flooding. 5. RAIN ALARM Indicator Indicates that a rain event has begun. 6. Display Low Battery Indicator 7. HISTORY Icon 8. Clock 9.
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SETUP Rain Gauge Setup Install or Replace Batteries AcuRite recommends high quality alkaline batteries for the best product performance. Heavy duty or rechargeable batteries are not recommended. 1 2 SQUEEZE LARGE TAB SQUEEZE LARGE TAB 3 4 SQUEEZE SQUEEZE TABS TO OPEN 1. S eparate rain gauge cover from the base by gently squeezing tabs and pulling the cover upwards. 5 2. R emove battery box by squeezing the two tabs on each end together. 3.
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Display Setup 2 Install or Replace Batteries 1 Set the A-B-C Switch L ocate the A-B-C switch inside the battery compartment. Set the A-B-C switch to A, B or C. You must select the same letter choices for both the display and the rain gauge in order for the units to synchronize. 1. R emove the battery compartment cover. 2. I nsert 3 x AA alkaline batteries into the battery compartment, as shown. Follow the polarity (+/–) diagram in the battery compartment. 3. Replace the battery cover.
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Set the Time, Date & Units This rain gauge is equipped with historical data and alarms that require accurate time and date settings to function properly. It is important to set the time, date and units before using the rain gauge. Press and hold the “SET” button for 3 seconds to enter SET MODE. Once in set mode, the preference you are currently setting will blink on the display. To adjust the currently selected (flashing) item, press and release the “+” or “-” button (press and HOLD to fast adjust).
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Rain Gauge Installation • To ensure accurate rain measurement, the rain gauge MUST be placed on a flat, level surface. • Ensure the rain gauge is not placed in a low spot that could become flooded or in an area where there are obstructions above it. OK DO NOTthe rain gaugeDO NOTfrom the rain gauge DO NOT DO 1. Separate cover base. PLACE IN WATER OR PLACE IN AREAS WHERE PLACE IN AN PLACE ON A LEVEL 2. INLocate two holesPLANT on the rain CAN gauge base.
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OPERATION Using the Rain Gauge Modes & Historical Data Press the MODE button to view rainfall data for different modes. While a mode is being viewed, press the CLEAR button to erase the reading being viewed or press the HIST button to view historical readings. You will automatically exit HIST mode if no buttons are pressed for 30 seconds. Enter HIST mode at any time by pressing the HIST button. EVENT Mode When EVENT mode is selected, rainfall data is shown for the most recent rainfall.
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Alarms Flood Watch Alarm Press the FLOOD WATCH button to activate or deactivate the FLOOD WATCH ALARM. When the alarm is ON and flood and saturation conditions are present, an alarm will sound and the FLOOD WATCH indicator will highlight on the display. Flood conditions include: > 3” (76.2 mm) in the last 7 days, and then >0.7” (17.78 mm) in the last 2 hours or >1” (25.4 mm) in the last 24 hours > 2.3” (58.4 mm) in the last 4 days, and then >0.7” (17.78 mm) in the last 2 hours or >1” (25.
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Troubleshooting No rainfall: Display shows dashes Dashes indicate that the display and rain gauge are not synchronized. •R elocate the display and/or the rain gauge. The units must be within 100 ft (30 m) of each other. •M ake sure both units are placed at least 3 feet (0.9 m) away from electronics that may interfere with the wireless communication (such as TVs, microwaves, computers, etc). •U se standard alkaline batteries. Do not use heavy duty or rechargeable batteries.
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Calibration Calibrate the Rain Gauge The rain gauge can be calibrated to improve accuracy. Items Needed: rain gauge, display, plastic cup, pin, screw driver 1. First, place the rain gauge on a level surface. 2. Place the display close by so you can monitor it during calibration. 3. Make a pin hole in the bottom of a plastic cup. Hold the cup over the rain gauge and fill it with exactly 1 cup (8 oz.) of water, allowing the water to slowly drip into the rain gauge.
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Care & Maintenance Display Care Clean with a soft, damp cloth. Do not use caustic cleaners or abrasives. Keep away from dust, dirt and moisture. Clean ventilation ports regularly with a gentle puff of air. Rain Gauge Care Clean with a soft damp cloth. Do not use caustic cleaners or abrasives that could mar the polished surface of the rain collector or tipping cups. If the rain gauge becomes dirty, rain water may not flow correctly through the rain collector.
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Customer Support AcuRite customer support is committed to providing you with best-inclass service. For assistance, please have the model number of this product available and contact us in any of the following ways: (877) 221-1252 Visit us at www.AcuRite.
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