Installation Guide
5
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. Separate rain gauge cover from the base by gently 
squeezing tabs and pulling the cover upwards.
2. Remove battery box by squeezing the two tabs on 
each end together.
3. Remove and discard cardboard rain gauge stabilizer.
4. Insert 2 x AA batteries into the battery compartment 
as shown. Follow the polarity (+/-) diagram in the  
battery compartment.
5. Securely place the battery box back into the rain  
gauge base.
6. Securely re-attach the rain gauge cover onto rain  
gauge base.
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3
2
SQUEEZE
SQUEEZE TABS TO OPEN
SQUEEZE
LARGE
TAB
SQUEEZE
LARGE
TAB
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Rain Gauge Setup
A B C
A-B-C Switch 
Set to match 
display
Set the A-B-C Switch
Locate 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 
rain gauge and the display in order 
for the units to synchronize.










