ACU-RITE 02446 User manual

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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........ 9

Troubleshooting ..................... 10

Calibration .............................11

Care & Maintenance.............. 12

Specications......................... 12

FCC Information .................... 12

Customer Support .................. 13

Warranty............................... 13

Instruction Manual

Rain Gauge

model 02446

Questions? Contact Customer Support at

www.AcuRite.com/support or email support@chaney-inst.com

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 lm 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. Instruction Manual

PRODUCT REGISTRATION

www.AcuRite.com

PRODUCT MUST BE REGISTERED

TO RECEIVE WARRANTY SERVICE

IMPORTANT

RAIN GAUGE

1. Rain Gauge Cover

2. Rain Gauge Tipping Cups

Collects and empties rain for

continuous rain measurement.

3. Battery Compartment &

Electronics Box

4. Rain Gauge Base

5. A-B-C Switch

ID code that must match display’s A-B-C

switch to ensure units synchronize.

Features & Benets

A B C

SQUEEZE

Features & Benets

DISPLAY

1. Button

Press to manually toggle between

rainfall readings for TODAY

YESTERDAY, 7 DAYS, or by

MONTH. Press and hold to

automatically toggle between

readings for TODAY, YESTERDAY

and 7 DAYS.

2 . Date

3. Display Low Battery Indicator

4. Clock

5. Year-To-Date Rainfall Total

6. Icon

Indicates rainfall readings are

in auto-cycle mode.

7. Rainfall Total

For time range indicated

above.

8. Rain Gauge Signal Strength

9. Month-To-Date Rainfall Total

10. Rain Gauge Low Battery Indicator

11. Icon

Indicates a rain alert has been set.

12. Rain Alert Value

Alarm will sound if value is exceeded

for today’s rainfall.

13. Integrated Hang Hole

For easy wall mounting.

14. & Buttons

For setup preferences and to adjust

rain alert value.

15. SET Button

For setup preferences.

16. Battery Compartment

17. A-B-C Switch

For setup preferences.

18. Battery Compartment Cover

(not shown)

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.

SQUEEZE

SQUEEZE TABS TO OPEN

SQUEEZE

LARGE

TAB

SQUEEZE

LARGE

TAB

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.

PLEASE DISPOSE OF OLD OR DEFECTIVE BATTERIES IN AN ENVIRONMENTALLY SAFE

WAY AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH YOUR LOCAL LAWS AND REGULATIONS.

BATTERY SAFETY: Clean the battery contacts and also those of the device prior to battery installation. Remove batteries from equipment which is not to

be used for an extended period of time. Follow the polarity (+/-) diagram in the battery compartment. Promptly remove dead batteries from the device. Dispose of

used batteries properly. Only batteries of the same or equivalent type as recommended are to be used. DO NOT incinerate used batteries. DO NOT dispose of batteries

in re, as batteries may explode or leak. DO NOT mix old and new batteries or types of batteries (alkaline/standard). DO NOT use rechargeable batteries. DO NOT

recharge non-rechargeable batteries. DO NOT short-circuit the supply terminals.

Display Setup

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 display and the rain gauge in

order for the units to synchronize.

Install or Replace Batteries

1. Remove the battery

compartment cover.

2. Insert 3 x AAA alkaline batteries

into the battery compartment,

as shown. Follow the polarity

(+/–) diagram in the battery

compartment.

3. Replace the battery cover.

A B C

2Install Batteries

3 AAA batteries

A-B-C Switch

Set to match

rain gauge

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 release the “SET” button to enter SET MODE. Once in set mode, the

preference you are currently setting will blink on the display.

To adjust the currently selected (ashing) item, press and release the “ ” or “ ”

button (press and HOLD to fast adjust).

To save your adjustments, press and release the “SET” button again to adjust the

next preference. The preference set order is as follows:

CLOCK HOUR (note AM/PM indicators)

CLOCK MINUTE

CALENDAR MONTH

CALENDAR DATE

CALENDAR YEAR

UNITS (INCH or MM)

You will automatically exit SET MODE if no buttons are pressed for 8 seconds. Enter

SET MODE at any time by pressing the “SET” button.

Install Batteries

3 AAA batteries Placement for Maximum Accuracy

AcuRite sensors are sensitive to surrounding environmental conditions. Proper

placement of both the display and rain gauge are critical to the accuracy and

performance of this product.

Display Placement

Place the display in a dry area free of dirt and dust.

Display stands upright for tabletop use or is wall-mountable.

Important Placement Guidelines

• Display and rain gauge must be within 100 ft (30 m) of each other.

• To maximize wireless range and communication, install the rain gauge at

least 3 ft (.9 m) above ground. Place both the display and the rain gauge

away from large metallic items, thick walls, metal surfaces, or other objects

that may limit wireless communication.

• To prevent wireless interference, place both units at least 3 ft (0.9 m) away

from electronic devices (TV, computer, microwave, radio, etc.)

TV 3

100 feet maximum

(30 meters)

LEAST

APART

Setup is Complete

The rain gauge will now synchronize with the display. It may take a few minutes

for synchronization to complete. Please refer to the troubleshooting section of this

manual if anything appears to be functioning improperly.

INSTALL 2 SCREWS USING

HAND TOOLS ONLY.

THEN RE-ATTACH UPPER CASING

SQUEEZE

SQUEEZE TABS TO OPEN

DO NOT

PLACE IN WATER OR

IN UNEVEN OR LOW

SPOTS THAT MAY

BECOME FLOODED.

PLACE ON A LEVEL

SURFACE AT LEAST

3 FEET FROM THE

GROUND WITH NO

OBSTRUCTIONS ABOVE.

DO NOT

PLACE IN AREAS WHERE

PLANT GROWTH CAN

GROW INTO CASE AND

OBSTRUCT RAIN FLOW

THROUGH COLLECTOR

DO NOT

PLACE IN AN

AREA WITH

OBSTRUCTIONS ABOVE

1. Separate the rain gauge cover from the rain gauge base.

2. Locate the two holes on the rain gauge base.

3. Fasten the rain gauge base to a sturdy surface, like a deck railing or a fence

post, with screws (included) using hand tools. (Power tools may slip during

installation, causing damage to the rain gauge.)

Rain Gauge Installation

• To ensure accurate rain measurement, the rain gauge MUST be

placed on a at, level surface.

• Ensure the rain gauge is not placed in a low spot that could become

ooded or in an area where there are obstructions above it.

OPERATION

Using the Rain Gauge

Rainfall Records

Press and release the button on the front of the display to cycle through

historical rainfall records. Records order as follows:

TODAY (resets at midnight)

YESTERDAY

7 DAYS

MONTH (up to previous 13 months)

YEAR

After 3 seconds of inactivity, the display will exit records mode. View records

at any time by pressing the button.

Rain Alarm

By default, the display’s rain alert is set to OFF. To set the alarm value, use the

and buttons on the back of the display to select the parameter for rainfall.

Choose from a selection of rain accumulation thresholds.

When a rain alert has been activated, an audible alarm will sound and the

display will ash the rainfall value. Press any button to silence the alarm.

Disable the alarm at any time by pressing the button until the alert value

shows “OFF”.

Troubleshooting

No rainfall:

Display shows

dashes

Dashes indicate that the display and rain gauge are not

synchronized.

• Relocate the display and/or the rain gauge. The units

must be within 100 ft (30 m) of each other.

•

Make 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).

• Use standard alkaline batteries. Do not use heavy

duty or rechargeable batteries. NOTE: It may take a

few minutes for display and rain gauge to synchronize

after batteries are replaced.

• Try resetting the units:

1. Bring both the display and rain gauge indoors and

position side by side.

2. Remove the batteries from both units.

3. Reinstall batteries in the rain gauge rst.

4. Reinstall batteries in the display last.

5. Let the units sit within a couple feet of each other

for a few minutes to gain a strong connection.

No rainfall:

Display shows

zeroes

Remove rain gauge cover. Does the tipping lever ip

back and forth easily? Try tipping it manually to see

if it will register this as rain. If not try the reset steps

listed above.

Rainfall registering

when there’s

no rain

• Make sure the rain gauge is mounted securely so that

it cannot move or sway in the wind. The rain gauge

should be mounted on a solid and level surface in a

clear area away from any overhead obstructions that

may block rainfall.

• Make sure you are using standard alkaline batteries

(not heavy duty, max or rechargeable).

Can the rain gauge

remain outdoors in

freezing temperatures?

No, the rainfall gauge should be brought indoors when

there is a possibility of freezing temperatures. Water

expands when it freezes. If any water is left within the

collector during a freeze, it can crack the plastic and

cause permanent damage.

Display screen

not working

• Check that the batteries are installed correctly.

Batteries may need to be replaced.

If your AcuRite product does not operate properly after trying

the troubleshooting steps, visit www.AcuRite.com or email

support@chaney-inst.com for assistance.

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