AcuRite 00899 Instruction Manual
ACU•RITE.
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Instruction Manual
Rain Gauge
model 00899
CONTENTS
Unpacking Instructions ............. 2
Package Contents .................... 2
Product Registration ................. 2
Features & Benets: Rain Gauge ... 3
Features & Benets: 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
Specications......................... 13
FCC Information .................... 13
Customer Support .................. 14
Warranty............................... 14
Questions? Contact Customer Support at
(877) 221-1252 or visit www.AcuRite.com
SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
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 MUST BE REGISTERED
IMPORTANT
TO RECEIVE WARRANTY SERVICE
PRODUCT REGISTRATION
Register online to receive 1 year warranty protection
www.AcuRite.com
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Features & Benets
1
2
3
SQUEEZE
4
RAIN GAUGE
1. Rain Gauge Cover
2. Rain Gauge Tipping Cups
Collects and empties rain for
continuous rain measurement.
A B C
5
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.
3
Features & Benets
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2
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16
15
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13
12
11
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5
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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 ooding.
5. RAIN ALARM Indicator
Indicates that a rain event has
begun.
6. Display Low Battery Indicator
7. HISTORY Icon
Indicates historical data is being
viewed.
ODAY 5 - MF & OAT
9
8. Clock
9. Date
10. SET Button
For setup preferences.
11. + Button
For setup preferences.
12. Rain Gauge Signal Strength
13. RAIN ALARM Button
Activates/Deactivates rain alarm.
14. Rain Gauge Low Battery Indicator
15. FLOOD WATCH Button
Activates/deactivates ood watch alarm.
16. Rainfall Total
For current mode selected (#1).
17. Mode
Indicates mode displayed (#1).
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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
SQUEEZE
SQUEEZE TABS TO OPEN
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.
2
SQUEEZE
LARGE
TAB
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3 4
SQUEEZE
LARGE
TAB
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.
5
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6
•
A-B-C Switch
Set to match
display
A B C
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