Acu-Rite 875 User Manual

Instruction Manual

Rain Gauge

model 00875

CONTENTS

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

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

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

Features & Benets: Display ...... 3

Features & Benets: Collector ...4

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

Install or Replace Batteries........5

Set Time, Date & Units ..............6

Placement Guidelines ...............6

Rain Collector Installation .........7

Using the Rain Gauge ..............8

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Questions? Contact Customer Support at

[phone] 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.

Package Contents

1. Display unit

2. Rain collector

3. Instruction Manual

PRODUCT MUST BE REGISTERED

IMPORTANT

PRODUCT REGISTRATION

Register online

to receive 1 year

warranty protection

www.AcuRite.com

TO RECEIVE WARRANTY SERVICE

Register a Product

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Features & Benets

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DISPLAY UNIT

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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.

8. Time

9. Date

10. SET Button
for setup preferences.

11. ”+” Button

For setup preferences.

12. Rain Collector Signal Strength

13. RAIN ALARM Button

Activates/Deactivates rain alarm.

14. Rain Collector 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.

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Features & Benets

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RAIN COLLECTOR

1. Rain Collector Cover

2. Rain Collector Tipping Cups

Collects and empties rain for
continuous rain measurement.

3. Battery & Electronics Box

4. Rain Collector Base

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SETUP

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Install or Replace Batteries

AcuRite recommends high quality alkaline batteries for the best product
performance. Heavy duty or rechargeable batteries are not recommended.

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Rain Collector

1. Separate rain collector 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 foam 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 col­lector base.

6. Securely re-attach the rain collector cover onto rain
collector base.

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Display Unit

1. Slide off the battery

compartment cover.

2. Insert 2 x AA batteries into
the battery compartment, as
shown. Follow the polarity
(+/-) diagram in the battery

compartment.

3. Replace the battery cover.

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PLEASE DISPOSE OF OLD OR DEFECTIVE BATTERIES IN AN ENVIRONMENTALLY SAFE

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 fire,
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.

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

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