Gold Medal 2753 Installation Manual

2753

Digital Wireless

Rain Gauge & Thermometer

Indoor/Outdoor Thermometer

with Remote Rain Gauge

Leading the Way in Accuracy®

Required: Screw Driver & 4 ‘AAA’ Batteries

Instruction Manual

Welcome to the Taylor® Digital Wireless Rain Gauge and Thermometer. Simple, reliable,
accurate… it allows you to monitor indoor or outdoor temperatures as well as rain fall from
one room. While the base unit reads indoor conditions, the remote sensor wirelessly reports
outdoor weather conditions back to the base unit for an all-in-one weather display.

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Table of Contents:

Battery Installation....................................... 2

How to Set Up Your Rain Gauge............... 2-4

Where to Place Your Rain Gauge............. 3

How to Display Your Rain Gauge.............. 3

How to Read Your Rain Gauge................. 5

How to View Readings................................ 5

Rain Alert...................................................... 6

Rainfall History.............................................. 5

Temperature Readings................................ 6

Temperature Trend Indicators..................... 6

Temperature Alerts....................................... 7

Low Battery Indicators.................................. 7

Trouble Shooting.......................................... 7-8

Precautions.................................................... 9

Specifications................................................ 8

Warranty Information................................... 9

Battery Installation

Base Unit:

The Base Display Unit is powered by 2 AAA batteries (not
included).

1. Remove the battery compartment cover located on

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the back of the unit.

2. Install 2 AAA batteries.

3. Replace the battery compartment cover.

4. Remove any static cling label from the LCD screen.
Important: Install batteries in the base unit before

installing batteries in the rain cup sensor, or the units'
transmissions may not properly connect.

Rain collection cup sensor:

1. Remove the 2 screws from the battery compartment

cover on the bottom of the rain collection cup sensor
and remove the cover.

2. Install 2 AAA batteries (not included) into the battery

compartment.

3. Tip: Lithium batteries are recommended in extremely

cold or hot locations.

4. Replace the battery compartment cover and the

screws. Make sure the door is securely closed to
prevent water leakage.

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How to Set Up Your Rain Gauge

1. Remove any static cling labels from the LCD screen and any

tape from the base unit or rain collection cup.

2. Install 2 AAA batteries into the base unit (see Battery

Installation section).

3. Install 2 AAA batteries into the rain collector cup sensor (see

Battery Installation section).

4. Remove the 2 screws on the bottom of the rain cup sensor

and remove the rain cup cover.

5. Remove any tape or cardboard from the rain cup pendulum

to allow it to fill and empty when rainfall occurs.

6. Replace the rain cup cover and the 2 screws.

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How to Set Up Your Rain Gauge (cont.)

7. Place the base unit as close as possible to the rain cup sensor.

8. Press the “RE-SYNC” button on the back of the base unit. The base unit will search for a

signal from the rain cup. The “ “ icon appears in the bottom left corner of the LCD to
indicate a transmission signal has been sent.

9. The IN temperature reading appears when transmission is successful.

10. If the IN temperature does not appear with 3 minutes, press the “RE-SYNC” button again.

If the IN temperature still does not appear, refer to the Troubleshooting Section.

11. The remote will then automatically transmit updated readings to the base unit every 45

seconds.

TIP: Press ‘IN/OUT TEMP’ on the back of the base unit to switch between indoor and outdoor

temperatures.

Where to Place Your Rain Gauge

Base unit location:

Place the unit indoors in a well-ventilated location away from direct sunlight.

Rain Collection Cup Sensor location:

1. Place the rain collection cup sensor on a level, horizontal surface for accurate readings.

2. If desired, use the 2 included screws to mount to a solid surface (such as a fence post or a

garden shed. Or use the 2 included spikes to mount to the ground. (Please note the rain
cup sensor must be horizontally upright for accurate rainfall readings.)

3. The transmission range of the rain cup sensor is 100 feet. The effective transmission range is

vastly affected by obstacles such as walls, sheds, trees, etc. Try various set ups for the best
results. Shorten the distance between base and rain cup sensor units when necessary.

Place the sensor in a dry, shaded area. Direct sunlight will heat the casing and inflate
temperatures readings. Tip: Keep the rain cup sensor at least 3 feet from any obstructions

which may affect rain collection. For example, do not place the sensor under a tree, as
water dripping from leaves into the rain cup will overstate actual rainfall.

Important: Though the rain cup sensor is weather- and frost-resistant, it should never be
completely submerged in water or left outside during snowy weather. Also please note the
transmitter should not be left outdoors in temperatures at or below -4°F (-20°C). If the
temperature drops to this level, move the rain cup sensor to an indoor area. Both the rain
cup sensor and the base unit should be kept at temperatures between -4°F (-20°C) to 140°F
(60°C). Extreme temperatures outside this range can permanently damage internal circuitry.

How to Display your Rain Gauge

Table top –

use the Table Stand
on the back of the
base unit.

Wall –
use the keyhole on
the back of the
base unit.

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