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1. Identify a location outdoors to mount the weather station
• Select a location where full unobstructed direct rainfall can be received.
• Avoid locations where water from sources such as roofs,
roof gutters, or irrigation sprinklers can enter the weather station.
• Select a location within an effective communication
range of the timer (typically within 50 feet; depending on obstructions).
• See page 22 before mounting weather station.
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2. Activate the weather station
NOTE: The timer must be operational before activating the weather station.
• At the timer navigation pad, press and hold
and
for 5 seconds to begin timer communication setup.
• SENSOR will appear in the display and blink during a 3 minute setup period.
• At the selected mount location, remove upper housing from base of weather station.
• Verify bucket retainer strip is removed and discarded (see page 20).
• Install 2 AA batteries; reattach battery cap and upper housing.
• The weather station will automatically begin a 1 minute setup routine.
3. Confirm wireless communication established
NOTE: Allow up to one minute for wireless communication to be established.
• At the timer, SENSOR will stop blinking in the display.
• Rain and temperature test values will appear in the display.
• The test values will reset 3 minutes from the start of timer communication setup.
4. Mount weather station
(typically within 50 feet of timer; see page 21)
• Attach mounting bracket at selected mount location using 2 supplied screws.
• Attach weather station to mount clip. Level as needed by adjusting mount clips.
• Optional: Rainfall values can be reset to zero by pressing and
holding and ENTER buttons together for 5 seconds.
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Weather station installation is now complete.
