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TB3
12-2023 – 01-02-002
12-2023 – 01-02-002

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  • Page 1 User Manual 12-2023 – 01-02-002 12-2023 – 01-02-002...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Electrical ........................... 10 Maintenance Part V Repair Part VI TB3 Part List ..........................15 Technical Data Part VII Obligations of the Operator and Disposal Part VIII Obligations of the Operator ...................... 22 Dismantling / Disposal ....................... 22 © 2023 | KISTERS...
  • Page 3: I Disclaimer

    KISTERS has been advised of the © 2023 | KISTERS. Any rights not expressly granted herein possibility of such damages.
  • Page 4: Scope Of Delivery

    Scope of Delivery § This package should contain: § TB3 Rain gauge § TB311/5 5 metre connecting lead § M4 Allen Key § 6 nylon washers © 2023 | KISTERS...
  • Page 5: Safety Instructions

    KISTERS website. § Disposal instructions: After taking the KISTERS TB3 out of service, it must be disposed of in compliance with local waste and environmental regulations. The KISTERS TB3 is never to be disposed in household waste! §...
  • Page 6: Part I Introduction

    KISTERS’ TB3 is a high-quality tipping bucket rain gauge for measuring rainfall and precipitation in urban and rural locations. Due to the integrated syphon, the gauge delivers high levels of accuracy across a broad range of rainfall intensities. With the optional heater the TB3 is the ideal device for cold climates.
  • Page 7: Part Ii Installation

    1. Avoid scratching the paint on the base and expose the base to an external harsh and corrosive environment. 2. Avoid the stainless steel bolt and washers from damaging the paint on the aluminium base and creating galvanic corrosion between stainless steel and aluminium. Please note: © 2023 | KISTERS...
  • Page 8 The gauge is provided with a level. Proceed to level by adjusting the hold down anchors as required. § Connect lead to the raingauge terminals, in accordance with Diagram 3, and to the recording device, in accordance with manufacturer’s instruction manual. © 2023 | KISTERS...
  • Page 9: Calibration

    § Laboratory Calibration Unit, Model TB340, for calibration after servicing in workshops, supplied with operating manual. § Recalibration Service at KISTERS’ factory. Please contact either KISTERS or our local distributor for further information. Field Calibration Device © 2023 | KISTERS...
  • Page 10: Test Operation

    Parallel connection of both switches increases the current carrying capacity of the contact system if required. § Parallel switch operation confers a degree of redundancy in locations where data from the raingauge is critical to flood warning etc. Figure 1 – Diagram 3 © 2023 | KISTERS...
  • Page 11 § All insect screens Dismantle Details a. Unscrew nut b. Lightly press stem down on surface until stem pops out of syphon body. c. Remove stem from syphon body. d. Unscrew cap e. Clean all items © 2023 | KISTERS...
  • Page 12 Maintenance Assembly Details a. Screw cap on stem. Finger tight only. b. Push stem into syphon body. c. Replace nut and tighten. Do not over tighten. © 2023 | KISTERS...
  • Page 13 Maintenance © 2023 | KISTERS...
  • Page 14: Part Vi Repair

    § Please do not ship the goods prior to obtaining the reference number. KISTERS will not reject any equipment that arrives without reference number; however, it may take us longer to process. Custom requirements for items sent to KISTERS for warranty or non-warranty repairs: Check with your national customs/tax authorities for details, processes and paperwork regarding tax exempt return of products.
  • Page 15: Tb3 Part List

    Tipping Bucket Raingauge, bucket capacity 0.01inch, bucket type Teflon impregnated, injection moulded, non-hydroscopic, UV Stabilised ASA plastic bucket TB3/0.5/T Tipping Bucket Raingauge, bucket capacity 0.5mm, bucket type Teflon impregnated, injection moulded, non-hydroscopic, UV Stabilised ASA plastic bucket © 2023 | KISTERS...
  • Page 16 Repair TB3 Base Part List © 2023 | KISTERS...
  • Page 17 Repair TB3 Bucket Part List © 2023 | KISTERS...
  • Page 18 Repair Syphon Part List © 2023 | KISTERS...
  • Page 19 Repair Filter Part List © 2023 | KISTERS...
  • Page 20 Repair Enclosure Part List Part no. Description Quantity TB337-01 Funnel TB337-02 Enclosure TB418-06 Vent SC022-72 Screw TB337 breakdown assembly © 2023 | KISTERS...
  • Page 21 -20 °C to +70 °C (heater recommended below +4 °C) Operating Humidity 0 to 100 % Dimensions and Mass Ø 282.84 mm × H 410 mm Ø 200 mm × H 330 mm 3.8 kg 3.3 kg © 2023 | KISTERS...
  • Page 22: Part Viii Obligations Of The Operator And Disposal

    Instead, these old appliances must be collected separately and disposed of via the local collection and return systems. Integrated or provided batteries and accumulators must be separated from the appliances and disposed of at the designated © 2023 | KISTERS...
  • Page 23 At the end of its service life, the lithium-ion battery must be disposed of according to legal provisions. EU WEEE Directive As players in the environmental market, KISTERS AG is committed to supporting efforts to avoid and recycle waste. Please consider: §...
  • Page 24 +64 7 857 0810 sales@kisters.co.nz www.kisters.co.nz Latin America | KISTERS Latin America +57 350 575 4079 sales@kisters-latam.com www.kisters-latam.com North America | KISTERS North America +1 561 459 4876 kna@kisters.net www.kisters.net Spain | KISTERS Ibérica info@kisters.es www.kisters.es © 2023 | KISTERS...
  • Page 25 © 2023 | KISTERS 19/12/2023 © 2023 | KISTERS...

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