Rain Sensor; Setting Up - La Crosse Technology WS-2800 Instruction Manual

RAIN SENSOR

SETTING UP:

IMPORTANT: Make sure to observe the correct polarity when inserting batteries. The
"+" markings on the batteries must line up with the diagrams inside the battery
compartments. Inserting the batteries incorrectly may result in permanent damage
to the units. During the setup process, place the wireless display and the outdoor
sensors on a surface with 1-3 meters between the sensors and the display. Only use
Alkaline Batteries for the Wireless Display and Thermo-hygro sensor,
rechargeable batteries may not work.
1. It is important to allow sufficient light to reach the
solar panel while activating the wind sensor.
Make sure the lights are on in the setup room
and the solar panel is facing a 60W light bulb or
brighter - do not cover with hands or other
objects. Remove the black protective foil on the
solar panel and use the provided plastic reset rod
to gently press the reset button once in the hole
on the bottom of the sensor.
2. Twist open the top of the solar rain sensor. Remove the securing tape from the
seesaw and the black protective cover from the solar panel. Swing the seesaw
once to 'wake-up' the rain sensor. The solar rain sensor should then be placed
under a bright environment in order to charge up the rechargeable batteries.
IMPORTANT: Completely reset the rain sensor:
a. Unscrew the battery cover on bottom of the rain sensor and remove the
rechargeable batteries
b. Completely cover the solar panel to
block any light source
c. Wait 20s, then re-insert the 2 x AA
rechargeable batteries and re-screw the
battery compartment back
d. Wait 2s, and uncover the solar panel
e. Swing the seesaw once and put the rain
cover top back.
• 100% solar-powered with built-in rechargeable alkaline
power cell
• High-efficient solar panels maintain operation throughout
all seasons
• Self-emptying bucket
• Transmission range: about 50 meters (Open field, free of
obstructions).
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Press Reset Button on Bottom
of the Wind Sensor (Solar
Panel Must Face Light)
Unscrew Battery
Cover on Bottom on
the Rain Sensor
Cover
completely the
Solar Panel
Top view
Seesaw