Wireless Rain and

Temperature Monitor

RG1736

User Manual

Table of Contents

Introduction

Product Overview

Remote Rain Gauge

Remote Sensor

Before You Begin

Battery Installation

Remote Temperature Sensor

Main Unit

Low Battery Warning

How To Use the Table Stand

Getting Started

Remote and Indoor Temperatures

Auto-Scanning

Checking Remote Rainfall Data

Maximum and Minimum Temperature

Lost Communication

Transmission Collision

Calendar and Clock Display Modes

Manual Settings

Alarms

Snooze

Precautions

Specifi cations

FCC Statement

Declaration of Conformity

Standard Warranty Information

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INTRODUCTION

Th ank you for selecting the Wind & Weather Wireless

Rain and Temperature Monitor. Th is device monitors and displays rainfall data along with the indoor/outdoor temperature from up to three remote locations.

In this package you will fi nd:

• One main unit (receiver)

• One remote rain gauge (transmitter)

• One remote temperature sensor (transmitter)

PRODUCT OVERVIEW

MAIN UNIT—FEATURES

• Wireless transmission of the rainfall data from the remote rain gauge to the main unit up to 100 feet (30 meters) away

• Wireless transmission of the temperature from the remote temperature sensor to the main unit up to 100 feet (30 meters) away

• Rainfall may be displayed in inches or mm

• Programmable Rain Alarm

• 7 days of rain collection history

• Built-in rain gauge installation level

• Indoor and remote temperature display

• Min/Max Memory for indoor/outdoor temperature

• Hourly, daily and weekly rainfall history

• Monitors temperature in up to 3 remote locations

• Quartz clock with calendar

• Programmable Time Zones

• Day of the week in English, German, French, Spanish or Italian

• Dual crescendo alarm with snooze

• Programmable Ice Warning Alarm

• Wall mount or desktop option

• Low battery indicator

• LED backlight

Please keep this manual handy as you use your new item. It contains practical step-by-step instructions, as well as technical specifi cations and precautions you should know.

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FRONT VIEW

(Rain Mode Control Panel)

A. Weather and Time Information in a Th ree-Line

LCD Display

E. DOWN ( ) button

• Toggles between the rainfall modes—for past hour, for the past 24 hours, and for the past 7 days

• Decreases all function parameters; press and hold for rapid decrease

• Enables or disables high rain alarm

• Enforces the remote rain gauge signal search

F. MEMORY button

• Toggles between the rainfall memory modes—for the past hour, 24 hours, and for the past 7 days

• Clears the memory

REAR VIEW

(Time and Temperature Controls Panel)

B. ALARM button

• Toggles between the rainfall modes—current rainfall data and rain alarm programming mode

• Activates the high rainfall alarm setting mode

C. MODE button

• Toggles between the rainfall modes—for the past hour, 24 hours, and for the past 7 days

D. UP ( ) button

• Toggles between the rainfall modes—for the past hour, 24 hours, and for the past 7 days

• Increases all function parameters; press and hold for rapid increase

• Enables or disables rain alarm

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H. MODE button

• Toggles between four clock modes—time with seconds, time with the day of the week, Time Zone

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programming and calendar

I . UP ( ) button

• Increases all time and temperature function parameters

• Enables the time alarms

J . DOWN ( ) button

• Decreases all time and temperature function parameters

• Disables the time alarms

• Enforces the remote temperature sensor signal search

K. ALARM button

• Toggles between the alarm modes—weekday alarm

( W), single alarm ( S) and ice warning alarm

(Pre-AL)

L. MEMORY button

• Toggles between current, minimum and maximum readings of the indoor and remote temperatures

• Clears the memory

M. CHANNEL button

• Recalls a diff erent channel of the remote temperature

• Enables remote temperature channels auto scanning feature

N. SNOOZE/LIGHT button

• Enables backlight for 5 seconds

• Stops any alarm temporarily

O. BATTERY COMPARTMENT

• Uses 2 (two) UM-3 or AA 1.5V alkaline batteries

P. WALL-MOUNT RECESSED HOLE

• Keeps the main unit on the wall

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Q. REMOVABLE TABLE STAND

• Keeps main unit in upright position on a fl at surface

REMOTE RAIN GAUGE—FEATURES

• Precipitation measurement

• Remote rainfall data transmission to the main unit via 433 MHz signal

• 100 feet (30 meters) transmission range without interference

• Built-in installation level

• Mounting hardware

• Non-corrosive protective screen

A. RAIN GAUGE BUCKET

• Holds all rain gauge components

B. KNOB

• Secures the top on the rain gauge bucket

C. RAIN GAUGE BUCKET FEET

• Allow securing the rain gauge on its place

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REMOTE RAIN GAUGE REMOTE SENSOR—FEATURES

• Remote temperature transmission to the main unit via 433 MHz signal

• 100 feet (30 meters) transmission range without interference

• LCD display of measured temperature

• Th ree transmission (3) channels selection

• Selection of the temperature display in °C or °F

• Case can be wall mounted using built-in hanger

D. FUNNEL-SHAPED TOP

• Contains battery compartment and rainfall counting electronics

E. BATTERY COMPARTMENT

• Holds 2 (two) AA-size batteries

F. SCREWS

• Secure battery compartment cover

G. BUILT-IN LEVELER

• Allows leveling rain gauge on the surface

H. BUCKET SEE-SAW MECHANISM

• Collects the rainfall in one of its containers and selfempties once full

I. PROTECTIVE SCREEN

• Protects the rain gauge funnel from debris

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A. LED INDICATOR

• Flashes once when the remote temperature sensor transmits a reading to the main unit

• Flashes twice when battery power is low

B. BATTERY COMPARTMENT

• Holds two AA-size batteries

C. RESET

• Resets all readings

D. CHANNEL SWITCH

• Selects the desired channel

E. WALL-MOUNT RECESSED OPENING

• Keeps the remote temperature sensor on the wall

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F. °C/ °F SELECTOR

• Selects the temperature display in °C or °F

BEFORE YOU BEGIN

• We recommend using alkaline batteries for the remote rain gauge, temperature sensor and main unit when temperatures are above 32°F (0°C). We recommend using lithium batteries when temperatures are below

32°F (0°C).

• Do not use rechargeable batteries.

• ALWAYS install batteries in the remote rain gauge

and the remote temperature sensor before the main unit.

• Insert batteries before fi rst use, matching the polarity in the battery compartment.

• Press RESET in the remote temperature sensor aft er each battery change with a paper clip or similar tool.

• Remove protective plastic screen from LCD display.

• During initial setup, place the main unit close to the remote rain gauge and remote temperature sensor.

• Important: Only aft er reception is established (the remote rainfall data and temperature will appear on the main unit’s display), you may position and mount the remote sensors (the rain gauge and the temperature sensor) and the main unit within the eff ective transmission range of 100 feet (30 meters).

• Place the remote rain gauge outdoors on a level, open area, away from walls, fences and trees.

• It is important that excess precipitation can freely fl ow from the remote rain gauge.

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• Th e remote temperature sensor can be placed indoors or outdoors, depending on the area where the temperature is intended to be measured.

•Th e main unit must be placed indoors.

NOTE:

1. Avoid pressing any buttons on the main unit

before the remote rainfall and temperature data is displayed.

2. Th e eff ective operating range may be infl uenced by the surrounding building materials and how the receiver (main unit) and transmitters (remote rain gauge and temperature sensor) are positioned.

3. Place the remote rain gauge and temperature sensor so that it faces the main unit (receiver), minimizing obstructions such as doors, walls, and furniture.

4. Th ough the remote temperature sensor is weather-resistant, it should be placed away from direct sunlight, rain, or snow. Th e best suggested location for the remote temperature sensor for outdoors is under an eave on the north side of the building.

NOTE: When temperatures fall below freezing, the batteries in the remote rain gauge and outdoor remote temperature sensor may have reduced voltage supply and a shorter eff ective range. We recommend using lithium batteries at temperatures of 32°F (0°C) and below. We also recommend covering the remote rain gauge tightly with plastic during snow storms or move it indoors.

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BATTERY INSTALLATION—

REMOTE RAIN GAUGE

• Unlock the funnel-shaped top by turning both knobs on the sides in a counter-clockwise direction.

• Remove the funnel-shaped top.

• Remove 7 small screws from the battery compartment cover using a small Phillips screwdriver.

• Insert 2 “AA” size alkaline batteries (not included), matching the polarities as shown in the battery compartment.

• Replace the battery compartment door and secure the screws.

• Insert the funnel-shaped top into the rain gauge bucket and secure it into place by turning the knobs clockwise.

RAIN GAUGE PLACEMENT TIPS

• Make sure that the remote rain gauge is level—check if the ball bearing inside the bucket is at the midpoint of the leveler.

• Place the protective screen over the top to protect the rain gauge from debris.

• Mount the rain gauge using mounting hardware provided.

• Make sure the rain gauge is in open area where precipitation falls directly into the gauge’s bucket, ideally

2–3 feet above the ground.

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BATTERY INSTALLATION—

REMOTE TEMPERATURE SENSOR

NOTE: Install the batteries; select the channel and temperature in °C or °F before mounting the remote temperature sensor.

• Remove the screws from the battery compartment with a small Phillips screwdriver.

• Set the channel. Th e switch is located in the battery compartment. Channel 1 is typically selected if only one remote sensor is being used.

• Install 2 “AA” size alkaline batteries (not included) matching the polarities shown in the battery compartment.

• Replace the battery compartment door and secure the screws.

• Secure remote temperature sensor in the desired location.

BATTERY INSTALLATION—

MAIN UNIT

• Open the battery compartment door.

• Install 2 “AA” size batteries matching the polarity as shown in the battery compartment.

• Replace the battery compartment door.

LOW BATTERY WARNING

A low-battery indicator will appear on the remote rainfall reading line and the indoor or remote temperature reading line of the main unit, warning that the corresponding batteries need replacement.

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HOW TO USE THE TABLE STAND

Th e main unit has a removable table stand that supports it on the fl at surface. Attach table stand to the bottom of the main unit in the slots provided. Th e main unit can also be mounted on the wall using the recessed screw hole. Th e table stand must be removed prior to wall mounting. Th e remote temperature sensor can be similarly mounted or placed on a fl at surface.

GETTING STARTED

Aft er batteries are installed, the remote temperature sensor will transmit temperature readings at 45-second intervals. Th e remote rain gauge will transmit rainfall data at 183-second intervals. Th e main unit may take up to two minutes to receive the initial readings. Upon successful reception, the rainfall reading (0.00) will appear on the top line of the main unit’s display and the remote temperature will appear on the line below.

Th e main unit will automatically update readings at

45-second intervals.

If no signal is received from the remote temperature sensor within two minutes, dashes [ ] will be displayed. Press and hold the front panel DOWN ( ) button on the main unit for two seconds or until the Rain symbol starts fl ashing, to initiate a signal search for the remote rainfall. Press and hold the back panel DOWN

( ) button on the main unit for two seconds to initiate a signal search for the remote temperature.

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REMOTE AND INDOOR TEMPERATURES

Th e remote temperature information is located on the middle line of the main unit’s display. Th e indoor temperature with the icon IN is located next to the remote temperature. Th e wave icon above the remote channel number indicates the reception status from the remote temperature sensor. Th ere are three following types of the reception status that may be displayed:

Th e Unit is in searching mode

Temperature readings are securely registered

No signal

NOTE: If the indoor or remote temperature goes above or below operating range stated in specifi cations, the main unit’s display will show dashes “ ”.

AUTO-SCANNING

Press and hold the CHANNEL button on the back of the main unit for 2 seconds—the icon “ ” will appear on the display’s middle line below the remote temperature channel number. All 3 remote temperatures will be displayed one-by-one automatically for 4 seconds each in the following sequence: Channel 1, Channel 2 and

Channel 3. To exit from scanning mode, press and hold the CHANNEL button (on the back) for 2 seconds, and the icon “ ” will disappear, returning the main unit to the default display mode.

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CHECKING REMOTE RAINFALL DATA

Th e remote rainfall information line is located on the top line of the main unit’s display. Th e rain icon “ ” is located to the left of the rainfall reading and indicates the reception status from the remote rain gauge. Th ere are three types of reception status that may be displayed:

Th e Unit is in searching mode

Rainfall readings are securely registered

No signal

Press and hold the MODE button on the front panel to display the rainfall reading in inches or mm.

RAINFALL HISTORY

Th e rainfall history records will be automatically stored in the memory of the main unit. Th ere are three historical records that may be displayed—the past hour, past day, and past week.

• To display any of available rainfall history reading, use any button on the front panel except the ALARM button. Th e display sequence is: LAST HOUR, LAST

24 HOURS, and LAST 7 DAYS.

• To clear the memory, press and hold MEMORY button on the front panel for two seconds and all previously stored readings will be erased (all the historical records will display a default reading 0.00).

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MAXIMUM AND MINIMUM TEMPERATURE

Th e maximum and minimum record of the indoor and remote temperatures will be automatically stored in the memory of the main unit.

• To display the minimum, maximum, or the current reading, press MEMORY button on the back panel.

• To clear the memory, press and hold MEMORY button on the back for two seconds and all previously stored readings will be erased.

LOST COMMUNICATION

If the main unit display line for the remote temperature sensor reading goes blank, press and hold the back

DOWN ( ) button for 2 seconds to begin a new signal search. If the signal still isn’t received, please make sure that:

• Th e remote temperature sensor is in its proper location.

• Th e distance between main unit and remote temperature sensor is not over 100 feet (30 meters).

• Th e path between units is clear of obstacles. Shorten the distance if necessary.

• Fresh batteries are installed correctly in both remote temperature sensor and main unit.

If there is no reception, please perform the following steps:

• Bring the main unit and remote temperature sensor close together.

• Remove four (4) small screws from the back of the

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remote temperature sensor with small Phillips screwdriver, and open the battery compartment.

• Remove the batteries and reinstall them in the same manner. Remote sensor LED indicator will fl ash showing transmission of the signal.

• Remove the batteries from the main unit and reinstall them in the same manner.

• Th e remote temperature appears on the main unit’s display showing that transmission is being received successfully.

If the main unit display line for the remote rain gauge reading goes blank, press and hold the front DOWN

( ) button for 2 seconds to begin a new signal search. If the signal still isn’t received, please make sure that:

• Th e remote rain gauge is in its proper location.

• Th e distance between main unit and remote rain gauge is not over 100 feet (30 meters).

• Th e path between units is clear of obstacles. Shorten the distance if necessary.

• Fresh batteries are installed correctly in both remote rain gauge and main unit.

TRANSMISSION COLLISION

Signals from the other household devices such as wireless doorbells, home security systems, and entry control, may interfere with this product or cause temporary reception interruption. Th is is normal and will not aff ect the general performance of the product. Th e transmission and reception of the remote readings will

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CALENDAR AND CLOCK DISPLAY MODES

Date is displayed in month-date or date-month format.

Each press of the MODE button on the back panel will toggle the clock modes between the time with seconds, time with the day, time zone and a calendar.

MANUAL SETTINGS—CLOCK

• Press and hold MODE button for 3 seconds: the language letters will fl ash.

• Press UP ( ) or DOWN ( ) to change fl ashing letters.

• Aft er the fi rst value is set, press MODE button again to move to the next value.

• Continue setting temperature in Celsius or Fahrenheit, year, month, date, calendar format, 12 or 24 hour time format, hour and minutes.

• Press MODE for the last time to return to the default mode (time of day with seconds) aft er the last parameter is set.

TIME ZONE

• Select Time Zone setting mode by pressing MODE button until the word “ZONE” appears to the left of time display.

• Press and hold MODE button until fl ashing“0:00” digits appear prompting to set the desired time zone in

30 minutes intervals.

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ALARMS—HIGH RAIN ALARM

Th e high rain alarm for the past 24 hours can be set and displayed at any time by pressing ALARM button on the front panel.

To set the high rain alarm,

• Press the ALARM button on the front panel until the

“ALARM HI” appears on the upper right corner of the rainfall information line.

• Press and hold the ALARM button for 2 seconds or until the rainfall data digits fl ash.

• Enter the rainfall amount you want to set the rainfall alarm for using the front panel UP ( ) or

DOWN ( ).

• Press the ALARM button again to confi rm that the high rain alarm is set. Leave in Alarm Hi mode until alarm has sounded.

NOTE: Press and hold the MODE button on the front panel to display the rainfall reading in inches or mm.

TIME ALARMS

Th e Wireless Rain Monitor has three available time alarms—Weekday alarm ( W), Single alarm ( S) and

Ice Warning Alarm (Pre-Al).

Weekday alarm is activated, it will sound at the set time and the alarm icon will fl ash Mondays through

Fridays.

• If Single day alarm is activated, it will sound at the set time and the alarm icon will fl ash only for this specifi c day and will not activate on subsequent days.

• If Ice Warning alarm is activated, in will sound at

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(+2°C) and below.

NOTE: Ice Warning Alarm can be set only if one or both of the Weekday or Single alarm are programmed.

SETTING WEEKDAY & SINGLE DAY ALARMS

• Press ALARM button once to enter into the alarms setting mode. Th e default alarm is a Weekday alarm.

Th e abbreviation “OFF” with a letter “ W” next to it will be displayed if the alarm has not been set previously.

• Press and hold the ALARM button for two seconds.

Th e hour digit will fl ash.

• Enter the hour using back panel UP ( ) or DOWN

( ).

• Press the ALARM again. Th e minute digits will fl ash.

• Enter the minutes using UP ( ) or DOWN ( ).

• Press the ALARM button again to confi rm that the weekday alarm is set.

• Set Single day alarm in the same manner.

SETTING THE ICE WARNING ALARM

If Weekday or Single day alarm is set, the Ice Warning

Alarm can be programmed.

• Press the back panel ALARM button once to enter into the Ice Warning Alarm setting mode. Th e abbreviation “OFF” with a “PRE-AL” next to it will show.

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• Press and hold the back panel ALARM button for two secon ds. Th e “30” number will fl ash, meaning that if selected, the alarm will sound 30 minutes earlier than the Weekday or Single alarm.

• Enter the desired minutes from 15 to 90 minutes in 15 minutes intervals, using UP ( ) or DOWN ( ).

• Press back panel ALARM button again to confi rm and exit from the alarm setting mode.

ACTIVATING THE ALARM

• Press ALARM ON/OFF button to enter into the alarms mode.

• Press DOWN ( ) to activate or UP ( ) to deactivate desired alarm. When alarms are activated, the corresponding icons will be displayed.

SNOOZE

When any alarm sounds, press the SNOOZE/LIGHT buttonto temporarily stop the alarm. Aft er the

SNOOZE/LIGHT is depressed, the alarm sound will resume in eight minutes. If the alarm is not disabled aft er that, it will sound for four more minutes and then stop by itself.

PRECAUTIONS

Th is product is engineered to give you years of satisfactory service if handled carefully. Here are a few precautions:

• Do not immerse the units in water.

• Do not clean the units with abrasive or corrosive ma-

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• Do not subject the product to excessive force, shock, dust, temperature, or humidity, which may result in malfunctions, shorter lifespan, damaged batteries, and damaged parts.

• Do not tamper with the units internal components.

Doing so will invalidate the warranty and may cause damage. Th ese units contain no user-serviceable parts.

• Use only fresh batteries. Do not mix new and old batteries.

• Read the user’s manual thoroughly before operating the units.

Main Unit—Time

SPECIFICATIONS

•12/24 hour display in hh: mm format

•Date format: month-day or day-month format

• Day of the week is selectable in fi ve languages (English,

Spanish, French, German, Italian)

•Time zone manual adjustment

• Dual two-minute crescendo alarms with 8 minutes snooze

•Programmable ice warning alarm (Channel 1)

Main Unit—Weather

• Rainfall—Range: 0 to 1999.9mm; 0 to 78.74 inch;

Rainfall resolution: 0.04 inch (1mm)

• Indoor Temperature—Range: -5.0° to +50.0°C; 23.0° to

122.0°F; Temperature resolution: 0.1°C/0.2°F

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• User-selectable (°F or °C) temperature display

• LED backlight

• Low battery indicator

• Wall Mount or Desktop option

Remote Rain Gauge—Remote Rainfall Data

• Operating range: -5.0° to +50.0°C; 23.0° to 122.0°F

• RF transmission frequency: 433 MHz

• RF transmission range: maximum 100 feet (30 meters)

• Rainfall transmission cycle: approximately 183 seconds

Remote Temperature Sensor—Remote Temperature

• Operating range with alkaline batteries: -20.0° to

+70.0°C; -4.0° to +158°F

• Operating range with lithium batteries: -38.8° to

+70.0°C; -38.0° to +158°F

• Temperature resolution: 0.1°C/0.2°F

• Low battery indicator

• RF transmission frequency: 433 MHz

• Maximum number of remote sensors: 3 (1 included)

• RF transmission range: maximum 100 feet (30 meters)

• Temperature transmission cycle: approximately 45 seconds

Power

• Main unit: 2 AA size (UM-3) 1.5V batteries (not incl)

• Remote sensor: 2 AA size (UM-3) 1.5V batteries (not included)

• Remote rain gauge: 2 AA size (UM-3) 1.5V batteries

(not included)

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Dimensions

• Main unit: 2¾"W x 5½"H

• Remote sensor: 2¼"W x 4"H

• Remote rain gauge: 6½"W x 7"H

FCC STATEMENT

Th is device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.

Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

(1) Th is device may not cause harmful interference, and

(2) Th is device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Warning: Changes or modifi cations to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

NOTE: Th is equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Th ese limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. Th is equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.

Th ere is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause

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harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY

We

Name: Hideki Electronics, Inc.

Address: 7865 SW Mohawk, Tualatin, OR 97062

Telephone No.: 1-503-612-8395 declare that the product

Product No.: TC150

Product Name: Wireless Rain Gauge

Manufacturer: Hideki Electronics Ltd.

Address: Unit 2304-06, 23/F Riley House, 88 Lei Muk

Road, Kwai Chung, New Territories, Hong Kong is in conformity with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

(1) Th is device may not cause harmful interference.

(2) Th is device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

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STANDARD WARRANTY INFORMATION

Th is product is warranted from manufacturing defects for one year from date of retail purchase. It does not cover damages or wear resulting from accident, misuse, abuse, commercial use, or unauthorized adjustment and repair. Note that online product registration is required to ensure valid warranty protection.

Should you require assistance with this product and its operation, please contact Wind & Weather Customer

Service at 1-877-255-3700.

Please direct all returns to the place of the original purchase. Please retain your original receipt as you may be asked to provide a copy for proof of purchase.

© 2006 Wind & Weather. All Rights Reserved. All user manual contents and information are subject to change.

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