Note: The communication range of the Wireless Weather Sensor system is 500' (152 m) LOS (line of sight). Some loss
of range can be expected due to interference from obstacles in the signal path. Test the signal reception from the
proposed installation site prior to mounting the Weather Sensor, as described in the following procedure.
1. Start a manual watering operation for a zone that can be seen from the proposed Weather Sensor
location. Press and hold the Rain Sensor test pin to send a signal to the Smart Pod. If the signal is received,
watering should shut off within a short time. If not, repeat the test from a slightly different location, until
communication is established.
2. (A) For rain gutter installation: back
the bracket thumbscrew out to clear
the rain gutter edge. Holding the
Weather Sensor in position, tighten
the thumbscrew securely.
(B) For solid structure installation:
remove the thumbscrew and secure
the bracket using the provided
stainless screws (or other appropriate
stainless fasteners).
3. With the mounting bracket securely fastened, check the vertical alignment of the Weather Sensor. To adjust,
loosen the phillips screw at the bracket joint, adjust to vertical, then tighten the screw securely.
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