Description
The Kalyx rain gauge tipping bucket mechanism is immobilised before shipping to prevent damage in transit. To release the mechanism, follow the steps below
- Unscrew and remove the 3 heax nuts and washers associated with the mounting plate
- Life off the tipping bucket base assembly to leave the metal baseplate and studs.
- Fix the baseplate to level ground using the 3 pegs provided through the 3 corner holes. The baseplate may be mounted to hard surfaces like concrete by replacing the 3 supplied pegs with screws and rawlplugs
- For temporary mounting on hard surfaces use some bricks or heavy weights on the corners of the base plate (the height of the weights should be kept as low as possible to cause the minimum interference with the aerodynamics of the rain gauge).
- Remove the piece of foam from under the bucket mechanism. This foam may be saved and used whenever the rain gauge is moved.
- Refit the tipping bucket base assembly using the 3 hex nuts and washers.
Levelling the Base Assembly
Upon completion of the above, loosen the 3 levelling box bolt nuts and adjust the hex bolts align the spirit level bubble to within the centre circle. Now tighten the hex bolt nuts to lock the hex bolts in position and ensure the spirit level bubble remains within the centre circle.
Baseplate Mounting
Due to the low weight of the rain gauge it must be mounted securely, the use of the base plate is recommended for this. However, the gauge may be mounted via the three holes in the base to a paving slab for example. It is suggested that rawlbolts are used for the purpose as the provide a means of levelling the rain gauge.
Specifications
| Precipitation Intensity: | 0 to 120mm per hour |
| Resolution: | 0.2mm per pulse |
| Accuracy: | 98% @ 20mm/hr, 96% @ 50mm/hr and 95% @ 120mm/hr |
| Units of Measure | mm |
| Dimensions: | 225 x 245 x 127mm (includes baseplate) |
| Weight: | 1Kg (including baseplate) |
