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3.  Place the base of the rain gauge (9) onto the stand and level it with 
the three leveling screws (2). Use the spirit level (13) on the rain 
gauge for the leveling. Finally, secure the locknuts (12). 
NOTE 
Use the spirit level on the RG13(H) for the leveling (number 3 in Figure 
46 on page 89). 
 
4.  Secure the base through the two holding lugs (14) with the 
provided Allen bolts, washers, and nuts (7, 8, and 10). 
5.  Carefully remove the rubber band (11), which is fitted for transit 
purposes, and check that the bucket pivots easily. 
NOTE 
Remember to remove the rubber band from inside the RG13(H) (number 
11 in Figure 46 on page 89). 
 
6.  Attach the outer tube of the rain gauge (1) onto the base and secure 
it with the locks. 
7.  Route the signal/power along the stand and secure it with cable ties 
(15 and 16). 
8.  Connect the signal/power cable to the Rain connector on the 
bottom of the enclosure; see section Connecting Sensor Cables on 
page 97. 
The following numbers refer to Figure 46 on page 89: 
1  =  Outer tube of Rain Gauge RG13 
2 = Leveling screw 
3 = Pedestal 
4  =  Nut M10 DIN934 A4, 4 pcs; use wrench 17 mm 
5  =  Washer A10 DIN125 A4, 4 pcs 
6  =  Wedge bolts; use a hammer 
7  =  Allen bolt M8x30 DIN912 A4, 2 pcs; Allen key 6 mm 
8  =  Washer A8 DIN125 A4, 2 pcs 
9  =  Base of Rain Gauge RG13 
10  =  Nut M8 DIN985 A4, 2 pcs; use wrench 13 mm 
11 =  Rubber band 
12 =  Locknut 
13 =  Spirit level 
14  =  Holding lugs, 2 pcs 
15 =  Cable 
16 =  Cable tie