H-340-calkit – Xylem H-340-CalKit User Manual

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H-340-CalKit

Instruction Manual 1-3

Figure 2

to side after passing the bottom of the funnel.

The counter weight underneath the bucket mechanism can be adjusted (up or down), to adjust

the bucket volume (# tips/unit rainfall). The counter weight adjust instructions in Steps 1 and 2

below may seem to be intuitively backwards however, realize the center of gravity of the bucket

and counterweight is above the pivot.

To adjust for more tips (more rainfall volume), release nut #1 and turn weight counter

clockwise (down). Re-lock nut #1.

To adjust for less tips (less rainfall volume) release nut #1 and turn weight clockwise (up).

Re-lock nut #1.

To adjust for equal amounts of water in each bucket, loosen set screw #2, turn adjusting

screw toward the bucket with the most amount of water, then re-lock the setscrew.

Set Screw

Balance Screw

Counter Weight

2.062

Bucket Stop

Do Not Adjust

Lock Nut #1

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