Orbit 56854 Hose End Water Flow Meter

Introduzione

The Orbit 56854 Hose End Water Flow Meter is designed to accurately measure water consumption from your outdoor hose faucet. This device helps in monitoring water usage for various tasks such as watering plants, filling pools, or other outdoor activities, promoting water conservation. It provides readings in both single-use and total accumulated water volume, displayed in either gallons or liters. This meter is intended for outdoor use with cold water only.

Informazioni sulla sicurezza

• This device is for outdoor use with cold water only. Do not use with hot water or indoors.
• Do not expose the meter to freezing temperatures. Disconnect and store indoors during winter months to prevent damage.
• Assicurarsi che tutti i collegamenti siano ben saldi per evitare perdite.
• Tenere le batterie fuori dalla portata dei bambini. Smaltire le batterie usate in modo appropriato.

Impostare

1. Installazione della batteria

1. Individuare il coperchio del vano batterie sul retro del misuratore.
2. Rimuovere con cautela il coperchio.
3. Insert one CR2032 battery, ensuring the positive (+) side faces up.
4. Riposizionare saldamente il coperchio del vano batteria.

Immagine: Indietro view of the Orbit 56854 water flow meter, showing the battery compartment for CR2032 battery installation.

2. Connecting the Meter

1. Thread the female end of the flow meter onto your standard 3/4-inch outdoor faucet or hose. Hand-tighten until secure.
2. Attach your garden hose to the male end of the flow meter. Hand-tighten until secure.
3. Ensure the flow direction arrow on the meter points in the direction of water flow (away from the faucet).

Image: The Orbit 56854 water flow meter connected between an outdoor faucet and a green garden hose, ready for use.

3. Unit Selection (Gallons or Liters)

After battery installation, the meter will display the default unit. To switch between gallons (GAL) and liters (L), press and hold the RESET button for approximately 3 seconds until the unit changes on the LCD screen.

Istruzioni per l'uso

The Orbit 56854 meter features two measurement modes: FLUIRE (single-use) and TOTALE (accumulated). Use the DISPLAY button to switch between these modes and the RESET button to clear readings.

Immagine: Lato view of the Orbit 56854 water flow meter, highlighting the digital display and the two control buttons (DISPLAY and RESET).

1. Measuring Single-Use Flow (FLOW Mode)

1. Premere il tasto DISPLAY button until the screen shows 'FLOW' or a similar indicator for single-use measurement.
2. Turn on the water. The meter will begin displaying the current volume of water flowing through it.
3. When you turn off the water, the final volume for that single use will remain on the display for a short period before automatically resetting for the next use.
4. To manually reset the FLOW reading at any time, press the RESET pulsante una volta.

2. Measuring Total Accumulated Flow (TOTAL Mode)

1. Premere il tasto DISPLAY button until the screen shows 'TOTAL' or a similar indicator for accumulated measurement.
2. This mode continuously tracks the total volume of water that has passed through the meter since the last manual reset.
3. The TOTAL reading will not automatically reset after each use.
4. To reset the TOTAL accumulated reading, press and hold the RESET button for approximately 3 seconds until the display clears.

Immagine: Primo piano view of the Orbit 56854 water flow meter's digital LCD screen, displaying a measured water volume.

Manutenzione

Pulizia

Pulisci il contatore con l'adamp cloth as needed. Do not use abrasive cleaners or solvents, as these may damage the display or casing.

Sostituzione della batteria

When the display becomes dim or unresponsive, it is time to replace the CR2032 battery. Follow the battery installation steps outlined in the Setup section.

Magazzinaggio

Disconnect the water flow meter from the hose and faucet before the first frost or during periods of non-use in cold weather. Store the meter indoors in a dry, temperature-controlled environment to prevent damage from freezing water.

Risoluzione dei problemi

• Nessun display / Display oscurato: Check the CR2032 battery. Ensure it is inserted correctly with the positive (+) side up. Replace the battery if necessary.
• Letture imprecise: Ensure the meter is installed correctly with the flow arrow pointing in the direction of water flow. Verify there are no significant leaks at the connections.
• Perdite nei collegamenti: Ensure the rubber washers are properly seated in both ends of the meter. Hand-tighten connections firmly. Do not overtighten.
• Meter Not Resetting: For single-use (FLOW) mode, it should reset automatically or with a single press of the RESET button. For total (TOTAL) mode, hold the RESET button for 3 seconds. If issues persist, try replacing the battery.

Specifiche

Informazioni sulla garanzia

This Orbit product is covered by a manufacturer's warranty against defects in materials and workmanship. For specific warranty terms and conditions, please refer to the documentation included with your purchase or visit the official Orbit websito. Conservare la prova d'acquisto per eventuali reclami in garanzia.

Assistenza clienti

If you have any questions, require technical assistance, or need to report an issue with your Orbit 56854 Hose End Water Flow Meter, please contact Orbit customer support. Contact information can typically be found on the Orbit websito o sulla confezione del prodotto.