Kathleen from Katy, Texas writes
Here are the instructions for setting up the ScareCrow sprinkler: First, turn the sensitivity knob to 4 or 5. Next, wave your hand in front of the sensor lens. You should easily hear the ScareCrow’s internal water valve click open, then click closed 3 seconds later. There is an 8 second reset interval after the valve closes when the sensor does not detect motion. Assemble stake and attach sprinkler head and stake to housing. Connect hose and position the ScareCrow. Aim the ScareCrow towards the area you want to protect. Push the spike into the ground by stepping on the footrest. Do not push on the sensor housing or sprinkler head. If the ground is too hard or otherwise unsuitable for the plastic stake, try placing the ScareCrow in a flower pot filled with a weighted material like sand or grave. Set the sensitivity knob high enough to see to target animal when it is within reach of the 10 meter (35 foot) water spray, but not beyond that point. It is not beneficial to sense animals or moving objects outside the area you wish to protect. Start outside your desired coverage area and work your way inwards. The ScareCrow’s sprinkler will activate once it detects you. Make minor adjustments until you feel the ScareCrow will only trigger when movement is detected inside the you wish to protect. After the 3 second pulse of water, remain still for approximately 8 seconds after each activation, while the ScareCrow resets itself. Repeat this process until you have a good idea of the ScareCrow’s area of coverage at this setting. After you have set the ScareCrow’s sensitivity and positioned it securely with its lens aimed at the desired area, use this section to help you adjust the arc and distance of the ScareCrow’s water spray. Make sure the water is turned OFF, then follow the steps below. Position the stem tabs so the metal wire clip travels between these tabs and faces the area to be sprayed. Stem tabs determine the arc range of the ScareCrow from 0 to 300 degrees. Raise or lower the water deflector dial to control the distance of the water spray. The ScareCrow should activate. Adjust the arc and distance to suit your needs.
Answer last updated on: 11/02/2018
