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B. Wind Sensor
First, choose whether the wind sensor will be mounted vertically or
horizontally (on a mast). Make sure that you position the wind sensor in
a free, open area that is not protected by objects, which may distort or
interfere with the wind (e.g. large buildings, trees, chimney, etc.).
NOTE:
Make sure the following contents have been included with your
HWS for mounting the wind sensor:
• 2 x U-bolts to secure to a mast
• 8 x washers
• 4 x nuts
• 8 x 0.25" screws (to fix mast to main unit and base bracket)
• 4 x 2.75" screws (to fix base bracket to a flat surface)
Cable Preparation for Vertical Mounting
1. Run the cable that is already fastened to the wind sensor through
the vertical joining section (see right).
2. Run the cable through the extension pole but do not secure the pole
to any sections yet.
3. Now run the cable through the top of the base-bracket and then
through the small rectangular section found on one side of the base-
bracket.
NOTE:
Make sure that you completely pull the cable through the wind sensors extension pole and base-bracket to
reduce the amount of slack on the cord.
Vertical Mount
1. Make sure that the wind vane can rotate freely before fastening
the unit permanently into position.
2. Insert one end of the extension pole provided into the base-
bracket.
3. Secure the connection point of the extension pole and base-
bracket using the 0.25" metal screws provided to prevent rotation
at the joining point. (Use 4 x 0.25" screws to ensure stability).
4. Insert the vertical joining section on the bottom of the wind
sensor into the top of the extension pole. (Ensure that you pull
all cable slack through the side of the base-bracket to prevent
creasing or cutting the cable).
5. Secure the wind sensor to the extension pole using the 0.25"
screws provided to make sure that the pole connection does not
rotate. (Use 4 x 2.75" screws to ensure stability).
IMPORTANT:
For accurate readings, it is important to mount
the wind sensor so that the "N" (north) on the casing is facing
the correct direction (north). If necessary, use a standard
compass to determine north.
6. Using 4 x 2.75" screws provided, secure the wind sensors base-
bracket to a flat surface.
NOTE:
Make sure that when you are securing the base bracket
with the 2.75" screws, you are aware of the cable. Prevent driving
a screw through the cable!
VERTICAL MOUNT
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