Orion 420 Weather Station
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Columbia Weather Systems, Inc.
Installing the Mast
There are three acceptable methods for mounting the mast to a roof or
building structure: Sloped roof mounting, flat roof mounting or wall
mounting. See
Optional Sensor Mounting Hardware
for more
information.
Location
Do not attach the sensor transmitter to a radio transmitting mast or
tower.
Select a mounting location that will allow the sensor cable to be routed
away from other data cables to avoid interference. Do not mount sensors
close to power lines. For normal roof mounting, the recommended
minimum distance from power lines is 25 ft. (8 m). Use extreme caution
when working close to power lines.
Mounting Method
Choose the appropriate mounting method for the installation and obtain
any necessary mounting hardware. Refer to Optional Sensor Mounting
Hardware section for information on optional sensor mounting hardware
and accessories which are available from the factory.
If the mounting hardware is not obtained from the factory, be certain to
use metal parts which are plated or galvanized to assure maximum
longevity.
Secure the mast to the roof, using guy wires with sufficient tensile
strength or to building wall using a wall-mount hardware kit.
Routing Cable
Use plastic tie wraps to secure the cable to mast, particularly at the mast
base. Tighten the tie wraps securely and clip off any excess length with a
wire cutter tool.
Once the Orion sensor transmitter has been placed, route the cable back
to the weatherproof enclosure.
CAUTION
: There may be electric wires in the wall. When routing cable
through walls, we recommend that you shut off the electricity in the
room(s) where you are drilling.
Any mast or tower should always be properly earth grounded to minimize
electrical storm damage. The use of a properly grounded metal mast or
tower, however, does not insure protection from electrostatic discharge.
These items could become electrically charged resulting in damage to
