9
Testing Transmission from Proposed Location
It is very important to test reception from the proposed location before permanently
mounting the Leaf/Soil Station.
• Place the shelter at the intended mounting site, or have someone hold it there, so
you can walk around with the console/receiver for a few minutes. Rotating the
antenna so that the transmitting and receiving antennas are parallel to each other
may help to improve reception.
• Test wireless reception anywhere you might want to use or mount your console
and receiver now or in the future. Take your time. If you aren’t picking up strong
signals where you intend to place your console, move the shelter before it is
mounted.
• If you have irregular terrain in the area, it may interfere with the signal. For
example, if the transmitter is mounted downhill from the console/receiver, the
ground may block a wide angle of the transmitted signal.
Mounting the Leaf/Soil Station
Mounting on a Vertical Surface
1. With a 3/16" (5 mm) drill bit, drill two
holes approximately 2" (50 mm)
apart. Use a carpenter’s level to
ensure the holes will be level.
2. Drill two more holes 7-1/32" below
the upper holes.
3. Insert the 1/4" x 1-1/2" lag screws
through the flat washers, and through
the holes at the top and bottom of the
shelter into the post.
4. Using an adjustable wrench or 7/16"
wrench, tighten the lag screws.
Mounting on a Pole
1. While holding the
shelter against the pole,
place a U-bolt around
the pole and through the
two holes on at the top
of the shelter.
Flat
Washer
Lag
Screw
Mounting Station on a Vertical Surface
Flat
Washer
Lock
Washer
Hex
Nut
U-Bolt
Mounting Station on a Pole
