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2.
Installation
NOTE:
Install the LEIT WWS and/or LEIT WWSE at a minimum of 25 ft (8 m) from
the nearest LEIT-2ET controller.
Install the weather station 8-12 ft. (2.4 m - 3.7 m) above the ground using
a 1 1/2” pipe mounting column. Set the mounting column in a 15” x 15” x
12” (38 x 38 x 30 cm) frame and pour in the four to five 60 lb (27 kg) bags of
cement. After the cement is dry, mount the weather station on the top of the
mounting column following the steps below (see Figure A):
STEP 1:
Insert the 12” column (included) into the
weather station column holder and secure the clamp
with the two screws.
STEP 2:
Insert the assembly into
the plastic mounting bracket and
secure with provided screw.
STEP 3:
Mount the assembly
to the 1 1/2” column and secure
using the two clamps included
STEP 4:
Cap off the end of the
1 1/2” pipe using a 1 1/2”
galvanized cap.
Make sure the column is vertical
to allow the rain gauge to operate
properly. No setting, programming
or wire connection is required.
3.
Quick Operation Review
In order to establish communication for the first time between a LEIT RC2ET
remote control handset, LEIT-2ET two station weather based ambient light
(solar) powered wireless irrigation controller and the LEIT WWS or LEIT
WWSE weather station, the following steps must be taken:
1. Charge the LEIT RC2ET remote control handset (see LEIT RC2ET
instructions).
2. Set up the LEIT RC2ET handset (see LEIT RC2ET instructions).
3. Install the LEIT-2ET controller following the LEIT-2ET installation instructions
and let it sit out in the light to harness light energy.
4. Install the LEIT WWS (with wind sensor) or LEIT WWSE (without wind
sensor) weather station following the installation instructions and allow the
weather station to sit out in the light to harness light energy.
a. In bright light conditions (full sun) it will take approximately 30 minutes.
b. In shaded conditions it could take up to 2 hours.
NOTE:
Communication between the remote control handset and the controller
will only initiate when the controller is fully charged. Communication between
the controller and the weather station will initiate every hour, in daylight hours
only, and only if controller ET feature is activated (wind sensor and rain sensor
are set active by user).
4.
Maintenance
The LEIT WWS and LEIT WWSE weather stations are waterproof units,
designed for outdoor use. In order to keep the weather stations clean and
functioning correctly, cleaning the clear plastic above the PVM panel and the
solar radiation sensor every 6-12 months is recommended.
After installation and after the weather
station is fully powered, it will start
transmitting weather data information
every hour.
1” x 12” (30 cm) long
mounting column
Figure A
1 1/2” x 8’ to 12’
(2.4 to 3.6 m) column
(not included)
1 1/2” mounting
bracket
clamps
