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Check mounting location. Look for obstructions that prevent the wind from reaching the sensor.
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In most cases, the wind sensor needs to be 4-6ft above the highest point on the roof to clear nearby
obstructions and read accurately.
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A 50-foot clearance in all directions is best.
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Push down firmly on the center of the cups to reseat them.
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Cups are replaceable.
CAN I REPLACE MY WIND CUPS?
Occasionally, a bad storm with hail or debris that will damage your wind cups. These are easily replaced.
Replace wind cups:
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Loosen the screw on side of cups
2.
Remove cups
3.
Install new cups
4.
Tighten screw
Note: The screw in the wind cups will fit on the flat side of the metal stem on the sensor.
WIND READING 0.00: WHY DO I ONLY SEE 0.00 FOR WIND SPEED?
The 0.00 means your wind sensor is connected to your station.
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Check that the cups spin freely. Something may be preventing movement.
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Are your wind cups unbroken? After a storm it is good to check this.
WIND DASHES: WHY ARE THERE DASHES FOR WIND READINGS?
Dashes indicate the connection is lost between your station and the wind sensor.
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My first thought is always to check that my
are good. If it has been working and now is not, low
batteries are the most common connection problem.
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distance, resistance, and interference
. If everything was working previously at the same
location, this is likely not the issue. However sometimes there is new growth on trees or bushes that causes
another barrier. Radio Frequency (RF) signal does not travel well through foliage due to the moisture content.
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Occasionally adding a new wireless electronic device to the home will cross the signal path for the sensor. If
this occurs try moving your station a few feet or turning the station 90 degrees for a better angle to receive
the sensor signal.
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When you have good batteries, and in a good location, hold the SENSOR button for three seconds to search
for your sensors. If you regain connection while the sensor is mounted, great. If you do not regain
connection, bring the sensor within 10 feet of the station and search again.
WIND INTERMITTANT: WHY DO MY WIND READINGS COME AND GO?
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RF (radio frequency) communication may come and go occasionally. This can be normal in some
environments (e.g., moist climates).
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If a sensor goes out, please wait 2-4 hours for it to reconnect on its own. Please be patient – these stations
can reconnect on, after many hours out.
