Chapter 4 _________________________ Installation of the Weather Station Components to the Mast
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NOTE
Do not place the compass on top of the unit while aligning, as this
will cause erroneous readings.
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Figure 89
Lightning Detector Installed Facing Magnetic North
Mounting the Ceilometer
WARNING
The ceilometer is mounted to the ceilometer support that is attached to
the mast. To mount the ceilometer onto the support, follow the
procedure below:
1.
Mount the ceilometer support to the mast with two brackets
(number 1 in Figure 90 on page 104). Both brackets are secured
to the mast with four bolts (2).
2.
Measure that the distance between the upper end of the
ceilometer support and the plate of the mast tube is
approximately 450 mm (17.7 in.).
