Specifications
Section 1. General 
1.2 Tools Required 
Tools required to install and maintain a weather station are listed below. 
1.2.1 Tools for Tower Installation 
Shovel 
Rake 
Open end wrenches: 3/8", 7/16", ½", (2) 9/16" 
Magnetic compass 
6' Step ladder 
Tape measure (12' and 20') 
Nut driver (3/8") 
Level (24" to 36") 
Pick or digging bar 
Claw hammer 
Materials for concrete form: 
Hand Saw 
(4) 2" x 4" x 8' piece of lumber 
(8) 8 p double-head nails 
(8) 16 p double-head nails 
concrete trowels 
(2) 1" to 1.5" thick x 24" boards to support base above forms (optional) 
concrete 
1.2.2 Tools for Instrumentation and Maintenance 
Lock and key for enclosure 
Magnetic declination angle (Section 4) 
Magnetic compass 
Straight bit screwdrivers (small, medium, large) 
Phillips-head screwdrivers (small, medium) 
Small diagonal side-cuts 
Needle-nose pliers 
Wire strippers 
Pocket knife 
Calculator 
Volt / Ohm Meter 
Electrical Tape 
Step ladder (6') 
Station manuals 
Station log and pen 
Open end wrenches: 3/8", 7/16", ½", (2) 9/16" 
Socket wrench and 7/16" deep well socket 
Adjustable wrench 
Pliers 
Conduit and associated tools (as required) 
Felt-tipped marking pen 
Claw hammer 
Pipe wrench (12") 
Tape measure (12' to 20') 
3/8" nut driver 
Level (24" to 36") 
Teflon tape or pipe dope 
5/64" Allen hex wrench 
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