Instruction manual

BBB Weather Station Manual
Version 1.0, Release 1 January 2005
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Follow these steps to secure the mast to the wall mounting brackets:
1. Loosen the bolts on the outside of the wall mounting brackets so the larger diameter
mast can be inserted into the slots on the brackets (do not loosen the screws that
hold the brackets to the wall).
2. Insert the mast into and through both wall mounting bracket slots and tool tighten
bolts.
3. If using a 2-piece mast per the recommendations in the Parts Required document
(http://download.aws.com/manuals/PartsRequired.pdf), insert a Safety Bolt into
the bottom of the mounted mast. This bolt will prevent the top portion of the mast
from sliding though and falling to the ground during installation.
Securing the Sensors to the Mast
Follow these steps to secure the sensors to the mast so that the sensors are oriented properly
and so that they meet the minimum required height above the roof surface (refer to Standard
Outdoor Components, page 12):
1. If your mast is in more than one section, mount the sensors on the top section. The
sections can be joined after securing the sensors and making the appropriate
connections.
2. Tilt the mast so that the sensor U-bolts can slide down over the top.
3. Mount the Rain Gauge by sliding its U-bolt down the mast until it is low enough to
be easily accessible for periodic cleanings. Finger-tighten the U-bolt but leave its
cable loose for now.
4. Mount the Sensor Shelter by sliding its U-bolt down the mast until it is two feet
below the top. It should be 180
◦
opposite the Rain Gauge so that it does not block
the rain when raised. Finger-tighten the U-bolt making sure the shelter is upright so
that rain and snow cannot fall inside. Do not connect cables yet.
Refer to the Quick Install Guide poster for additional installation
illustrations.
Installing Outdoor Components (Continued)