WeatherHawk 240 Signature Wireless Weather Station - Manual (Page 13)

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Procedure 3a: Mounting a Series 500 Station on a Tripod or Pole
This procedure assumes the WeatherHawk has been setup and tested at the computer location
(see Quick Start Guide), and that a tripod or pole has been installed at the site (see TP1 Tripod
Installation Procedures, pp 4-8).
1.
Your WeatherHawk Series 500 has an integral mounting socket on the bottom, with a stainless
steel strap clamp. This socket and clamp arrangement will accommodate mast sizes from 1.5-1.66
inches. The Series 500 is also supplied with a black rubber mast adapter. The mast adapter will
adapt the weather station mounting socket for smaller mast sizes of 1.25 inches. Determine the
outside diameter of the mast or pole. If it is 1.5-1.66 inches you will not use the mast adapter. If it
is 1.25 inches you will slide the mast adapter over the mast, with the flange down. A light coating
of detergent on the inside surface of the mast adapter will make installation easier.
2. Place your WeatherHawk weather station on top of the mast or pole with the socket seated on the
top edge of the mast or pole. Loosely tighten the strap clamp screw so that the WeatherHawk is
stable but can be rotated on the mast or pole.
3. As a reference, use a magnetic compass (supplied in the optional Tripod Installation Kit,
P/N TP1-TK) and rotate the WeatherHawk assembly until the reference sticker on the side of the
weather station is aligned with Magnetic North. If the sticker is missing you will find a North
reference on the underside of the sensor section (upper half) of the weather station.
4. Firmly tighten the strap clamp screw.
5.
If the TP1-GK Guy-wire Kit has been installed, assure that its orientation will not interfere with
the solar panel (if one is installed) then evenly tighten the turnbuckles to tension the guy-wires.
6.
Confirm the WeatherHawk is level by attaching a post level (supplied in the optional Tripod
Installation Kit, P/N TP1-TK) to the mast and viewing the horizontal bubble level references
Minor adjustments can be made by tightening or loosening the appropriate guy-wire turnbuckle.
Major adjustments may require a realignment of the entire mast assembly. It is critical that the top
of the weather station is level to obtain accurate wind velocity and rainfall measurements.
7. Connect the power source that will recharge the internal sealed rechargeable battery. If using a
solar panel, follow Procedure 4: Solar Panel Installation (page 12). If using an external power
supply, you need to assure it is approved for use with the WeatherHawk weather station or that it
has an output of 18VDC and that all connections are weatherproof.
a. The internal Sealed rechargeable battery must be recharged to assure continued
system function.
b. Connecting an incompatible power source to your WeatherHawk negates your Warranty.
Therefore WeatherHawk recommends you check with WeatherHawk Customer Service
before connecting a power source not purchased from WeatherHawk.
c. WeatherHawk’s ACP1 AC Converter must be installed in a non-condensing environment
or a weatherproof enclosure.
8. Remove and discard the green protective cap from the solar radiation sensor.
9. Turn the weather station power switch to the on position and return to the computer site to confirm
the WeatherHawk is working properly.