WeatherHawk 240 Signature Wireless Weather Station - Manual (Page 15)

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4. Firmly tighten the U-bolt nuts.
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 viewing the bubble
level on top of the WeatherHawk (Figure 15). Minor
adjustments can be made by tightening or loosening the
appropriate guy-wire turnbuckle, placing shims between
the WeatherHawk base and the top of the TP1 mast or
pole, or loosening the mast bolts at the top and bottom
of the TP1 tripod and shifting the vertical orientation.
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 was purchased from WeatherHawk for use with the WeatherHawk weather station
or, if not purchased from WeatherHawk, that it has an output of 18 VDC 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 red protective cap from the solar radiation sensor (Figure 16).
9. Properly ground the WeatherHawk station. If using the TP1-GR Ground Kit, refer to Procedure 5:
TP1-GR Ground Kit Installation (page 13).
a. The TP1-GR Ground Kit is for ground located installations only. Do not use the TP1-GR
for rooftop installations.
b. Because proper grounding of the system is required for both personal safety and reliable
system function, we recommend a qualified electrician install the grounding system.
10. Turn the weather station key to the on position and return to the computer site to confirm the
WeatherHawk is working properly.
Bubble level
Figure 15: The bubble level
(in red box) confirms the station
is level, which is required for
accurate rainfall and solar
radiation measurements.
Figure 16: A red or green cap (left) protects the
solar radiation sensor (right) while the
WeatherHawk is being shipped and installed.
Accurate measurements require the cap to be
removed.