3 tools required, 1 tools for tower installation, 2 tools for instrumentation and maintenance – Campbell Scientific UT20 and UT30 Tower-based Weather Stations User Manual

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UT20 and UT30 Tower-based Weather Stations

3.3 Tools Required

Tools required to install and maintain a weather station are listed below.

3.3.1 Tools for Tower Installation

Shovel

Rake

Open end wrenches: 3/8 in, 7/16 in, 1/2 in, (2) 9/16 in

Magnetic compass

Step ladder (6 ft)

Tape measure (12 to 20 ft)

Nut driver (3/8 in)

Level (36 to 48 in)

Small sledge hammer

Pliers

Tie wire

Climbing harness

Hard hat

Haul rope (50 ft)

Non-stretch line (20 ft)

Wire rope cutters

Materials for B18 Base and UTEYE Anchors:

(4) Wood stakes (12 in)

Pick or digging bar

Concrete form materials (2 x 4 in lumber, stakes, saw, hammer, nails, etc.)

Concrete trowel and edger

Materials for UTDUK Duckbill Anchors

Sledgehammer

Highlift jack

Chain (to attach jack to anchor loops)

Materials for RFM18 Base:

(4) anchors appropriate for mounting surface

(4) bolts and washers to secure base to anchors

3.3.2 Tools for Instrumentation and Maintenance

Lock and key for enclosure

Magnetic declination angle (Section 8.5, Sensor Installation)

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 ft)

Datalogger prompt sheet (Section 9, Maintenance and Troubleshooting)

Station manuals

Station log and pen

Open end wrenches: 3/8 in, 7/16 in, 1/2 in, (2) 9/16 in

Socket wrench and 7/16 in deep well socket

Adjustable wrench

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