Campbell Scientific Solar1000 Station - Manual (Page 39)

TE525 Tipping Bucket Rain Gage
The rain gage should be placed away from objects that obstruct the wind. The
distance should be 2 to 4 times the height of the obstruction.
When leveling, be sure that the funnel is properly seated in the body of the
gage and that:
• the orifice is level
• the body of the sensor is vertical (plumb).
5.3.2 Mounting
The CM300 Series mounting poles provide a stainless steel 1.5 IPS vertical
pole for mounting the TE525 rain gage. Pole length is 23”, 47”, or 56” for the
CM300, CM305, and CM310 models respectively. The CM300 Series offers
pedestal base options as well.
Use the enclosed hose clamps to mount the gage as shown in Figure 5.3-1. The
lip of the gage should be at least 2 inches above the post or pole. Level the
rain gage after mounting it.
Before final leveling, press either end of the bucket down against
its stop to make sure the bucket is NOT hung up in the center.
NOTE
24”
8”
FIGURE 5.3-1. TE525 Tipping Bucket Rain Gage
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