DAVIS Universal Anemometer Interface for Vantage Pro2 - Manual (Page 3)

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If you are replacing an already mounted and installed anemome-
ter:
Remove the old anemometer from its current location
The following two steps assume that your ISS, with standard anemometer, is
already mounted.
Disconnect the old anemometer from the ISS transmitter
Open the Vantage Pro2 SIM Box and unplug the anemometer cable from the
receptacle labeled WIND on the SIM. Remove the foam insert and then guide
the cable out of the box. When finished, make sure to replace the foam insert
ensuring that the access port is filled and free of any voids. If you are discon‐
necting an anemometer transmitter kit, guide the anemometer cable through
and free it from the grommet.
If your ISS and anemometer are mounted as
a single unit (both together on a pole)
Unfasten the anemometer:
1. Remove the black rain collector cone from its base
by rotating cone counter‐clockwise until its latches
line up with openings in the base and you can lift it
off. It is much easier to reach the hex nuts with a
wrench if you remove the rain collector cone first.
2. Using an adjustable wrench or 7/16ʺ wrench, remove the hex nuts and wash‐
ers holding the anemometer’s plastic mounting base on the pole. Set the ane‐
mometer down for a moment.
3. Remove the hex nuts and washers holding the rain collector side on the pole.
Retrieve the U‐bolt that was holding the anemometer.
4. Using the washers and hex nuts, fasten the rain collector side back onto the
pole. Flat washer goes on first, then lock washer, then hex nut.
5. Put the rain collector cone back on. Rotate the cone clockwise until the latches
slide into place.
If your old anemometer is mounted by itself
Unfasten it by using an adjustable wrench or 7/16ʺ wrench to remove the hex
nuts or lag screws.