DAVIS Weather Wizard III - Manual (Page 11)

Installing the Station
Page 10 Weather Wizard III
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T A T I O N
Make sure you have thoroughly tested the station before installing it. Then,
decide where you will place each component—the junction box, the console,
and all external sensors. Pay close attention to the suggestions given in the sec-
tions dealing with the individual components, as well as the following general
suggestions:
• The junction box cable must be able to reach the console.
If you want to place the junction box and console more than 8 feet (2.4 m)
apart, you will need a longer junction box cable (see page 2).
• The cable coming from each external sensor must be long enough to reach the
junction box.
To prevent wind damage, leave some slack to allow the cables to be
secured to available surfaces. If the sensors are placed farther away than
their allotted cable lengths allow, use extension cables (see page 2).
I NSTALLING THE A NEMOMETER
Most people install the anemometer on the roofs of their houses, where wind
flow is unobstructed by trees and nearby buildings. For the most representa-
tive readings, the anemometer should be mounted at least 4 feet (1.2 m) above
the roof line. You can do this by mounting the anemometer on your television
antenna or on a raised piece of wood or metal pipe.
We have included the hardware most commonly needed for the installation of
the anemometer. The hardware you use depends upon where you install your
unit. You may need to adapt or purchase additional hardware to fit your indi-
vidual requirements.
To Install the Anemometer
1. Disconnect the anemometer cable from the junction box.
2. Wrap the WIND cable labels around each end of the cable.
3. Mount the anemometer according to the following instructions. As you do so, use a
carpenter's level to make sure the anemometer base is mounted vertically.
W OODEN P OST OR S URFACE
1. Locate a suitable mounting surface for the anemometer
base. The mounting surface should be at least as wide as
the anemometer base and level.
2. Hold the anemometer base against the wood surface
and use a pencil to mark the location of the four holes
on the base.
3. Use an electric drill with a 3/16 inch (4.8-mm) drill bit to
make pilot holes in these locations.
4. Drive the four lag screws through the holes in the ane-
mometer base and into the wood.