Campbell Scientific 260-953 Alter-Type Wind Screen for Tipping Bucket Rain Gages - Manual (Page 9)

260-953 Alter-Type Wind Screen for Tipping Bucket Rain Gages
NOTES:
1. Typical of three quadrants.
2. Gate quadrant has left vertical rod that is 2” shorter.
FIGURE 3-2. Leaf and spacer assembly
3.3 Posts
Spacing between the wind screen posts is 34 in. (see Figure 3-1). If a concrete
foundation is used, the posts can be directly embedded into the concrete.
To ensure the proper height, assemble the wind screen (see Section 3.2) and
temporarily install it at its desired location. If the posts are too short to obtain
the correct height (1/2 in. to 1 in. above rain gage), use pipe couplings and
extension pipes to increase the height (see Figure 3-3).
NOTES:
1. Rain gage shown in bold lines.
2. Cutaway shows spacing between top of wind screen and top of rain gage.
FIGURE 3-3. Properly installed 260-953
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