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A.3 cvf3 installation – Campbell Scientific CMP6-L, CMP11-L, and CMP21-L Pyranometers User Manual

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Appendix A. CVF3 Heater/Ventilator

A.3 CVF3 Installation

The CVF3 heater/ventilator unit includes the heater/ventilator unit, white
cover, cable, and mounting hardware.

Tools required for mounting to a tripod or tower are:

• Small and medium Phillips screwdrivers
• 5/16”, 1/2” open end wrenches
• 5/32” Allen wrench
• Tape measure
• UV-resistant wire ties
• Side-cut pliers
• Compass
• Step ladder

To install, do the following:

1. Remove leveling screws from the pyranometer.

2. Fit the pyranometer in the upper plate of the CVF3 (see FIGURE A-2).

3. Use the counter sink screws, nylon rings, and nuts to secure the upper plate

of the CVF3 with the lower portion of the unit (see FIGURE A-2).

FIGURE A-2. Pyranometer mounted to the CVF3

Nylon Ring

A-2