User's Manual

3. A soft ground location in a yard (again, the more open the area, the better the wind
accuracy, as a house or trees may block some wind gusts).
To mount the Wind Gauge Sensor to a mast, you will need:
- A 1” to 1 ¼” diameter mast (not included).
- Hardware to fasten the mast to the mounting location (not included).
1. If necessary, mount and ground a mast as directed in the instructions provided by the mast
(not included).
2. Hold the Sensor base up against the mast (see illustration). The metal bar is horizontal to
the mast. The Wind Vane Cups should point down, and the Compass/Wind Direction Indicator
should point up.
3. Place 2 hex screws (included) into the 2 holes on the top of the base.
4. On the bottom of the base, place one of the “U” shaped metal plates (included) around
the mast and through the screws. The mast will be between the plate and the sensor
base.
5. Tighten 2 hex nuts (included) on the screws to hold the sensor to the mast.
6. Repeat with the bottom two holes to tightly secure the sensor to the mast.
Mounting Option: If another mast has been previously installed (for example, for mounting an
antenna), the wind gauge sensor may be mounted on that existing mast.
To mount the Wind Gauge Sensor into the ground:
1. Place the Wind Sensor base on an open, flat area of ground, out of direct sunlight. Select
an area with the fewest obstructions possible for best wind accuracy. The soil should be
firm enough that the sensor will not tip over after being secured.
2. Place one of the 4 Hex screws (included) into one of the holes in the base. Push the
screw into the ground. If necessary, use a hammer or mallet to gently tap the screw into
the ground. Repeat with the other 3 screws.
3. If the Sensor seems wobbly and might tip over, you may wish to purchase longer screws
or other hardware to mount the base into the ground.
4. A mast may also be used for a ground mount. This will raise the Wind Gauge Sensor
higher off the ground and possibly away from potential wind obstacles.
Select an open area of land where there are no cables, pipes or other objects located under
the ground. Choose a spot with soft soil, so as not to damage the mast when going into the
ground. Push one end of the mast slightly into the ground. Place a wood block against the
other end of the mast. Tap the block with a hammer or mallet against the block until the mast
is buried deep enough in the ground to be stable. Then attach the remote Wind Gauge
Sensor to the mast as previously described.
Important: for this wind gauge version, it cannot be mounted directly on the ground as the wind
vane/compass should always face to the sun direction. ie. The metal bar should be in horizontal
level.
Calibrating the Wind Gauge Sensor & Installing Batteries
After mounting the Wind Gauge Sensor, the wind vane needs to be calibrated due north so that
the Sensor can properly measure the wind direction and transmit that reading to the home
receiver. Be sure the batteries are removed from the Wind Gauge Sensor before the
calibration: Since the Sensor will orient north right after the batteries are installed, the wind vane