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Section 1. Preparation and Siting
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• UT30 (10 meter tower) tower stations:
⇒ Install 3 to 10 meter level sensors (Section 4)
⇒ Raise tower (Section 2)
⇒ Install instrumentation enclosure (Section 3)
⇒ Install 0 to 3 meter level sensors (Section 4)
• ET101 / ET106 ET Stations:
⇒ Place instrumentation enclosure low on the ET Tower (Section 3)
⇒ Install sensor option (Section 4)
⇒ Slide enclosure to top of tower and secure with correct orientation
(Section 3)
1.2 Tools Required
Tools required to install and maintain a weather station are listed below.
1.2.1 Tools for Tower Installation
All Towers
Shovel
Rake
Open end wrenches: 3/8", 7/16", ½", (2) 9/16"
Magnetic compass
6' Step ladder
CM6/CM10
Tape measure (12')
Level (12" to 24")
Small sledge hammer
Teflon tape or pipe dope
Allen hex wrench (5/64)
UT10
Tape measure (12' to 20')
Level (24" to 36")
Pick or digging bar
Claw Hammer
Materials for concrete form:
Hand saw
(4) 12" wood stakes
(1) 2"x 4"x 8' piece of lumber
(8) 8p double-head nails
(8) 16p double-head nails
Concrete trowels
(2) 1 to 1.5" thick x 24" boards to support base above forms (optional)
Concrete (0.4 cubic yards)