Kestrel Portable Vane Mount Manual

Portable Vane Mount
Thank you for purchasing the Kestrel Portable Vane Mount.
This accessory is compatible with all Kestrel 4000 series models, and
allows the Kestrel to spin freely into the wind. The Vane Mount was
designed for extreme light weight and portability, and assembles in
seconds. The included carry pouch protects the Vane Mount pieces,
and also comfortably fits a Kestrel Meter. NK, manufacturer of Kestrel
Weather & Environmental Meters, is available to answer questions and
provide support.
Contact NK by phone: 800-784-4221, fax: 610-447-1577,
email: support@nkhome.com, or web: www.nkhome.com.
The Portable Vane Mount is covered by a 2-year warranty.
ASSEMBLING THE VANE MOUNT
The Portable Vane Mount contains four components: a zippered carry
pouch, a cup bracket with incorporated level, a boom and a flight.
Assemble the boom. Unfold the
two pieces and stretch the bungee
1
gently, then slide the two pieces
together (like a tent pole).
Attach the flight to the flat end of
the boom. Grasp the silver bungee
2
end AND the transparent bungee
washer, then pull the bungee out
about 1/2 inch. Drop the bungee into
the slot in the center of the flight
while slipping the boom end into the
opening in the center of the flight.
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The assembled flight and
boom looks like this.
3
Attach the boom to the cup bracket.
Locate the arrow on the inside of the cup
bracket base. Insert the boom end in the
4
direction of the arrow all the way through
the base of the vane mount. Grasp the
silver bungee end AND the transparent
bungee washer, then pull the boom back,
stretching the bungee. Drop the bungee
into the slot and slip the boom end into the
opening near the compass. Gently rotate
the boom until the angled end "seats" into
the base of the opening.
Attach the Vane Mount to your
tripod and level your tripod. Spin
5
the Vane Mount knob onto the 1/4-20
mount on your tripod. Slip your Kestrel
into the Vane Mount with the display
facing the bubble level. Adjust the flight
so it is vertical. Observing the level on the
Vane Mount, carefully adjust your tripod
so the Vane Mount is level and rotates
freely and evenly.