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Location Tips
The following tips should help you find the best possible location and position
for your Solar Power Kit. If necessary, you may have to reposition your station
to permit the solar panel sufficient access to the sun's rays.
• The solar panel works best when the surface of the panel receives full sun-
light.
• Mount the panel away from fences, buildings, trees or other obstructions
that may cast shadows over the panel.
• The panel should be mounted facing south in the Northern Hemisphere and
north in the Southern Hemisphere for maximum sun exposure.
Mounting the Solar Power Kit With Vantage Pro2
Stations
Most people mount the Solar Power Kit on the galvanized steel tube in the
Mounting Pole Kit (#7717) or Mounting Tripod (#7716) that is used to mount
the weather station. For tripod installation, refer to your tripod manual (if nec-
essary). The following are examples of different Solar Power Kit assemblies,
one on a tripod, another mounted to a fence or post, using the Vantage Pro2
console and Weather Envoy. See the examples in the following pages for sam-
ple mounting options:
2
Anemometer
Facing NORTH *
* In Northern Hemisphere
Weather Envoy
Multi-Purpose
Shelter
Complete System
Shelter
Brace
Clamp
Optional
Mounting
Tripod
Sample Installation with Envoy and Tripod
Vantage Pro2
ISS
or
Solar Panel
Facing SOUTH *
Solar Panel
Shelter
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