Ventus W140 User Manual page 8

Mounting Guidelines
Install the Thermo-Rain Gauge sensor in an open location with no obstructions above and 1. Install the Thermo-Rain Gauge sensor in an open location with no obstructions above and
around the sensor for accurate rain and temperature measurement. around the sensor for accurate rain and temperature measurement.
Ensure the rain gauge is installed as level as possible to achieve accurate rain measurement. 2. Ensure the rain gauge is installed as level as possible to achieve accurate rain measurement.
The sensor and the main display unit should be positioned within an effective range of 100 m 3. The sensor and the main display unit should be positioned within an effective range of 100 m
(329 ft) in an open area (329 ft) in an open area
Mounted horizontally Mounted horizontally
and 1.5m off the ground and 1.5m off the ground
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Add rubber pad before Add rubber pad before
moun ng on pole or post moun ng on pole or post
Pole (not included) Pole (not included)