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Tripod Installation Table of Contents PDF viewers: These page numbers refer to the printed version of this document. Use the PDF reader bookmarks tab for links to specific sections. 1. General .................1 2. Specifications ..............2 3. Tools List (for tripod, mast and crossarm) ....3 4.
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Tripod Installation Table of Contents 5-2. Tripod mast and insert ................6 5-3. Mast attachment to tripod base ............... 7 5-4. Mast lock bracket..................8 5-5. Guy collar ....................9 5-6. Guy cinch and lever arm............... 10 5-7. Mechanical drawing of guy hook and case........... 11 5-8.
Tripod Installation Manual Models CM110, CM115, CM120 1. General The CM110 (10 feet), CM115 (15 feet), and CM120 (20 feet) tripods are corrosion-resistant stainless steel instrument mounts that support the attachment of sensors, solar panels, and environmental enclosures. A guy kit is included with the CM115 and CM120 models, and is an option for the CM110.
Tripod Installation Manual Models CM110, CM115, CM120 2. Specifications CM115 (see note 3) CM120 (see note 3) CM110 Height w/mast insert: 10’ (3 m) 15.5’ (4.7 m) 21.0’ (6.4 m) Weight: 34 lbs (15 kg) 40 lbs (18 kg) 46 lbs (21 kg) Base diameter w/legs extended: 7 ft (2 m) 7 ft (2 m)
Tripod Installation Manual Models CM110, CM115, CM120 *Anchors must hold at least 400 lbf in both x, y axis 60º 60º FIGURE 2-1. 60-degree guy angle 3. Tools List (for tripod, mast and crossarm) 1/2” and 7/16” open end wrenches adjustable wrench socket wrench with 1/2”and 7/16”...
Tripod Installation Manual Models CM110, CM115, CM120 FIGURE 4-1. Tripod components 5. Tripod Installation 5.1 Tripod Base WARNING Tripod installation near power lines is dangerous. The minimum safe recommended distance from overhead power lines is 2 times the height of the tripod and mast combined.
Tripod Installation Manual Models CM110, CM115, CM120 Holes for Pins Slide Collar Spring-Loaded Pin T-Knob FIGURE 5-1. Tripod leg, slide collar components 5.2 Mast The CM110, CM115 and CM120 tripods have one, two or three mast sections respectively. The top mast section has a 48” long insert with a series of holes that can be extended to lengthen the mast.
Tripod Installation Manual Models CM110, CM115, CM120 Insert Mast FIGURE 5-2. Tripod mast and insert The tripod base has two sets of right-angled holes for attaching the mast; typically the lower set is used (Figure 5-3A). The mast is attached to the base with a pin, and secured in the upright position with a locking bracket.
Tripod Installation Manual Models CM110, CM115, CM120 Right-Angled Hole Wire Retainer FIGURE 5-3. Mast attachment to tripod base Secure the mast in the upright position by installing the locking bracket (Figure 5-4A). Insert the top of the bracket into the notches in the tripod base, and using both thumbs, press the bracket into the body of the base until the lower tabs lock into position.
Tripod Installation Manual Models CM110, CM115, CM120 5.3 Installing the Guy Kit The CM115 and CM120 tripods include a guy kit; the guy kit is an option for the CM110. With the mast tilted down in the horizontal position, install the guy collar over the mast insert, and attach the guy wires as shown in Figure 5-5.
Tripod Installation Manual Models CM110, CM115, CM120 load end dead end Phillips screw lever hook FIGURE 5-7. Mechanical drawing of guy hook and case 5.3.1 Guy Duckbill Anchor Kits Duckbill anchors are recommended for areas subjected to higher winds. They allow the guy wires to be anchored at points beyond the feet, thereby increasing the rating of the tripod for higher winds.
Tripod Installation Manual Models CM110, CM115, CM120 It is important that the anchors be driven at the same angle as the guy wires. Insert the drive bar into the anchor body and drive the anchor into the ground using a sledgehammer until only the top half of the loop or metal ring remains above the ground.
Tripod Installation Manual Models CM110, CM115, CM120 RADIUS Distance between anchors CENTER POINT TILT DIRECTION (NORTH) ANCHOR LOCATIONS (3) PLCS Radius Distance Between Anchors CM115 7.5’ 13’ CM120 10’ 17.3’ FIGURE 5-9. Top view and guy anchor layout 5.3.2 Lowering Mast after Attaching Guy Wires Once the guy lines have been adjusted the lever arms can be “opened”...
Tripod Installation Manual Models CM110, CM115, CM120 5.4 Staking the Tripod Feet Six stakes are provided for securing the tripod feet to the ground. Drive two stakes through holes in each foot at an angle as shown in Figure 5-10. Stakes may not be adequate depending on soil structure, maximum wind speeds experienced at the site, mast height, or wind load from the instrumentation.
Tripod Installation Manual Models CM110, CM115, CM120 5.5 Tripod Grounding Place the clamp over the ground rod and drive the rod (close to the center of the tripod) using a sledge hammer or fence post driver. Strip 1/2” inch of insulation from both ends of the black 4 AWG ground wire.
Tripod Installation Manual Models CM110, CM115, CM120 5.6 Crossarm Attachment Attach the CM202 (2 ft, 0.6m), CM204 (4 ft, 1.2m), or CM206 (6 ft, 1.8m) crossarm to the tripod mast as shown in Figure 5-13. For wind sensors, the crossarm should be approximately 103 inches above the ground for a 3m mounting height, or 64 inches for a 2m mounting height.
Tripod Installation Manual Models CM110, CM115, CM120 Install the U-bolts, flat washers, lock washers, and nuts. Tighten the nuts until the lock washers are compressed. Route the 14 AWG wire from the grounding lug on the bottom side of the enclosure to the grounding lug on the base of the tripod (Figure 5-14).
Tripod Installation Manual Models CM110, CM115, CM120 Route the 14 AWG wire from the grounding lug on the bottom side of the enclosure to the grounding lug on the base of the tripod (Figure 5-15). Strip 1/2” of insulation from each end of the wire. Insert wire ends into the grounding lugs and tighten.
Tripod Installation Manual Models CM110, CM115, CM120 6. Mounting Brackets Mounting brackets covered in this section have U-bolts that attach to vertical and/or horizontal pipes with the following ranges of outside diameters: inches Nominal Pipe Size (inches) 1.5” U-bolt 1.0 – 1.5 25.4 –...
Tripod Installation Manual Models CM110, CM115, CM120 6.2 CM216 Mast Mounting Kit The CM216 attaches to the top of the mast, and provides a 3/4” or 1” mounting pipe (1.05” or 1.32” OD) that extends 4” above the mast, as shown in Figure 6-2.
Tripod Installation Manual Models CM110, CM115, CM120 6.3 CM220 Right Angle Mounting Kit The CM220 attaches a vertical pipe (1.0 – 1.5” OD) to the CM200 series crossarms or horizontal pipe (1.0 – 1.5” OD) as shown in Figure 6-3. CM220 CM220 FIGURE 6-3.
Tripod Installation Manual Models CM110, CM115, CM120 6.4 CM225 and 18098 Pyranometer Mounting Stand The CM225 is used to attach a pyranometer or quantum sensor to a horizontal pipe (1.0 to 2.1” OD) or vertical pole (1.0 to 2.1” OD). The LI200X pyranometer and LI190SB quantum sensor mount to the CM225 via the LI200S leveling base (see Figure 6-4).
Tripod Installation Manual Models CM110, CM115, CM120 6.5 CM230 Adjustable Angle Mounting Kit The CM230 mounts an antenna (1.0 – 1.5” OD) to a mast or vertical pipe (1.3 – 2.1” OD) as shown in Figure 6-5. The bracket allows the antenna to be adjusted for different angles.
Tripod Installation Manual Models CM110, CM115, CM120 6.6 CM235 Magnetic Mounting Stand The CM235 provides a 3.5” (8.8 cm) square platform for mounting magnetic base antennas. The CM235 attaches to horizontal or vertical pipes (1.0 – 2.1” OD) as shown in Figure 6-6. FIGURE 6-6.
Tripod Installation Manual Models CM110, CM115, CM120 6.7 RM Young Gill Radiation Shields RM Young Gill Radiation Shields are used to house and attach temperature and relative humidity sensors to the tripod mast (1.0 – 2.1” OD) or crossarm as shown in Figure 6-7.
Appendix A. Tripod Tote Bag The Tripod Tote Bag is an option for the CM110 series tripods. The bag is constructed of nylon, with a main compartment for the tripod base, and pockets for stowing the other components as shown below: Mast(s) Ground Rod Lightning Rod...
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