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Pocket Weather
Thank you for purchasing the Kestrel 3500 Pocket Weather Meter. This
instrument will measure the following environmental conditions:
• wind speed
• maximum wind gust
• average wind speed
• temperature (air, water, snow)
• wind chill
• relative humidity
Plus additional features:
• clock
• data hold function
• automatic power-down function
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
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• heat stress index
• dewpoint
• wet bulb temperature
• barometric pressure
• altitude
• 3-hour pressure trend
• backlight
• waterproof and oats
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Summary of Contents for Nielsen-Kellerman Kestrel 3500
- Page 1 3500 Pocket Weather Meter ® with Backlight Thank you for purchasing the Kestrel 3500 Pocket Weather Meter. This instrument will measure the following environmental conditions: • wind speed • heat stress index • maximum wind gust • dewpoint • average wind speed •...
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Page 2: Operation
Kestrel® 3500 Pocket Weather® Meter OPERATION Temperature C, F 1. Slide o cover. Wind Chill chill C, F 2. Turn on. Press the center button ( ) to turn on the unit. Mode Hint Icon Units of Measure 3. Select operating mode. Press the right arrow ( ) to scroll through the measurements listed below. - Page 3 Kestrel® 3500 Pocket Weather® Meter hold the unit into the wind or wave the unit side to side for 15 seconds. Readings should be 5. Hold mode. While holding , press to hold the time and all of the measured values. taken in the shade.
- Page 4 Kestrel® 3500 Pocket Weather® Meter Altitude and Barometric Pressure - the Kestrel 3500 will measure station pressure in order In order to provide meaningful readings for activities where altitude changes quickly, the to calculate barometric pressure and altitude. Changes in either air pressure or altitude will Kestrel Meter features rapid altitude response.
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Page 5: Maintenance And Troubleshooting
Kestrel® 3500 Pocket Weather® Meter or reference pressure. Accordingly, if accurate altitude readings are your primary interest, above 60° C [176° F] for extended periods of time. Doing so may cause permanent damage. you should reset the reference pressure on your Kestrel Meter regularly. If you encounter (Note that the inside of a car parked in the hot sun can reach very high temperatures.) an elevation landmark, you can adjust the reference pressure until the altitude matches Use of the Lanyard and Cover... - Page 6 About the Backlight with your thumbs to remove the entire assembly. When inserting The Kestrel 3500 has an aviation green electroluminescent backlight. The Kestrel 3500 NV the new impeller, be sure the arrow is facing the display side of has a night-vision preserving backlight which helps users to sustain natural night vision.
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Page 7: Beaufort Scale
Kestrel® 3500 Pocket Weather® Meter The following shall be excluded from warranty coverage: damage due to improper use Force Description BEAUFORT SCALE or neglect (including corrosion); damage caused by severe or excessive impact, crushing or Calm The Beaufort Scale is a system for estimating wind force mechanical harm;... -
Page 8: Additional Information
CALIBRATIONS, CERTIFICATIONS AND SERVICE Assembled in the USA. The Kestrel 3500 is protected by US Patent 5,783,753, 5,939,645 and Every NK product is tested and calibrated before it leaves our factory. We guarantee that it 6,257,079. - Page 9 Kestrel® 3500 Pocket Weather® Meter Register your Kestrel® Pocket Weather® Meter online at www.kestrelweather.com. NIELSEN-KELLERMAN 21 Creek Circle, Boothwyn, PA 19061 Phone: (610) 447-1555 Fax: (610) 447-1577 Web: www.kestrelweather.com Email: kestrel@nkhome.com GlobalTestSupply www. .com Quality Kestrel Products Online at: sales@GlobalTestSupply.com...
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