Ambient Weather WeatherMount User manual

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Ambient Weather
6845 W. Frye Road
Chandler, AZ 85226
TEL [phone] l FAX [phone]
www.AmbientWeather.com
Ambient Weather WeatherMount Installation Manual
The Ambient Weather WeatherMount is a flexible
mounting alternative to a mounting pole or tripod.
The mounting plate provides a fast and easy
installation, and can be mounted on a pitched
surface, flat roof or vertical surface, such as a gable.
The WeatherMount is constructed from powder
coated steel and includes a galvanized aluminum
mast. This mounting system is strong, durable and
stable. The slender design is simple, unobtrusive
and aesthetically pleasing. The base can be adjusted
to mount on any pitched roof. Works great with any
weather station.
The small base footprint 4-3/4" W x 7" H (mounting
point foot print 3.75" x 6") allows four lag screws
(included) to be easily mounted at the apex of your
gable. The mount angles 11" in the horizontal
direction to allow clearance of eve or roof
overhangs. Out of the box, the overall height is
approx. 49”.
Add one or more mast extensions (EZ-125-35M) to
increase the height of the mounting assembly by 35"
per mast (reference the "May we also suggest"
section below).
The weather station pictured is not included.
Figure 1
Components
The WeatherMount assembly includes the following components:
1 J-pipe
1 Mounting braket
1 Carriage bolt
1 7/16” Hex bolt
2 7/16” Hex lock nuts
4 Lag Screws
2 Tar Pads
Figure 2
Tools and Materials Needed
• Level or Plumb
• Drill
• Adjustable wrench

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Important Installation Instructions
CAUTION: Improper installation of the
WeatherMount to your roof top may result in
leaks. We recommend a licensed roofing
specialist for evasive installations.
CAUTION: Any metal object may attract a
lightning strike, including your weather station
and tripod.
Never install your weather station in a
thunderstorm.
We recommend properly grounding the tripod to
avoid extensive damage to the weather station
and structure. Consult a licensed electrician or
local lightning detection expert prior to installing
a ground wire.
WeatherMount Installation
Reference Figure 3. There are three typical
mounting configurations (1) pitched roof
mount (2) flat roof mount (3) gable end
mount (horizontal).
Figure 3
Step 1. Fasten the WeatherMount base to
the building, home or structure (Figure 4).
Use the enclosed lag screws to drill into the
structure. If drilling into a non masonry
structure, use the included tar pad kits (tar
pad kits are not intended to be used when
mounting using the optional accessory
Ubolts).
Figure 4
Step 2: Rotate the base of the pole until
it is vertically level. Use a level to make
certain the top of the mounting pole is
level and tighten the adjustable bracket.
Step 3: Mount the weather station to the
mounting pole. If it is a wireless weather
station, it is recommended the solar
transmitter(s) is facing true south.

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6845 W. Frye Road
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www.AmbientWeather.com
EZ-125-35M 35” Mast Extension (Optional)
Galvanized 1-1/4 inch (3.25 cm) O.D., 35 inch (89
cm) long steel post with one end crimped for
insertion into another post of the same O.D.
Made of 18 gauge 1008-10 steel tubing, galvanized
using the Flo-Coat (zinc-chromate-polymer) process
for excellent corrosion protection.
Figure 5
Mast Extension Installation
Figure 6
Figure 6. Insert the swaged end of the mast
extension into the mounting tripod mast and
tighten so the extension does not rotate.
Repeat this step for additional mast
extensions (maximum two is
recommended).