Kestrel Portable Vane Mount User manual

Portable Vane Mount
Thank you for purchasing the Kestrel Portable Vane Mount.
This accessory is compatible with all Kestrel 4000 series models, and
allows the Kestrel to spin freely into the wind. The Vane Mount was
designed for extreme light weight and portability, and assembles in
seconds. The included carry pouch protects the Vane Mount pieces,
and also comfortably ts a Kestrel Meter. NK, manufacturer of Kestrel
Weather & Environmental Meters, is available to answer questions and
provide support.
Contact NK by phone: [phone], fax: [phone],
email: [e-mail], or web: www.nkhome.com.
The Portable Vane Mount is covered by a 2-year warranty.
ASSEMBLING THE VANE MOUNT
The Portable Vane Mount contains four components: a zippered carry
pouch, a cup bracket with incorporated level, a boom and a ight.
Assemble the boom. Unfold the
two pieces and stretch the bungee
gently, then slide the two pieces
together (like a tent pole).
1
2
Attach the ight to the at end of
the boom. Grasp the silver bungee
end AND the transparent bungee
washer, then pull the bungee out
about 1/2 inch. Drop the bungee into
the slot in the center of the ight
while slipping the boom end into the
opening in the center of the ight.
3
The assembled ight and
boom looks like this.
4
Attach the boom to the cup bracket.
Locate the arrow on the inside of the cup
bracket base. Insert the boom end in the
direction of the arrow all the way through
the base of the vane mount. Grasp the
silver bungee end AND the transparent
bungee washer, then pull the boom back,
stretching the bungee. Drop the bungee
into the slot and slip the boom end into the
opening near the compass. Gently rotate
the boom until the angled end “seats” into
the base of the opening.
5
Attach the Vane Mount to your
tripod and level your tripod. Spin
the Vane Mount knob onto the 1/4-20
mount on your tripod. Slip your Kestrel
into the Vane Mount with the display
facing the bubble level. Adjust the ight
so it is vertical. Observing the level on the
Vane Mount, carefully adjust your tripod
so the Vane Mount is level and rotates
freely and evenly.
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LOGGING DATA
Be sure to check the following:
• Storage Interval
• Auto Store Setting (On/O)
• Data Overwrite Setting (On/O)
• Auto Shutdown Setting (15m, 60m, or OFF)
Note: The unit will continue to store data while o with the exception
of 2 and 5 second intervals. Additionally, the Kestrel 4400 & 4600
will not record heat stress measurements while o because it cannot
perform the calculations necessary.
KESTREL WEATHER & ENVIRONMENTAL METERS WARRANTY
NK does not believe in “disposable electronics.” We know that Kestrel Meters and accessories
don’t typically lead pampered lives, and we design them for years of performance in tough
conditions. The Kestrel Portable Vane Mount is designed and manufactured at NK’s facility
in Boothwyn, PA. We guarantee every Kestrel Portable Vane Mount to be free of defects in
materials and workmanship for a period of TWO YEARS from your date of purchase. We will
repair or replace any defective product or part when notied within the warranty period,
and will return the product via domestic ground shipping at no charge. Additionally, each
Portable Vane Mount has a 30-day money back guarantee.
Your warranty period will be measured from your date of purchase. We keep your registration
information strictly condential and do not sell it, share it or use it for anything but
product-related information bulletins (which you may decline receiving).
We request that you contact NK if you feel your product is not working properly. We can often
solve product issues by phone or e-mail, saving you the time and expense of returning the unit.
If we require the product to be returned, we will issue a Return Authorization to expedite the
handling of your warranty claim.
21 Creek Circle,
Boothwyn, PA 19061 USA
Toll Free: [phone]
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
E-mail: [email protected]om
Assembled in the USA. Nielsen-Kellerman reserves the right to change product specications. ©2014.
Kestrel, the Kestrel logo, Pocket Weather, NK and the NK logo are trademarks of the Nielsen-Kellerman Co.
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