Orion LX Weather Station - Mounting Method; Routing Cable

Orion LX Weather Station 33
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Columbia Weather Systems, Inc.
Mounting Method
Choose the appropriate mounting method for the installation and obtain
the necessary mounting hardware. Refer to Section 4 for information on
optional sensor mounting hardware and accessories which are available
from the factory.
If the mounting hardware is not obtained from the factory, be certain to
use metal parts which are plated or galvanized to assure maximum
longevity.
Secure the mast to the roof, using guy wires with sufficient tensile
strength. The Wall Mounting Method should utilize a mast of no more
than 5 ft. maximum height, unless it can be secured with guy wires.
NOTE: The mast must be mounted in a way to reduce wind induced
vibrations to a minimum. Excessive mast vibrations will interfere with
proper rain sensor operation.
Routing Cable
Use plastic tie wraps secure the cable to mast. Be sure that one is used
at the mast base. Tighten the tie wraps securely and clip off any excess
length with a wire cutter tool.
Route the cable back to the Control Module. If mounting on a roof, route
the sensors through a vent or other opening into an attic or crawl space.
Avoid routing the cable near metal windows, metal door frames, metal
gutters, or on a metal tower.
Any mast or tower should always be properly earth grounded to minimize
electrical storm damage. The use of a properly grounded metal mast or
tower, however, does not insure protection from electrostatic discharge.
These items could become electrically charged resulting in damage to
the sensors and/or console. This could damage the system in the event
of an electrical storm. Use insulated standoffs (user supplied, see
Section 4) when routing cable to help avoid this problem.
CAUTION: There may be electric wires in the wall. We recommend that
you shut off the electricity in the room(s) where you are drilling.
For best results when routing the cable through the exterior wall adjacent
to the console:
a. drill a 3/8" hole though the wall (1/2" if combined with the temperature
sensor cable);
b. insert a pair of small plastic wall bushings (available as an option; see
Section 4) on either side of the wall (or, insert a wall feed-through tube,
also optionally available); and