ambient weather EZ-NPP Weather Station Mounting Tripod and Mast User Manual
- June 4, 2024
- ambient weather
Table of Contents
EZ-NPP Weather Station Mounting Tripod and Mast with
Platform User Manual
Introduction
Avoid drilling lag screws into your flat rooftop or concrete pad, the EZ-NPP
is recommended for high-wind installations, providing a strong platform with
cinder blocks for ballast (cinder blocks are not included).
Ideal for non-penetrating flat roof and ground installations, the EZ-NPP
tripod and mast assembly includes a sturdy, galvanized steel mounting
platform. The platform is sized for four standard concrete cinder blocks as
ballast.
The EZ-NPP Tripod assembly is constructed of 18 gauge 1008-10 steel tubing,
galvanized using the Flo-Coat (zinc-chromate-polymer) process for excellent
corrosion protection.
Ungalvanized mast collars, & connecting components are gold-irridited for
corrosion protection.
Mast collars feature a captive “stop-nut” design, to eliminate lock nut spin
when tightened; and a mast supporting cup for additional stability.
Tripod height 33 inches (85.8 cm). Supplied with one mast for an assembly
height of 53″ inches (150.8 cm).
Add up to two mast extensions (EZ-125-35M) to extend the height of 31″ per
mast extension.
Parts
The EZ-NPP assembly includes the following components.
| QTY | Description | Image |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | 34.5” Steel Angle | 
4| 28.5” Steel Angle| 
1| Tripod Assembly| 
1| 31” Lower Mast| 
1| 35” Swaged Upper Mast| 
12| ¾” Bolt|
1| 2 ¼” Bolt|
12| ½” Lock Nut|
Warnings
WARNING: Improper installation of the mounting kit to your home or
building may result in leaks. We recommend a licensed roofing specialist for
invasive installations.
WARNING: Any metal object may attract a lightning strike, including your
weather station and mount. Never install your weather station in a
thunderstorm.
WARNING: We recommend properly grounding the mount 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.
WARNING: Installing your weather station in a high location may result in
injury or death.
Recommended Tools and Materials
- Adjustable Wrench
- Level or Plumb
Installation
5.1 Platform
Connect the two 34.5″ steel angle brackets with two 28.5″ steel angle brackets
with four ¾” bolts and tighten with four lock nuts using ½” wrench, as shown
in Figure 1.
Complete the platform by connecting the remaining two 28.5″ steel angle
brackets to the two 34.5″ steel angle brackets with four ¾” bolts and tighten
with four lock nuts using ½” wrench, as shown in Figure 2.
Make sure the four tripod mounting holes are aligned (a) and (b), as shown in
Figure 2b. 5.2 Tripod
Unfold the tripod so the tripod feet are aligned with the platform, as shown
in Figure 3. Connect the tripod to the platform with three ¾” bolts and
tighten with three lock nuts using ½” wrench, as shown in Figure 3.
Reference Figures 4 & 5. Insert the mounting pole into the center of the two
collars. Secure the mast by tightening the hex nuts on the 5/15″ bolts until
the bolts hold the mast in place securely. Make sure the mast is level.
Connect the lower mast to the platform by threading the 2 ¼” bolt through the
center hole and tighten with the remaining lock nut.
Make sure the creased and bent legs are installed per Figure 5.
5.3 Mast
Insert the swaged end of the upper mast into the lower mast as shown in Figure
6. Tighten so the upper mast does not rotate and tap with a hammer or mallet
until secure. 5.4 Ballast
Load the platform with four 8 x 8 x 16″ cinder blocks for ballast, as shown in
Figure 7.
Optional Mounting Equipment
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.
When used with the EZ-NPP tripod, this extension will raise the anemometer to
a height of 84 inches.
Liability Disclaimer
Please help in the preservation of the environment and return used batteries
to an authorized depot. Electrical and electronic wastes contain hazardous
substances. Disposal of electronic waste in wild countries and/or in
unauthorized grounds strongly damages the environment.
Reading the “User Manual” is highly recommended. The manufacturer and supplier
cannot accept any responsibility for any incorrect readings and any
consequences that occur should an inaccurate reading take place. This product
is designed for use in the home only as an indication of weather conditions.
This product is not to be used for medical purposes or for public safety
information. The specifications of this product may change without prior
notice.
This product is not a toy. Keep out of the reach of children. No part of this
manual may be reproduced without the written authorization of the
manufacturer.
Ambient, LLC WILL NOT ASSUME LIABILITY FOR INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL,
PUNITIVE, OR OTHER SIMILAR DAMAGES ASSOCIATED WITH THE OPERATION OR
MALFUNCTION OF THIS PRODUCT.
Warranty Information
Ambient, LLC provides a 1-year limited warranty on this product against
manufacturing defects in materials and workmanship.
This limited warranty begins on the original date of purchase and is valid
only on products purchased and only to the original purchaser of this product.
To receive warranty service, the purchaser must contact Ambient, LLC for
problem determination and service procedures.
Warranty service can only be performed by Ambient, LLC. The original dated
bill of sale must be presented upon request as proof of purchase to Ambient,
LLC.
Your Ambient, LLC warranty covers all defects in material and workmanship with
the following specified exceptions: (1) damage caused by accident,
unreasonable use or neglect (lack of reasonable and necessary maintenance);
(3) damage resulting from failure to follow instructions contained in your
owner’s manual; (4) damage resulting from the performance of repairs or
alterations by someone other than an authorized Ambient, LLC authorized
service center; (5) units used for other than personal use (6) applications
and uses that this product was not intended (7) the products inability to
receive a signal due to any source of interference or metal obstructions and
(8) extreme acts of nature, such as lightning strikes or floods.
This warranty covers only actual defects within the product itself, and does
not cover the cost of installation or removal from a fixed installation,
normal set-up or adjustments, claims based on misrepresentation by the seller
or performance variations resulting from installation-related circumstances.
California Prop 65
WARNING: Use of the Ambient Weather Products can expose you to chemicals,
including lead and lead compounds, which are known to the State of California
to cause cancer and bisphenol A (BPA), and compounds, which are known to the
State of California to cause cancer and bisphenol A (BPA), and phthalates DINP
and/or DEHP, which are known to the State of California to cause birth defects
or other reproductive harm.
Can I Trust that Ambient Weather Products are Safe Despite this Warning? In
1986, California voters approved the Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement
Act known as Proposition 65 or Prop 65. The purpose of Proposition 65 is to
ensure that people are informed about exposure to chemicals known by the State
of California to cause cancer, birth defects, and/or other reproductive harm.
A company with ten or more employees that operates within the State of
California (or sells products in California) must comply with the requirements
of Proposition 65. To comply, businesses are: (1) prohibited from knowingly
discharging listed chemicals into sources of drinking water; and (2) required
to provide a “clear and reasonable” warning before knowingly and intentionally
exposing anyone to a listed chemical. Proposition 65 mandates that the
Governor of California maintains and publishes a list of chemicals that are
known to cause cancer, birth defects, and/or other reproductive harm. The Prop
65 list, which must be updated annually, includes over 1,000 chemicals,
including many that are commonly used in the electronics industry.
Although our manufacturing process is “lead-free” and RoHS compliant, it
remains possible that trace amounts of lead could be found in components or
subassemblies of Ambient Weather Products.
Bisphenol A (BPSA) could conceivably be present in minute amounts in our
plastic housings, lenses, labels, or adhesives, and DEHP & DINP (phthalates)
could possibly be found in PVC wire coatings of our cables, housings, and
power cords. Unlike RoHS, Prop 65 does not establish a specific threshold for
reporting on the substances of concern and instead sets forth a much less
definitive standard requiring that the business demonstrates with certainty
that there is “no significant risk” resulting from exposure. With respect to
carcinogens, the “no significant risk” level is defined as the level which is
calculated to result in not more than one excess case of cancer in 100,000
individuals exposed over a 70-year lifetime. In other words, if you are
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case in 100,000 individuals so exposed. With respect to reproductive
toxicants, the “no significant risk” level is defined as the level of exposure
that, even if multiplied by 1,000, will not produce birth defects or other
reproductive harm. In other words, the level of exposure is below the “no
observable effect level,” divided by 1,000. (The “no observable effect level”
is the highest dose level that has not been associated with observable
reproductive harm in humans or test animals.) Proposition 65 does not clarify
whether exposure is to be measured only in normal operation, or in the event
of misuses such as intentionally damaging, incinerating, or consuming an
Ambient Weather Product or component, and Ambient Weather has not attempted to
evaluate the level of exposure.
A Proposition 65 warning means one of two things: (1) the business has
evaluated the exposure and has concluded that it exceeds the “no significant
risk level”; or (2) the business has chosen to provide a warning simply based
on its knowledge about the presence of a listed chemical without attempting to
evaluate the exposure. The California government has clarified that “The fact
that a product bears a Proposition 65 warning does not mean by itself that the
product is unsafe.” The government has also explained, “You could think of
Proposition 65 more as a ‘right to know law than a pure product safety law.”
While using Ambient Weather Products as intended, we believe any potential
exposure would be negligible or well within the “no significant risk” range.
However, to ensure compliance with California law and our customers’ right to
know, we have elected to place the Proposition 65 warning signs on Ambient
Weather Products.
For further information about California’s Proposition 65, please visit
https://oehha.ca.gov/prop65/background/p65plain.html