Things You'll Need:
- Anemometer base
- 2 U-bolts
- 4 Flat washers (to fit U-Bolts)
- 4 Hex nuts (to fit U-Bolts)
- Wrench
- Stainless steel hose clamps (optional)
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Step 1
Find a location where wind flow will not be obstructed by tall buildings or trees.
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Step 2
An anemometer should have at least 4 feet of clearance above the roof line. You can achieve this height by mounting the anemometer on a television antenna mast, a wooden post or a metal pipe.
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Step 3
Test your anemometer according to the instructions in the handbook before mounting it.
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Step 1
Position the anemometer base flat against the post.
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Step 2
Use a pencil to mark the base with the locations of the holes in the base.
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Step 3
Drill holes through the pencil marks.
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Step 4
Screw the lag screws through the base into the wood.
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Step 5
Place the anemometer arm into the base according to the anemometer's instructions, if necessary.
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Step 1
Position the anemometer base as flat as possible against the pipe or post.
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Step 2
Push the 2 U-bolts through the back of the anemometer base, so they wrap around the metal pipe.
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Step 3
Put a washer and a hex nut over the ends of the bolts.
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Step 4
Tighten the hex nuts with a wrench.
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Step 5
Place the anemometer arm into the base according to the anemometer's instructions, if necessary.
