Mounting bird deterrent - CL61

CL61 Installation Guide
Document code
M212474EN
Revision
E
Language
English
Product
CL61
Document type
User guide

The following tools are needed and provided in the bird deterrent kit:

  • Allen key 4 mm
  • Allen key 5 mm
Table 1. Bird deterrent kit contents
Part Pcs Part Pcs
Fastener 2 Wing nut M6 DIN315 A2 1
Bar 2 Fluorocarbon line 1
Hex socket-head screw M6×16 DIN7991 A4 4 Allen key 4 mm 1
Washer with EPDM gasket 6.8/16×1.5 A2 EPDM 1 Allen key 5 mm 1

The optional bird deterrent prevents birds from landing on the ceilometer which could interfere with the measurements. The bird deterrent consists of a metal structure that supports a piece of fluorocarbon line.

  1. Open the back door of the ceilometer (the side where the measurement unit is) and remove 2 screws and washers from both sides of the radiation shield cover.
    1
    Existing washers attached to ceilometer (4 pcs)
    2
    Existing screws attached to ceilometer (4 pcs)
  2. Install the fasteners with the previously removed washers and screws.
    1
    Fastener (2 pcs)
    2
    Existing washers attached to ceilometer (4 pcs)
    3
    Existing screws attached to ceilometer (4 pcs)
  3. Install the bars to the fasteners with the 4 screws.
    1
    Bar (2 pcs)
    2
    Hex socket-head screw M6×16 DIN7991 A4 (4 pcs)
  4. Install the washer and wing nut, but do not tighten them yet.
    1
    Washer with EPDM gasket 6.8/16×1.5 A2 EPDM
    2
    Wing nut M6 DIN315 A2
  5. Slide a fluorocarbon line through the designated loops, so that the ends of the line meet at the thread of the bar.

    Wrap the ends of the line 3 times around the thread, between the washer and the bar, and tighten the wing nut.