DAVIS Complete Shelter Owner's manual

Category
Wall & ceiling mounts accessories
Type
Owner's manual

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DAVIS Complete Shelter

The DAVIS Complete Shelter is a weather-resistant shelter that provides protection from the elements for system components such as the Vantage Pro2 and Vantage Vue consoles. It is easy to install and comes with all the necessary hardware.

The shelter can be mounted on a wall or post, on a small pipe, or on a large pipe. It features strain reliefs and a domed plug to keep cables organized and protected.

The shelter is also compatible with surge protectors, which can help to protect your system from power surges.

DAVIS Complete Shelter

The DAVIS Complete Shelter is a weather-resistant shelter that provides protection from the elements for system components such as the Vantage Pro2 and Vantage Vue consoles. It is easy to install and comes with all the necessary hardware.

The shelter can be mounted on a wall or post, on a small pipe, or on a large pipe. It features strain reliefs and a domed plug to keep cables organized and protected.

The shelter is also compatible with surge protectors, which can help to protect your system from power surges.

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Complete System Shelter
For Weather Console Installations
TheweatherresistantCompleteSystemShelter(CSS)providesprotectionfrom
theelementsforsystemcomponentssuchastheVantagePro2andVantageVue
consoles.
Note: Please note that we have made every attempt to provide a safe product, but Davis Instru-
ments assumes no liability for any injury or damage caused directly or indirectly by the
installation or use of this product.
Components
TheCSSincludesthefollowingcomponents.Pleasemakesurethatyouhave
allthelistedcomponentsbeforecontinuing.
Components
2
Themountinghardwarekitincludedwiththeshelterincludesthefollowing
components.Pleasemakesurethatyouhaveallthecomponentsbeforecon
tinuing.
Mounting Hardware Kit Components
Thebackpanelmountingkitincludedwiththeshelterincludesthefollowing
components.Pleasemakesurethatyouhaveallthecomponentsbeforecon
tinuing.
Back Panel Mounting Kit
Thegroundlugkitincludedwiththeshelterincludesthefollowingcompo
nents.Pl
easemakesurethatyouhaveallthecomponentsbeforecontinuing.
Ground Lug Kit Components
3
Tools and Materials Needed for Installation
Youmayneedsomeofthefollowingtoolsandmaterialsinordertoinstallthe
shelter.
•SystemComponents
Youwillneedtheva
rioussystemcomponentsyouplantoinstallinsidethe
shelter.Somesampleinstallationconfigurationsareshownin“SampleCSS
Configurations”onpage5.
•MediumFl
atHeadScrewdriver
•MediumPhil
lipsHeadScrewdriver
•Wrenchor3/8”Nu
tDriver
•LargeAd
justableWrench(13/8”Opening)
•ElectricDrillwit
h#43(.089”,2.25mm)and#36(.106”, 2.70mm)DrillBits
•WireCutter
•WireSt
ripperorKnife
•Pliers
ElectricalTa
peand/orSiliconeCaulking
•DoubleSi
dedTape
Installing Ground Lug
Installthegroundlugusinga#1032screw,#10washer,#10splitlockwasher,
and#10hexnutasshownbelow.
Installing Ground Lug
4
Installing Strain Reliefs and Domed Plug
InstallstrainreliefsandthedomedplugintheCSSasshownbelow.Youwill
needtoinstallthestrainreliefsbeforerunningcablesintotheCSS.Securethe
strainreliefsbytighteningthelocknuts.Donottightenthecompressionnuts
untilyouhavecompletedyourinstallation(see“SecuringCables”onpage10).
Installing Strain Reliefs and Domed Plug
5
Sample CSS Configurations
TheillustrationsbelowshowsampleCSSinstallations.Consulttheinstallation
manualssuppliedwithsystemcomponentsforwiringinstructions.
Console
TheillustrationbelowshowsaCSSinstallationwhichincludesacabledVan
tagePro2console.
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WE
NE
SE
NW
SW
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2nd
Vertical Scale: X10
WIND
RAIN RATE
in/hr
DAILY
in
STATION NO.1
pm
Last 24 hrs
hr
Every 1
MPH
CHILL
TEMP OUT
HUM IN
HUM OUT
TEMP IN
hPa
BAROMETER
F
F
F
To
ISS/Sensors
Cabled Vantage Pro2 Console
Theil
lustrationbelowshowsanCSSinstallationwhichincludesaVantageVue
consoleinstallation.
N
S
WE
NE
SE
NW
SW
WIND
am
INSIDE OUTSIDE
RAIN RATE
CHILL
in/hr
F F
F
in
Vantage VUE
TEMPERATURE
HUMIDITY
BAROMETRIC
PRESSURE
RAINFALL
WEATHER
CENTER
Vantage Vue Console
6
Mounting the CSS
Theinstructionsbelowtakeyouthroughtheprocedurenecessarytomountthe
shelteragainstawallorpost,onasmallpipe,oronalargepipe.
Mounting the Shelter on a Wall or Post
Attachthesheltertothemountingsurfaceinthedesiredlocationusingthe
largescrewsand1/4”flatwashersasshownbelow. Useapenciloracenter
punchtomarkthelocationofthepilotholes.
Mounting on a Wall or Post
Mounting On a Pipe
MounttheCSSontoapipe,outsidediameterbetween11/2and23/8(38mm
and60mm),usingthe21/4”Ubolt,saddles,5/16”washers,and5/16”hexnuts
asshownbelow.Forasmallerpipe,outsidediameterbetween3/4”and11/4”
(19mmand31mm),us
e11/2”UBolts(notprovided).
Mounting on a Pipe
7
Installing Components into the CSS
Thesectionsbelowshowwhereandhowthevarioussystemcomponentsare
installedintotheCSS.
Note: You will need to consult the various installation manuals supplied with each system com-
ponent for instructions on wiring your installation.
Installing the Back Panel
Usea#1032x5/16”(8mm)screwand#10washertoattachthebackpanelto
theshelter.
INSTALLING THE BACK PANEL
8
Installing a Console
InstallaconsoleintheCSSusingthe#6x1”(25mm)selftappingscrewssup
pliedintheco
nsole’shardwarekitasshownbelow.
#6 x 1” (25 mm)
Self -Tapping Screws
(provided with
console)
Installing a Vantage Vue Console
Installing a Vantage Pro2 Console
#6 x 1” (25 mm)
Self -Tapping Screws
(provided with
console)
9
Installing a Weather Wizard III Console and Small Junction
Box
YoumayinstallaWeatherWizardIIIconsoleandsmalljunctionboxinthe
CSS,asshownbelow,withthenyloninsulatorsand#4x1/2”(12.5mm)self
tappingscrewssuppliedwiththehardwarekit.Youmayinstallthesmalljunc
tionbo
xintotheCSS,usingdoublestickpads,doublesidedtape,orthescrews
shownbelow.Ifusingthescrews,youwillhavetodrillaholeinoneofthe
locationsshownbelowusingtheindicateddrillbit.Useapenciloracenter
punchtomarkthelocationofth
eholebeforedrilling.
(Optional)
Installing a Weather Wizard III Console and Small Junction Box
10
Installing Surge Protectors
Toinstall2‐or4wireSurgeProtectorsintheCSS,youwillneedtoobtaina
groundterminal(availablefreefromDavis).Thegroundterminalincludesall
hardwarenecessarytoinstallthesurgeprotectorasshownbelow.Connectthe
groundjumpertothesurgeprotectorsandthegroundlug.Consultthesu
rge
protectormanualforinstructionsonwiringthesurgeprotectors
.
Installing Surge Protector
Securing Cables
Securecabletotheinsideoftheshelterusingselfadhesivecabletiemounts
andcableties.Whenfinishedinstallingcomponents,tightenthecompression
nutsonthestrainreliefstosecurethecablesandcreateaweatherresistantseal.
Ifthereisalargeairspacearoundthecables,fillthespacebywrappingthe
cabl
esinelectricaltapeand/orsealingwithsiliconecaulking.
11
Notes
Product Number: 7724
Davis Instruments Part Number: 7395.113
Complete System Shelter
Rev. D Manual (January 13, 2010)
This product complies with the essential protection requirements of the EC EMC Directive 2004/108/EC.
© Davis Instruments Corp. 2010. All rights reserved.
Weather Envoy, Weather Monitor II, Weather Wizard III, WeatherLink are registered trademarks of Davis
Instruments Corp.
Vantage Pro2 and Vantage Vue are trademarks of Davis Instruments Corp.
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DAVIS Complete Shelter Owner's manual

Category
Wall & ceiling mounts accessories
Type
Owner's manual
This manual is also suitable for

DAVIS Complete Shelter

The DAVIS Complete Shelter is a weather-resistant shelter that provides protection from the elements for system components such as the Vantage Pro2 and Vantage Vue consoles. It is easy to install and comes with all the necessary hardware.

The shelter can be mounted on a wall or post, on a small pipe, or on a large pipe. It features strain reliefs and a domed plug to keep cables organized and protected.

The shelter is also compatible with surge protectors, which can help to protect your system from power surges.

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