Summary of Contents for Davis Instruments Multi-purpose Shelter
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CAUTION: Please note that we have made every attempt to design and manufacture a safe product, but Davis Instruments assumes no liability for any injury or damage caused directly or indi- rectly by the installation or use of this product.
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Medium Phillips Head Screwdriver Wrench or 3/8" Nut Driver Large Adjustable Wrench (1 3/8" Opening) Wire Cutter Wire Stripper or Knife Pliers Electrical Tape and/or Silicone Caulking Double-Sided Tape Page 2 ARDWARE OMPONENTS ROUND OMPONENTS EEDED FOR NSTALLATION Multi-Purpose Shelter...
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TTACHING ABLE Attach both strain reliefs to the MPS as shown below. You will need to install the strain reliefs before running cables into the MPS. Secure the strain reliefs by tightening the lock nuts. Do not tighten the compression nuts until you have completed your installation (see “Securing the Cables”...
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SIM, and Link Isolator. Make sure the indicated cable tie mounts are attached to the MPS so the centers of the mounts are 1-1/4" (32 mm) from the bottom of the shelter. Page 4 , SIM, ONSOLE SOLATOR NSTALLATION Multi-Purpose Shelter...
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Sensor Interface Module (SIM), Alarm Output Module (AOM), and Heater The illustration below shows an MPS installation which includes the SIM, AOM, and a heater. When installing, make sure the cable tie mounts are attached to the MPS wall so the centers of the mounts are the indicated distance from the bottom of the shelter, as shown below.
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“Grounding the Shelter and Components” on page 11. Installing a Console You may install the station console into the box or the cover, using the screws shown below. Page 6 NSTALLING A ODULE NSTALLING A ONSOLE Multi-Purpose Shelter...
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Installing a Small Junction Box You may install the small junction box into the box or the cover, using the screws shown below. Installing Link Isolator Use double-sided tape to attach the Link Isolator to the back wall of the MPS as shown below.
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Note that you must install the heater insula- tion blankets before installing the heater. Consult the shelter heater manual for more complete instructions. Page 8 SR M NSTALLING A ODEM NSTALLING EATER ® straps (provided Multi-Purpose Shelter...
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Installing Terminal Blocks Install terminal blocks into the MPS using the #4 x 3/8" (9.5 mm) self-tapping screws (supplied with terminal blocks) as shown below. OUNTING THE The instructions below will show you how to mount the shelter against a wall or post, on a small pipe, or on a large pipe.
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If mounting on a pipe with outside diameter between 1-1/2" and 2 3/8" (38 mm and 60 mm) use the 2-1/4" U-Bolts and saddles, and the 5/16" washers and hex nuts. Page 10 OUNTING ON A MALL OUNTING ON A ARGE Multi-Purpose Shelter...
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MPS to a suitable ground, such as Davis Instruments’ Grounding Kit (Product #7780). The ground wire should be as short as possible. Strip both ends of the ground wire (remove the spade lug if necessary) and insert one end into the ground lug.