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Solar Power Kit
For Cabled Weather Stations
This manual describes how to install and use the Solar Power Kit. The Solar
Power Kit enables cabled Vantage Pro2
be stand-alone units, thereby eliminating the need to run a cable to a power
outlet. The consoles/receivers can be mounted outdoors in the Complete Sys-
tem Shelter (#7724) or Multi-Purpose Shelter (#7728).
Components
The Solar Power Kit includes the following components. Please be sure you
have all listed components before beginning.
Cap
Brace Clamp
5/16"
Hex Nut
18" (46 cm)
8-conductor Cable
Cable Ties
Tools and Materials Needed
You may need the following for this installation:
• Adjustable Wrench or a 1/2'' and a 7/16'' Wrench
• Flat Blade Screwdriver
• Phillips Screwdriver
• Wire Cutters or Scissors
• Protractor (optional) - To adjust the solar panel to the correct tilt angle.
• Magnetic Compass, Local Area Map, or Watch - To align the solar panel
to the south in the Northern Hemisphere (or north in the Southern Hemi-
sphere). The watch may be used to set the panel facing the sun at solar
noon.
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stations, cabled Weather Envoys
5/16" x 2"
Carriage
Bolt
Arm
# 6 x 1/4''
Pan Head Screws
Solar Power
Adapter Cable
for Vantage Pro2
®
to
Solar Panel
Shelter
Power
Cord
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Summary of Contents for DAVIS Solar Power Kit
- Page 1 Solar Power Kit For Cabled Weather Stations This manual describes how to install and use the Solar Power Kit. The Solar Power Kit enables cabled Vantage Pro2 be stand-alone units, thereby eliminating the need to run a cable to a power outlet.
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Page 2: Location Tips
Location Tips The following tips should help you find the best possible location and position for your Solar Power Kit. If necessary, you may have to reposition your station to permit the solar panel sufficient access to the sun’s rays. - Page 3 2. Loosen the screws and saddles that hold the steel tube to the post. Loosen the screws enough to allow the steel tube to sit about 1/16” away from the wall so that the brace clamp (for the solar power kit arm) has room to clasp around the tube.
- Page 4 8. Tighten the brace clamp using a wrench. 9. Re-tighten the screws that hold the mounting pole to the post. 10. Fit the end cap onto the exposed end of the Solar Power Kit arm. Connecting the Cables - Cabled Vantage Pro2, Cabled Weather Envoy 1.
- Page 5 Vantage Pro2 Console Self-Tapping Screws (come with console) Installing the Console into a Complete System Shelter Multi-Purpose Shelter #4 x 3/8" Screws (supplied with shelter) Weather Envoy Installing the Envoy into a Multi-Purpose Shelter Complete System Shelter #6 x 1"...
- Page 6 5. Run the power cord from the kit up through one of the shelter open- ings at the bottom of the Complete System Shel- ter or Multi-Purpose Shelter. 6. Plug it into the console or Envoy’s POWER slot. The console should beep three times within 10 seconds if the con- sole is working prop-...
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Page 7: Troubleshooting Guide
Troubleshooting Guide While the weather station and Solar Power Kit combination is designed to pro- vide years of trouble-free operation, occasional problems may arise. If you experience a problem, please check the troubleshooting tips below before call- ing technical support. -
Page 8: Contacting Davis Technical Support
If the console fails to power up, the Solar Power Kit battery may be low. If the solar kit fails to power the station, try the following: • Make sure the panel is not being shaded from the sun.