Mounting The Junction Box - DAVIS Weather Monitor II Owner's Manual

To Install the External Temperature Sensor
1. Disconnect the external temperature sensor cable from the junction box.
2. Wrap the TEMP cable labels around each end of the cable.
3. Place the sensor wherever you wish to measure the temperature.
4. Plug the end of the external temperature sensor cable back into the jack marked
TEMP on the junction box.
5. Check the temperature display to make sure you are getting a temperature reading.
6. To prevent fraying or cutting of the temperature sensor cable, secure the cable so it
does not whip about in the wind.
Secure the cable to a metal mast or pipe by wrapping electrical tape around them
both. Use cable clips or weather resistant cable ties to secure the cable under-
neath the eaves of your house or in a location similarly shielded from rain. Make
sure the cable is secure by placing clips or ties approximately every 3-5 feet (1-
1.6 m).
Note: Do not use metal staples or a staple gun to secure the cable. Metal staples—especially when
installed with a staple gun—have a tendency to cut the cables.
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The junction box may be installed either indoors or outdoors. The junction box
is not resistant to moisture, dirt, or other outdoor stresses so, if you plan to
install the junction box outdoors, use a weather-proof shelter such as the Davis
Multi-Purpose Shelter or Complete System Shelter. If indoors, place the junc-
tion box well above the floor so moisture from mopping, impact from vacuum
cleaners, or dirt from sweeping will not cause damage to the junction box.
Note: Before mounting the junction box, make sure that each sensor cable—WIND, RAIN, TEMP or
TEMP/HUM—is labelled on either end so as to alleviate confusion both during the installation and
whenever you need to disconnect a sensor/component.
To Mount the Junction Box
1. Hold the junction box against the wall (or mounting surface) and use a pencil to mark
the location of the holes on the junction box.
2. Use an electric drill with a #36 (2.5-mm) drill bit to make pilot holes.
3. Drive the two #6 x 1/2-inch screws through the holes on the junction box and into the
wall (or mounting surface).
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