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DAVIS Solar Power Kit Installation Manual

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The Solar Power Kit is designed to provide power to any Davis weather
station.
CAUTION: Davis Instruments assumes no liability for any injury or damage caused directly or indirectly by
the installation or use of this product.
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Summary of Contents for DAVIS Solar Power Kit

  • Page 1 The Solar Power Kit is designed to provide power to any Davis weather station. CAUTION: Davis Instruments assumes no liability for any injury or damage caused directly or indirectly by the installation or use of this product. Product # 7708...
  • Page 2 The solar power subsystem comprises three units: Solar Panel Converts solar energy to electrical energy. The unit provided is rated at 10 Watts. It provides about 600 mA of current in bright sunshine (1000 W/m ). In 1 ∫ hours it provides power to operate the station for more than 24 hours.
  • Page 3 OMPONENTS The Solar Power Kit includes the following components. Please make sure that you have all the listed components before continuing. Solar Panel Solar Panel Bracket 2-1/4” U-Bolt U-Bolt Saddle Regulator Circuit Assembly Battery Cover Plate Battery Mounting Bracket Battery Cable Solar Panel Mounting Accessories Four End Caps Four Rubber Sealing Tubes...
  • Page 4 You may need some of the following tools and materials in order to install the Solar Power Kit. Battery The kit is designed to use the 6.5-Amp-Hour Battery (Davis Product #7711), but you may use any 12-volt rechargeable battery. Medium Phillips Screwdriver Adjustable Wrench or 1/2”...

  • Page 5: Labeling Your Cables

    ABELING ABLES Use the label sheets provided with your station to mark the battery cables before you begin installation. Doing this now will help prevent confusion dur- ing the installation and if you ever need to disconnect the cables at a later date. Place one BATTERY/B2 label over both wires of the battery cable so the BATTERY side of the label is nearest the end of the cable with individual slide connectors.
  • Page 6 NSTALLING THE ATTERY The instructions below explain how to install the 6.5-Amp-Hour Battery (Davis Product # 7711). Installing the Battery in the Complete System Shelter Follow the instructions below to mount the battery in the Complete System Shelter (CSS). Note that if you have already mounted the console into the CSS, you will need to remove it before installing the battery.
  • Page 7 Installing the Battery in other shelters or locations 1. Connect the battery cable harness wires to the battery terminals (see illustration “Attaching Battery Cable” on page 6.) Be sure to connect the red wire to the positive (red) terminal and the black wire to the negative (black) terminal.
  • Page 8 4. Attach the battery cover plate over the battery using the #6-32 x 1/2” (15 mm) machine screw as shown below. TTACHING ATTERY OVER LATE OUNTING THE OLAR ANEL The solar panel may be mounted on the side of a wooden post or wall or on a pipe with outside diameter between 2”...
  • Page 9 Mounting on a Pipe 1. Hold the mounting bracket and U-bolt saddle against the pipe and slide the ends of the U-bolt through the holes in the saddle and the back of the mounting bracket so that the U-bolts wrap around the pipe. 2.
  • Page 10 Attaching the Solar Panel to the Mounting Bracket The solar panel is designed to pivot on the 5/16” screws. 1. Loosely attach the 5/16-18 x 3 3 3 3 / / / / 4 4 4 4 ” (2 cm) screws, two 5/16” flat washers, two 5/16” split lock washers, and two 5/16”...
  • Page 11 3. Place a rubber tube into each end cap and insert end caps into the solar panel frame. The tubes should just sit within the end cap. Do not force them all the way into the end cap. NSERTING UBES AND 4.
  • Page 12 ONNECTING TO THE EGULATOR Follow the instructions below to connect the solar panel, battery, and console to the regulator circuit. Connecting the Solar Panel and Battery to the Regulator Circuit 1. Route the cable from the solar panel to the regulator circuit and connect to plug B1. If you have mounted the regulator circuit in the Complete System Shelter (CSS), you will need to route the solar panel cable into the CSS through the cable boot in the base of the shelter as shown below.

  • Page 13: Maintenance Instructions

    Connecting the Console to the Regulator Circuit 1. Cut the power adapter cable to remove the adapter. You will use the connector end of the power adapter cable. If you plan to mount the regulator and the console in the Complete System Shelter (CSS), you will need only 9”...
  • Page 14 6.5-A ATTERY NFORMATION The 12 Volt, 6.5-Amp-Hour Battery is used to provide primary power to any of the Davis weather stations when external power is not available. Specifications Type: Sealed Lead-Acid No maintenance is required. Temperature: Storage: 5˚ to 104˚ F (-15˚ to 40˚ C) Discharge: 5˚...
  • Page 15 Care and Handling Removing the Battery If you need to remove the battery, the holes in the bottom of the battery mounting bracket enable you to lift and slide the battery from below. Disassembling Do not disassemble the battery. The strong acid electrolyte may burn your skin.
  • Page 16 Product Numbers: 7708 & 7711 Davis Instruments Part Number: 7395-086 Solar Power Kit & 6.5-Amp Hour Battery Rev. B Manual (2/20/02) This product complies with the essential protection requirements of the EC EMC Directive 89/336/EC. © Davis Instruments Corp. 2002. All rights reserved.