Summary of Contents for DAVIS 7709 Solar Power kit
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Receiver (#7610 and #7611) must be purchased separately. CAUTION:Please note that while we have made every attempt to design and manufacture a safe product, Davis Instruments cannot assume liability for any injury or damage caused directly or indirectly by the installation or use of this product.
OOLS AND ATERIALS EEDED You may need the following tools and materials for this installation: Adjustable Wrench or 5/16” Wrench Medium Flat Head Screwdriver Medium Phillips Screwdriver Electrical Tape, Cable Clips and /or Cable Ties Compass or Local Area Map OCATION The following tips should help you find the best possible location and position for your Solar Power Kit.
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NSTALLATION FOR TANDARD TATIONS To transform a standard station, follow these steps: 1. Open the shelter door using a flat head screwdriver. 2. Remove the cover from the transmitter by pushing down on the tabs at the top until you can remove the tabs from the slots. Base Cover 3.
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Small Pipe - 3/4” to 1 1/4” (19 to 31 µm) Use the 1-1/2" U-Bolts and saddles, and the 1/4" washers and hex nuts as shown below. OUNTING OWER IT ON A MALL Large Pipe - 1 1/2” to 2 3/8” (38 to 60 mm) Use the 2-1/4"...
EZ-M NSTALLATION FOR OUNT AND IRELESS TATIONS To transform an EZ-Mount or Wireless station, follow these steps: 1. Unscrew and open the doors on your station field case and solar power kit shelter with a flat head screwdriver. 2. Remove both doors by slipping them free of their hinges, as shown below. Angle the door at about a 45 degree angle as shown.
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OWERING THE RANSMITTER 1. Remove all power from the transmitter (i.e., AC and battery). 2. Run the power cord from the gel cell battery to the transmitter as shown below. SensorLink Transmitter Power Plug Gel Cell Battery * Rechargeable 3. Refer to your Wireless Weather Station or SensorLink installation manual to complete the installation and test your reception.
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NDERSTANDING THE OLAR OWER You may be interested to know something of how the kit operates. Aside from the installation hardware, the kit consists of three key elements—solar panel, battery, and regulator circuit: Solar Panel Converts solar energy to electrical energy. The unit provided is rated at 0.5 Watts.