Summary of Contents for DAVIS 7714 Radiation Shield
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A D I A T I O N H I E L D A N U A L This instruction manual will take you step-by-step through the process of assembling and mounting your Radiation Shield. Please take the time to read through this manual before beginning the process.
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OOLS AND ATERIALS EEDED In addition to the components listed above, you may need some of the follow- ing tools and materials. Small Phillips-Head Screwdriver and Medium Slotted-Head Screwdriver Wrench or Pliers Drill with 3/16” Drill Bit (4.7 mm) To drill pilot holes if attaching Radiation Shield to the top of a post. Adjustable Wrench or 11/32”...
1” and 1 1/4” (25 mm and 31 mm), on top of a wood post, or onto Davis’ Sensor Mounting Arm. Each of these configurations is pictured below. You should...
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2. Position the second clip mount over the first, with the notch facing in the opposite direction, securing the sensor cable between the two notches. When positioning the second clip mount, make sure the raised semi-circle faces down. Clip Mounts LACING ABLE OUNTS...
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Attaching the Temperature/Humidity Sensor to the Radiation Shield In order to attach the External Temperature/Humidity Sensor (T/H Sensor) to the Radiation Shield, you will need a closed plate, four #4 x 1/2” pan head self-threading screws, one # 4 flat washer, and the T/H Sensor. 1.
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Attaching the Support Plate to the Cover Plate To attach the support plate, you will need the cover plate, the support plate, three #8 x 2 3/4” pan head screws, three 1” spacers, three #8 flat washers, three #8 split lock washers, and three #8 hex nuts. 1.
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2. Place the Plates and Studs Assembly aside and proceed to the appropriate instruc- tions for your installation. If you are attaching the shield to the side of a post, to a pipe or to the Davis Sensor Mounting Arm, continue with the instructions on page 8.
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The following instructions explain how to assemble the Radiation Shield for installation on the side of a post, on a pipe, or on Davis’ Sensor Mounting Arm. Please note, however, that if you plan to mount the Radiation Shield on top of a post, you should follow the instructions in “Assembling the Radiation Shield...
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SSEMBLING THE ADIATION HIELD TO TTACH TO THE OP OF A The instructions for assembling the Radiation Shield differ slightly if you plan to mount the Radiation Shield on top of a wooden post. Follow the instructions below if (and only if) you plan to ultimately mount the Radiation Shield on top of a wooden post.
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2. Place a #8 flat washer over the end of each of the #8 x 2 3/4” pan head screws. As long as the extra length of screw end protruding from the bottom of the Radiation Shield doesn’t create clearance problems when mounting the Radiation Shield, you can use the 8 x 2 3/4”...
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Assembling the Radiation Shield To assemble the Radiation Shield plates you will need the plates and studs assembly, as well as the rest of the plates, three #8 flat washers, three #8 split lock washers, and three plastic wing nuts. 1.
OUNTING THE ADIATION HIELD Follow the instructions below to mount the Radiation Shield. There are sepa- rate sections for each of the basic mounting options. You should modify the instructions as necessary to fit your needs. Mounting On the Side of a Post or Wall In order to mount the Radiation Shield onto the side of a post or wall, you will need the Radiation Shield assembly, three #8 split lock washers, three #8 flat washers, and three #8 hex nuts.
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Mounting on the Sensor Mounting Arm In order to mount the Radiation Shield onto the Sensor Mounting Arm, you will need the Radiation Shield assembly, three #8 split lock washers, three #8 flat washers, and three #8 hex nuts, and the Sensor Mounting Arm. 1.
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2. Secure the mounting bracket to the Radiation Shield using a #8 flat washer, #8 split lock washer and #8 hex nut one each of the screw ends. Tighten until the mounting bracket is firmly attached to the Radiation Shield. #8 Hex Nut #8 Lock Washer #8 Flat Washer...
Mounting on Top of a Post In order to mount the Radiation Shield onto the top of a post, you will need the Radiation Shield assembly (with mounting bracket already attached). You will need to supply four 1/4” x 1 1/2” lag screws. To mount the Radiation Shield, simply use the four 1/4”...
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