Complete System Shelter For Weather Console Installations The weather‐resistant Complete System Shelter (CSS) provides protection from the elements for system components such as the Vantage Pro2 and Vantage Vue consoles. Note: Please note that we have made every attempt to provide a safe product, but Davis Instruments assumes no liability for any injury or damage caused directly or indirectly by the installation or use of this product. Components The CSS includes the following components.
The mounting hardware kit included with the shelter includes the following components. Please make sure that you have all the components before con‐ tinuing. Mounting Hardware Kit Components The back panel mounting kit included with the shelter includes the following components. Please make sure that you have all the components before con‐ tinuing. Back Panel Mounting Kit The ground lug kit included with the shelter includes the following compo‐ nents.
Tools and Materials Needed for Installation You may need some of the following tools and materials in order to install the shelter. • System Components You will need the various system components you plan to install inside the shelter. Some sample installation configurations are shown in “Sample CSS Configurations” on page 5. • Medium Flat Head Screwdriver • Medium Phillips Head Screwdriver • Wrench or 3/8” Nut Driver • Large Adjustable Wrench (1 3/8” Opening) • Electric Drill with #43 (.089”, 2.
Installing Strain Reliefs and Domed Plug Install strain reliefs and the domed plug in the CSS as shown below. You will need to install the strain reliefs before running cables into the CSS. Secure the strain reliefs by tightening the lock nuts. Do not tighten the compression nuts until you have completed your installation (see “Securing Cables” on page 10).
Sample CSS Configurations The illustrations below show sample CSS installations. Consult the installation manuals supplied with system components for wiring instructions. Console The illustration below shows a CSS installation which includes a cabled Van‐ tage Pro2 console. WIND N NW pm NE GRAPH 2nd TEMP OUT W Last 24 hrs BAROMETER hPa HUM IN TEMP IN SE S HUM OUT F E MPH SW CHILL F F Every 1 hr RAIN RATE DAILY in Vertical Scale: X10 in/hr STATION NO.
Mounting the CSS The instructions below take you through the procedure necessary to mount the shelter against a wall or post, on a small pipe, or on a large pipe. Mounting the Shelter on a Wall or Post Attach the shelter to the mounting surface in the desired location using the large screws and 1/4” flat washers as shown below. Use a pencil or a center‐ punch to mark the location of the pilot holes.
Installing Components into the CSS The sections below show where and how the various system components are installed into the CSS. Note: You will need to consult the various installation manuals supplied with each system component for instructions on wiring your installation. Installing the Back Panel Use a #10‐32 x 5/16” (8 mm) screw and #10 washer to attach the back panel to the shelter.
Installing a Console Install a console in the CSS using the #6 x 1” (25 mm) self‐tapping screws sup‐ plied in the console’s hardware kit as shown below.
Installing a Weather Wizard III Console and Small Junction Box You may install a Weather Wizard III console and small junction box in the CSS, as shown below, with the nylon insulators and #4 x 1/2” (12.5 mm) self‐ tapping screws supplied with the hardware kit. You may install the small junc‐ tion box into the CSS, using double‐stick pads, double‐sided tape, or the screws shown below. If using the screws, you will have to drill a hole in one of the locations shown below using the indicated drill bit.
Installing Surge Protectors To install 2‐ or 4‐wire Surge Protectors in the CSS, you will need to obtain a ground terminal (available free from Davis). The ground terminal includes all hardware necessary to install the surge protector as shown below. Connect the ground jumper to the surge protectors and the ground lug. Consult the surge protector manual for instructions on wiring the surge protectors.
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Product Number: 7724 Davis Instruments Part Number: 7395.113 Complete System Shelter Rev. D Manual (January 13, 2010) This product complies with the essential protection requirements of the EC EMC Directive 2004/108/EC. © Davis Instruments Corp. 2010. All rights reserved. Weather Envoy, Weather Monitor II, Weather Wizard III, WeatherLink are registered trademarks of Davis Instruments Corp. Vantage Pro2 and Vantage Vue are trademarks of Davis Instruments Corp.
