Davis Instruments Mounting Pole Kit User manual

Product # 7717
MOUNTING POLE KIT
INSTALLATION MANUAL
This manual covers use of the Mounting Pole Kit with the Integrated Sensor
Suite (ISS) of the Vantage ProTM system. (The kit can also be used with other
Davis Instruments sensor arrays, applying the principles shown here with the
ISS. On page 4, you may need to use a second U-bolt during step 2 .)
COMPONENTS
The mounting kit includes the following:
TOOLS AND MATERIALS NEEDED
In addition to the hardware shown above, you may need some of the following
tools and materials:
• Adjustable wrench
• Drill with 1/4" (6 mm) bit
8" Cable Ties
1-1/8" Saddles
1-1/8" Saddle
5/16" Flat Washers
5/16" Flat Washers
Extension Tube (21" long)
Support Tube
(19.5" long, swaged end)
5/16" x 1-1/2"
U-Bolt
5/16" Lock Washers
5/16" Hex Nuts
5/16" x 3"
Lag Screws
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Page 2 Mounting Pole Kit
INSTALLATION STEPS
• Secure one side or both sides of your ISS to the support tube, page 2
• Mount the extension tube, page 3
• Install the support tube on the extension tube, page 4
SECURE THE ISS TO THE SUPPORT TUBE
The support tube is 19-1/2" (0.5 m) long, and has a swaged end. After you
secure one or both sides of your ISS to the support tube, this end will be
inserted into the top of the extension tube. Make sure the swaged end of the
support tube is pointing downward as you secure the ISS (or other sensor
array).
The ISS comes with U-bolts, washers, and hex nuts for the purpose of mount-
ing it on a pole. Consult your ISS Installation Manual for detailed instructions.
Remember, when mounting both sides together, that whichever side of the
ISS is mounted first, the U-bolt from the opposite side ALSO must be placed
around the pole before you tighten anything. (If it is not, there is no way to
slide it in later.)
If you wish to put the anemometer higher than the rain collector side of your
ISS on the support tube, follow the instructions in the ISS Installation Manual
for mounting each side separately.
The anemometer arm must point northward or you will have to re-orient the
wind vane after mounting. (As shown in Appendix C in the ISS manual.)
1/4" Hex Nut
1/4" Lock Washer
Rain Collector Side's Mounting Base
Anemometer's Mounting Base
Backing Plate
U-Bolts
1/4" Flat Washer
1/4" Lock Washe
r
1/4" Hex Nut
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Mount the Extension Tube Page 3
MOUNT THE EXTENSION TUBE
The extension tube is 21" long (and does not have a swaged end.)
1. In a fence-post or other
flat vertical surface, drill
two holes, using one of
the 1-1/8" saddles as a
guide.
2. Drill another set of holes
at least 12" (0.3 m) away
from the first holes.
3. Using the 5/16" flat wash-
ers and lag screws, secure
the saddles against the
extension tube and into
the post.
4. Tighten the lag screws
until the tube will not
slide up or down no mat-
ter how hard you try to
move it.
Support Tube
(swaged end)
Extension Tube
(21" long, no swaged end)
Saddle
Flat Washers
Lag Screws
12"
minimum
ISS (both sides)
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Product Number: 7717
Davis Instruments Part Number: 7395.298
Mounting Pole Kit Installation Manual
Rev. A Manual (January 17, 2001)
Copyright © Davis Instruments Corp. 2001. All rights reserved.
Vantage Pro is a trademark of Davis Instruments Corp.
3465 Diablo Avenue, Hayward, CA 94545-2778 U.S.A.
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INSTALL THE SUPPORT TUBE ON THE EXTENSION TUBE
1. Insert the swaged end of the support tube in the open top of the extension tube.
2. Place the U-bolt provided in the mounting pole kit around the tubes where they
overlap. Secure with flat washers, lock washers, and hex nuts as shown in the illus-
tration.
3. Tighten the hex nuts quite firmly, until the U-bolt begins to dent the tubing
slightly.
4. Use the 8" cable tie to secure cable as needed.
Extension
Tube
Hex
Nuts
Lock
Washers
Flat
Washers
Saddle
tighten until U-bolt
dents the tubing slightly
2-1/2"
Support Tube
(swaged end)
ISS
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