Davis Instruments Multi-purpose Shelter User Manual Download

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Product #7728

U L T I -

U R P O S E

H E L T E R

The weather-resistant Multi-Purpose Shelter (MPS) may be used to protect a
number of system components from the elements.

CAUTION:

Please note that we have made every attempt to design and manufacture a safe product,
but Davis Instruments assumes no liability for any injury or damage caused directly or indi-

rectly by the installation or use of this product.

OMPONENTS

The MPS includes the following components. Please make sure that you have
all the listed components before continuing.

OMPONENTS

Summary of Contents for Multi-purpose Shelter

Page 1: ...lease note that we have made every attempt to design and manufacture a safe product but Davis Instruments assumes no liability for any injury or damage caused directly or indi rectly by the installation or use of this product COMPONENTS The MPS includes the following components Please make sure that you have all the listed components before continuing COMPONENTS ...

Page 2: ...COMPONENTS 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 Sam ple MPS Configurations on page 3 Medium Flat Head Screwdriver Medium Phillips Head Screwdriver Wrenc...

Page 3: ...s on page 12 INSTALLING STRAIN RELIEFS SAMPLE MPS CONFIGURATIONS The illustrations below show three sample MPS installations Consult the installation manuals supplied with system components for wiring instructions Console Sensor Interface Module SIM and Short Range SR Modem The illustration below shows an MPS installation which includes the console SIM and SR Modem When installing make sure the in...

Page 4: ...r The illustration below shows an MPS installation which includes the console SIM and Link Isolator Make sure the indicated cable tie mounts are attached to the MPS so the centers of the mounts are 1 1 4 32 mm from the bottom of the shelter CONSOLE SIM AND LINK ISOLATOR INSTALLATION ...

Page 5: ...he mounts are the indicated distance from the bottom of the shelter as shown below SIM AOM AND HEATER INSTALLING COMPONENTS INTO THE MPS The sections below show where and how the various system components install into the MPS You will need to consult the installation manuals supplied with each system component for instructions on wiring your installation You may want to wait until you have actuall...

Page 6: ...will not be able to ground it the ground jumpers cannot reach the ground lug so only install a module on the door if it does not require grounding such as the AOM When grounding modules installed in the shelter s main box use the ground jumpers supplied with the MPS to connect to the shelter s ground lug as shown in Grounding the Shelter and Components on page 11 INSTALLING A MODULE Installing a C...

Page 7: ...ox You may install the small junction box into the box or the cover using the screws shown below INSTALLING A SMALL JUNCTION BOX Installing Link Isolator Use double sided tape to attach the Link Isolator to the back wall of the MPS as shown below INSTALLING A LINK ISOLATOR ...

Page 8: ... wall of the MPS as shown below Then use the VELCRO straps to secure the SR Modem and adapter in place INSTALLING A SR MODEM Installing a Heater There are three possible heater locations Install the shelter heater in one of these locations as shown below Note that you must install the heater insula tion blankets before installing the heater Consult the shelter heater manual for more complete instr...

Page 9: ... shown below INSTALLING TERMINAL BLOCKS MOUNTING THE MPS The instructions below will show you how 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 lag screws and 1 4 flat washers as shown below MOUNTING ON A WALL OR POST ...

Page 10: ...ng a flat washer and hex nut on each end of the U bolts Tighten the hex nuts until the shelter is firmly attached to the pipe If mounting on a pipe with outside diameter between 3 4 and 1 1 4 19 mm and 31 mm use the 1 1 2 U Bolts and saddles and the 1 4 washers and hex nuts MOUNTING ON A SMALL PIPE If mounting on a pipe with outside diameter between 1 1 2 and 2 3 8 38 mm and 60 mm use the 2 1 4 U ...

Page 11: ...ATTACHING GROUND JUMPERS TO GROUND LUG Ground the MPS using the provided ground wire If you anticipate heavy surges you may wish to use a heavier wire or multiple wires Cut the ground wire to the length required to reach from the MPS to a suitable ground such as Davis Instruments Grounding Kit Product 7780 The ground wire should be as short as possible Strip both ends of the ground wire remove the...

Page 12: ...uments Corp 1997 All rights reserved VELCRO is a registered trademark of Velcro Industries Manchester NH SECURING THE CABLES After attaching all cables tighten the compression nuts on the strain reliefs to secure the cables and create a weather resistant seal If there is a large air space around the cables fill the space by wrapping cables in electrical tape and or sealing with silicone caulking S...

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