DAVIS Surge Protector User Manual
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The Surge Protector provides increased protection from lightning-induced
power surges, power-cross conditions, and ground potential rises that may
occur in your system. You may use surge protectors on any system cable: sensor, sensor interface module/junction box-to-console, WeatherLink®, etc.
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OOLS AND MATERIALS NEEDED FOR INSTALLATION
Y ou may need some or all of the following tools and materials to complete your
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REPARING CABLE
If using standard cable, remove the modular connector from the ends of the
cable. Strip 1” (25 mm) of jacket (the black outer covering) from the cable. Strip
1/2” (12.5 mm) of insulation (the colored covering) from each wire in the cable.
If using shielded cable, strip 1” (25 mm) of jacket (the grey outer covering) and
shield (the foil-like inner covering) from the cable. Strip 1/2” (12.5 mm) of
insulation (the colored covering) from each wire in the cable.
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.
Wire Cutter
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Wire Stripper or Knife
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Wrench or #10 Nut Driver
Shelter
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You should install surge protectors in a location protected from the
weather. Davis has a two shelters which are ideal for this purpose. The
Large Surge Protector Shelter (Product #7769) can house up to 12 surge
protectors. The Small Surge Protector Shelter (Product #7768) can house
up to 2 surge protectors.
Product #7767
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1. Pass the cables through the access holes in the base of the shelter being used.
2. Loosen the top hex nut on each post of the surge protector.
3. Place a wire from one cable between the first and second washers as shown below.
4. Place the same colored wire from the other cable between the second and third wash-
5. Tighten the hex nut until the wires are held securely in place.
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Consult the shelter’s instruction manual for details.
Bend the conductor around the screw post.
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Bend the conductor around the screw post.
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6. Repeat this procedure for each wire and each post on the surge protector.
Product Numbers: 7767
Davis Instruments Part Number: 7395-118
Surge Protector
Rev. B Manual (7/8/99)
This product complies with the essential protection requirements of the EC EMC
Directive 89/336/EC.
© Davis Instruments Corp. 1998. All rights reserved.
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