DAVIS Windex 15 User Manual

READ INSTRUCTIONS

CAREFULLY BEFORE

ASSEMBLY

1. UNPACK CAREFULLY. Remove vane and sup­porting shaft from box. Then, by carefully lifting tab
arms near tabs, raise cardboard insert and slide
tabs out. Do not discard box.

2. REMOVE SUPPORT SHAFT. Remove the shaft
from the mounting socket by loosening set screw for
easier assembly and mounting.

3. ASSEMBLY. To ensure parts do not vibrate loose
and to keep moisture out of the lower tab holder, it is
best to use silicone adhesive during this assembly.
Epoxy may also be used, although parts cannot be
disassembled once compound has cured. Apply
adhesive directly to threads and area inside of lower
tab holder. Adhesive that contacts the shaft or clip at
the bottom of the upper tab holder will not affect the
vane's performance. Avoid applying an excessive
amount of adhesive, as this may not allow the upper
tab holder to seat properly. Screw upper tab holder
approximately 1-1/2 turns into lower tab holder, leav­ing enough space to insert ends of port and star­board tab arms into circular groove of lower tab
holder.

ASSEMBLY & MOUNTING
INSTRUCTIONS #3150

Be careful to align tab arms so that each projects out
through its cutout in the lower tab holder. Tabs
should be approx. horizontal (red reflecting side
downwards). Screw in upper tab holder a little at a
time using wrench while insuring that tab arms
remain in proper position. Tighten securely.

4. SET TAB ANGLE. Using template printed on bot­tom of box, check reference tabs for the proper
angle for your boat and, if required, adjust by bend­ing tab arms very slightly. See recommendations on
box.

5. INSTALL MOUNTING SOCKET. If your mast­head is not already prepared for mounting of a
Windex wind direction indicator, one of the following
procedures should be used:

a. Where mounting socket can be
secured with a nut (i.e. to mast­head fitting), drill hole 5/16” (8 mm)
and lock mounting socket by
securely tightening nut provided.
Be sure to use the stainless steel
washers as indicated.

b. On wooden masts, drill vertical
hole 1/4” (6.5 mm) approx. 1” (24.4
mm) deep into wood and thread
socket into hole using strong glue
(epoxy works best) on threads to
achieve permanent mounting.

c. On metal or fiberglass masts,
drill hole 1/4” (6.5 mm) and tap
5/16” (8 mm) x 18. Fit securely using washers as
shown above, and use glue (epoxy or thread lock)
on threads for permanent mounting.

Note: If the Windex Light
(#3200) is being used,
no washers are neces­sary under the mounting
socket.

6. FINAL ADJUSTMENTS AND ASSEMBLY.

With socket mounted securely, insert supporting
shaft into mounting socket and rotate until refer­ence tabs point symmetrically aft. It is extremely
important that starboard and port reference tab
arms form the same angle to boat’s centerline.
The mast spreaders are often a good reference
when centering tabs.

With tabs centered accurately, fill set screw hole
on side of mounting socket with silicone adhe­sive. Position locking set screw in hole and
securely tighten with wrench or screwdriver. The
pointed tip of the locking screw fits into the
groove at lower end of supporting shaft.

A mark or scratch scribed
on the outside of the sup­porting shaft and mount­ing socket will help in
repositioning them, guar­anteeing the proper refer­ence tab positions every
time.

Finally, thread the bird-

proof spike onto the top
of the vane. WARNING: Do not overtighten,
which could crack the vane. If the spike is not
desired, use a hacksaw to cut it off flush with its
mounting nut. The nut itself, however, must be
installed since it contains the jeweled bearing.

MAINTENANCE. Windex 15 requires no lubrica­tion, but years of salt or dirt build-up should be
rinsed off with fresh water occasionally. Check
the assembly screws holding your Windex
together periodically. Prior to unstepping your
mast, take your Windex down first. Spare parts
can be ordered from your local dealer or from
Davis.

ADDITIONAL MOUNTING POSSIBILITIES:
A. OFFSET FROM MAST Carefully bend the

supporting shaft in a bench vise to offset as indi­cated in sketch. Make sure that vertical portions
of the shaft remain parallel.

B. ADJACENT TO MAST Use Davis’ Universal
Masthead Mount (#1705), available at most deal­ers. If the Windex 15 can be mounted adjacent to
mast, locate the aluminum angle bracket and drill
a new mounting hole as instructed on the back of
the Universal Masthead package. Secure the
bracket using the #10 sheet metal screws provid­ed. Place the Windex 15 mounting support shaft
socket into the hole in the bracket and secure
with nut and lock washers as provided.

C. EXTENDED FROM MAST Use Davis’
Universal Masthead Mount (#1705). If the
Windex 15 cannot be mounted adjacent to the
mast, use the extension arm provided. Simply
attach the extension arm to the angle bracket as
shown on the Universal Masthead Mount pack­age and attach the Windex 15 supporting shaft to
the other end of the arm. Locate in proper posi­tion and tighten hardware.

D. J-BASE Use Davis’ Windex J-Base (#3155)
in place of the standard Windex 15 mounting
socket to allow top or side mounting. Instructions
included with product.

A.

B.

WINDEX 15 is a registered trademark.

C.

J-BASE #3155

D.

TOP MOUNTING

SIDE MOUNTING

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03150.200, Rev. E November 2009