Mounting the fan-aspirated radiation shield – DAVIS Fan-Aspirated Radiation Shield User Manual
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Mounting the Fan-Aspirated Radiation Shield
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6.
Repeat this procedure for the other pair of wires.
7.
Using a cable tie, secure the two cables together as shown below.
This provides a measure of strain relief which prevents the wires from sep-
arating under normal conditions. Cut off the excess cable tie when it is
secure.
Securing the Two Cables
Mounting the Fan-Aspirated Radiation Shield
You can mount the Fan-Aspirated Radiation Shield as follows:
✦
On a Davis Sensor Mounting Arm or other horizontal plate up to 0.26” (6.6 mm)
thickness.
✦
On a metal pipe or mast with outside diameter from 1” (2.5 cm) to 1 1/4” (3.1 cm).
To mount this way, you need a radiation shield mounting bracket
(part # 7994).
Paired Wires
with Connectors
Cable
Cable Tie
Fold Cable for
Strain Relief
Cable
Mounting on a Pipe or Mast
Mounting on the
Sensor Arm