DAVIS Solar Power Kit for Non-Vantage Pro Stations User Manual

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Solar Power Kit

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Installation Kit Hardware

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Two 5/16-18 x 3/4” (19
mm) Machine Screws

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Two 1-1/2” (4 cm) Lag
Screws

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Four 5/16” Flat Washers

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Four 5/16” Split Lock
Washers

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Four 5/16” Stainless Steel
Hex Nuts

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Three #6-32 x 1/2” (12.5
mm) Machine Screws

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Two #4-40 x 1/2” (12.5
mm) Machine Screws

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Two Nylon Screw
Insulators

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One #6 x 1/2” (12.5 mm)
Sheet Metal Screw

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M

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NSTALLATION

You may need some of the following tools and materials in order to install the
Solar Power Kit.

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Battery

The kit is designed to use the 6.5-Amp-Hour Battery (Davis
Product #7711), but you may use any 12-volt rechargeable battery.

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Medium Phillips Screwdriver

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Adjustable Wrench or 1/2” Wrench

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Protractor

To adjust solar panel to the correct tilt angle.

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Magnetic Compass, Map of Local Area, or Watch

To align solar panel to south in the Northern Hemisphere (or north in
Southern Hemisphere). The watch may be used to set the panel facing
the sun at solar noon.

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Voltmeter

To check battery voltages.

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