DAVIS Solar Power Kit for Wireless Vantage Stations - Manual

Product # 6610
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The Solar Power Kit (#6610) provides power to a Wireless Vantage Pro console
when mounted in a remote location or in a field station. The kit consists of
three key elements – a solar panel, a 6-Volt battery, and a regulator circuit –
mounted in a protective housing:
Note: Use Solar Power Kit #7707 with Cabled Vantage Pro consoles.
Components
The Solar Power Kit includes the following components and hardware:
Tools for Setup
✦ Adjustable wrench or 7/16” wrench
✦ Drill and 3/16” (5 mm) drill bit (if mounting on a vertical surface)
Location Tips
The following tips should help you find the best possible location and position
for your Solar Power Kit.
✦ The panel should be mounted facing South in the Northern Hemisphere
and North in the Southern Hemisphere.
✦ Position the solar panel to have maximum exposure to the sun . The solar
panel works best when the surface of the panel receives full sunlight.
Mount the panel away from fences, buildings, trees or other equipment
or obstructions that may cast a shadow over the panel.
1/4" Flat Washers
1/4" Lock Washers
1/4" Hex Nuts
U-Bolts 1/4" x 1-1/2" Lag Screws
Shelter
Power Cable
4" Cable Tie
8" Cable Ties