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Mounting the Junction Box

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To Install the External Temperature Sensor

1. Disconnect the external temperature sensor cable from the junction box.

2. Wrap the TEMP cable labels around each end of the cable.

3. Place the sensor wherever you wish to measure the temperature.

4. Plug the end of the external temperature sensor cable back into the jack marked

TEMP on the junction box.

5. Check the temperature display to make sure you are getting a temperature reading.

6. To prevent fraying or cutting of the temperature sensor cable, secure the cable so it

does not whip about in the wind.

Secure the cable to a metal mast or pipe by wrapping electrical tape around them

both. Use cable clips or weather resistant cable ties to secure the cable under-

neath the eaves of your house or in a location similarly shielded from rain. Make

sure the cable is secure by placing clips or ties approximately every 3-5 feet (1-

1.6 m).

Note: Do not use metal staples or a staple gun to secure the cable. Metal staples—especially when

installed with a staple gun—have a tendency to cut the cables.

MOUNTING THE JUNCTION BOX

The junction box may be installed either indoors or outdoors. The junction box

is not resistant to moisture, dirt, or other outdoor stresses so, if you plan to

install the junction box outdoors, use a weather-proof shelter such as the Davis

Multi-Purpose Shelter or Complete System Shelter. If indoors, place the junc-

tion box well above the ﬂoor so moisture from mopping, impact from vacuum

cleaners, or dirt from sweeping will not cause damage to the junction box.

Note: Before mounting the junction box, make sure that each sensor cable—WIND, RAIN, TEMP or

TEMP/HUM—is labelled on either end so as to alleviate confusion both during the installation and

whenever you need to disconnect a sensor/component.

To Mount the Junction Box

1. Hold the junction box against the wall (or mounting surface) and use a pencil to mark

the location of the holes on the junction box.

2. Use an electric drill with a #36 (2.5-mm) drill bit to make pilot holes.

3. Drive the two #6 x 1/2-inch screws through the holes on the junction box and into the

wall (or mounting surface).

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