DAVIS Gro/Energy/Health Installation - Manual (Page 9)

Displaying the Console
Standard System Installation Manual Page 9
Battery Backup
We recommend that you also install a 9-volt alkaline battery as a backup power
supply. In the event of a power outage, the battery will power the console. Not
only will this prevent the loss of data stored by the console, but will also allow
you to continue observing weather conditions during the power outage. New
alkaline batteries will power the console for 24–48 hours. For maximum secu-
rity, keep the battery backup fresh. You should replace batteries any time the
unit has operated on battery power for more than 18 hours. To prevent loss of
data when replacing batteries, make sure the unit is receiving power from the
adapter before changing batteries.
Note: The use of Ni-Cad batteries is not recommended. Ni-Cad batteries carry less power than alkaline
batteries and they will not be recharged by the console. In the event of a power outage, Ni-Cad
batteries will be able to power the console for a shorter period of time than alkaline batteries will.
To install the backup battery, remove the battery cover underneath the console,
snap the battery connector onto the battery, lower the battery into the compart-
ment, and replace the battery cover.
I NSTALLING B ACKUP B ATTERY
D ISPLAYING THE C ONSOLE
By changing the orientation of the mounting base, you may display the console
on a tabletop, set it on a shelf, or mount it on a wall.
Selecting a Site for the Console
Unless you use Davis’ Complete System Shelter or a similar weather-proof
shelter, you should locate the console indoors. For more accurate readings, fol-
low these suggestions.
✦ Avoid placing the console in direct sunlight.
The black casing heats up in direct sunlight. This may cause erroneous
readings and/or damage to the unit.
✦ Avoid placing the console near radiant heaters or heating/air conditioning ducts.
✦ If you are mounting the console on a wall, choose an inner or interior wall.
Avoid walls which heat up or cool down depending on the weather.
✦ To connect the console to an 8-conductor cable running inside the wall, attach the
mounting base to an empty switch box, using the two screw holes on the mount-
ing base.