DAVIS Radiation Shield (7714) - Manual (Page 4)

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• Four 1/4” x 1 1/2” (38 mm long) lag screws
To attach radiation shield to a post or wall.
• Three #8-32 x 1” (25 mm long) screws
To attach radiation shield over the top of a post (if the provided #8 x 2 3/4” pan
head screws create clearance problems).
• Tape
To hold screws in place when assembling the radiation shield.
Location Tips
• The radiation shield works best when in a location with a steady breeze. Mount
away from fences, buildings, trees, or other obstructions.
• Install over plants or soil if possible.
• Do not install over or near sprinklers. The radiation shield is not designed to
protect the sensor from water sprayed upward.
• If attaching to a building, the preferred location would be on the north side in the
Northern Hemisphere and on the south side in the Southern Hemisphere.
Installation Options
The radiation shield may be mounted in three basic configurations: on the side of a
wooden post or a wall; on a metal pipe with outside diameter between 1” and 1 1/4”
(25 mm and 31 mm); or on top of a wood post. Each of these configurations is
illustrated below. Each orientation requires slightly different installation.
Mounting on a Pipe
Mounting on the Side of a Post or Wall
Mounting on Top of a Post