DAVIS Surge Protector User Manual
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Product #7767
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R O T E C T O R
The Surge Protector provides increased protection from lightning-induced
power surges, power-cross conditions, and ground potential rises that may
occur in your system. You may use surge protectors on any system cable: sen-
sor, sensor interface module/junction box-to-console, WeatherLink
®
, etc.
CAUTION:
Please note that we have made every attempt to provide a safe product, but Davis Instru-
ments assumes no liability for any injury or damage caused directly or indirectly by the
installation or use of this product.
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ATERIALS
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NSTALLATION
You may need some or all of the following tools and materials to complete your
installation.
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Wire Cutter
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Wire Stripper or Knife
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Wrench or #10 Nut Driver
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Shelter
You should install surge protectors in a location protected from the
weather. Davis has a two shelters which are ideal for this purpose. The
Large Surge Protector Shelter (Product #7769) can house up to 12 surge
protectors. The Small Surge Protector Shelter (Product #7768) can house
up to 2 surge protectors.
P
REPARING
C
ABLE
If using standard cable, remove the modular connector from the ends of the
cable. Strip 1” (25 mm) of jacket (the black outer covering) from the cable. Strip
1/2” (12.5 mm) of insulation (the colored covering) from each wire in the cable.
If using shielded cable, strip 1” (25 mm) of jacket (the grey outer covering) and
shield (the foil-like inner covering) from the cable. Strip 1/2” (12.5 mm) of
insulation (the colored covering) from each wire in the cable.