DAVIS Leaf & Soil Moisture/Temperature Station for Vantage Pro - Manual (Page 9)

Mounting the Leaf/Soil Station Page 9
Testing Transmission from Proposed Location
It is very important to test reception from the proposed location before perma-
nently mounting the Leaf/Soil Station.
• Place the shelter at the intended mounting site, or have someone hold it
there, so you can walk around with the console/receiver for a few min-
utes. Rotating the antenna may help to improve reception.
• Test wireless reception anywhere you might want to use or mount your
console/receiver now or in the future. Take your time. If you aren’t pick-
ing up strong signals where you intend to place your console, better to
move the shelter now than after it has been mounted. Experiment.
• If you have irregular terrain in the area, it may interfere with the signal.
For example, if the transmitter is mounted downhill from the console/
receiver, the ground may block a wide angle of the transmitted signal.
Mounting the Leaf/Soil Station
Mounting on a Vertical Surface
1. With a 3/16" (5 mm) drill bit,
drill two holes approximately 2"
(50 mm) apart. Use a carpenter’s
level to ensure the holes will be
level.
2. Drill two more holes 7-1/32"
below the upper holes.
3. Insert the 1/4" x 1-1/2" lag
screws through the flat washers,
and through the holes at the top
and bottom of the shelter into
the post.
4. Using an adjustable wrench or 7/16" wrench, tighten the lag screws.
Mounting on a Pole
1. While holding the
shelter against the
pole, place a U-bolt
around the pole
and through the
two holes on at the
top of the shelter.
2. Place a flat washer,
a lock washer and
a hex nut on each
of the bolt ends.
Flat
Washer
Lag
Screw
Mounting Station on a Vertical Surface
Flat
Washer
Lock
Washer
Hex
Nut
U-Bolt
Mounting Station on a Pole