DAVIS Rain Collector for Vantage Pro2 (with grip grooves and bird spikes) - Manual (Page 4)

Installing the Rain Collector on a Post or Flat Surface
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Note: Climbing on your roof may be hazardous. If you are uneasy about installing your unit
please have a qualified professional complete the installation. Davis specifically disclaims
any liability for injury or loss resulting from the installation or use of the rain collector.
Installing the Rain Collector on a Post or Flat Surface
Refer to the following illustration to install the rain collector on a post or flat,
vertical surface.
Backing Plate
1/4" x 3"
Lag Screws
40' Cable
(For clairty, the tipping
mechanism is not shown.)
1. With a 3/16" (5 mm) drill bit, drill two holes approximately 2
1
/
8
" (54 mm) apart.
Use the metal backing plate as a guide when marking the holes and a carpenter’s
level to ensure the holes are level.
2. Remove the rain collector cone if it is installed.
3. Insert the 1/4" x 3" lag screws through the metal backing plate and the holes in the
mounting base into the post. Make sure the base is level by checking the built-in
bubble level.
4. Tighten the lag screws using an adjustable wrench or 7/16" wrench.