DAVIS Windex 15 Assembly & Mounting Instructions - Manual

ASSEMBLY & MOUNTING
INSTRUCTIONS
#3150
1. UNPACK CAREFULLY. Remove vane and sup-
porting shaft from box. Then, by carefully lifting tab
arms near tabs, raise cardboard insert and slide
tabs out. Do not discard box.
2. REMOVE SUPPORT SHAFT. Remove the shaft
from the mounting socket by loosening set screw for
easier assembly and mounting.
3. ASSEMBLY. To ensure parts do not vibrate loose
and to keep moisture out of the lower tab holder, it is
best to use silicone adhesive during this assembly.
Epoxy may also be used, although parts cannot be
disassembled once compound has cured. Apply
adhesive directly to threads and area inside of lower
tab holder. Adhesive that contacts the shaft or clip at
the bottom of the upper tab holder will not affect the
vane's performance. Avoid applying an excessive
amount of adhesive, as this may not allow the upper
tab holder to seat properly. Screw upper tab holder
approximately 1-1/2 turns into lower tab holder, leav-
ing enough space to insert ends of port and star-
board tab arms into circular groove of lower tab
holder.
Be careful to align tab arms so that each projects out
through its cutout in the lower tab holder. Tabs
should be approx. horizontal (red reflecting side
downwards). Screw in upper tab holder a little at a
time using wrench while insuring that tab arms
remain in proper position. Tighten securely.
4. SET TAB ANGLE. Using template printed on bot-
tom of box, check reference tabs for the proper
angle for your boat and, if required, adjust by bend-
ing tab arms very slightly. See recommendations on
box.
5. INSTALL MOUNTING SOCKET. If your mast-
head is not already prepared for mounting of a
Windex wind direction indicator, one of the following
procedures should be used:
a. Where mounting socket can be
secured with a nut (i.e. to mast-
head fitting), drill hole 5/16” (8 mm)
and lock mounting socket by
securely tightening nut provided.
Be sure to use the stainless steel
washers as indicated.
b. On wooden masts, drill vertical
hole 1/4” (6.5 mm) approx. 1” (24.4
mm) deep into wood and thread
socket into hole using strong glue
(epoxy works best) on threads to
achieve permanent mounting.
c. On metal or fiberglass masts,
drill hole 1/4” (6.5 mm) and tap
5/16” (8 mm) x 18. Fit securely using washers as
shown above, and use glue (epoxy or thread lock)
on threads for permanent mounting.
READ INSTRUCTIONS
CAREFULLY BEFORE
ASSEMBLY
Note: If the Windex Light
(#3200) is being used,
no washers are neces-
sary under the mounting
socket.
6. FINAL ADJUSTMENTS AND ASSEMBLY.
With socket mounted securely, insert supporting
shaft into mounting socket and rotate until refer-
ence tabs point symmetrically aft. It is extremely
important that starboard and port reference tab
arms form the same angle to boat’s centerline.
The mast spreaders are often a good reference
when centering tabs.
5 1 / 2 "
8 1 / 2 "