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Assembling the Radiation Shield to Attach to the Top of a Post

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Assembling the Radiation Shield

To assemble the Radiation Shield plates you will need the plates and studs 
assembly, as well as the rest of the plates, three #8 flat washers, three #8 split 
lock washers, and three plastic wing nuts.

1. Slide the three open plates and the two remaining closed plates over the threaded 

stud ends protruding from the top of the plate and studs assembly. 

2. Place flat washers, lock washers and plastic wing nuts over the protruding stud ends.

Continue with “Mounting the Radiation Shield” on page 12.

Plates and Studs

Assembly

#8 Lock Washer

#8 Flat Washer

#8 Wing Nut

Complete Plate

Assembly

Open Plate

Open Plate

Open Plate

Closed Plate

Closed Plate
with Bracket
attached

Summary of Contents for 7714 Radiation Shield

Page 1: ...components before continuing Radiation Shield Parts Installation Hardware Kit Cover Plate Flat Plate Open Plates 3 Closed Plates 3 Support Plate Wall Mount Bracket 1 1 2 U Bolts 1 4 Flat Washers 1 4 Hex Nuts 1 25 mm Spacers 1 2 13 mm Spacers Cable Clamp Cable Tie Clip Mounts 8 Wing Nuts 3 8 Hex Nuts 6 8 x 1 3 4 44 mm long Pan Head Screws 4 Flat Washers 4 x 1 2 13 mm long Pan Head Self Threading Sc...

Page 2: ...g To attach Radiation Shield to a post or wall Three 8 32 x 1 Screws 25 mm long To attach Radiation Shield over the top of a post if 8 x 2 3 4 pan head screws provided create clearance problems Tape To hold screws in place when assembling 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 obstructio...

Page 3: ...rature Humidity Sensor Attaching the External Temperature Sensor or the Stainless Steel Temperature Probe to the Radiation Shield In order to attach the External Temperature Sensor or the Stainless Steel Tem perature Probe to the Radiation Shield you will need a closed plate both clip mounts the cable clamp three 4 x 1 2 pan head self threading screws three 4 flat washers and the temperature senso...

Page 4: ...d adjust the position of the sensor so the sensor and approximately 1 4 6 mm of cable protrude from the clip mounts 6 Place the cable clamp around the sensor cable approximately 8 20 cm from the sensor 7 Secure the cable clamp to one of the remaining mounting posts using a 4 x 1 2 pan head self threading screw and a 4 flat washer so that a loop of cable is formed Make sure to mount the clamp with ...

Page 5: ...de of the sensor parallel to the long side of the plate 2 Using three 4 x 1 2 pan head self threading screws attach THREE CORNERS of the T H Sensor to the closed plate Do not attach the final corner yet ORIENTING AND ATTACHING TEMP HUM SENSOR 3 Place the cable clamp around the sensor cable approximately 4 10 cm from the T H Sensor 4 Attach the cable clamp to the remaining corner of the T H Sensor ...

Page 6: ...e sure the side of the support plate marked UP is in fact on top as you slide the screws in from the bottom 2 Place the cover plate over the screw ends protruding from the support plate 3 Place a 1 spacer over each of the screw ends 4 Secure the support plate and spacers to the cover plate using a 8 flat washer 8 split lock washer and 8 hex nut on each of the screw ends Tighten until the support p...

Page 7: ...hort end when mea sured from the push nut goes through the plates Screw the short end of the threaded stud in until the cupped side of the push nut bottoms inside the recess of the closed sensor plate Tighten as much as you can by hand PLATES AND STUDS ASSEMBLY 2 Place the Plates and Studs Assembly aside and proceed to the appropriate instruc tions for your installation If you are attaching the sh...

Page 8: ...mbling the Radiation Shield to Attach to the Top of a Post on page 9 1 Slide the three open plates and the two remaining closed plates over the threaded stud ends protruding from the top of the plate and studs assembly ASSEMBLING THE RADIATION SHIELD PLATES 2 Place flat washers lock washers and plastic wing nuts over the protruding stud ends 3 Rest the partially assembled Radiation Shield on a fla...

Page 9: ...ing bracket three 1 2 spacers three 8 x 2 3 4 pan head screws six 8 flat wash ers three 8 split lock washers and three 8 hex nuts You will also need a drill with a 3 16 4 7 mm drill bit Note You will need to supply three 8 x 1 screws if you plan to mount the Radiation Shield over the top of the post not preferred instead of suspending it over the side edge MOUNTING ON TOP OF A POST 1 Using the pow...

Page 10: ...through the holes you just drilled 4 At this point you may want to place a small piece of tape over each of the screw heads to keep the screws in place as you continue 5 Place a 1 2 spacer over each of the screw ends protruding from the closed plate 6 Slide the mounting bracket over the screw ends protruding from the closed plate 7 Secure the mounting bracket to the closed plate using a 8 flat was...

Page 11: ... plastic wing nuts 1 Slide the three open plates and the two remaining closed plates over the threaded stud ends protruding from the top of the plate and studs assembly 2 Place flat washers lock washers and plastic wing nuts over the protruding stud ends Continue with Mounting the Radiation Shield on page 12 Plates and Studs Assembly 8 Lock Washer 8 Flat Washer 8 Wing Nut Complete Plate Assembly O...

Page 12: ...nuts You will also need to supply four 1 4 x 1 1 2 lag screws 1 Using four 1 4 x 1 1 2 lag screws not included attach the mounting bracket to the mounting surface in the desired location ATTACHING MOUNTING BRACKET TO THE SIDE OF A POST 2 Slide the stud ends protruding from the top of the Radiation Shield assembly into the holes on the mounting bracket 3 Secure the mounting bracket to the Radiation...

Page 13: ...sher 8 split lock washer and 8 hex nut one each of the stud ends Tighten until the Radiation Shield is firmly attached to the Sensor Mounting Arm ATTACHING RADIATION SHIELD TO SENSOR MOUNTING ARM Mounting on a Pipe In order to mount the Radiation Shield onto a metal pipe with outside diameter between 1 and 1 1 4 25 mm and 31 mm you will need the Radiation Shield assembly three 8 split lock washers...

Page 14: ...g bracket against the pipe and slide the ends of the two 1 1 2 U bolts through the holes in the back of the mounting bracket so that the U bolts wrap around the pipe 4 Secure the mounting bracket to the pipe using a 1 4 flat washer and a 1 4 hex nut on each end of the 1 1 2 U bolts Tighten until the mounting bracket is firmly attached to the pipe ATTACHING MOUNTING BRACKET TO A PIPE 8 Lock Washer ...

Page 15: ...t to the mounting surface in the desired location ATTACHING MOUNTING BRACKET TO THE TOP OF A POST MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS The effectiveness of the Radiation Shield will be reduced if the surfaces of the shield become dirty Wipe the surfaces of the shield using a damp cloth to remove dirt etc Keep areas between Radiation Shield plates free of debris that may obstruct air flow e g leaves twigs webs...

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